Joby Aviation and Uber to add Blade flights to Uber App, paving way for electric air taxis
Less than two weeks after completing its acquisition of aerial mobility business Blade, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has expanded an ongoing partnership with Uber, Inc. to bring those flights to the popular rideshare app.
EcoFlow power stations up to 62% off + bonus savings from $90, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 coolers start from $599 low, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s Home Backup/Hurricane Preparedness Sale that is continuing the Labor Day savings going with up to 62% discounts, as well as bonus 5% and 7% savings. Among the lineup, we spotted the returning launch prices on EcoFlow’s new TRAIL series power stations at their lowest prices starting from $113. From there, we also have Anker’s three sizes of SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers and bundles starting from a $599 low, as well as Vanpower’s City Vanture Urban Commuter e-bike dropping back to $799, and much more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Power Station launch deals, the extra battery bundle on Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals 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.
The first onshore wave power pilot station in the US opens today in LA
Eco Wave Power held a grand opening for the first onshore wave power station in the US today, at the Port of Los Angeles. The station is just a pilot so far, but Eco Wave Power has big aspirations.
LiveWire S4 Honcho? New trademark hints at bigger electric motorcycle
Harley-Davidson’s electric spin-off brand LiveWire may be gearing up to launch a new model under the name “S4 Honcho,” according to a recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
GM, EVgo, and Pilot hit 200+ charging sites across 40 states
General Motors (GM), EVgo, and Pilot Co. just hit a milestone: their joint EV charging network can now be found at more than 200 locations across nearly 40 states. They’ve rolled out almost 850 new fast-charging stalls in just over two years.
World’s first: Hitachi Energy powers up construction site with hydrogen genset
There’s an odd irony in utility-scale construction: working for the power company doesn’t always mean you have power. That lack of accessible grid power makes it tough to fully decarbonize some construction sites, no matter how committed they are to reducing emissions. That’s where Hitachi Energy’s new HyFlex hydrogen generator comes in, offering off-grid charging without the harmful emissions of diesel.
Tesla gives up on Cybertruck wireless charging
Tesla has given up on bringing wireless charging to the Cybertruck, according to the its lead engineer.
He claimed that they figured out it didn’t make sense on a efficiency basis, but there might be more to the story.