Sol Motors now taking orders for its pipe-on-wheels Pocket Rocket electric motorcycle

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Three years ago yesterday, I broke the news on SOL Motors’ debut of its innovative Pocket Rocket electric motorcycle. We’ve had to wait quite a while for a major update, but now, after a lengthy period of continued development (and one pandemic later), the company is taking orders for its eye-catching electric motorbikes.

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Enjoy off-season discounts on Greenworks’ 3-tool yard care kit at $297, more in New Green Deals

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Sure, fall is in the air and it’s starting to cool down, but that means it’s the perfect time to score an off-season discount on some electric lawn care gear. Greenworks’ latest deal delivers a blower, mower, and string trimmer to your setup for $297. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E comes with more usable battery capacity and longer range

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The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is going to come with more usable battery capacity, resulting in a longer range, according to the new order guide.

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Remember BMW’s titling electric trike concept? An e-bike company is actually building it

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Earlier this summer, BMW unveiled an interesting electric cargo bike known as the Dynamic Cargo Concept. It used a three-wheeler platform and novel tilting mechanism to make a more stable e-cargo trike.

BMW said at the time that it had no plans to produce the design, but instead was seeking a partner to commercialize the concept. Fast forward several months and it appears BMW has found that partner in German bicycle company Cube.

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Subaru reveals more of its upcoming first electric car, the Solterra

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In a new video, Subaru reveals more of its upcoming first electric car, the Solterra, including the entire body of the electric SUV.

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EGEB: Here’s why solar and storage are the perfect pair

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Most planned US battery storage is paired with solar.
The solar industry boosts its targets to 30% solar by 2030.
Ceylon Graphite makes a lithium-ion battery breakthrough.
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Rolls-Royce unveils first electric car, Spectre, and will go all-electric by 2030

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Rolls-Royce announced today that its first electric car is going to be called “Spectre,” and it’s unveiled the first prototype.

The automaker also confirmed that it is going all-electric by 2030.

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Elon Musk calls out Biden for ‘being controlled by unions’ after Tesla is snubbed at ‘EV summit’

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Elon Musk called out President Joe Biden for “being controlled by unions” after Tesla was snubbed at a meeting about electric vehicles at the White House.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 2021

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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.

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The British have a gas shortage, so they’re Googling electric cars like crazy

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Analysis of Google search data revealed that online searches for electric cars in the UK exploded 1,600% on September 24 – the day that gas shortages became a widespread problem across the country.

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