Florida just got its largest rooftop solar system ever

Solar contractor SALT Energy has installed a rooftop solar system in Florida that’s now the state’s largest rooftop solar system, as well as its largest privately owned solar project.

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Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says

Tesla is reportedly considering buying Brazil-based lithium miner Sigma Lithium, which is currently valued at $3 billion.

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2023 Miami Boat Show recap: More marine electrification than ever, but plenty of room for more

The 2023 Miami Boat Show has officially come to a close after flooding Miami Beach with all things marine and marine adjacent the past five days. As my second consecutive year attending the show, I noticed a significantly larger footprint for electrification in the segment; I not only got an up-close look at many of the electric boats we cover but also got introduced to several up-and-coming companies, which you can learn more about below.

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Save $449 with an exclusive discount on EcoFlow’s DELTA Mini power station and solar panel at $599 in New Green Deals

Ready to power your entire off-grid setup, the EcoFlow DELTA Mini features five AC outlets, 100W USB-C PD, and much more to plug in a wide range of gear. Today, we’ve partnered with Wellbots to deliver a new all-time low on both the DELTA Mini paired with a 110W solar panel at $599. This marks a $449 discount from the combined price and delivers 43% in savings as well, making now a great time to pick up this system. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Uber taps Tata Motors for the largest EV commitment of its kind

Uber and Mumbai-based Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monday to bring 25,000 EVs onto its network, the largest commitment between an automaker and rideshare platform in India.

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Dirt jumping electric bike review: The ONYX LZR Pro mid-drive e-bike

Electric dirt jumpers are a niche within a niche of the larger electric bike market. But while the ONYX LZR Pro e-bike doesn’t have much competition on either side of it as one of the models in its class, the bike still manages to stand out for its impressive build quality and ability to take it to the streets and the trails.

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Lightyear tries to claw back from bankruptcy as new company using Solar EV tech as collateral

Less than a month after declaring bankruptcy, the remaining team at Lightyear has announced plans for a new company entirely focused on getting its short-lived Lightyear 2 into production. The solar EV startup says it has raised a “solid capital base” from a community of investors to continue solar EV development, but at the risk of its intellectual property (IP) as collateral.

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ION electric outboard motor for small electric boats makes US debut

The Ilmor ION electric outboard motor, developed by Ilmor’s Advanced Technology Group, hopes to power the next generation of light electric watercraft from tenders to pontoon boats.

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Nissan Ariya EV price drops following Toyota’s massive electric vehicle discount in China

Nissan is slashing prices on its first electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, in China to remain competitive in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market.

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Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback

In the release notes of the latest Tesla FSD Beta v11, Tesla explains what is happening to Autopilot with the new update, and it adds the capacity to send voice feedback.

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