A 30% tax credit for electric bicycle purchases in the US has been slowly working its way through the gauntlet of Congress. The latest update to the proposed legislation shows much anticipated progress but also reduces the potential size of the incentive.
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Volkswagen has finally given us our first look at the sub-£20,000 ($24,000) compact electric car we’ve been eagerly awaiting, in the form of the adorable, stubby, VW ID. Life concept.
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Jetson’s Bolt Folding E-Bike is one of the best ways to get around town this fall. It collapses, making it easy to store when you’re not riding it, and can travel up to 15 miles on a single charge. This makes it a great choice for commuting to and from work, as well as to get groceries and the like. Coming in at $339, you’ll save at least $71 here, with today’s deal marking a return to the all-time low that we’ve tracked. 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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Tesla Model Y has been put through the “moose test,” and it impressed with its nimbleness for an SUV.
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Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors has officially launched its new P5 sedan in China, ahead of deliveries in October. With the P5, XPeng looks to enter one of the largest vehicle segments in China currently dominated by ICE competitors, and introduce a technologically advanced EV that is competitively priced. From what XPeng has now shared, the P5 has the advanced features and affordable pricing to find success in multiple markets.
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Volcon Powersports burst onto the scene in late 2020 with lofty goals to build a fancy, funny-looking yet reasonably priced fat tire electric motorcycle in the US. Fast forward less than a year, and the company has made good on its claims as it begins shipping its first Volcon Grunt bikes to customers, though with somewhat muted specs.
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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The California State Legislature passed a bill that will accelerate offshore wind farm deployment.
As electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles increase, the grid must be updated at the same time – study.
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Tesla has started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta software on Canadian roads ahead of the wider release in the US.
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The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is apparently running behind schedule and won’t achieve its latest estimated ship date of Q3 2021, according to emails sent out by the company.
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Hyundai confirmed that it is delaying the launch of the Ioniq 5 electric car in the US by a few months.
It’s a disappointment since the vehicle is expected to be disruptive.
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