Construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm has begun

Offshore construction work has officially started for the UK’s Dogger Bank, which will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, with the installation of the first length of HVDC export cable off the Yorkshire coast. Dogger Bank will also be the first HVDC-connected wind farm in the UK.

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Schwinn’s Mendocino e-bike with 55 mile range falls new low at $1,117, more in New Green Deals

We’re used to seeing newcomer brands when it comes to e-bikes, but now it’s time to take a look at a company that’s been around for ages: Schwinn. Today, the is on sale for $1,117 at Amazon, which is a full $483 of its normal going rate and also marks a new all-time best price that we’ve seen. On top of all that, it can travel up to 20 MPH and go as far as 55 miles on a single charge, making it a pretty good option for getting around town this summer. 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 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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Fisker 550-mile electric sports car teased, due in 2024

Teaser for Fisker Ronin electric sports car due in 2024Fisker today revealed a glimpse of a flagship electric sports car project aiming to showcase the company’s performance capabilities. Due in 2024, the production sports car will follow Fisker’s more affordable Ocean and Pear models. The car, so far called Project Ronin (harking to the movie with some great car chases), is described as being…
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Volkswagen Group holds strong in Q1 despite global shortages, provides EV strategy updates

German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen Group has shared positive Q1 reports, outlining a robust business despite global inhibitors like supply chain shortages and conflict in Eastern Europe. With its 2022 outlook optimistically confirmed, Volkswagen is expanding investments in R&D that includes new EV technologies as well as major funds to bring more BEVs to North America.

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Fisker announces new electric GT with ‘longest range of any production EV’

Fisker announced today Project Ronin, the company’s third electric vehicle – a new electric GT with what it claims will be the “longest range of any production EV.” While Fisker has announced its third EV, it has yet to bring its first one to market.

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