Himiway Big Dog electric bike review: A cargo e-bike that’s more like a moped

The Himiway Big Dog is a new “cargo” bike from Himiway, a popular electric bike brand that has expanded its product line considerably over the last year. While I’m not sure this bike qualifies as a true cargo bike by most definitions, it’s definitely a fun little utility e-bike that cruises more like a mini-moped.

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Tesla teases Apple Music integration coming soon

Tesla is teasing the integration of an Apple Music app into its vehicle software, and the info came from an interesting place.

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Quick Charge Podcast: November 19, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Wheel-E Podcast: Stingray e-bike, Fuell Fllow, Metacycle test ride & more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Amazon getting in hot water for selling kits to hot-rod electric bikes, reviews of interesting new electric bikes, Erik Buell’s electric motorcycle starts taking reservations, there’s an upcoming electric Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, and lots more.

This week’s Podcast is again sponsored by Gates belt drives and their new Moto X5 Belts.

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Weird Alibaba: This $300 kit turns a SUP into an electric surfboard

For anyone who thinks the worst part of stand up paddleboards is the paddling, you’re going to love this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week entry. Apparently all it takes to ditch the paddle is a $300 SUP conversion kit that turns a paddleboard into an electric surfboard.

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Podcast: LA Auto Show, Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss everything we saw at the LA Auto Show, a potential Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more.

Sponsored by EcoFlow: EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here with up to 50% off on a wide range of EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solutions. Use code EFBF8OFF for an extra 8% off.

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White House announces $13B to modernize the US power grid

The Biden administration, through the US Department of Energy (DOE), today announced that applications are now open to states, tribes, and utilities to tap into $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the US power grid.

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US EV market projected to increase by 20% thanks to recent climate initiatives

Are you noticing more electric vehicles driving by on your daily commute? It’s not just you. The US EV market just breached 6.7% in the first half of 2022, up from just 1.8% in 2019. And, new data suggests this is just the start as recent US climate initiatives put the US EV market into overdrive.

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Semi-Solid State Batteries Debut on Zendure SuperBase V [Video]

Zendure shocks the world of clean energy with their affordable and super powerful SUPERBASE V. This modular energy storage product is brining a wealth of industry firsts, for a comparatively budget price. The SuberBase V removes the guess work and work-arounds that are common in the backup storage world, and replaces them with cutting edge tech and plug-and-play features.

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WORX cert. refurb. 80V backpack blower clears leaves and snow for $315 (Orig. $699) in New Green Deals

Most electric blowers sit in your hand and can get heavy over time. Well, the WORX backpack blower is 80V thanks to its utilization of four 20V batteries, but it won’t weigh you down as it rests on your shoulders and back. With a variable speed trigger and up to 800 CFM of airflow, you’ll find that it’s on sale in certified refurbished condition for $315, which is quite the drop from its $699 original price or $599 going rate in new condition. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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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