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More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike

More drama is unfolding as the dispute between Swedish unions and Tesla now involves a supplier strike of critical components for the Model Y, where workers have reportedly set down their tools in support of the IF Metall supplier strike. They said they won’t be showing up for work, or will be given non-Tesla-related tasks, until further notice. Now around 50 workers at Hydro Extrusions in…
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This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water

There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from China? I’ve found plenty of fun and strange EVs for this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, but the electric houseboats have…
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Podcast: Tesla discounts, Cybertruck in showrooms, Fisker Ocean, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla making new discounts, Cybertruck going in showrooms, our Fisker Ocean review, and more.  If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance, check out the new , , , and the R40 and R55 high-speed race scooters from…
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Kia EV9 gets a special financing rate as low as 3.25%, new rebate

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already racking up the deals ahead of deliveries in the US. The 2024 Kia EV9 is now available for a special financing rate as low as 3.25%. 2024 Kia EV9 gets special financing rates Although Kia’s new electric SUV is garnering “significant consumer interest,” the automaker is launching it with all sorts of deals. Earlier this month, we learned the…
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