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Real-time EV charging prices at thousands of chargers, now on Chargeway Plus

A lot of EV charging apps can tell you where the plugs are, and Chargeway tells you that, too — along with everything else. From your EV’s state of charge, to the best charging strategy to get you from point A to point B, to real-time charger availability, and more, it’s simply the best tool I’ve found to help new EV drivers understand how an EV fits into their busy lives today. And as of today, in fact, Chargeway is adding another benefit to its platform: real-time kWh pricing.

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‘World’s largest’ industrial heat battery is online and solar-powered

World's largest industrial heat battery

Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry.

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Lectric Spooky Sale takes up to $762 off e-bike bundles + FREE mystery gifts, save up to exclusive $970 on refurbished Anker SOLIX units, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts with select models. Among the lineup, we’re seeing Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bikes getting their largest bundles of up to $514 in free gear at $1,299, with plenty of other notable packages to jump on. From there, we also have up to $970 in exclusive savings on 10 refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar bundles, and accessories starting from $113, as well as a spotlight on Segway’s ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter at its $850 low, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 station at its second-best pricing, a one-day-only deal on the EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) power station launch with exclusive savings, the $1,116 in savings on Tenways’ largest AGO X e-bike bundle, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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NACFE study: electric semi trucks can go the distance, TODAY

The death of range anxiety

A new study from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) challenges the notion that battery electric semi trucks can’t serve long-haul logistics, but they’re not presenting a slide deck made by pencil-pushers and spreadsheets. They’re proving HDEVs are ready with real-world electric semi trucks covering hundreds of miles every day.

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Sidecar e-bikes: The fun-loving electric bike style everyone forgets about

mod easy sidecar e-bike

When most folks think of electric trikes, they picture big cargo haulers or mobility-style cruisers with two wheels in the back and a basket full of groceries. But there’s another category of three-wheeled electric bikes that’s more fun, more niche, and undeniably cooler: sidecar e-bikes.

Yep, they actually exist. And they’re awesome.

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Bluetti launches Pioneer Na(Sodium) station starting from exclusive $735, save $1,116 on Tenways AGO X e-bike gear + battery bundle, more

Today’s Green Deals is the third in a row that is headlining a new power station release, with Bluetti launching its new Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station and bundles with exclusive savings for our readers starting from $735. From there, we have the massive $1,116 savings on Tenways’ AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike that comes with $307 in FREE add-on gear alongside a FREE Power Bank (extra 180Wh battery) for $1,999. There’s also BougeRV’s e-bike Rack Hitch for all vehicles hitting a new $350 low, Greenworks Gen 2 electric pressure washers, and our favorite ongoing Prime Day Sales (half of which are ending tonight) – plus, many more available to browse in our Post-Prime Day Green Deals hub here. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,000 super-early bird savings on EcoFlow’s upcoming DELTA Pro Ultra X power station, the new low price on Heybike’s Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Norway says ‘mission accomplished’ on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes

For years, Norway has been the poster child for electric vehicle adoption, a perfect example of how a combination of ambitious goals and robust incentives can transform a nation’s entire automotive industry.

Now, with the country on the cusp of achieving its goal of 100% all-electric new car sales by 2025, the Norwegian government is signaling a new phase in its EV strategy, proposing changes to its incentive program that include the introduction of taxes on electric vehicles.

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