You might not like it, but faster electric bikes can be safer. Here’s why

There’s a popular belief that slower equals safer. The concept is not entirely without merit, but it doesn’t apply universally, and especially not to electric bicycles.

For those brave enough to power through their gritted teeth and keep reading, let me explain.

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Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic

Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and landings at the Watertown International Airport.

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Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it

After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout.

Well, the last domino has fallen, but the most interesting thing is that the NACS connector, which stands for North American Charging Standard, is going global – beyond North America.

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The Jeep Recon EV is a beast of an off-road electric SUV

It’s not the Wrangler EV, but it’s the closest thing to it. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is the first fully electric trail-rated SUV, packing 650 horsepower, 9.1″ of ground clearance, and plenty of range to get you back to town.

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Trump admin OKs $1B loan for Three Mile Island nuclear reboot

The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1, a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania.

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Ford opens orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000

An affordable Bronco EV? Not for those in the US. Ford opened orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000.

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Polestar 3 can now power your home – and cut your energy bill

Polestar and home energy company dcbel are rolling out vehicle‑to‑home (V2H), blackout backup, and smart charging features for Polestar 3 owners in the US, starting in California.

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Navee Black Friday Sale takes up to 41% off e-scooters at lows from $315, Heybike Hauler dual-battery cargo e-bike at new $1,099 low, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Navee’s official Black Friday Sale, which is not only offering up to 30% in initial discounts on its e-scooters, but you’ll also be able to score an additional $100 sitewide savings using the given code below (up to 41% total savings). Among the lineup, we’re seeing Navee’s flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter, which I’ve been loving for months now, dropping to its $660 low for the second-ever time. Behind it is Heybike’s Dual-Battery Hauler Cargo e-bike that is getting some FREE gear alongside the price cut to a new $1,099 low, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour early Black Friday flash sale, a Greenworks yard-clearing solution, 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 Elite 400 power station and bundled launch deals, 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.

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Kia just showed the PV5 electric van can pretty much do it all

The PV5 is more than just an electric van. It can do it all. After revealing the PV5 Chassis Cab, Kia showed how it can turn into a food truck, a camper, and plenty of other setups you wouldn’t expect.

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Waymo announces expansion: autonomous rides coming to Miami, Dallas, Houston, and more

Waymo is significantly accelerating its rollout. After years of slow and methodical expansion, the Alphabet-owned company is now moving at a faster speed, announcing today that it is bringing its autonomous driving technology to five new major cities, starting with Miami.

This comes just days after the company finally unlocked driverless freeway rides for passengers in its core markets.

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