Toyota shows second EV prototype, touting itself as a leader in electrification with beyond zero EV sales

At the LA Auto Show, Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept, the second fully electric vehicle from the bZ (Beyond Zero) lineup. Despite Toyota claiming “Beyond Zero,” the automaker has little to show in terms of zero-emission EV sales.

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Bugatti’s most affordable EV just got a $201 discount to $999 in New Green Deals

Owning a Bugatti is no longer limited to just the wealthy elite. The iconic car brand’s first electric scooter, the Bugatti 9.0, is on sale for $201 off right now at Wellbots. Dropping to $999 from $1,200, this electric scooter from Bugatti will let you ride around in style without a single drop of gas or oil this fall and winter. 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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Enel is going to build one of the largest solar panel and cell factories in the US

Enel North America, through its affiliate 3Sun USA, today announced that it will build one of the largest solar PV factories in the US. Initially, it’s expected to produce at least 3 gigawatts (GW) and scale up to 6 GW of high-performance bifacial PV modules and cells annually. This facility will be among the first in the US to produce solar cells, a vital part of the supply chain.

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Check out this up-close look at the new Hyundai IONIQ 6 (video)

That’s right, we’re back. Back in the studio, back with Hyundai, and back in black transmission blue pearl, the exterior color showcased on the new Hyundai IONIQ 6 you’ll see in the video walkthrough below. While there’s plenty to share in the video itself, we still have additional specs to share while you’re not distracted by the beautiful looks of this all-electric streamliner… and the dork standing in front of it.

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First Look: 800V Dodge Charger SRT walkaround, in Red

We had a chance to sneak into the LA Auto Show ahead of press day to get a look at some of the new vehicles and mobility solutions, and one thing stuck out like a sore thumb: The new Dodge Charger SRT Concept…

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Drako Dragon: bold $290k electric SUV that accelerates in 1.9s

Drako has unveiled its second vehicle, the Drako Dragon: a bold new $290,000 electric SUV that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds.

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FLX unveils new electric bicycle based on the timelessly cool Schwinn Stingray

A new electric bike has just been unveiled that is sure to turn nostalgic riders into the coolest big kid on the block. Meet the FLX Menace, which has an unmistakeable resemblance to a certain classic bicycle from the 1960s.

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VW’s strategy to catch Tesla fading with key $2B Trinity EV facility plans up in the air

Volkswagen’s plans to build a new $2.2 billion EV plant to produce its flagship Trinity electric vehicle have hit a roadblock. The facility was part of VW’s strategy to accelerate EV production, close to what Tesla is achieving, but according to new reports, the plans may now be in jeopardy.

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Fisker Ocean SUV commences production in Austria on schedule

American EV automaker Fisker Inc. has just hit a major company milestone years in the making. Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has officially begun production of the Fisker Ocean SUV at its carbon neutral facility in Graz, Austria. With Magna’s help, this second iteration of the Fisker brand continues to prove the naysayers wrong while moving to deliver a truly unique looking EV.

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KKBike K26S full-suspension fat tire e-bike review: A 30 mph rocket of an electric bike

Fat tire electric bikes are all over the place these days. Full-suspension fat tire e-bikes are a bit rarer. But full-suspension fatties that can hit 30 mph (48 km/h) on throttle-only riding – that’s a unicorn right there. But that’s exactly what the offers.

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