For $69, Razor’s E90 electric kids scooter travels 10 MPH (Reg. $98+), more in New Green Deals

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If you’re looking for a quick Christmas gift win without having to fight the Black Friday crowds, the Razor E90 electric kids scooter is a great buy. Right now it’s down to $69 from its normal $98 or more going rate, marking a return to last year’s holiday pricing. 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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Northvolt claims first battery cell produced from ‘100% recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt’

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Northvolt announced that it has produced what it claims is the first battery cell with a cathode built “100% from recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt.”

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Geely looks to emulate Rivian with new premium electric pickup brand

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Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely is reportedly spinning off a pickup truck business from its commercial EV division. Geely is working to release an all-electric pickup in the second half of next year that may very well someday compete against nascent US automaker Rivian.

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I tested Radio Flyer’s first electric bike, and it’s even more fun than their red wagons!

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Remember the good old days of your childhood, yanking your siblings around in a little red wagon or racing it down the hill like a rocket ship? I definitely do, and so when the original little red wagon company Radio Flyer announced that they were getting into electric bicycles earlier this summer, I was hot to trot for a test ride. Now that I’ve spent several days testing the Flyer M880 midtail cargo e-bike, here are my thoughts on this interesting new addition to the e-bike landscape.

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Tesla updates made-in-China Model Y with slightly longer range, but significantly slower acceleration

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Tesla has updated the base version of its made-in-China Model Y – giving it a little more range, but also making it significantly slower to accelerate.

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Belgian, Italian firms land $1.1B contract for the largest US offshore wind farm

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A consortium of Belgian dredging company Deme Group and Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract by Dominion Energy Virginia to help build what will be the largest offshore wind farm in the US, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.

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Porsche hints at Taycan GTS and Sport Turismo GTS launch at LAAS

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Five new Porsche models will be unveiled in Los Angeles, but of course, we’re only interested in the two Taycan EV variants that will be a highlight of Porsche’s growing electric portfolio. Will we finally see the Taycan GTS models we’ve all been jonesing for?

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Ola reported to be working on electric motorcycles and lower-cost electric scooter

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Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are already selling like hotcakes, but that doesn’t mean the nascent electric scooter manufacturer is slowing down. The company is reportedly working on developing a follow-on lower-cost electric scooter as well as an electric motorcycle.

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Tesla increases Model Y prices again as new incentives are coming

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Tesla has again increased the price of the Model Y in the US (the eighth time this year), and it is coming as new incentives are expected.

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GM Defense is planning a military prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV

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General Motors recently shared that it is speaking with the US military about building an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV. The eLRV prototype planned for 2022 will be developed by GM Defense as a modified version of the Hummer EV, to fit US Army specifications.

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