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electrek.co > 02/04/2026 > lucid-air-pure-sapphire-gravity-winter-testing-minnesota-video

We put Lucid’s Air Pure, Air Sapphire, and Gravity SUV through brutal winter testing in Northern Minnesota [Video]

We put Lucid’s Air Pure, Air Sapphire, and Gravity SUV through brutal winter testing in Northern Minnesota [Video]33+ min ago   (695+ words) I recently put my cold-weather threshold to the test in Baudette, Minnesota, about as close to the US/Canada border as you can get with Lucid Motors, where we performed some awesome winter testing in a slew of EVs, including…...

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electrek.co > 02/04/2026 > anker-solix-e10-whole-home-system-velotric-discover-3-m-e-bike-segway-more

Anker SOLIX E10 whole-home system launch with $2,846+ savings, Velotric Discover 3 + M e-bike early-bird perks, Segway E3 Pro, more

Anker SOLIX E10 whole-home system launch with $2,846+ savings, Velotric Discover 3 + M e-bike early-bird perks, Segway E3 Pro, more3+ hour, 23+ min ago   (152+ words) You'll also notice an option to add Anker's newest Smart Generator 5500 to your purchase, giving you three alternate fueling options (gasoline, propane, natural gas) for the system, and also delivering automatic switchover, smart controls, and more. If you want to…...

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electrek.co > 02/03/2026 > 10000-discount-chevy-equinox-ev-hard-to-pass-up

With a $10,000 discount, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to pass up

With a $10,000 discount, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to pass up1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (368+ words) The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV was already one of the most affordable electric cars, but with a new $10,000 discount, it's even more tempting. After offering a $5,000 discount on 2026 Equinox EV models in January, Chevy is doubling this month with up to…...

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electrek.co > 02/03/2026 > ford-drivers-who-go-ev-dont-miss-gas-cars-in-the-least-bit

Ford drivers who go electric don't miss gas cars 'in the least bit,' so where's the EVs?

Ford drivers who go electric don't miss gas cars 'in the least bit,' so where's the EVs?1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (580+ words) Ford'says some drivers are "embracing an electric future," with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the difference firsthand. After two lifelong Ford drivers, Tom and David, purchased their first electric vehicles, neither will go back to…...

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electrek.co > 01/29/2026 > waymo-begins-autonomous-taxi-service-to-sfo-airport

Waymo begins autonomous taxi service to SFO airport

Waymo begins autonomous taxi service to SFO airport6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (540+ words) Waymo has started providing rides with its autonomous taxi service to San Francisco International airport, starting today for select riders. Waymo is Google's driverless taxi division, which provides autonomous "level 4" taxi rides to the public via the Waymo One app....

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electrek.co > 01/29/2026 > lucid-air-king-of-range-again-crushing-norways-ev-winter-test

The Lucid Air proves it's the 'king of range' again, crushing Norway's EV Winter Test

The Lucid Air proves it's the 'king of range' again, crushing Norway's EV Winter Test6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (453+ words) The Lucid Air Grand Touring outlasted the competition during Norway's NAF Winter Test, driving more than 320 miles (519 km) in the frigid cold. A total of 24 electric vehicles took part in the El Prix Winter Test 2026 this week, held by the…...

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electrek.co > 01/28/2026 > tesla-puts-4680-battery-cells-back-in-model-y

Tesla puts 4680 battery cells back in Model Y; Here's why

Tesla puts 4680 battery cells back in Model Y; Here's why1+ week, 13+ min ago   (709+ words) Tesla has started building Model Y battery packs with its in-house 4680 cells again, more than two years after pulling the plug on the original 4680-equipped Model Y to prioritize Cybertruck production. But this time, the motivation isn't revolutionary battery tech....

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electrek.co > 01/26/2026 > tesla-quietly-starts-shipping-model-y-with-new-ai4-5-computer

Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer

Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1058+ words) Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with "Hardware 4.5, or AI4.5 as it's being labeled internally. The discovery comes from owners taking delivery…...

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electrek.co > 01/24/2026 > the-refreshed-2027-chevy-bolt-is-hitting-dealerships-get-it-before-its-gone-again

The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is on sale now, get it before it's gone again (Upd.)

The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is on sale now, get it before it's gone again (Upd.)1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1096+ words) Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form. But it may not last for too long " GM says this…...

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electrek.co > 01/23/2026 > chevy-bolt-ev-never-got-chance-gm-flips-to-gas-cars

The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars

The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars1+ week, 4+ day ago   (792+ words) The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM's Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won't be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, like in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will…...