Greenworks 40V 21-inch brushless electric mower falls to $410 in New Green Deals

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While lawn cutting season might be coming to a close, it’s never a bad time to ditch your gas-powered mower for an all-electric one. That’s where today’s New Green Deal comes in, as it delivers the Greenworks 21-inch 40V electric mower with two batteries to your door for just $410. That’s a $90 drop from its normal price at Amazon and the 40V batteries are compatible with other Greenworks tools you might already own, as well. 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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Ford CEO wants to compete with Tesla, will meet with dealers to lower EV prices

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Ford is not backing down from a showdown with Tesla as the EV race heats up. According to a new report, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley will meet with dealers next week in a bid to lower the price of its electric vehicles to compete with Tesla.

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Podcast: VW ID.Buzz test drive, $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla lithium refinery, and more

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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our VW ID Buzz test drive, the launch of the $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla’s potential lithium refinery, and more.

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This 2.7-ton Humvee-inspired Munro 4×4 EV from Scotland is coming to the US

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Scottish EV start-up Munro Vehicles looks to make a muddy splash with its upcoming Mark 1 all-electric off-road truck. At first glance, this 4×4 EV looks like a Humvee, a Wrangler, and a 1980s Land Rover had a three-way and the result is a 2.7-ton behemoth built to handle anything off the beaten path. Following a recently signed sales agreement, Munro intends to bring this EV to the US, if and when it reaches full production.

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Yellen says new climate laws will ‘support energy security, protect us from fossil fuel volatility’ at Ford EV plant

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On Thursday, Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, visited Ford’s rogue EV plant in Detroit, Michigan, commenting on the newly passed climate initiatives and how they are already helping boost the American economy.

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EUNORAU Spectre- ST review: Comfort and excess on two wheels

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The Spectre-ST is yet another step forward for the once small e-bike company EUNORAU. Somehow, they managed to make a very stable step-through electric mountain bike with a great deal of equipment weight while keeping the price reasonable.

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Volkswagen unveils ID XTREME, a rugged-looking off-road EV

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Volkswagen is unveiling its most powerful ID model yet, the all-wheel drive ID XTREME, a rugged off-road EV concept. The aggressive-looking EV SUV is based on VW’s ID.4 GTX model with modern performance upgrades.

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Tesla is forced to change Autopilot in Germany over regulatory pressure

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Tesla is forced to change Autopilot features in Germany by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

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BMW confirms it will adopt Tesla’s 4680 cells, pledging billions of dollars for six global battery factories

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BMW Group has come out and publicly stated that its future success in a competitive EV market relies heavily on “powerful, innovative, and sustainably produced” battery cells. When BMW’s Neue Klasse (new class) EV architecture launches in 2025, the German automaker says the EV platforms will utilize newly developed 46-mm-diameter battery cells, the same larger design Tesla is using.

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Yamaha updates its adorable little e-Vino electric scooter, boosting its tiny range

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The Yamaha e-Vino, a cute little retro-inspired electric scooter that invokes some serious Vespa vibes, was never much of a powerhouse. But now, Yamaha is making the scooter slightly more enticing with some performance bumps on the newest model.

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