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GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform.
The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype.
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Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records. The flight data has been submitted to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with the hopes the organization will soon certify and officially confirm these world records.
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Sure, now that we’re heading into winter, you likely won’t be doing much yard work. However, it’s never a bad time to bolster your yard care kit with off-season discounts. Kobalt’s 24V string trimmer is electric-powered and gas-free, making now a great time to invest since it’s on sale from $55. Plus, you’ll 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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Ariel Rider has proven time and again that it knows exactly how to build fast, powerful electric mopeds that push e-bike performance to entirely new levels. And the Grizzly 52V dual motor e-bike is yet another great example of the brand’s dedication to high-performance bikes that combine light electric motorcycle specs with e-bike parts for a line-blurring ride.
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Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
It reveals the budget and completion date for the first phase of the factory set to produce the Model Y.
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Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has plans to bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year. The automaker’s flagship sedan could prove popular in the country.
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A 76.5-megawatt solar farm in Farmington, Maine, the largest in New England to date, is now online.
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Tesla has started pushing a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.5) to the fleet this weekend.
It includes some interesting new features based on the release notes, which you can find below.
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It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding.
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