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Tesla batteries, EPA comments, Hyundai and Kia plug-in availability: Today's Car News

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Tesla buys a company that builds ultracapacitors. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said electric cars are "not grounds for concern" at the EPA—yet highway safety and car prices are. Hyundai and Kia aim to avoid the dreaded "compliance car" label with their EV sales—barely. We investigate the hesitation.

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Delta Air Lines signs 75 MGPY for 7 years SAF deal with Gevo; oneworld Alliance members plan to buy 200 MGPY

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SAF is a critically important lever we have available today to help our industry reduce the lifecycle carbon emissions from aviation fuel. The agreement replaces the existing agreement signed with Delta in 2019 to purchase 10 million gallons per year and bolsters Delta’s commitment to incorporating SAF into its operations.

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Street legal Huck Cycles electric motorbikes up to $850 off from $5,150 in New Green Deals

Electrek

With up to $850 in savings available today, these electric motorbikes are perfect for riding to and from work this fall with prices starting at $5,150 shipped. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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DOT and DOE are working directly with manufacturers, automakers and labor to understand what domestic sourcing is available today, and what may be possible in the future.

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RYOBI 54-in. zero turn mows 3.5 acres per charge at $4,999 ($500 off), more in New Green Deals

Electrek

This saves the full $500 available today and marks a return to our last mention from March. 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.

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Volkswagen deepens partnership with Gotion to industrialize battery cell production in Germany

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The Volkswagen unified cell concept refers to a prismatic cell format adaptable to various chemistry mixes available today or market-ready at a later point in time. will become the largest shareholder in Gotion High-Tech, with 26% of the shares, through a buy-in of around €1.1

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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Lightning Analytics is available with each Lightning powertrain, including the Transit Bus Repower. All Lightning products are available today. A repower is a cost-effective and timely solution for transit agencies.