Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike licenses, wireless charging, more
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 e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more.
Where do you charge your wheel loader? Try the Circle K!
As more and more job sites make moves to electrify their heavy equipment assets, there have been more and more questions from those on the outside looking in about how and where those big machines get charged up – which is why I absolutely love this picture of an electric wheel loader charging up at Circle K!
China now requiring traceability on e-bike parts and batteries under new safety reform
China is tightening oversight of its massive electric bicycle industry with a new reform that will require mandatory product traceability markings on electric bikes and several of their major related components.
BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
BYD will hold a press conference on March 5 unveiling several new versions of its technologies, including new batteries, ADAS software, and a 1,500kW charger that has already been spotted in the wild.
Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value
On today’s extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers.
Rivian has a new performance division but for crazy off-road adventures
Rivian just announced a new division within the company focused on feats of performance, but with a uniquely Rivian twist, aiming for extreme off-road stunts instead of your standard circuit racing.
A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy
Xcel Energy says it will supply electricity to a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, and the deal includes nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy and a 100-hour iron-air battery.
Bluetti sale drops Elite 200 v2 power station + Alternator Charger 2 to new $1,044 low, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max $749, Razor e-bike, more
This week’s Thursday Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s latest RV Power Sale that is offering a wide arrange of mobile backup power solutions, like the Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 at a new $1,044 low, among other options. We also have an EcoFlow 72-hour flash sale that has returned the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station to its second-best $749 rate (alongside three other offers), as well as Razor’s Rambler 16 e-bike at a $525 yearly low, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 48-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale offers ending tonight, the first discount on Aiper’s new IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system, 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.