It’s been a week of new beginnings in the e-bike market, with today’s green deals once again headlined by a special pre-order discount, this time on Lectric’s all-new XPress Commuter e-bikes, with some models receiving $500 off discounts along with free extra batteries – all starting from $999. It is joined by Anker’s latest SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $499 low, as well as a return 1-day sale on the NIU KQi3 Max Folding Electric KickScooter for $760. Plus, you’ll also find all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…
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You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
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XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU
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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
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Daily EV Recap: Tesla asks shareholders to move to Texas
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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power
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Lucid Air Sapphire first drive: An all-electric work of art that’s almost too f’ing fast… almost
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Rivian (RIVN) is cutting another 1% of jobs as the EV maker works toward profitability
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US to restore tariffs on solar panels from China – Reuters
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Hyundai Motor has six of the top ten most fuel-efficient EVs in the US
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Save $300 on Juiced’s new JetCurrent Pro e-bike, Jackery power stations up to 42% off, and more
Headlining today’s green deals is a special pre-order discount on Juiced Bikes’ new JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike for $2,499. It is joined by Jackery’s Earth Day sale that is taking up to 42% off the company’s power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100, as well as a one-day sale on the WORX 12A TURBINE 600 CFM Electric Leaf Blower at $55. Plus, you’ll also find all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…
Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?
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The US now has an actual plan to connect clean energy to the grid
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Volkswagen to launch new EV platform in China to slash costs and compete with BYD
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Lucid’s longest-range Air Grand Touring gets faster charging, 516 miles range at a lower price
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Tesla asks shareholders to move to Texas and re-pass Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan
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These new EV charging features are coming to Google Maps
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How Gogoro is making the world’s largest EV battery swapping network greener
With Gogoro already surpassing one million swappable EV batteries in circulation, the company’s energy network has become something of a de facto standard in swappable batteries for e-motorcycles and scooters. Now, the company is announcing the next phase of its expansive GoStation network, rolling out over a dozen new 100% renewable energy-powered stations. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla goes all in on Robotaxi
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