Meyers starts taking $500 deposits, seeking beta testers for electric Manx 2.0 dune buggy

Meyers has started taking deposits for its upcoming electric dune buggy, the Meyers Manx 2.0, which is slated to ship in 2024. The company is also taking interest in a 2023 “beta program” for 50 early buyers who will help provide feedback before full production.

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LAX to become one of United States’ largest charging ports with 1,300-EV-charger revamp

In the latest sign of the auto industry’s transition to electric, Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX) says it will add 1,300 EV chargers to modernize the facility.

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Here’s how the new US tax credits and rebates will work for clean energy home upgrades

US President Joe Biden signed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – earlier this week. Electrek spoke with Dan Gayer, JD, CPA, a senior manager in the tax practice at Baker Newman Noyes, about how homeowners can claim tax credits and rebates as they work to achieve energy efficiency and lower their energy bills.

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Influencers test drive INDI One ‘an EV for gamers’ starting at $45,000

Digital influencers were spotted driving around California in start-up INDIEV’s new EV model, the INDI One. Although the INDI One is currently in pre-production, the California-based EV start-up claims it will integrate some cool tech features for streamers, gamers, and digital creators.

Is this what the EV world needs?

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Podcast: Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, VPP event, Tesla Semi, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, Tesla’s first VPP event, Tesla Semi update, and more.

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EGO’s 56V 16-in. cordless electric chainsaw is great for fall firewood at $239 in New Green Deals

With fall a month away, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to prepare for cooler weather. You might be the type of person to fell your own trees, or maybe just buy large parts of a tree and mill your own lumber. Either way, you’re going to need a chainsaw. Today’s New Green Deals features at its first discount of $239, which is an from its regular rate. 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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Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race

In the wake of a new era for the Korean automaker, Kia is releasing its fastest production vehicle yet: the 576 HP EV6 GT. The new GT EV6 will be available in showrooms starting at the end of this year.

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Texas-based electric off-road powersports maker Volcon pre-sells $100M worth of e-UTVs

Volcon Powersports is set to rake in the green for its green UTVs, the Volcon Stag. The company just announced that it has received over $100M worth of pre-order reservations for the new electric off-road vehicle.

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Lucid Motors’ (LCID) Air Sapphire could smoke Tesla’s Plaid and hold its own with the Rimac Nevera

0-60 mph in under two seconds, quarter mile in under nine, and a top speed over 200 mph. Lucid Motors continues to bolster its flagship Air EV by unveiling the new tri-motor Sapphire model at Monterey Car Week today.

Available next year, this new version is touting performance specs to solidify it as one of the fastest production EVs on the planet.

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Lincoln reveals futuristic Model L100 EV concept, a nod to its first luxury vehicle

American luxury automaker Lincoln is out to claim the future of premium driving with its new Model L100 EV concept. Lincoln is releasing the EV concept to pay tribute to the 1922 Model L, its first luxury vehicle ever made.

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