Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal

Tesla (TSLA) has secured new “Active Anode Material” from graphite for battery production in a rare new offtake agreement deal with Syrah Resources Limited.

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Ola wanted to build 2 million electric scooters per year, but it’s hit a big problem

Ola Electric became the darling of the Indian electric scooter market when it unveiled its S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters earlier this year. The high-performance scooters boasted speeds of over 70 mph (115 km/h) yet came affordably priced at between US $1,050-$1,300.

The ambitious company built a sprawling mega-factory designed to meet the surging demand for its scooters, intending to produce 2 million electric scooters per year. But despite commencing deliveries of its electric scooters earlier this month, things haven’t quite panned out yet at the factory.

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The weirdest electric bike I’ve ever tested just got a big new update, and I love it

Rungu’s dual-front wheel electric bicycles are unlike anything else on the road or the trails. And now the company is releasing new updates to make them better than ever.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 22, 2021

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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10 ways to get the best out of your electric car on a holiday road trip

Taking your electric car on a holiday road trip? Reduce your costs and carbon footprint, and make your trip safer with these 10 quick tips.

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EV fleet startup Gravity begins passenger pick-ups in NYC with custom Mach-E yellow taxis

This holiday season, New Yorkers will be able to visit friends and loved ones around the city in a new fleet of bright yellow Mach-E taxis, provided by EV fleet startup Gravity, Inc. The Mustang Mach-E’s were customized with monitors and panoramic roofs for NYC passengers along with AI for driver safety. The fleet represents a new electrified generation of the Big Apple’s iconic yellow taxis.

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Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has surged 7% today to rise back to over $1 trillion in market valuation. The reason behind the surge appeared to be Elon Musk saying that he is done selling the stock, but the CEO actually corrected his statement.

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Prep for spring with this Greenworks Pro 80V 26-in. hedge trimmer at $237, more in New Green Deals

Though you might not be heading outside to trim your hedges this winter, it’s inevitable that once spring rolls around you’ll need to do some cleanup work. For that, we recommend picking up the Greenworks Pro 80V 26-inch cordless hedge trimmer kit that includes a 2Ah battery and charger for $237 right now. Down from its $275 normal going rate, today’s deal marks the third-best price that we’ve seen all year. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. 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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NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer

The NHTSA confirmed that it has now launched an official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on its vehicles’ onboard computers.

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Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval

Tesla and others have now submitted all documents needed for the environmental approval that would allow Gigafactory Berlin to start production.

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