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Electric bicycle prices are rising, and it’s not only because the tariff exceptions expired

Electric bicycle prices have followed a bit of a rollercoaster trajectory over the last few years. While there are still several great options for low cost e-bikes on the market, prices are currently trending back up. Here’s why. The on-going trade war between the US and China isn’t the only reason for inflated electric bicycle prices, though it certainly hasn’t helped. While exceptions…
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Quick Charge Podcast: March 6, 2021

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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Leave your bank and go green with Aspiration

We put a big focus on pushing news with clean cars, but what about financial institutions that are investing in the fossil fuels that we try to avoid? With all of the convenience of standard banking, is one way to ensure that your hard-earned and hard-saved money isn’t going to be invested in fossil fuel companies, but rather will be helping to plant trees all around the world and offset carbon…
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Canada announces $2.75 billion investment in zero-emissions buses and charging infrastructure

The recently announced investment from the Government of Canada includes zero-emissions public transit and school buses. The full $2.75 billion will be funded over the next five years starting in 2021. The Government of Canada expects the investment to promote jobs and economic recovery in a net-zero emissions future. The news was announced by Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine…
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging standards and how they differ

As more and more consumers make the green decision to forego their combustion engines for electric vehicles, they may not be as in tune with charging standards. kW, voltage, and amps might sound like jargon compared to miles per gallon, but these are essential units to understand to get the most efficiency out of your shiny new EV. Let the following serve as a guide, offering all you need to know…
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