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Mercedes promises electric van revolution with new V-Class acing Arctic tests

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ArenaEV
Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward into the electric vehicle market with its upcoming line of luxury electric vans, built on the new VAN.EA platform. These vehicles, designed for both personal and commercial use, are currently undergoing rigorous winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, to ensure they can handle the most extreme conditions. The VAN.EA platform is a modular system that allows Mercedes… Read more…

Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fire

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Green Car Reports
Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned… Read more…

ALLPOWERS Spring Sale takes 48% off power stations with bonus savings and gifts, Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day e-bike deals, more

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Today’s Green Deals are headlined by ALLPOWERS’ Spring Sale with up to 48% discounts on power stations, extra savings, free gifts, and more. One of the notable standouts during this event is the R2500 Portable Power Station bundled with a 600W solar panel for a new $1,349 low. Coming up behind it is Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day Sale, which is continuing much of the brand’s spring offers while also increasing savings on some models, like the XP 3.0 e-bikes that are getting up to $574 in free gear and start from $999. Next, we have a selection of Greenworks electric pressure washers led by the Pro-tier 3,000 PSI model down at $297, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is undercutting the brand’s direct Spring Sale pricing to $449. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD Spring e-bike Sale with $650 off its latest release, and more.. Read more…

Cybertruck’s towing strength questioned after dramatic failure in test

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ArenaEV
Tesla Cybertruck, known for its controversial design, faces new scrutiny after a stress test revealed a potential weakness in its towing capabilities. An experiment showed the electric truck’s rear frame ripping apart under pressure, raising concerns about its ability to tow heavy loads. The test, conducted by YouTuber Zack Nelson, aimed to assess the Cybertruck’s tow hitch strength. Tesla claims… Read more…

Bankrupt Nikola recalls trucks due to possibly damaged hydrogen fuel tanks

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Green Car Reports
Bankrupt truck maker Nikola Corporation is recalling 95 hydrogen fuel-cell semi trucks because the wrong bolts may have been used to secure their hydrogen tanks. The affected 2024-2025 Nikola Tre semis (which were also sold with battery-electric powertrains) could have tank mounting-block bolts that are too long, according to the NHTSA. This could… Read more…