Aptera takes customer feedback to heart, quickly makes DC fast charging standard on all solar EVs

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Just a few days after sharing specifications of its Launch Edition solar EV, Aptera Motors has backtracked on a previous comment stating that its upcoming vehicles will not come with DC fast charging capabilities. Aptera has now let its community of loyal fans know it hears them, vowing to equip all its solar EVs, including the aforementioned Launch Edition with the capability to charge on Tesla’s supercharger network.

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Rivian’s first solar-powered EV charger in Tennessee is now live

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Rivian and solar company Clearloop have debuted the first of Rivian’s solar-powered EV chargers in Tennessee.

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Nissan is exploring a mid-size electric pickup truck similar to the Frontier

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Nissan is exploring a mid-size electric pickup for US buyers that could look a lot like its current Frontier model.

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Tritium to deliver 10,000 EV DC fast chargers to the UK by 2030

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UK charging network evyve has placed an order with DC fast charger maker Tritium for a whopping 10,000 EV DC fast chargers by 2030.

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Kia just leaked what is likely a first look at the 2024 EV9 specs, here’s what to expect

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The highly anticipated 2024 Kia EV9 will debut this year with a bold design and a slew of innovative features. Despite the excitement, Kia has kept the EV9 specs to itself – that is, until now.

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Porsche to design 3D-printed battery gigafactories for Sakuu

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Porsche Consulting will design lithium-metal and solid-state battery maker Sakuu’s first 3D-printing gigafactory for commercial production.

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 with three 100W solar panels falls to $1,188 in New Green Deals

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If you’re tired of the power going out for days on end, or going on multi-day off-grid camping trips and not being able to use things like a heated blanket, toaster, or even coffee makers, then it’s time to change that. Jackery’s with three 100W solar panels is up to the task as it can keep the 1,002Wh portable power station charged with nothing but the sun’s rays. Right now it’s on sale for $1,188, which is just $89 above our last mention though you get an extra solar panel this time around. 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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All-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre production likely to crank up, CEO credits stronger-than-expected demand

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According to Rolls-Royce’s CEO, orders for its upcoming all-electric Spectre are so plentiful that the legacy luxury automaker may need adjust its production output to meet the growing demand. Furthermore, the company chief believes the first fully-electric Rolls-Royce will fit nicely into the current lineup and start generating profits from the very start of production.

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Denago Fat Tire e-bike review: 28 mph off-roader with a big ol’ battery

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As much fun as e-bikes are for getting around the city, I love taking them off-road and onto trails. That’s where fat tires really come alive, and the Denago Fat Tire Step-Thru electric bike showcases just what I love about e-bikes with big honkin’ tires.

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Low-cost tiny electric cars like these could be the next big thing

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It’s true that prices for many leading full-size electric cars have dropped slightly in the last few months. But even a $50,000 Tesla is still much harder to afford than an electric micro-car that can cost a quarter of the price. Those smaller electric tiny cars, NEVs, and LSVs also come with big advantages over their full-size cousins, saving more than just cash.

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