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Tesla shifts gears and offers lease buyouts

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Tesla is making a big U-turn on its lease strategy. The company decided it was time to let its customers buy leased EVs at the end of the contract. This is a 180-degree change, and it raises questions if something changed in the company’s autonomous driving plans. Previously, Tesla had maintained that it would not offer lease buyouts, intending to… Read more…

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more

Happy Thanksgiving y’all! With the holiday officially here and bellies being filled throughout the day, we’ve got our annual collection of Black Friday Green Deals coming right along with it. The savings train has long been in full swing across multiple online marketplaces, and to help out with your seasonal shopping needs, we’ve rounded up all the deals we’ve spotted into this hub for your browsing pleasure. Many of the savings you see here are the biggest of the year as prices are being slashed left and right to their lowest rates. There’s plenty of opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices, equipment, and more from your favorite brands, with EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart outdoor gear, wood-burning grills, fire pits, and more all benefitting from sales. Enjoy all that we’ve collected here for you today, but don’t sit on decisions too long, there’s no telling how long stocks or these prices may last. Read more…

Hamburg borough of Harburg drives forward with autonomous shuttles

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In the German port city of Hamburg, the public transport provider Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH), IAV and eVersum are developing an autonomous e-shuttle service called ‘ahoi’ for public transport in the southernmost part of the city. The project will begin in the second half of 2025, initially with five vehicles and gradually increasing to up to 20 autonomous vehicles. Read more…