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Yamaha Power Assist Electric Bicycles, the e-bike division of Yamaha, has unveiled two full-suspension electric bikes in the YDX-MORO line.

Two years ago, Yamaha wowed the eMTB industry with the Yamaha YDX-MORO line of electric mountain bikes.

The new models featured the company’s proprietary and eye-catching dual-twin frame that included a split frame setup on both the top tube and the down tube and the latest mid-drive motor at the time, the Yamaha PW-X2.

Now that the e-bike maker has a newer PW-X3 top-of-the-line e-bike motor, it’s only fitting that it should work its way into the high-end YDX-MORO eMTB range.

And thus, the new YDX-MORO 05 and YDX-MORO 07 models were born.

As the company explained:

The new YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 models bring impressive range efficiency, higher torque, more advanced component technology, and the smoothest assist delivery ever felt on a power assist bicycle in a lighter and more powerful complete package.

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The PW-X3 motor is said to offer a major performance boost to the new e-bikes with its updated specs. The mid-drive motor has a maximum torque of 85 Nm and comes with a continuous power rating of 250W. However, the company says it is actually capable of putting out 500W of peak power in its highest power operation mode.

Those ride modes include Eco, Standard, High, MTB, Extra-Power, and Automatic-Mode, as well as a Walk-Assist mode. Yamaha’s Automatic Mode lets the bike intelligently select the power mode based on the rider’s climbing, descending or braking behavior, thus allowing the rider to focus entirely on the trail.

The YDX-MORO 05 and YDX-MORO 07 both offer assist up to 20 mph (32 km/h), maintaining Class 1 e-bike designation in the US and thus ensuring access to as many trails as possible.

Yamaha’s quad-sensor technology claims the most intuitive pedal assist feedback and allows for immediate torque delivery from the instant that force is applied to the pedal.

Yamaha power assist bicycles’ sales and marketing manager Drew Engelmann discussed the motor’s upgrades even further:

The PW-X3 drive unit is 10% lighter and 20% smaller, while producing more torque and the most ‘Pure Ride’ feeling of any e-MTB on the market. Yamaha’s passion for performance is driven by our racing heritage, and the YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 are true thoroughbreds for the next generation of e-MTB riders.

Both new models come with Yamaha’s 3-year warranty and share many similar mountain-ready components such as Maxxis tires in 27.5×2.6 tubeless Minion DHF (front) and REKON (rear), as well as TranzX 30.9mm dropper seat posts for saddle height adjustments on the fly.

The YDX-MORO 05 is priced at $5,799.99 and will include Magura MT30 hydraulic disc brakes on 203 mm rotors, Shimano DEORE SL-M6100-R shifter, Shimano DEORE RD-M6100-SGS rear derailleur, Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 12-speed (10-51T) cassette, RockShox Revelation RC front fork with 160mm of travel and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 150mm of travel. The bike is expected to become available early next year.

The YDX-MORO 07 is priced at $6,399.99 and will include Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes on 203 mm rotors, Shimano XT SL-M8100-R shifter, Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS rear derailleur, Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 12-speed (10-51T) cassette, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 150mm of travel, and a RockShox Lyrik Select front fork with 160mm of travel.

Rob Trester, Manager of Yamaha’s Smart Power Vehicle Division and the Yamaha Power Assist Bicycle group in the US discussed how Yamaha’s long history in e-bike development has culminated in its new top of the line rides:

As the company that created the world’s first electrically power assisted bicycle nearly 30 years ago, Yamaha is recognized as one of the world’s leading innovators in e-bike technology. We’re doubling down on the growing e-MTB market with the new MORO 07 and MORO 05 and offer our ‘Pure Ride’ feeling and race proven innovation to even more e-MTB riders.

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Ørsted’s largest solar farm in the world is now online in Texas

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The Mockingbird Solar Center, Ørsted’s largest solar project globally, is now online, next to protected prairie donated by the renewable energy giant.

This massive 468-megawatt (MW) solar farm is set to power 80,000 homes and businesses, providing a major boost to the Texas grid.

But the launch of Mockingbird Solar isn’t just about clean energy – it’s also about restoring precious ecosystems. Ørsted has donated 953 acres of the Smiley-Woodfin Native Prairie Grassland, which sits next to the solar center, to The Nature Conservancy. The donated land is now the Smiley Meadow Preserve, a protected area for tallgrass prairie that’s home to more than 400 species of grasses and wildflowers.

Tallgrass prairies are some of the rarest ecosystems in the US, with less than 1% of Texas’ original tallgrass prairies still in existence. Tallgrass prairie does a lot of heavy lifting for the environment, including storing carbon, preventing floods, and providing crucial habitats for pollinators.

“Native prairies are the rarest landscapes left in Texas – so much so that many people have never seen one,” said David Bezanson, land protection strategy program director for The Nature Conservancy in Texas. He added that preserving Smiley Meadow will not only conserve one of the best prairie remnants left but also help restore other prairie habitats and boost regional biodiversity.

The Mockingbird Solar Center, a half-billion-dollar project, is part of Ørsted’s $20 billion push to expand renewable energy production across the US. Beyond generating electricity, it will inject $75 million into local property taxes, benefiting schools and other public services. The project also created over 550 construction jobs and will continue to be supported by operations staff moving forward.

Ørsted worked with US companies, including First Solar, for solar panels and partnered with local businesses like Drake Construction and Pfifer Farms for construction materials. It also gave more than $50,000 to local volunteer fire departments in Roxton and Brookston.

With Mockingbird Solar now up and running, Ørsted has more than 6 gigawatts of onshore wind, solar, and battery storage projects either in operation or being built across the US.

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Cramer names oil and natural gas stocks set to do well under Trump

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said companies related to natural gas and oil will thrive under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and a majority Republican Congress.

“We’re hearing about all sorts of Trump trades right now, and many of these things have made insane moves in less than three weeks, to the point where, actually, they’re feeling precarious to me,” he said. “If you want a sustainable Trump trade, I say bet on the natural gas ecosystem. This is an industry that already had a lot going for it, it just needed some cooperation from the federal government, which it is about to get.”

President Joe Biden’s administration is largely opposed to fossil fuels, Cramer said, and the federal government has worked to block pipelines and paused new liquified gas export authorizations. This dynamic, coupled with a weaker global economy, caused the sector to underperform for much of the year, he suggested. But Trump has shown more favor to the industry, and Cramer pointed out that he tapped prominent oil executive Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy.

Cramer recommended several stocks in the sector, including energy producers EQT and Coterra. The former is focused on natural gas and recently acquired peer Equitrans, raising the combined company’s valuation to an estimated $35 billion, Cramer noted. He added that Coterra is a good long-term holding and called the company “one of the shrewdest operators in the industry.”

He highlighted pipeline companies, including Energy Transfer and Kinder Morgan, and said he was especially bullish on Enbridge. Enbridge says it transports about 20% of all natural gas consumed in the U.S., and Cramer claimed the Canadian outfit has “strategically located assets.” He also named Cheniere and Sempra, saying the former is the “best playfor liquified natural gas exports.

“Seasonally, this is a good time for the commodity,” he said, pointing out that natural gas itself has climbed since the election. “But I also think there’s some optimism about the future of the industry driving this move.”

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Jeep launches Wagoneer S EV lease prices starting at just $599 per month

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Jeep launches Wagoneer S EV lease prices starting at just 9 per month

Jeep’s first global luxury electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day. Despite its $72,000 price tag, lease prices for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV start at just $599 per month.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV lease prices

After unveiling its first global electric SUV, Jeep’s CEO said the Wagoneer S “marks a new chapter” in its storied history.

Jeep claims the Wagoneer S packs “exhilarating performance.” With 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, the big-body SUV can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Its 100 kWh battery pack also gives it a driving range of over 300 miles.

The electric SUV is unmistakably still a Jeep, but it did get several upgrades to distinguish it as an EV. The grille is now enclosed without the need to cool a massive engine, giving it a sporty, more modern look.

Jeep revamped its design with a new illuminated seven-slot grille with ambient cast lightning. It also fine-tuned its profile, adding flush door handles, a rear wing, and integrated fins for better airflow.

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Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition (Source: Jeep)

The first Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition models get exclusive dark accent design elements like 20″ Gloss Black Wheels.

Inside, the electric SUV is loaded with the latest tech and connectivity, including a best-in-class 45″ of usable screen space. The setup includes a 12.3″ center screen and an exclusive 10.25″ interactive front passenger screen.

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Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Radar Red interior (Source: Jeep)

Jeep already announced that the 2024 Wagoneer S EV will start at $71,995, but now the company has revealed lease prices for the first time.

According to Jeep, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition can be leased for $599 per month for 36 months (10,000 miles per year). The deal includes $4,999 due at signing and a $7,500 EV incentive. However, you may want to act fast, as Jeep’s offer is only good until December 2, 2024.

Jeep Wagoneer S vs Tesla Model Y Starting Price Range Lease Price
Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition $71,995 +300 miles $599/mo
Tesla Model Y RWD $44,990 320 miles $299/mo
Tesla Model Y AWD $47,990 308 miles $399/mo
Tesla Model Y AWD Performance $51,490 279 miles $599/mo

In comparison, Tesla Model Y RWD lease prices start at $299 for 36 months with $2,999 down (10,000 miles). The Performance AWD model starts at $599 per month. In an end-of-year promo, Tesla also offers 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving.

Ready to drive off in your new electric SUV? We can help you get started. You can use our links below to view offers on the Jeep Wagoneer S and Tesla Model Y at a dealer near you.

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