Hyundai OBSIDIAN concept pushes the envelope of sedan styling

Designed in collaboration with Hyundai and design students from the Munich University of Applied Sciences in Germany, the new OBSIDIAN electric sedan concept is equal parts Honda 0 Saloon, Tesla Cybertruck, and Paul Verhoeven’s Total Recall … and I am here for it!

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Tesla co-founder, Komatsu bring mobile Megawatt charging to electric job sites

There’s no question that electric construction equipment is safer, more precise, and generally better than the diesel equipment it’s replacing, but getting power to that equipment remains a logistical challenge that hasn’t been solved for. With this new mobile Megawatt charging station, however, Komatsu think they’ve found a solution — with up to 6 MW of power!

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Opinion: it’s time to start recommending some Tesla alternatives [update]

For years, Tesla has been the go-to EV recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first electric cars. In light of questionable recalls and its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, people are starting to distance themselves from the trailblazing company.

All that begs the question: what should we recommend to EV noobs now?

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Trek breaks new ground with its first throttle-equipped electric bike

In a significant move that marks a departure from its traditional e-bike offerings, Trek has introduced the FX+ 1, its first-ever electric bike equipped with a throttle. This launch responds to growing consumer demand for more versatile and accessible e-biking options, particularly in the North American market.

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11 states launch coalition to expand clean cars in face of federal attacks

Hot on the heels of Congress illegally attacking clean air, a coalition of 11 states has launched an Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to expand access to clean cars even as the federal government tries to raise costs for Americans and drag down the US auto industry during the all-important transition to EVs.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent

A Tesla vehicle on the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised update suddenly veered off road and flipped the car upside down – creating a scary crash that the driver said he couldn’t prevent.

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BYD’s new Seal 06 EV leaks with 375 miles range

BYD’s new electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, but it’s expected to cost much less. The Seal 06 leaked in China this week, giving us a closer look at the new BYD EV, which is set to arrive later this year.

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RadExpand 5 Plus and RadWagon 5 e-bikes $200 off, exclusive $3,297 savings on three Anker SOLIX BP3800 expansion batteries, much more

With Memorial Day on the horizon, we’re giving you a more jam-pack Green Deals to close out this week, with a spotlight being returned on Rad Power’s Memorial Day Sale that is seeing the first discounts on its newest models, this time focusing on the RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike at $1,699 and the RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike at $2,199. We’ve also secured a massive $3,297 in savings on three Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Batteries at a new $4,200 low, while spotting Velotric increasing savings on its Nomad 1 Plus and Summit 1 All-Terrain e-bikes, starting from $1,399. There’s also a $1,300 discount on Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Electric Ventless Heat Pump Washer/Dryer that starts from $1,900 through Memorial Day, as well as a one-day-only sale on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler that is returning it to its $800 pre-sale low for the first time. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Rad Power Memorial Day Sale coverage, 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.

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Circle K just opened a new spot exclusively for EV charging with no gas pumps in sight

This is what the future of travel will look like. Circle K opened its first location exclusively for EV charging in Europe. The site features ten ultra-fast EV chargers and a convenience store while you wait.

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Podcast: EV/Solar killing bill moves forward, Elon lies about Tesla’s demand, cheaper EVs, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla’s demand, cheaper EVs coming, and more.

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