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Denver’s electric bike rebates are making car alternatives cheaper. Other cities should listen up

April 28, 2022
The federal government’s plan to provide a tax credit for electric bike purchases doesn’t appear to be coming off of life support any time soon, but that hasn’t stopped Denver from creating its own e-bike rebate program. In fact, the city might have done an even better job making these effective car alternatives more accessible to a wider range of incomes and budgets. That’s because…
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Quick Charge Podcast: April 27, 2022

April 28, 2022
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. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser review: Affordable & stylish 28 MPH electric bike for one or two riders!

April 27, 2022
It’s a bit ironic that California-based electric bike maker Ride1Up’s name is now antithetical to its newest model, the . Riding two-up is generally motorcycle speak for carrying a passenger on back. And that’s just what the Cafe Cruiser does, in addition to combining some sexy styling with a comfortable cruiser-inspired ride. And to top it all off, the bike has some darn good performance as…
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Polestar 2 gets upgrades to design, range, and sustainability thanks to blockchain technology

April 27, 2022
Polestar has announced a bunch of upgrades to the Polestar 2, including two new exterior colors, new wheels, and updates to its interior. By swapping out certain materials and components for those using renewable energy, Polestar has been able to lower the carbon emissions per car while also using blockchain to trace minerals from their source to the finished EV to ensure ethical…
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