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This is Nio’s cheapest EV yet, debuting its affordable Firefly brand

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Over the weekend Nio held its Nio Day 2024 event, where, as expected, it officially unveiled its third and most affordable brand – Firefly. Firefly official images Firefly’s first car is also simply called Firefly, and you can see it in the images peppered throughout this article. Firefly pre-sales have already started, with CNY 148,800 (€18,400) pricing, though it’s unclear… Read more…

US renewables’ total installed capacity likely to exceed natural gas within 3 years

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Renewable energy is now over 30% of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity and on track to reach 37% by the end of 2027, according to data in two new end-of-the-year reports just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…

FIAT 500 production to remain halted along with two Maserati models due to low demand

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No one wants the new FIAT 500 EV. The Stellantis brand has paused production twice on the model already, first in September, and then earlier this month. The FIAT 500 production lines in Mirafiori will now remain shut until at least January 20, according to a new report. Alongside the FIAT 500, two “small-volume Maserati sports car models” that are… Read more…

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

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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

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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…