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Mazda's new electric SUV hits dealerships with over 20,000 pre-orders in China

Mazda calls it a “dream car.” The EZ-60 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it will be sold globally. After racking up over 20,000 pre-orders in just over two weeks, Mazda’s new electric SUV is now arriving at dealerships across China. Mazda’s EZ-60 electric SUV reaches dealerships in China The EZ-60 is Mazda’s first electric SUV from its joint venture with Changan Auto. Following…
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Opinion: it's time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives

For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. Its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, means that people are now distancing themselves from the once-trailblazing company. It begs the question: what other home solar battery solutions are…
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Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars

Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars. Tesla vehicles have long had a reputation for being expensive to insure. The automaker tried to address the situation on multiple…
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First electric boat crosses Mediterranean, sailing from Europe to Africa

In a historic first for electric marine travel, a Swedish team has successfully crossed the Mediterranean in an electric boat – and not just any electric boat, but one that flies. The voyage marks a major milestone in the future of clean maritime transport and shows that electric boats aren’t just ready for lakes and calm harbors – they’re ready for open sea. The vessel used to perform the…
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BYD starts a new EV price war in China

BYD has triggered another EV price war in China by slashing the price of several models, sending the stocks of local EV automakers sinking. China is the largest auto market in the world. It is also the largest and most competitive electric vehicle market since Chinese…
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From the ashes: Lion Electric finds a lifeline in Quebec

A new subsidy for electric school buses in Quebec has given flailing electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric a fresh commercial forecast and a raft of fresh pile of real estate cash to swim around in. Lion Electric has racked up nearly $250 million in debts, laid off hundreds of employees in two countries, and left several school districts on the hook with uncertain POs or, in some…
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