Quick Charge Podcast: September 25, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: September 25, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: 60 mph standing electric scooter death machine

When it comes to crazy electric vehicles from Alibaba, I’ve seen and written about seemingly every category under the sun. From animal-shaped electric boats and e-submarines to electric versions of Henry Ford’s Model T and even electric motorcycles with only one wheel. But never before have I found a direct-from-China EV that was as equal parts fascinating...

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Harley-Davidson’s eye-catching vintage electric bicycles nearly sell out in one week

Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand Serial 1 launched a limited edition e-bike known as the MOSH/TRIBUTE that has seen surprisingly fast sales despite its high sticker price. more… The post Harley-Davidson’s eye-catching vintage electric bicycles nearly sell out in one week appeared first on Electrek.

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Podcast: Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota/Honda signing their death warrants, Rivian and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 etron launching in the US, Toyota and Honda singing their own death warrants, and more including some speculation about Rivian. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative...

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70+ companies just called for zero-emission trucks. Will legislators listen?

More than 70 large companies and investors representing $30 billion in assets sent a letter today to governors across the US urging the acceleration of the switch to zero-emission trucks, vans, and other large commercial vehicles. Will their letter make an impact? more… The post 70+ companies just called for zero-emission trucks. Will legislators...

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police test

Ford Mustang Mach-E, or rather the ‘Ford Pro all-electric police pilot vehicle’ based on the Mach-e, has passed the Michigan State Police test. It became the first all-electric vehicle to do so. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police test appeared first on Electrek.

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Enjoy off-season savings on Sun Joe’s 40V 16-in. electric mower at $200, more in New Green Deals

While you might be ready to pack up for the fall and winter when it comes to lawn care, it’s never a bad time to consider overhauling your kit for next season. Well, Sun Joe’s 40V brushless mower is available right now for $200 from its normal $334 going rate, helping remove gas and oil from your lawn care routine. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric...

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Electrek review: How we all rode Unu electric scooters and got around like Europeans

While staying in Munich for a week during the IAA Mobility show, Electrek’s Fred Lambert, Seth Weintraub, and I each got the chance to test out Unu’s electric scooters as a way to navigate the city. Unu was kind enough to loan the three of us our very own 4 kW matte black Unu scooters. Together we constituted Electrek‘s first and only short-lived, mild-mannered...

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is confident the chip shortage will be solved short term

Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed that he is confident the chip shortage is going to be solved in the short term, despite many disagreeing. more… The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk is confident the chip shortage will be solved short term appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: Two Arizona companies partner to ramp up EV truck, battery production

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Two Arizona-based companies team up to produce batteries and convert truck fleets to electric. US hydropower generation is forecast to decline 14% in 2021 as a result of drought. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates....

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