The cheap solar-powered car you might never need to charge [Video]

Imagine a car that can charge using the sun, generate an income via a car-sharing scheme, and is also affordable to buy. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Think again – say hello to Sono Motors’ Sion electric car.

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Tesla angers certified shops after it tries to recruit techs they paid to train on Tesla cars

Tesla is angering some Tesla certified repair shops after the automaker used its contact to try to recruit the technicians that those shops paid to train on Tesla cars.

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My powertrain and AMP-1 tours revealed a refreshing team culture at Lucid Motors behind the Air

I recently had an exclusive opportunity to visit Lucid Motors’ powertrain manufacturing and AMP-1 facilities and test drive a Lucid Air Dream Edition (Performance). Inside and out of my detailed tours full of manic note scribbling, I had tons of time to mingle with members of the Lucid team, from manufacturing employees at AMP-1, to Lucid’s CEO himself. What I discovered was a company-wide focus on teamwork, efficiency, and the utmost quality – an ethos that is apparent when you view the Lucid Air sedan up close.

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Genesis GV60 electric SUV comes with great specs and fake engine noises

Genesis has revealed more details about its upcoming GV60, an upcoming electric SUV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform powering the Ioniq electric vehicles.

Like the Ioniq 5, it comes with great specs, but also some dumb features like fake engine noises.

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Cruise around this fall for nearly 40 miles on SWFT’s e-bike at $1,200, more in New Green Deals

Fall weather is in full swing, so it’s time to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather that we’re having across the country. SWFT’s ZIP e-bike lets you do just that with near-20MPH speeds and the fact that it can travel almost 40 miles on a single charge. At $1,200, this is a great way to enjoy the weather while also cutting down on emissions while traveling locally. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other 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, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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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28 companies worth $1T to automakers: These are the ZEVs we want right now

The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA), a coalition of 28 major US and global companies and fleet operators, released a letter today urging automakers to rapidly expand their zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) offerings. The group also specified what kind of vehicles they want. CEVA, which is led by nonprofit Ceres, includes such corporate heavy hitters as Amazon, American Airlines, Best Buy, DHL, T-Mobile, and Uber.

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