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Quick Charge Podcast: April 6, 2021
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Tesla (TSLA) is doing so well that bears are now grasping at straws with rumors
Tesla (TSLA) is doing so well these days that bears are now grasping at straws with some nothing-burger stories to try to paint great results in a bad light.
You can smell the desperation.
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San Diego-based Juiced Bikes is a leader in the affordably priced performance e-bike category, and it looks like the company has an interesting new e-bike up its sleeve.
Expand Expanding CloseUS electric car incentive is rumored to increase to $10,000 in program reform
The US federal government is currently looking to include a ramp-up of investments in electrification as part of a massive infrastructure bill.
It’s unclear how the money will be spent, but we are now hearing that the electric car tax credit could increase to $10,000.
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Green Deals: BLACK+DECKER battery-powered lawn equipment at up to $90 off, more
Today only, as its Deal of the Day, Lowe’s is offering BLACK+DECKER battery-powered electric lawn tools at up to $90 off. Our favorite is the 40V 20-inch Electric Mower for $259 shipped. For comparison, it goes for $350 at Home Depot and $330 at Amazon right now. Today’s deal is the best price that we’ve tracked in over a year. Ditching the usual gas and oil, this mower is powered by the included two 40V batteries, meaning it’s better for your wallet and the environment. It also means there’s less maintenance for you, as well. Plus, the deck can adjust from 1.5-inches to 4-inches without tools. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
Head below for more deals on portable power stations, LED bulbs, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseGM to build Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pickup with 400-mile range at new Factory Zero
GM today announced that it will build a new Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pickup alongside the new Hummer EV at the new Factory Zero in Michigan.
Expand Expanding CloseEGEB: Globally, 2020 saw 50% more renewables installed than in 2019
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA.
- South Dakota wants to subsidize more EV charging stations.
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New 50 mph CyberX electric moped offers full suspension and belt drive on a budget
The Xion CyberX electric moped has just launched today, offering up a high-speed and long-range electric two-wheeler at a price we rarely see in this industry.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Powerwall to power new virtual power plant in New York
A small new virtual power plant project by Swell Energy has been approved in Queens, New York, and it is going to be powered by Tesla Powerwall.
Expand Expanding CloseDiamondback goes electric, launches four mid-drive electric bikes for the street
Diamondback has just announced the launch of its first-ever electric bikes as part of the company’s spring 2021 lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU sees huge growth in domestic electric scooter sales, slight drop internationally
NIU has just announced its electric scooter sales volume for Q1 of 2021.
Expand Expanding CloseVW will switch to mass-producing electric vehicles with bidirectional charging next year
Volkswagen has confirmed that it will switch all of its MEB-based electric vehicles to support bidirectional charging starting next year.
It could give a big boost to vehicle-to-grid technologies.
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