Razor relaunches its ankle-smashing iconic 2000s kick scooter as a low-cost electric scooter

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Remember that shiny aluminum Razor kick scooter from your childhood that somehow every kid on the block had? You know, the one that would inevitably swing around at some point and smack you right in the ankle? Well, now the company has relaunched it as an electric scooter for adults known as the Razor Icon. And it’s headed for a store near you.

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Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’

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GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has shared a multitude of new details surrounding the upcoming Celestiq sedan it has been teasing for over a year and a half now. Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it just may be its most expensive as well. Here’s the latest.

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Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 2022

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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.

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China debuts an offshore wind turbine with the world’s largest rotor diameter

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A 13.6 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine with a record-breaking rotor diameter of 252 meters (827 feet) has debuted in China ahead of the country’s 20th Party Congress in Beijing, which opened yesterday.

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Your next trip to the slammer may be a breath of fresh air as first US prisoner transport EV rolls out

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Going to prison is never good, but your next trip may be a breath of fresh air as the first electric prisoner transport EV rolls out in Cobb County, Georgia.

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Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars

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Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles.

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Canoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee

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American EV startup Canoo is at it again, fighting off the naysayers and possibly collection agencies by announcing yet another massive binding order for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle. Canoo’s latest order comes from work-ready rental van company Kingbee, who has already committed to purchasing 9,300 LDVs with the potential to double that order up to 18,600 units.

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Mary Barra says GM is well-positioned despite the economy with new EV launches

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General Motors leader and CEO Mary Barra talked about the automaker’s upcoming electric vehicle plans, saying the company is well-positioned to weather an economic storm in an interview. GM is launching several EV models and supporting energy products that Barra believes will see high demand, no matter the state of the economy.

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Why BMW is moving electric Mini production from the UK to China

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BMW is going to cease all production of electric Minis in the UK and build them in China and Germany instead.

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Pick up leaves with Greenworks’ 48V 20-in. cordless electric mower at $282 in New Green Deals

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While you might not be thinking about picking up a mower right now, we have a deal that might change that. Greenworks’ will be perfect come springtime, and the included 4Ah 24V batteries work with other tools from the brand. But, the real start of the show here is the turbo button which is designed to help with picking up leaves, making it the perfect tool for cleaning the yard this fall. On sale for $282, it normally goes for $400 and today’s deal marks the best price that we’ve seen since August. 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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