Schwinn Marshall e-bike with 35-mile range sees first discount to $1,260 in New Green Deals

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Schwinn is a name we likely all know from times past as one of the largest bicycle manufacturers around. Well, they’re finally getting into the e-bike game and today’s deal drops the down to $1,260 at Amazon. This is a full below its normal going rate, is the first discount for this model, and marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other 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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Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base

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Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions.

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California governor calls for a massive 20 GW of offshore wind by 2045

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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has called for California to bump up its offshore wind target to at least 20 gigawatts (GW) by 2045, accelerating its 20 GW target by five years.

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Woes continue for Faraday Future as it delays FF 91 production launch to seek additional capital

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EV startup Faraday Future continues its uphill battle to get its flagship EV, the FF 91 into production. According to its latest report, the launch of the FF 91, which was scheduled as early as this month, will be pushed deeper into 2022 as the company seeks additional capital to start production and beyond. This news is merely the latest chapter in the Faraday Future saga of struggle.

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Uber starts sending notifications about how to open Tesla doors as it expands its EV rides

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Uber is expanding its electric vehicle rides through its new “Comfort Electric” option to more cities, and since most of its electric rides come from Tesla vehicles, the ride-hailing company has started sending notifications about how to open Tesla door handles, which can be confusing for first-time riders.

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Arcimoto unveils updated radical 3-wheeled e-bike known as the Mean Lean Machine (MLM)

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Oregon-based Arcimoto, better known for its three-wheeled 75 mph (120 km/h) FUV electric vehicles, has shown off a new version of its Mean Lean Machine (MLM). The newest update to the still-under-development electric bike-class vehicle sees new suspension and other structural as well as functional upgrades.

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GM secures long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode from LG for 1 million EVs

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GM announced today two deals to secure a long-term supply of lithium from Livent and cathode materials from LG Chem in order to support its goal of producing for 1 million electric vehicles in 2025.

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Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs

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German automaker Volkswagen has announced the start of production of its all-electric ID.4 SUV at its manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This start of production solidifies the ID.4 as the first Volkswagen EV to built and sold in the United States.

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US solar jobs increased 9% in 2021 – here’s how it breaks down by sector and state

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Solar energy jobs were up in 47 states and increased 9% percent across the United States from 2020 to 2021, reaching a total of 255,037 solar workers, reports the independent nonprofit Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).

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This 50 MPH fully-enclosed electric vehicle offers car-like convenience in a motorcycle size

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Two of the most cited reasons for car commuters shunning smaller vehicles like bikes, scooters and motorcycles are safety and weather. But the Nimbus One with its fully-enclosed design and car-like safety features is trying to solve both of those issues at once.

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