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Republicans keep wasting money: they want to scrap USPS’ new EVs (updated)

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The Senate version of the repubilcans’ tax bill won’t just add trillions of dollars to the deficit through a massive giveaway to wealthy elites, it will also take the US Postal Service’s awesome new EVs and sell them off for pennies on the dollar, wasting money simply out of spite for vehicles that were already cleaning your air and making your community safer. Read more…

ONYX launches new 65 MPH electric moped, boosting power even higher

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ONYX Motors has just announced the second version of its storied RCR electric moped launched since the brand’s revival late last year. The new ONYX RCR 80V pushes the bike to its highest performance yet, breaking new power and speed records for the company while simultaneously raising questions about how to properly classify these fast electric motorbikes with pedals – and just who they’re for. Read more…

All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025

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The world seems awfully tinderbox-y these days, what with a heat dome descending over the US, the Strait of Hormuz getting locked down, and gas prices set to climb on rising oil prices. As such, it might be a good time to buy that slick new EV you’ve had your eye on. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck! There are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in June, 2025. Read more…

Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more

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Cadillac’s new entry-level electric vehicle is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it’s already off to a strong start. Over 75% of Optiq buyers were new to the brand last month, but for the 2026 model year, Cadillac is taking it to the next level. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq now features a built-in NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) option, and several other upgrades. Read more…

EcoFlow early Prime Day Sale takes up to 60% off power stations, Lectric e-bike bundles up to $703 off in 4th of July Sale, more

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We’re starting this week’s Green Deals off strong, as today’s edition is headlined by EcoFlow’s newly launched early Prime Day Sale with 60% discounts, bonus savings, free gear, subsidies, and more. Among the lineup, we spotted the DELTA 2 Solar Generator bundle with a smart extra battery and two 110W panels at a new $997 low. Right behind it is Lectric’s 4th of July Sale, which is taking up to $703 off its e-bike bundles, including continued savings on the new XP4 e-bikes that start from $999 with up to $356 in free gear. We also have a spotlight on Rad Power’s RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike in its gorgeous burgundy red colorway at $1,499 through June 25. Lastly, we have two electric lawn care solutions at their best rates to date, with the Worx 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw at $84, while the Greenworks 82V Commercial 760 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower comes with two Bluetooth 4.0Ah batteries and a dual-port rapid charger for $300. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup. Read more…

Review: The Remco motorized lift stand is a dream come true for e-bikes

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Working on e-bikes can be a pain – literally – if you’re hoisting 70, 80, or even 100-pound (up to 45 kg) bikes onto a repair stand for assembly or maintenance – something I seem to be doing on an all too regular basis. That’s why I was excited to get and test out a Remco electric bike lift stand, a motorized work stand that does the heavy lifting for you. And after using it for a few months while assembling and maintaining a revolving door of hefty e-bikes, I can safely say that this thing is a game changer – especially if your back is tired of playing bike mechanic. Read more…