This Port of LA terminal just ditched all propane forklifts for electric
SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
CA and 16 states sue feds for $5B ‘gift to China’ withholding EV charger funds
California and 16 other states have sued the government for illegally withholding $5 billion in funds that Congress earmarked for EV charging, calling the action “another trump gift to China.”
USTPO shuts down Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ term
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi”. which it has been using to refer to its long-promised self-driving vehicles.
Tesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range
Tesla has confirmed it has given up on plans to make a Cybertruck range extender to achieve the range it originally promised on the electric pickup truck.
It started refunding deposits for the $16,000 extra battery pack.
NYC could soon kick electric bikes out of Central Park
After going car-free on Central Park’s main drives in 2018, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation has been preparing to wrap up a study on electric bike usage in Central Park. The results will help decide whether those electric bicycles will still be permitted inside the park.
Sources state BYD is targeting half its vehicle sales to come from outside China by 2030
We’ve said it before and will say it again: Build Your Dreams (BYD) is coming. The Chinese automaker continues to gain momentum in global NEV sales and does not expect to hit the brakes anytime soon. According to multiple sources, BYD aims to have half of its vehicle sales come from other markets outside China within the next five years.
Lectric XP4 e-bikes open for preorder with up to $365 in free gear from $999, Bluetti Mother’s Day Sale takes up to 48% off units, more
We’ve got unexpected news and deals headlining today’s Green Deals, as Lectric has not only introduced the world to its new XP4 and XP4 750 e-bikes, but has also launched them for preorder with up to $365 in free gear joining them, which you can check out below the fold. From there, we have Bluetti’s Mother’s Day Sale that is taking up to 48% off units, like the AC300 Solar Generator bundle that gives you a B300K expansion battery, a 350W solar panel, and a free trolley at a $1,899 low. We also spotted Anker’s SOLIX PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station seeing a long-awaited drop back to $90, as well as Lectric’s $200 off extra battery promotions with select e-bikes (and free bundled gear) that start from $1,299. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 deals, the extended G-Force e-bike sale, 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.
GOP leader confirms plan to kill $7,500 EV tax credit in budget
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that current discussions about the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles in the budget would “more likely than not” result in killing the EV incentive.