Prep for spring with a Greenworks electric mower at the best price of 2022, more in New Green Deals

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Spring is fast approaching and as the weather warms up it won’t be too long until the first grass cutting session rolls around. To help make 2021 the last year you’ll have relied on gas or oil, we’re tracking a notable price cut to start out 2022 with . Not only can it go 70 minutes on a charge, but the self-propelled design makes it even easier to tackle the weekly chore of mowing. 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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How insulation and heat pumps could cut the UK’s – and other countries’ – need for Russian gas

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As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too.

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Rule change now allows deliveries of self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially changed a long-standing rule that is now creating a path for automakers to deliver self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals.

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Van Hool double-decker electric bus with Proterra battery drives 2,500 miles from Florida to California on public chargers

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North American motor coach seller ABC Companies has announced another successful trip across the US, this time using a Van Hool TDX25E all-electric bus. The double-decker motor coach was “Proterra Powered” and traveled 2,524 miles from Winter Garden, Florida, to Costa Mesa, California, using only public charging stations. This latest trip further showcases the potential of battery-electric buses, even larger models like the TDX25E.

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Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine

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Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine.

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Polaris shows off test vehicles for electric ATVs, RZR side-by-side, and even electric snowmobile

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Polaris isn’t simply paying lip service when it talks about the future of electrification in powersports. The Minnesota-based leader in powersports vehicles has already unveiled its first next-gen electric UTV and now has shown off several test vehicles for electric Polaris ATVs, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles.

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Paying too much at the pump? Low cost electric bikes like these can do 500 miles for $1

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I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects on the horizon, perhaps it’s time to give an electric bike a second thought.

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Quick Charge Podcast: March 10, 2022

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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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Lucid Motors launches ‘Tech Talks’ YouTube series where experts explain the automaker’s EV technologies

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American EV automaker, Lucid Motors, is offering the public a glimpse behind its premium leather curtain with a new YouTube series explaining its innovative, and in some cases, industry-leading technologies. The 10-episode series, titled Tech Talks launched today with Lucid Motors’ CEO and CTO, Peter Rawlinson discussing battery packs. Additional episodes are expected to follow regularly.

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Tesla is tripling your Model Y delivery time if you don’t add on the $12,000 FSD option

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A recent update to Tesla’s website configurator reveals that it is prioritizing reservations that include the $12,000 full self-driving (FSD) option, at least for the Model Y and Model 3. For reservations of the Tesla Model Y in particular, delivery estimates change from six months from today (September), to two months (May), simply by choosing the FSD add-on.

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