US zero-emission transit buses saw a 66% increase in 2022 – here’s why

The number of full-size transit zero-emission buses in the US saw a 66% increase since 2021, according to newly released data.

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Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down

Tesla has again adjusted its electric vehicle prices, the third time in a month. This time, Model Y prices went up while Model 3 base price went down.

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Minnesota just passed a 100% clean energy bill – here’s what’s in it

The Minnesota State Senate just passed a 100% clean energy bill on February 2, and it’s on its way to Governor Tim Walz’s (D-MN) desk for signing.

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Weird Alibaba: You can literally buy a 10 ft. long rideable electric dinosaur

This one is a bit out there, even for me. But stick with me here, because there’s just something about a giant ride-on electric dinosaur powered by a mystery electric motor that feels perfectly fitting for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column.

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Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case

A jury has found Elon Musk not guilty in the case of his tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share.

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Avis has new T&Cs for renting its EVs and they’re a little weird

Car rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms & conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher.

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Sense Energy Monitor helps track down electricity leaks at $259 in New Green Deals

If you’re trying to figure out where the money’s going with electricity in your home, then is perfect for you. It goes in your home’s electrical panel and within a month can detect the usage of around 12 devices, and after a year it’ll know 25 to 30 devices without any extra hardware required. Right now, it’s on sale for $259, which is the best price that we’ve seen since the holiday season and makes it a great way to upgrade your eco-focused smart home setup in 2023. 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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BMW investing nearly $1B in Mexican production site to prep for its Neue Klasse EVs

BMW is accelerating its electric vehicle production plans, announcing an € 800 million (about $864 million) investment to prepare its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico for the incoming wave of next-generation Neue Klasse EVs.

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Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joins EV price war, Equinox EV, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joining the EV price war, the Equinox EV, and more.

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Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’

On Ford’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, including a full-size pickup EV, is well underway. Ford’s new EVs will ride on an updated electric architecture built for the modern era.

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