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eSkootr unveils its 60 mph standing electric scooter for new racing series

If you’ve ever wanted to race a 60 mph electric scooter as part of a real racing league, you’re in luck. The eSkootr Championship is preparing a new racing league and has just shown off its eSkootr S1X racing electric scooter. What’s that? Oh, you don’t have a death wish? Well, that’s fine, you can still read about this fairly insane racing electric scooter anyway. eSkootr S1X racing…
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Podcast: Tesla prices, Plaid+ delay, Audi Q4 e-tron, Volvo C40, more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s new price changes, the Model Plaid+ delay, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Volvo C40 first look and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with…
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EV startup Lightyear announces largest round of funding yet

The Dutch EV startup Lightyear has announced the closing of a new funding round of $48 million. The EV manufacturer specializing in solar paneled roofs made the announcement via a press release today. The new investment is Lightyear’s largest financing to date. It will use the funds to support growth toward the first customer deliveries of its Lightyear One exclusive series car. Since its…
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Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021

Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting.
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How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices

You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each Tesla on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here. The information below offers the lowest and highest…
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