New bill could change how e-bikes are labeled and sold

A new bill in Delaware could change how electric bikes and other small electric vehicles are marketed and sold, aiming to crack down on what lawmakers see as growing confusion between legal e-bikes and higher-powered electric mopeds or motorcycles.

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Cadillac expands into Brazil as GM’s global ambitions and F1 plans converge

GM’s global ambitions will take center stage ahead of the next Brazilian Grand Prix, with its flagship luxury brand Cadillac announcing plans to open three brand-new “Experience Centers” in the South American nation as part of the lead-up to the race.

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Charging ahead: Kuala Lumpur, Penang beat EVSE deployment goals

While some nations and their Boomer leaders cling to some imagined past, the rest of the world is charging towards a zero-emission future. Now, you can add Malaysian states Kuala Lumpur and Penang to the latter list, as both states exceeded their annual EV charger deployment goal … and they did it in March!

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E-quipment highlight: SANY SY375E packs a SWAPPABLE 550 kWh battery

Chinese multinational equipment brand SANY says its new, SY375E electric excavator will redefine heavy-duty performance and job site sustainability with its impressive range of capabilities – but one item leaps off the spec sheet: the massive, swappable 550 kWh CATL battery!

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Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here’s what to expect

The 2027 Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV are due for a few updates that fix some of the biggest complaints with the current models.

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This Boston apartment complex comes with 64 EV chargers

Boston’s largest apartment EV charging project to date just went live in Hyde Park.

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Podcast: Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60 unveiled, Xiaomi YU7 GT, and AMG GT

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com

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Ride1Up’s three VORSA modular multi-use e-bikes from $1,395, Navee Memorial Day Sale restocks UT5 Ultra X electric superscooter, more

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by two EV sales. Ride1Up has added all three versions of its VORSA Modular Multi-Use e-bikes to its Memorial Day Sale lineup at their lowest prices starting from $1,395, while Navee’s Memorial Day Sale has restocked the newest UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter at $2,300, with tons of other models starting from $150. We also rounded up a bunch of EcoFlow’s under-1,024Wh power stations, like the 960Wh DELTA 3 1000 Air Power Station at a new $299 low, as well as the expanded 858Wh RIVER 3 Max Plus Power Station at a new $359 low, among others. There’s also Aiper’s Memorial Day Sale that has dropped the latest Scuba V3 AI Vision Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner to its $900 low, and many more holiday savings are waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s launch deals on the Heybike Saturn Moped-Style e-bike starting from $999, the pre-sale deal you can score on Anker’s upcoming S2000 Portable Power Station for $599, 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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Kia is killing off its cheapest gas car, but a new EV will replace it

Starting at about $20,000, the Picanto is Kia’s most affordable new car in Europe, the UK, and several other global markets. The entry-level gas car is likely on its way out as part of the shift to electrification, but Kia has a new EV that will replace it.

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BYD’s flagship electric sedan spotted with a familiar look ahead of its debut [Images]

The Great Han is set to debut any day now as a sibling to BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. It’s expected to offer an impressive 1,000 km (621 miles) range and fast charging in as little as five minutes.

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