Weird Alibaba: Anyone want a $2,000 school bus-shaped electric food truck from China?

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Sign me up! The weird and wacky world of Chinese electric vehicles just got even more interesting. That’s because it turns out you can order yourself a fancy-shmancy new electric food truck in the shape of a school bus straight from the other side of the world.

And that makes it a perfect addition to our Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column!

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Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable onshore wind turbine blades

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After getting the world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades up and spinning in August, Siemens Gamesa has just launched its RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects.

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The second largest electric school bus fleet in the US just crossed 500,000 service miles

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The school year is beginning, so the buses will be out in full force. However, you may notice a significant difference this year as emission-free electric school buses roll out across the United States. One of the nation’s leading school bus manufacturers, Thomas Built Buses, just achieved a major milestone with help from its Virginia-based dealer Sonny Merryman — Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses have now driven more than 500,000 miles.

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XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch

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Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering two new versions and different prices. The Chinese automaker has cited tremendous customer demand as the reason for the changes, but the overhaul also addresses confusion surrounding which G9 configuration delivered which standard features. Here are the changes.

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Test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting today through October 2

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Drive Electric Week kicks off today with nearly 300 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 23 through October 2, in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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Podcast: Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, and more

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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla finally launching its CCS adapter, Tesla Bot being a possible distraction, Hertz going with GM’s EVs, and more.

Sponsored by Recurrent: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can get started by entering their VIN or license plate!

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GM investing $760 million in Ohio plant to build drive units for EV Hummer,  Silverado, and Sierra

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General Motors is preparing for an all-electric future as the automaker announced Friday it would be investing $760 million into its Toledo, Ohio, plant as it gets the facility ready to produce drive units for future GM EV trucks.

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Earthwise pole hedge trimmer with nearly 10-feet of reach falls to $97 in New Green Deals

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Ditch that gas-powered or corded electric pole hedge trimmer for that’s on sale for its second-best price of the year. That’s right, you can ditch both gas/oil and cords when picking up this Earthwise cordless pole hedge trimmer for at Amazon. The pole allows you to reach up to nine foot five inches from the ground, making it quite versatile all 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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Tesla plans ‘thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories’

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Tesla is planning to have “thousands of Humanoid Robots within its factories,” according to a new job listing for the Tesla Bot program.

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LG Energy Solution and Snow Lake Lithium team up to establish lithium supply chain for EVs in North America

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Carbon-conscious mining company Snow Lake Lithium and battery production specialist LG Energy Solution announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a domestic supply chain of lithium in North America. When Snow Lake’s lithium mining operation gets up and running in 2025, it plans to supply LG with the precious Earth material essential to current EV battery chemistry. This domestic supply chain could help several automakers qualify for US federal tax credits as well.

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