Electric seaplane maker secures first order en route to accelerate eco-friendly air travel

Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer Jekta Switzerland SA is developing an electric passenger hydro aircraft, or seaplane, capable of flying nearly 100 miles on a single charge. The company revealed today it has already secured its first order.

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New Hyundai IONIQ 6 owners will receive two years of free charging from Electrify America

DC fast charging network Electrify America announced its latest complimentary charging program available for EV owners today. Looking ahead, future owners of the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ 6 will receive two years of free 30-minute charging sessions on its network, offering speeds up to 350 kW – perfect for the electric streamliner’s 800V e-GMP platform.

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WattEV to host CharIN event to test ISO 15118 EV charging standard

The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) is an organization that works to promote standards in the EV charging industry, and one of its roles is bring stakeholders together to test new charging equipment and standards.

Now CharIN plans to bring together some 50 manufacturers for a major EV testing event. The Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium (VOLTS) will take place May 9-11, 2023 at WattEV’s new charging hub at the Port of Long Beach in California.

WattEV is building a nationwide network of heavy-duty charging facilities to serve fleets of electric trucks, and has been in testing with several shippers and carriers along major freight corridors.

The VOLTS event will focus primarily on the new EV communications standard ISO 15118, which includes the highly popular Plug & Charge feature. In addition to the testing event, there will be a conference featuring EV experts from the public and private sectors.

“California’s ambitious goals to support a 100% zero emission transportation future require a robust and reliable EV charging network,” said Patty Monahan, a Commissioner at the California Energy Commission (CEC), one of the sponsors of the event. “Whether driving an electric car or big rig truck, consumers should have a charging experience that is at least as good as refueling at a gas station. CEC is happy to support one of the largest testing events in North America, which will improve charger reliability and the customer experience.”

“This is an exciting opportunity to connect with the great minds of this industry and see the latest innovations in the space,” said WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh. “As proud CharIN members, we look forward to inviting thought leaders to our Port of Long Beach site.”

“Given new federal rules requiring ISO 15118 compliance for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funding, this event will provide critical support to the EV industry,” said CharIN North America Executive Director Erika Myers.

Aptera secures first fleet order for 101 solar EVs with intentions for 100,000 more in the future

Solar electric vehicle start-up Aptera Motors has announced its first fleet order from SustainabilitySooner, Inc. The initial pre-order is for 101 of Aptera’s 400-mile range solar EVs and is expected to deliver millions in future revenue. However, what may be more exciting is the prospect of future fleet orders as SustainabilitySooner looks to eventually operate a fleet of over 100,000 SEVs.

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Save $1,500 on RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower at $2,499 in New Green Deals

Spring is here, and you might be about to break out the mower and get to cutting the grass. If you’re still using a gas-powered mower, it’s time to upgrade. That’s where RYOBI’s 48V 30-inch electric riding mower comes in. Delivering a 30-inch cut capacity with a battery-powered design, this mower ditches the gas motor to remove the necessity of using gas or oil for lawn chores. It’s on sale for $2,499 right now, which is a full $1,500 off its typical rate and marks a new low that we’ve tracked. 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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