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Juiced spring e-bike sale starts at $1,169, AeroGarden indoor garden now $112, EV deals, more

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Kicking off this week’s green deals is Juiced’s extra 10% off sales promotion on most e-bikes and accessories – even already discounted models, with the popular RipRacer Fun-Sized Fat-Tire e-bike dropping to $1,169. It is joined by the AeroGarden Harvest XL Indoor Garden at a new $112 low, as well as a one-day sale on Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer for $175. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…

Could these simple, secure e-bike charging stations be the solution America needs?

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There’s no doubt that the issue of safely charging e-bikes is a growing topic of concern in the US. And while the media frenzy around relatively rare e-bike fires is often overblown, it doesn’t rule out a real risk associated with lithium-ion batteries. Now, a new charging solution designed in the US could provide an answer to the problem. Read more…

Non-bike bike gear reviewed: Linka Lasso smartphone-controlled chain lock

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I’d like to think that the only thing I need to live a car-free life is my bike and my enthusiasm. But it’s the extra gear that helps me stay as two-wheeled as possible. In this regular column, I take a deep dive into some of the coolest and most interesting gadgets and pieces of kit that make it possible to swap a car for an e-bike on a daily basis. This time, we’re checking out a fascinating smartphone-controlled keyless e-bike lock called the Linka Lasso. Read more…

This $40,000 Alibaba drone can carry a passenger, but would you risk it?

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When I first got into flying quadcopters (back when they were still called quadcopters), I would sometimes imagine what it would be like to shrink myself down Rick Moranis-style and hop aboard. But now thanks to some enterprising Chinese engineers – or perhaps garage tinkerers – I don’t have to imagine it anymore. Instead of shrinking the passengers down, they’ve scaled up the entire drone and added a pilot’s chair. Read more…