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White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation

February 3, 2022
Ever since Oshkosh received a $6 billion contract from the United States Postal Service for the development of a new mail delivery vehicle, the contract has drawn controversy. Oshkosh’s plan includes primarily gas-powered vehicles, and it won out over another plan for all-electric vehicles. Now the White House is urging the Postmaster General to fulfill his responsibilities and accelerate the…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 2022

February 3, 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…
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Aventon Soltera: This is the most beautiful low-cost electric bicycle I’ve tested yet

February 2, 2022
I’ve always loved the way Aventon makes its electric bicycles. They exude a level of craftsmanship that far exceeds their modest prices. But the new offers a masterclass in building a lightweight, modestly powered e-bike for commuter use. The Soltera, which I tested in the single-speed variety but also comes in a 7-speed option, is a beauty to behold. I tested the Azure Blue model, which has…
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EV charging ports will soon outnumber gas stations in the US, yet it won’t be enough

February 2, 2022
In 2021, there were about 108,000 public charging ports in the US. That’s nearly one port for every gas station in the US, of which there is an estimated 111,000 to 150,000 – a whole lot more EV charging ports are needed. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s…
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ElectraMeccanica announces it will begin deliveries of its SOLO Cargo EV in Q2 2022

February 2, 2022
Following customer deliveries of its flagship SOLO EV last fall, compact electric vehicle manufacturer ElectraMeccanica has shared a delivery timeline for the upcoming Cargo version of the SOLO. Later this year, both commercial and fleet customers will see the new SOLO EVs delivered with over twice the cargo capacity. ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. ($SOLO) is an EV designer and…
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