Soel Yachts unveils 62 ft solar electric catamaran with 564 kWh battery capacity and ‘trans-ocean range’

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Another day and another solar electric yacht shared with the world, each seemingly going further and faster. The latest announcement comes from Soel Yachts out of the Netherlands, whose new Senses 62 solar electric catamaran boasts some large battery capacity for a yacht, providing what the company calls “trans-ocean range…” however far that means.

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Norway keeps breaking EV adoption records, Tesla Model Y leads the charge

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Norway is again breaking electric vehicle adoption records with 82% of new vehicles sold last quarter being battery-electric.

Tesla Model Y is leading the charge with a lot of deliveries last month.

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Ariel Rider Kepler launched as 1,800W fat tire electric bike with long range and 32 MPH speed

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The brand new Ariel Rider Kepler has just been unveiled as the e-bike manufacturer’s latest high performance electric bike. Designed for adventure and recreational riding, this fat tire bike pushes speed and power specs to the max.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 5, 2022

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

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Rivian reports producing 2,553 EVs in Q1 of 2022, delivering 1,227 of them

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American EV automaker Rivian has shared production totals for Q1 of 2022 less than a month after sharing revised production goals for the year. Despite a slow ramp-up of EV production, Rivian stated that it remains on track to achieve its 2022 output numbers.

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Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space

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During the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Teledyne Brown Engineering, along with partners Sierra Space and Nissan North America, announced it is designing a crewed Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to support future NASA missions on the Moon. All three companies have varying levels of experience in space technology and hope to transport astronauts on future missions.

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Here’s how a new US protectionist move could backfire badly on the US solar industry

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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff. In a survey released today, most of the US solar industry asserted that the DOC investigation will devastate their businesses, as they rely on solar module imports to meet growing demand.

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Oversight Committee grills USPS over gas-guzzler contract

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The House Oversight Committee held a 3.5-hour long hearing today on USPS’ contract to buy tens of thousands of gas guzzling trucks from Oshkosh Defense to replace its aging delivery fleet.

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Lexus unveils new pictures of its first all-electric car and it has a yoke steering wheel

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Lexus is about to unveil its first all-electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ 450e, later this month, and it has started teasing it with new pictures.

It is expected to be based on the Toyota BZ4x and features a yoke steering wheel.

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Segway’s dirt e-bike sees first sale of the year to $3,400 ($100 off), more in New Green Deals

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Are you ready to hit the trail this spring or summer? Well, Segway has you covered with its dirt e-bike that’s on sale for the first time this year at $100 off with our exclusive code down below. It can travel for just over 40 miles on a single charge, and also supports swapping the battery for longer rides. With a top speed of 31 MPH, this is a great way to travel the trails and enjoy the great outdoors. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other 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, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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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