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General Motors (GM) is preparing for to launch its new Silverado EV later this
year with plans to build a $200 million electric vehicle parts plant. The new
parts plant will support the production of GM’s new electric truck, which is
expected to ramp up in the second half of the year.

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Micah Toll 1 hour ago
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Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are popular off-roading vehicles thanks to their
versatile applications in agriculture, hunting, recreation, other general
off-road riding scenarios. As electric vehicle technology continues to progress,
the time is coming for electric UTVs to bring significant change to the
industry.

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Tesla has inexplicably decided to stop taking orders for the Model S and Model X
orders in several of right-hand drive markets.

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QUICK CHARGE PODCAST: APRIL 29, 2023

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is
available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast
and other podcast players.

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Micah Toll Apr 29 2023 - 4:20 am PT
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In yet another entry of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week
that takes us into new territory, this week it’s time to grab your backpack and
lunch money for your first day of school. Or at least your first day out and
about on a new electric school bus. That’s right, this awesome electric school
bus could be yours… if you want to bring it over from China.

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THE FIRST OF CHINA’S DESERT SOLAR AND WIND PROJECTS IS ONLINE, AND IT’S HUGE

Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 4:36 pm PT
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The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and
it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households.

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Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 3:00 pm PT
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Emerging Chinese EV maker NIO announced Friday it has officially begun
deliveries of its EC7 electric coupe SUV, deemed one of the most aerodynamic
SUVs on the market. NIO’s new flagship coupe is poised to compete in an
expanding premium electric SUV market along with the Polestar 3.

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Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 12:27 pm PT
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of
sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s
inventory problem, Musk’s deep fakes self-driving comments?, the Bolt EV getting
killed, and more.

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CALIFORNIA BANS NEW DIESEL TRUCKS EFFECTIVE 2036, A WORLD FIRST

Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 11:35 am PT
125 Comments

The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its
Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty
fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty
vehicles sold or registered in the state of California to be zero-emission come
2036.

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Patrick Campanale Apr 28 2023 - 10:52 am PT
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If you’ve been looking for a way to cruise the beach without using a lot of your
own energy, then leverage the swappable battery in Swagtron’s EB-11 fat-tire
e-bike. With up to 28 miles of riding per charge, and a 7-speed Shimano gear
selector, this e-bike is ready to hit the trail or sand and tackle anything in
its path. Normally $1,000, today it’s down to $700 which saves 30% from the
typical rate. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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 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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Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 10:44 am PT
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German automakers, known for their luxury and performance, hold different views
on the use of e-fuels. While Mercedes-Benz CEO says it will favor “technically
superior” EVs over ICE vehicles powered by e-fuels, Audi’s CEO says the
synthetic fuels will play a major role within the Volkswagen Group’s plans,
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Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 10:30 am PT
37 Comments

The House of Representatives voted to restore tariffs on solar panels made in
four Southeast Asian countries – but that move would seriously hurt the US solar
industry.

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Scooter Doll Apr 28 2023 - 10:26 am PT
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Electrified fleet services provider InCharge Energy has launched a new portfolio
of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers that can not only optimize
fleet operations but also help bolster the available energy to local grids.

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PLAID? [VIDEO]

Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 8:20 am PT
47 Comments

Lotus has officially unveiled its all-electric hyper SUV, the Lotus Eletre,
deemed the most advanced vehicle the brand has ever made. With up to 905hp and a
0 to 60 mph in under three seconds, is it enough to beat the Tesla Model X
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COMMODITIES

Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 8:20 am PT
338 Comments

Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning Tesla about “product freshness” as he believes
Tesla’s electric cars are at risk of becoming commodities.

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SEA ELECTRIC JUST ADDED A HYDROGEN POWER OPTION FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 7:47 am PT
9 Comments

Global auto tech company SEA Electric is adding a hydrogen range-extender option
to its systems that power large commercial electric trucks.

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EVELO ATLAS REVIEW: NIGH UNTO PERFECT

Mikey G Apr 28 2023 - 7:00 am PT
4 Comments

The Evelo Atlas is a remarkable electric bike that hits every target for urban
exploration, commuting, and long-distance trekking. The Atlas is a
well-integrated and intuitive ride with amazing build quality that speaks to
seasoned and new cyclists alike. The Atlas is so good at its purpose that the
only way to get more quality is to pay an extra $3,000 or more for a
quasi-custom import.

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AYRO SHOWS OFF ITS TEXAS-BUILT ELECTRIC MINI-TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME

Micah Toll Apr 28 2023 - 6:32 am PT
15 Comments

The Round Rock, Texas-based EV company AYRO has begun exhibiting its AYRO Vanish
utility vehicle ahead of its full-scale production commencement.

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 * Tesla Powerwall


TESLA POWERWALLS WILL HELP NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING TACKLE ‘FUEL POVERTY’

Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 4:51 am PT
23 Comments

Tesla Powerwalls are being deployed in a new low-income housing project in
Scotland to test if they could help tackle “fuel poverty.”

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 * Tesla
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TESLA DROPS PRICE OF MODEL Y 7-SEAT OPTION TO $3K, FROM $4K

Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 3:11 am PT
46 Comments

Tesla has lowered the price of its seven-seat, third-row option for its popular
Model Y SUV to $3,000, down from $4,000 previously. The change is the latest
among several recent price changes for Tesla as inventory reaches a new high.

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TESLA’S BIGGEST BULL WITH $2,000 PRICE TARGET SEES ROBOTAXI SERVICE LAUNCHING
‘SOON’

Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 2:56 am PT
151 Comments

Ark Invest, arguably Tesla’s biggest bull with a $2,000 price target on the TSLA
stock, put together a weighted average prediction for when Tesla would launch
its robotaxi service.

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HOW ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES WILL KEEP CANADIANS WARM DURING EMERGENCIES

Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 1:17 am PT
7 Comments

Prince Edward Island has enlisted the help of Lion Electric‘s electric school
buses to provide power in the event of emergencies, to keep community disaster
relief locations running when the power goes out.

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THIS US NEIGHBORHOOD WILL GIVE YOU A FREE ELECTRIC BIKE IF YOU MOVE THERE
(SERIOUSLY)

Micah Toll Apr 27 2023 - 11:36 pm PT
4 Comments

There are plenty of affordable electric bikes out there these days to fit just
about any budget. But if you’ve been hoping to snag a free electric bike, it’s
never been easier. Now all you have to do is move to Arizona. Or more
specifically, to Culdesac Tempe, a car-free rental apartment community in Tempe,
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