Listen up, electric bike companies. You need to give your e-bike batteries USB-C charging, stat!

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If you’ve owned an electric bike, e-scooter, or other personal mobility device (and especially if you’ve owned more than one), you know they all have a charger that pretty much fits nothing else you own. I have several electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other e-rideables, and almost none of them can share chargers. But don’t fret! There’s already a convenient solution here, and it’s called USB-C. Electric bike battery USB-C charging needs to become a thing.

So listen up, electric bike companies. This one’s for you.

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Tesla launches new virtual power plant that pays Powerwall owners to help end brownouts

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Tesla has launched a new virtual power plant in partnership with PG&E in California that will pay Powerwalls owners to help stabilize the electric grid and end brownouts in California.

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Get ready for summer trips with a 100W portable solar panel at $250, more in New Green Deals

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Are you ready to go off-grid this summer? Whether that constitutes as camping, glamping, or just an outdoor shed in the backyard, having solar power at the ready is a must. ROCKPALS’ does just that with 100W of 18V power ready to go at a moment’s notice with built-in USB-A, USB-C, and DC outputs depending on what’s needed. Down to $250 right now, it’s seeing a at Amazon, making now a great time to pick it up. 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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Toyota recalls all its bZ4X electric cars over wheels potentially falling off

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Toyota issued a recall on 2,700 bZ4X electric cars, roughly all the ones produced to date (though most undelivered), over the potential of wheels falling off.

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Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-efficient VISION EQXX electric car traveled 750 miles (1,200 km) on a single charge

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Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-efficient VISION EQXX electric car completed a 750-mile (1,200 km) trip on a single charge between Germany and the UK.

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GM adds Plug and Charge service to its Ultium Charge 360 program beginning with EVgo

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This is big. General Motors (GM) has announced that it is adding Plug and Charge capabilities to its Ultium Charging 360 network of charge providers across North America. To begin, drivers with an EVgo account will be able to utilize the convenience of Plug and Charge before GM expands the technology to additional charging networks across its Ultium Charge 360 family.

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Einride gets NHTSA approval to operate its autonomous electric trucks on US roads

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Autonomous EV freight company Einride has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate its Autonomous Electric Transport (AET) trucks on public roads in the US. These Pod trucks will begin driving under a public road pilot operated by a Remote Pod Operator.

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First images released of Candela’s P-12 flying electric ferry, beginning operations next year

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Swedish marine technology company Candela is showing off the first images of its P-12 Shuttle flying electric ferry that is expected to begin production later this year.

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Tesla expands availability of new Texas-built Model Y and raises the price

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Tesla has expanded the availability of its new Texas-built Model Y by adding units to new inventory, and it raised the price of the brand-new electric SUV.

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ECD Automotive Design adds electric Jaguar E-Types to its repertoire using Tesla motors

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One-of-a-kind custom vehicle manufacturer ECD Automotive Design is at it again, announcing it will now offer the classic Jaguar E-Type in addition to unique Land Rover Defenders and Range Rovers. With the option to choose a Tesla motor and battery, these electric Jaguar E-Types are now available to order.

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