Tesla lithium refinery project moves to private negotiations in Texas

Tesla is currently working on a lithium refinery project that would be coming to Corpus Christi, Texas and it sounds like the automaker is in the final stretch of its negotiations with the authorities.

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Erik Buell’s futuristic FUELL Fllow electric motorcycle finally opens reservations ahead of launch

Motorcycle industry legend Erik Buell announced his new electric bike and motorcycle brand FUELL back in early 2019. Now just one pandemic later, the motorbike visionary is finally ready to roll out the FUELL Fllow electric motorcycle… for reservations, that is.

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A quick look at Waymo’s custom, steering wheel-less robotaxi [Video]

A year after Waymo announced a custom robotaxi for its ride-hailing service, the Alphabet company today previewed the autonomous, electric vehicle. 

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Ford fighting electric vehicle bottlenecks with industrial automation giant

As the race to gain electric vehicle market share heats up, Ford has a new partner to help it overcome EV manufacturing bottlenecks and meet the overwhelming demand for zero-emission models. Ford announced Wednesday it has chosen Rockwell, a leading industrial automation provider, to enable its next three EV assembly lines and accelerate its EV rollout.

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Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO

Elon Musk has a successor in mind to become the next Tesla CEO, according to new comments from Tesla board member James Murdoch.

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Toyota premieres 5th-generation Prius plug-in

Toyota launched the global world premiere of its fifth-generation Prius from Japan this morning. The famed plug-in hybrid sees a new exterior design and will deliver a decent boost to its electric range compared to its previous generation.

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Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why

A new survey shows a significant drop in consumer interest in buying Tesla vehicles, and we might know the reason why.

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Blink Charging (BLNK) unveils advanced L2 smart home EV charger with cost-saving features

Global EV charging provider, Blink Charging (BLNK), released its new Blink HQ 200 Smart Home Charger, which the company calls a “game changer in home charging.”

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Study finds electric bikes are 21% more fun and 13% more efficient than pedal bikes

Electric bikes, which provide motor assistance to make pedaling easier, have seen surging popularity over the past decade as a fun and efficient alternative form of transportation. One of the biggest successes of the e-bike movement has been creating new riders out of drivers that wouldn’t have otherwise considered switching from a car to a pedal bike. Now, a new study is showing just how much more efficient (and fun) e-bikes are than pedal bikes.

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Sun Joe’s 8-inch corded electric pole saw trims your trees at $79 in New Green Deals

Are you ready to get the yard trimmed up and take down some branches from around your property? Well, today’s New Green Deals is perfect for that task. Sun Joe’s 8-inch 6.5A corded electric pole saw is discounted to $79 at Lowe’s, making now a fantastic time to pick it up. No motor oil or gas is required for it to function, making this a green alternative to other pole saws on the market. 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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