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New lows on GoTrax Z4 PRO e-bike at $799 and XR PRO e-scooter at $330, EGO Power+ dual-port mower $623, Husqvarna, more

Today’s Green Deals feature some hidden gems buried beneath all the bigger sales and events that are still happening through the approaching holiday. First, we have GoTrax’s Z4 PRO Foldable e-bike hitting a new $799 low, as well as a one-day-only sale on the brand’s XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter at a new $330 low. We also have some solid savings on popular tools, like the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless dual-port self-propelled mower at its $623 2024 low alongside Husqvarna’s 330iKE Combi Switch lawn edger bundle hitting a new $240 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, including last week’s best savings across various categories of eco-friendly gear, which you can find in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…

NIO Day 2024 recap: Firefly’s first EV will compete with MINI and Smart, ET9 launches on a 925V platform

As promised, we are back with a full recap of the debuts during NIO Day 2024, which took place over the weekend. As anticipated, NIO officially launched its new Firefly sub-brand, unveiling its flagship BEV model that looks to take on super compacts like MINI and Smart. Additionally, NIO launched its ultra-luxe ET9 sedan, whose initial trim has already sold out in China. Read more…

Canoo reportedly places remaining employees on “mandatory unpaid break”

Green Car Reports
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees and what it calls a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, TechCrunch reports. The report cites an email sent to employees, which said they would be locked out of Canoo’s systems at the end of the day Friday, and that benefits would last through the end of… Read more…

Honda and Nissan merger planned by 2026 to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs

Green Car Reports
Merger talks have begun between Honda and Nissan The merger will put the automakers under a join holding company by August 2026 EVs, hybrids, platforms, and software will be at the core of overlap Honda and Nissan have begun talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, the automakers confirmed on Monday. The automakers signed a… Read more…

Nissan and Honda officially confirm merger talks, Mitsubishi might join

ArenaEV
Last week sources left and right claimed Nissan and Honda had entered merger talks, and today the two companies have confirmed those reports. Nissan and Honda have started to discuss a merger, in a move to stave off the threat they both face from Chinese EV makers. Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the top shareholder, is also apparently “considering” joining.… Read more…

Nano One receives C$18 million to increase LFP cathode production in Canada


Canadian lithium-ion battery materials developer Nano One Materials has been granted C$18 million in financing from the Government of Québec to support the piloting of the company’s One-Pot process and increase production capacity at its Candiac plant. The financing includes a $15-million Canadian ($10.5-million US) loan from the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy… Read more…