Tesla delays Steam integration but still plans full video game library in its electric vehicles

Tesla is now behind schedule on its integration of Steam, the massive video marketplace and library, but it still plans on having the full video game library available in its electric vehicles as CEO Elon Musk is testing it himself.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Here are some examples of how recent climate initiatives are boosting the US economy

Several landmark climate initiatives have been passed since 2021, injecting trillions into the US economy. Even though it has been less than a month since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, we already see some of the powerful effects rippling across the economy.

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Tesla hires senior government official to lead critical mineral supply chain efforts in Canada

Tesla has hired a senior government official in Ontario to lead the company’s efforts on its critical mineral supply chain and government policy in Canada ahead of a potential factory in the country.

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Lightning eMotors is electrifying existing combustion transit buses with the same incentives as new electric models

EV conversion specialists Lightning eMotors has announced its second-generation repower program that enables large transit combustion buses that previously ran on diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) to be converted to all-electric buses. Better yet, Lightning is helping fleet customers of these electrified conversions maximize the same federal and state funding they would receive if they were purchasing brand new electric buses.

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BMW to use recycled fishing nets in new EV lineup, reducing carbon footprint by 25%

To show the German automaker is all in on its climate goals, BMW says it will use recycled fishing nets in its NEUE KLASSE (“new class” in English, referring to BMW’s new electric power train) set to launch in 2025.

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Sun Joe’s cordless pole saw reaches 15 feet and doesn’t need gas or oil for $153 in New Green Deals

Do you have branches too high to reach without a ladder? Leave the ladder put away and just use instead. It ships with a 40V 2.5Ah battery that delivers 14 minutes of runtime per charge without a single drop of gas or oil. It has an overall reach of 15 feet and easily access trees around your property with ease. It’s on sale for $153.50 right now, which saves around from its normal going rate and marks a new low that we’ve tracked at Amazon. 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 vehicles can be stolen with new relay attack, but there’s a two-inch caveat

A new relay attack has demonstrated that Tesla vehicles can be stolen with a quick hack, but thieves need to work in pairs and get as close as two inches from your phone or key card.

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Tesla has special code for crash testing in its cars, and it’s raising red flags

It was discovered that Tesla has special codes in its vehicle software related to crash testing with auto safety agencies. It is raising red flags with those agencies.

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Honda electrifying 10 motorcycles by 2025, but full-size EVs by when, exactly?

Honda revealed its plans Tuesday to release ten new electric motorcycles by the end of 2025 to help the Japanese automaker reach its sustainability goals, yet Honda has been relatively slow rolling out a full-size EV. When exactly can we expect a fully electric vehicle from Honda in North America?

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