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The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns.

After UAW’s big strike win, winning 25%+ pay increases at the “Big Three” American automakers after a simultaneous strike at GM, Ford and Stellantis, the union is looking to maintain that momentum and go bigger.

Immediately after declaring victory, UAW President Shawn Fain said that in the next negotiation in 2028, UAW wants to come back to the bargaining table to negotiate not just with the Big Three, but with “a Big Five or a Big Six” – implying that the union planned to expand to other automakers. And President Biden said that he would support a UAW push to unionize Tesla and Toyota.

Now we’ve seen an official announcement that UAW isn’t just looking to unionize two or three more automakers, but all of them at once. Typically, unionization campaigns focus on a single company at a time, but here UAW is targeting a whole sector with simultaneous campaigns at each individual company. This seems like a tall order, but UAW’s triple-strike against the Big Three seemed to work out well, so it’s now applying that simultaneous tactic to organizing new union drives.

In service of its goal, UAW launched a new website at uaw.org/join, asking workers at each company to sign their union card. The website mentions several automakers by name, and has links to individual campaigns for each automaker where workers can go to express their interest in unionizing:

The campaign was accompanies by a video narrated by Fain making his union pitch. In short, UAW says that automakers and investors are making record profits, but that worker compensation has not kept up. The video specifically mentions Tesla and Rivian’s recent quarterly results, and also states that the Japanese/Korean automakers have combined to make $470 billion in profits, and the German automakers have made an additional $460 billion, in the last ten years.

Since the UAW’s big wins, other automakers have moved to increase pay to (partially) keep up with pay increases at the Big Three. VW, Hyundai, Toyota and Honda have all announced hikes in pay, showing how union wins can buoy an entire industry by making automakers compete for workers with higher pay.

But UAW doesn’t want to stop at a few voluntary pay hikes from other companies, it thinks that unionizing those companies can give workers a better deal. One worker at Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky plant put it thusly:

We’ve lost so much since I started here, and the raise won’t make up for that. It won’t make up for the health benefits we’ve lost, it won’t make up for the wear and tear on our bodies. We still build a quality vehicle. People take pride in that, but morale is at an all-time low. They can give you a raise today and jack up your health benefits tomorrow. A union contract is the only way to win what’s fair.

Jeff Allen, 29-year Toyota assembly worker

UAW also quoted workers at Hyundai, VW, Mercedes and Rivian in its release, focusing on how they think unionization would improve safety and benefits at these automakers.

Electrek’s Take

Unions are having a bit of a moment in the US, reaching their highest popularity ever since surveys started asking about them.

Much of union popularity has been driven by COVID-related disruptions across the economy, with workers becoming unsatisfied due to mistreatment (labeling everyone “essential,” companies ending work-from-home) and with the labor market getting tighter with over 1 million Americans dead from the virus and another 2-4 million (and counting) out of work due to long COVID.

Unions have seized on this dissatisfaction to build momentum in the labor movement, with successful strikes across many industries and organizers starting to organize workforces that had previously been nonunion.

But union membership has been down over several decades in the US, and as a result, pay hasn’t kept pace with worker productivity and income distribution has become more unequal over time. It’s really not hard to see this influence when you plot these trends against each other.

It’s quite clear that lower union membership has resulted in lower inflation-adjusted compensation for workers, even as productivity has skyrocketed. As workers have produced more and more value for their companies, those earnings have gone more and more to their bosses rather than to the workers who produce that value. And it all began in the 80s, around the time of Reagan – a timeline that should be familiar to those who study social ills in America.

All of this isn’t just true in the US but also internationally. If you look at other countries with high levels of labor organization, they tend to have more fair wealth distribution across the economy and more ability for workers to get their fair share.

We’re seeing this in Sweden right now, as Tesla workers are striking for better conditions. Since Sweden has 90% collective bargaining coverage, it tends to have a happy and well-paid workforce, and it seems clear that these two things are correlated. And while that strike is continuing, meaning we haven’t yet seen the end of it, most observers think that the workers will eventually get what they want since collective bargaining is so strong in that country.

These are all reasons why, as I’ve mentioned in many of these UAW-related articles, I’m pro-union. And I think everyone should be – it only makes sense that people should have their interests collectively represented and that people should be able to join together to support each other and exercise their power collectively instead of individually.

This is precisely what companies do with industry organizations, lobby organizations, chambers of commerce, and so on. And it’s what people do when sorting themselves into local, state, or national governments. So naturally, workers should do the same. It’s just fair.

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Save exclusive $1,600 on Jackery HomePower 3000 station at new $899 low, Heybike Hauler e-bikes at new lows, Wallbox, more

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Save exclusive ,600 on Jackery HomePower 3000 station at new 9 low, Heybike Hauler e-bikes at new lows, Wallbox, more

Today’s Green Deals are all about keeping devices, appliances, and more topped off – along with some EV spotlights too. Our headliner is the exclusive deal we secured for our readers with Wellbots that takes $1,600 off Jackery’s Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) Portable Power Station for a new $899 low. Following right behind is Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that has single or dual-battery options at new low prices starting from $899. We also have some one-day-only deals on a Wallbox EV charger and Fremo power station – both at lows – as well as UGREEN’s 48,000mAh station, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Heybike Prime Fall e-bike Sale lineup with many other new and returning low prices, Lectric’s restocked XPedition 2.0 cargo e-bike bundles, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Review: Ride1Up’s Revv1 DRT e-bike is a rugged off-roader with plenty of suspension and hidden punch

When it comes to e-bikes, most people’s immediate thought is a commuter model designed to get you through streets to your various destinations, but with Ride1Up’s Revv1 DRT e-bike, the fun is extended (and primarily focused) to off-road adventures, and boy, does this baby have some go in it. It’s been over two years since we reviewed the Revv1 FS counterpart, which we came away quite impressed with its SUPER73-like design. Now we’re heading off the beaten path with this newer off-road variant, which boasts improved specs that outshine its predecessors in the series.

To get our full hands-on impression of this new flagship e-scooter, be sure to check out our review here.

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Score $1,600 in exclusive savings on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) LiFePO4 station at a new $899 low

Wellbots is disrupting Jackery’s direct website pricing on its Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) Portable Power Station – all with exclusive savings for 9to5Toys readers – that can be yours for $899 shipped, after using the code 9TO5JACK100 at checkout for an additional $100 off. Jackery’s second-generation Explorer 3000 model (hence the v2) hit the market back in May, carrying a $2,499 MSRP that we’ve mostly seen discounted between $1,699 and $1,499 in the months since. The brand’s current Early Prime Day Sale, however, kicked off by dropping the price lower than ever to $999, where the discount here would place costs, were it not for our exclusive code. You’ll be saving a total $1,600 off the going rate here, which beats out all our previous mentions and lands it at a new all-time low price.

Known by dual monikers, the Jackery Explorer 3000 v2/HomePower 3000 power station is a great option for camping/RV lovers who also want a reliable means to power devices/appliances/tools on jobsites or at home, particularly should the grid fail. This is the latest generation that has been upgraded to LiFePO4 batteries, with a 3,072Wh capacity that is supported by an improved battery management system and the brand’s ChargeShield 2.0 protections, which we’ve seen added to all its v2 models. There are 12 output ports (with a TT-30R port for RV support) that deliver up to 3,600W of steady power and can surge up to 7,200W when needed.

You’ll have five primary recharging methods to take advantage of with Jackery’s Explorer 3000 v2, with a standard AC outlet getting the battery back to full in around 2.2 hours, as well as the obvious solar capabilities with a max 1,000W input that would refill the batteries in up to 11 hours. There’s also the new option for a gas generator connection, alongside the on-the-go car auxiliary port compatibility and dual AC/DC charging that only takes up to 1.7 hours.

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Heybike’s Hauler cargo e-bike with a 440-pound carrying capacity and multi-battery options hits new lows from $899

As part of its ongoing Prime Fall e-bike Sale, Heybike has dropped several models to returning and new low prices, like the standard Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike at $899 shipped while its dual-battery variant sits a little higher at $1,299 shipped. They would normally go for $1,499 and $1,899 outside of discounts, which is honestly rare, as we usually see them discounted to $1,199 and $1,599, with falls lower during sale events. You’re looking at 40% and 32% markdowns here that are cutting $600 off both tags and landing costs at new all-time lows. You can browse the sale’s entire lineup of deals by checking out our original coverage of the event here.

If you want to learn more about this e-bike’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus 40A J1772 level 2 smart EV charger with NEMA 14-50 plug at $500 annual low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 40A Smart EV Charger for $499.99 shipped, which is beating out the brand’s official Amazon storefront by $99. While it carries a $750 MSRP, we’ve more often seen it keeping down near $600, especially at Amazon, with discounts over 2025 only having seen it drop its lowest to this very rate. While we have seen it go lower in past years, you’re looking at the best price we have tracked in 2025, giving you a smarter means to top off your EV’s battery with $100 off the going rate and $250 off its MSRP.

If you want to learn more about this EV charger, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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UGREEN’s 5-port Nexode 48,000mAh power station with 300W charging speeds returns to $102, more

Through its official Amazon storefront, UGREEN is offering its Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger/Power Station back at $101.99 shipped. While this unit does carry a $170 MSRP, it’s been spending the last few months with continuous Prime-exclusive discounting that drops the costs between $120 and $108, with falls to lower rates peppered in once or so a month. Aside from the one-time $100 low that popped up in March, you’re otherwise looking at the best tracked price over the year, with 40% cut from its MSRP for a total of $68 in savings.

If you want to learn more about this charging solution, as well as the lineup of alternative devices getting discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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For the rest of the day, pick up Fremo’s X300 276Wh compact power station at its $180 low

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Fremo X300 Portable Power Station back at $179.99 shipped, which is still out of stock at Amazon since our previous mention at the end of August. This compact model would cost you $330 without any discounts, which has regularly dropped between $250 and $190 over the year, with more frequent falls to $180 in recent months. For the rest of the day, you can pick one up at the best price we have tracked, saving you $150 off its going rate.

If you want to learn more about this power station, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.


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Elon Musk caught lying about Tesla Cybertruck beating Porsche 911 in a race

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Elon Musk was caught lying about Tesla’s Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in a quarter-mile race that never actually happened.

The CEO reiterated the claim, despite it having been debunked for more than a year.

When Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybertruck, it released a video of the electric pickup truck beating a Porsche 911 in what it claimed to be a 1/4 mile race while towing a Porsche 911.

They released a video of the race and then CEO Elon Musk claimed:

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“It can tow a Porsche 911 across the 1/4 mile faster than the Porsche 911 can go by itself.”

However, the claim was quickly challenged for many different reasons.

First off, Tesla is comparing the top-of-the-line Cybertruck, the Cyberbeast, with the Porsche 911 Carrera T, which is the slowest 911. There are literally more than half a dozen variants of the 911 that are faster than the Carrera T or the Cybertruck.

There are some layers to this. Of course, Tesla is trying to highlight an electric pickup truck beating a sports car at “doing what it does best” while the pickup is doing what it does best.

For that, we can let slide the fact that Tesla used a lesser 911.

However, more importantly, the quarter-mile race never actually took place. From the video itself, you can see that the race finishes halfway from the speed boards, which mark the quarter mile.

It means that Tesla only filmed a 1/8-mile race.

The Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, confirmed that the quarter-mile race never happened outside of simulations:

“The fastest 1/8mi CT hit while towing on the day was 7.808s at 88mph and the trailer tires were only rated to 80mph so we opted to call it a day before someone got hurt. Our simulations showed the full 1/4 mi race would be close but with the same net result, so no need to risk it. We also had some room to further lightweight the trailer but didn’t need to.”

Engineering Explained did the math and challenged the claim that the Cybertruck would beat the 911 while towing:

Furthermore, several people have since recreated a full quarter-mile race, and the Porsche 911 consistently beats the Cybertruck.

Yet, more than a year after the claim was fully debunked, CEO Elon Musk repeated it again:

Tesla has since dropped the claim that the Cybertruck is beating the 911 on the “quarter-mile” and instead only refers to a drag race. However, the CEO is still repeating the quarter-mile claim he made in 2023 when Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybertruck.

Electrek’s Take

This is an excellent example of Elon Musk or Tesla exaggerating a claim when the truth is already impressive.

They could have performed the 1/8 mile race, made the claim, and it would have been tremendous and truthful marketing.

With that said, I think the whole EV drag race stuff is a bit played out. We know that electric powertrains perform exceptionally well in drag races.

The Porsche 911 is not really a drag race machine; it is a fun sports car that is enjoyable to drive and would ultimately smoke a Cybertruck on an extended race with a lot of cornering.


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Over 23,000 Chevy Equinox EVs hit with a recall for this weird reason

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GM issued a recall for over 23,000 2024 Chevy Equinox EV models due to a unique situation where they may not make enough noise.

Chevy Equinox EV hit with recall over sound alert system

The nearly silent ride is one of the best things about driving an electric vehicle, but Chevy’s electric SUV might be a little too quiet.

In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) on September 30, GM issued a safety recall for certain 2024 Chevy Equinox EVs.

The recall affects 23,700 electric Equinox models due to a potentially faulty pedestrian alert sound system. GM said in the letter that the sound system might not make enough noise to alert those around the vehicle when traveling at low speeds or shifting into drive.

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As a result, the Equinox EV may fail to meet the safety standards required for the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No 141, “Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.”

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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT (Source: Chevrolet)

After an investigation, GM found that Chevy Equinox EV models built between August 8, 2023, and August 28, 2024, may have incorrect software installed.

GM is not aware of any incidents, but issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. The company is still developing a fix, but said impacted vehicles will require an update to the body control module (BCM), rather than a total replacement.

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The Chevy Equinox EV (Source: GM)

Owner letters are expected to be mailed out on November 10, 2025. You can contact Chevrolet’s customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with any questions. GM’s recall number is N252527170.

You can also call the National Highway Traffic Administration Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit the nhtsa.gov website for more information.

The recall comes as the Chevy Equinox EV remains one of the most popular electric vehicles in the US. In fact, it’s now America’s best-selling EV outside of the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

2025 Chevy Equinox EV trim Starting Price EPA-estimated Range
LT FWD $34,995 319 miles
LT AWD $40,295 307 miles
RS FWD $45,790 319 miles
RS AWD $49,090 307 miles
2025 Chevy Equinox EV prices and driving range by trim (Including $1,395 destination fee)

After introducing the 2025 model year last year, starting at under $35,000, Chevy Equinox EV sales have surged. The recall is limited to 2024 Equinox models built during the suspected manufacturing window. Vehicles produced outside the window, including 2025 models, are not included.

Although the $7,500 federal tax credit expired on September 30, GM will continue offering it through leasing for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EVs.

The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is tempting with a starting price of $34,995 and a driving range of 319 miles. Curious to see one up close? You can use our link to find Chevy Equinox EVs available near you (trusted affiliate link).


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