Audi unveils new e-tron S, claims will be ‘first electric cars worldwide with three motors in mass production’

Audi is unveiling its new e-tron S models and the company claims that they will be “the first electric cars worldwide with three motors in mass production.” more…

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January EV sales in Europe gives hope automakers will meet 2020 EU emission targets

International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today reports that there’s a “good chance” that vehicle manufacturers will be able to meet their 2020/21 CO2 targets in time to avoid paying any penalties. The new optimism is based on incoming January 2020 data. In one shining example, the average CO2 level of new cars in France dropped from 113 g/km in December to 96 g/km in January, a 15% improvement in a single month. more…

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DC’s electric vehicle charging law will have residents paying double to triple

Washington, DC, has proposed a regulation that will govern electric vehicle (EV) charging on public streets. The contrast with surrounding Maryland neighborhoods shows how forgoing utility-operated and regulated-charging costs residents dearly.

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Get two Aukey energy-saving smart plugs for $14, more in today’s Green Deals

STSS via Amazon offers a two-pack of Aukey Smart Wi-Fi Plugs for $13.99 Prime shipped when promo code 9OTOBOE3 is applied during checkout. As a comparison, this bundle typically sells for over $25. You’ll receive all the usual benefits with these smart plugs, including Alexa and Google Assistant control. But you’ll also be able to automate and more with the free smartphone app, saving on energy costs. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

Head below for more deals on AeroGarden kits, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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With Tesla deal set, Chinese battery maker CATL makes plans to quadruple output

The world’s biggest electric vehicle battery maker, CATL, will invest up to $3.7 billion to quadruple its production capacity for lithium-ion batteries used in cars and storage systems. In today’s report from Japan’s Nikkei, the financial publication tied CATL’s announcement with its plans to supply batteries to Tesla.

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Which is cuter, the Microlino electric bubble car or its electric scooter companion?

The bubble car is back, thanks to the upcoming all-electric Microlino. And now we’re getting word that the adorable little EV is getting a fun little electric scooter sidekick as well.

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