Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison.
Until recently, Larry Ellison, a large Tesla shareholder, was on the automaker’s board of directors.
The Oracle founder was giving a keynote address at the company’s CloudWorld 2023 conference yesterday and made some interesting comments about the Tesla…
Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike hits $1,799, Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60, more
September 20, 2023
The first discount on Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike is headlining all of today’s best deals. It clocks in at $400 off, hitting $1,799 to go alongside Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60. You can also cruise around on a new all-time low on the . But if that…
Biden just launched a Climate Corps that will create 20,000 jobs
September 20, 2023
US President Joe Biden is taking executive action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will train 20,000 young people to work in the clean energy economy.
The American Climate Corps makes a comeback
The American Climate Corps was originally included in an early…
China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on.
The Chinese automaker introduced the Dolphin EV at a launch event in Tokyo on Wednesday. Powered by a 70 kWh battery, the base model provides a range of 250 miles (400 km).
The…
Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities
September 20, 2023
Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over…
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter.
After relaunching its owner’s referral program earlier this year, Tesla has been gradually updating it.
Referrers and buyers earn credits…
After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition.
Ford says UK 2030 ICE car ban delay will be a mistake
“Our business needs three things from the UK government: ambition, commitment, and consistency,” Lisa Brankin, Ford UK’s managing director, said in a statement Wednesday.
Brankin added…
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control.
Last month, it was reported that a federal investigation by the DOJ was launched around reports that Elon Musk…
Moots launches premium 'adventure-ready' e-bike that you probably can't tell is electric
September 20, 2023
Moots is known for its premium, hand-built bikes that focus on a high level of craftsmanship designed for dedicated riders. Now the company is bringing that same level of professionalism to its first e-bike, the Moots Express – although you probably wouldn’t realize the…
NIO stock sinks after $1 billion planned convertible debt offering
September 19, 2023
Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO’s stock is falling after announcing a proposed total of $1 billion in convertible senior notes on Monday.
NIO revealed in an SEC filing it plans to issue two batches of $500 million notes, convertible to American depository shares (ADS) with long-dated maturities in 2029 and 2030.
The EV maker plans to use the funds to “further strengthen its balance sheet as…
