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Tesla to introduce self-service test drives at Destination Chargers

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Tesla has come up with a new strategy to entice potential buyers, one that involves letting customers experience the thrill of driving a Tesla without the pressure of a sales representative looming over them. Say hello to self-serve demo drives. Tesla has recently reached out to property owners who have installed a Tesla Destination Charger at their establishments, offering them… Read more…

First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row). While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back seat, the EV9 delivers in a lot of ways other OEMs are not and at a relatively enticing price point. Read more…

Tesla releases FSD Beta v12.1.2 promising a step forward in autonomy

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Tesla is once again making headlines with the release of its Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) version 12.1.2, update 2023.44.30.12. This eagerly anticipated update brings with it the promise of a more advanced autonomous driving experience. Yes, we heard it all before but this one – apparently – is the one. Almost. Unquestionably, the most significant change in FSD Beta… Read more…

Electric Era launches referral program to help find optimal sites for fast EV charging stations


One of the keys to building a successful public charging network is finding optimal sites—many have described the current environment as a “land grab” in which companies are competing for the best spots. Electric Era Technologies has introduced a referral program that offers cash payments for referring eligible site hosts for the company’s PowerNode EV… Read more…

Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bike hits $1,099 (Save $700), electric water heater at $270, more

Following up the exclusive $600 discount on the 1,200W Smartravel Electric Bike that is still going, we’re now tracking the best price we have seen on Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bike at $1,099. It comes joined by the Camplux 18kW Tankless Electric Water Heater at $270 that hasn’t seen a discount in many months. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals. Read more…