Massive EV discounts trigger a selloff before the $7,500 credit runs out

Automakers are offering generous deals on electric vehicles, many well over $10,000, as the federal tax credit winds down. The discounts are sparking a selloff as buyers rush to secure the $7,500 EV credit before the deadline at the end of the month.

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Nissan EVs will help power Silicon Valley’s data centers

Nissan and ChargeScape just launched a new EV-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley, where demand on the power grid is growing fast thanks to the rapid rise of AI-driven data centers. The pilot is backed by the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program and is happening in utility Silicon Valley Power (SVP) territory.

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Tesla’s new transformer business started on wrong foot with many top engineers leaving

Tesla confirmed its plan to produce its own electrical transformers, a new business for the automaker, but it started on the wrong foot.

Many top Tesla engineers left over the last year to build their own transformer startup.

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Genesis is delaying this next-generation EV

The next-gen Electrified G80 is still in the works, but it won’t be here anytime soon. Genesis is delaying the launch of the next-generation G80 EV and will continue to offer hybrid and gas-powered versions until then.

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US EV sales smash records in August as Tesla loses ground

US EV sales set yet another record in August, with 146,332 EVs sold, according to the latest numbers from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.

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Reborn Austin Arrow EV gets real as customer deliveries begin [video]

The legendary Austin brand is reborn as an ultra-minimalist electric roadster that recalls all the thrills of pre-war motoring without the rattle, clank, and soot of pre-war internal combustion. The best part? This isn’t a concept: the new Arrow is on its way to customers!

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Arc’s $160M tugboat deal shows how electrifying big boats is the right choice

Arc boats has announced a deal with Curtin Maritime to build 8 electric “ship assist” tugboats, meant for moving large cargo ships in and out of port. But the big takeaway is that nobody’s doing it because of grants or subsidies, but rather because it just makes economic sense.

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British company unveils non-folding electric bike that folds flat

Boost, a UK-based company better known for its electric bike conversion kits, has released a new electric bike that is designed to be as compact as possible, despite not being a folding e-bike. Or at least, not a folding frame e-bike.

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The Toyota RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are almost here

Toyota is gearing up to launch two new electric SUVs based on the RAV4 and Land Cruiser. The RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are set to replace a luxury Lexus model as Toyota shifts production plans.

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Zoox has officially begun offering (free) robotaxi rides to the general public around LasVegas

Bespoke robotaxi developer Zoox officially launched driverless rides around the Las Vegas Strip today. The milestone follows months of testing in the area, and the initial rides are free for the general public.

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