In yet another new example of an industry defying progress out of preference for “the old ways”, X Games riders and fans are going to be seeing a lot fewer electric motorcycles in the air this year. That’s after a new rule change has quietly banned electric motorcycles from competing. And the reasoning? It’s not fair to the gassers who are trying to keep up.
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 a new e-bike it from Clip, Orbea’s unveiling of the Denna e-bike, our Velotric Nomad 2 review, Rad Power Bikes’ CEO has stepped down, Segway and Apollo are shipping new scooters, and more.
A new study from the REPEAT Project led by Princeton University’s ZERO Lab warns that the repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits could decimate the growing EV manufacturing sector.
The Optiq, Cadillac’s most affordable EV, just got a price cut. Despite being on the market for less than two months, GM cut lease prices by nearly $100 a month. Here’s how you can snag the deal.
Tesla’s policy team sent a letter to the US government to complain about potentially being the target of retaliatory tariffs amid Trump’s trade war.
The automaker was right, as Canada is already targeting Tesla directly with a few policy changes.
The smartest, most efficient Mercedes-Benz has just arrived. Mercedes unveiled the highly anticipated electric CLA today, its new entry-level EV. Will it live up to the hype as the latest Tesla Model 3 challenger? Here’s our first look at the electric Mercedes CLA.
The latest addition to Orbea’s electric road bike lineup is here, and it’s designed to handle more than just pavement. The Orbea Denna, announced today, is a gravel-optimized electric road bike that builds on the company’s previous experience with models like the Gain and Terra. Featuring a mid-drive motor “tuned specifically for off-road conditions”, the Denna aims to blend power, range, and versatility for riders looking to tackle everything from steep climbs to loose trails.
We’ve got some great deals for you in today’s Green Deals, starting with Anker’s latest release of the SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station, which is getting some massive launch savings in the form of a $1,600 price cut and a free 400W solar panel (valued at $899) for $3,199. There’s even more to consider, with several bundle options seeing up to $4,600 in price cuts, as well as the various bonus savings, among others. We’ve also got Rad Power’s Spring Sale with up to $749 in e-bike savings, including continuing RadRunner lows, accessory packages on the latest models, and two extra battery bundles on the RadRover 6 Plus and RadExpand 5 e-bikes starting from $1,299. Bringing up the rear is EGO’s T6 56V 42-inch Cordless Riding Lawn Tractor that is hitting a new $3,499 low, among the brand’s other riding mowers. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike, 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.
