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Wheel-E Podcast: Digital drive e-bikes, Van-Poof, Rad leaves EU & 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 e-bikes that replaces bike chains with software, Rad Power Bikes leaving Europe, VanMoof leaving potentially everywhere, Cowboy’s new e-bike, BMW’s new low-ish cost electric motorbike, a supercarving electric skateboard and more. More…

Leaked image hints that tech giant Xiaomi’s first EV platform may be 800V and over 100 kWh


We haven’t even come close to seeing what sort of design Chinese electronics manufacturing behemoth Xiaomi intends to deliver under its young automotive division, but we may have a better idea of what level of power it may be packing. A recent image has surfaced that appears to showcase Xiaomi’s EV battery specs, hinting at an 800-volt platform housing over 100 kWh of battery power. More…

NIO CEO cites Tesla’s warm welcome in China as it demands equal access from US gov’t


As an American automaker, Tesla continues to grow its production footprint (and sales sheet) in China, but the same opportunities are not currently available to Chinese EV automakers, like NIO, hoping to enter the US market. NIO CEO William Li hopes that will soon change as both he and Elon Musk stress the need for improved relations between the US and China. More…

RadExpand 5 e-bike returns to $1,399 low in New Green Deals, Jackery power stations, more


Prime Day may have come and gone, but we’re still seeing a series of notable offers in the green energy space. On tap today, the popular RadExpand 5 e-bike is falling to its best price yet at $1,399. That’s joined by some all-time lows on Jackery power stations at up to $700 off and so much more. Just don’t forget about all of the best e-bike discounts around.. More…