This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new models from SUPER73 and Urban Arrow, a stark warning about a danger to e-bikes and other micromobility riders, new e-moto from Stark, Zero goes on a Euro-trip, and more.
A lot of EV charging apps can tell you where the plugs are, and Chargeway tells you that, too — along with everything else. From your EV’s state of charge, to the best charging strategy to get you from point A to point B, to real-time charger availability, and more, it’s simply the best tool I’ve found to help new EV drivers understand how an EV fits into their busy lives today. And as of today, in fact, Chargeway is adding another benefit to its platform: real-time kWh pricing.
The new new Super E cultivator from Tilmor isn’t just another pice of compact farm equipment – it’s a purpose-built electric cultivator that trades loud diesel clatter for quiet confidence and precision control. Made in the USA and ready to work, it’s proof that electric farming may be closer (and more practical) than you think.
You know those electric unicycles that zip past you in the bike lane like a sci-fi fever dream? Well, InMotion just unveiled one that can do more than fly past you; it might actually outrun a motorcycle. The new InMotion P6 is a full-blown adrenaline machine on one wheel.
Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry.
All-solid-state batteries may be the key to unlocking longer range, faster charging, and overall more efficient electric vehicles. After a series of breakthroughs, scientists in China overcame several hurdles that have been holding the new EV battery tech from hitting the market.
Electrify America’s real-time charger data is now displayed on Google Maps, so in addition to up-to-the-minute charger availability, its charging station listings now show connector types, charging speeds, and operational status.
Tesla has brought back its ‘Mad Max’ mode for its ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several regulatory investigations into Tesla’s system being dangerous.
Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts with select models. Among the lineup, we’re seeing Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bikes getting their largest bundles of up to $514 in free gear at $1,299, with plenty of other notable packages to jump on. From there, we also have up to $970 in exclusive savings on 10 refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar bundles, and accessories starting from $113, as well as a spotlight on Segway’s ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter at its $850 low, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 station at its second-best pricing, a one-day-only deal on the EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) power station launch with exclusive savings, the $1,116 in savings on Tenways’ largest AGO X e-bike bundle, 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.
