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Wheel-E Podcast: Crowdfunding lawsuit, DJI e-bike, new Onewheel, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a surprising case of a man suing an e-bike crowdfunding e-bike brand – and winning, e-bike speed limits in Michigan, DJI Amflow e-bike, Tank G100 review, Onewheel’s new board, and more. Read more…

VW Group’s PowerCo licensed to mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. Read more…

Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb

BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…

Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more

We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.. Read more…

Carvana’s new tool makes it easier than ever to buy a used EV with a federal tax credit up front

Online vehicle marketplace Carvana has launched an exciting new feature that makes buying a used EV or PHEV easier than ever. US customers can now take advantage of up to $4,000 in savings at the point of sale through the federal government’s Clean Vehicle Tax Credit. Carvana has successfully streamlined this process, making affordable EVs priced as low as $12,000 much easier to obtain.. Read more…