Kobalt’s 40V string trimmer will become a go-to yard tool at $99, more in New Green Deals

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Now that you’re likely getting outside and working on the yard, you might have realized it’s time to finally replace that aging gas-powered or plug-in string trimmer. While the plug-in string trimmer is a great option for lower-cost setups, gas-powered models aren’t good for the environment at all due to burning gas and oil. Today, Kobalt’s 40V string trimmer is battery-powered, cord-free, and uses no gas or oil for $99 or less at Lowe’s. 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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Podcast: Rivian R1T live Q&A, F-150 Lightning deliveries, Tesla news, 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 do a live Q&A about the Rivian R1T from the electric pickup truck, Ford starts F-150 Lightning deliveries, we discuss some Tesla news, and more.

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The world’s largest hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck starts work

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UK-headquartered multinational mining company Anglo American today launched a a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck in South Africa.

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Fluidfreeride launches fast dual-suspension 25 mph Mosquito electric scooter weighing just 29 lbs.

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Miami-based Fluidfreeride, one of the top electric scooter distributors in the US, has just launched its latest electric scooter model. The Mosquito is designed to be a lightweight and portable electric scooter for city commuters, but still packs in surprisingly good performance and features despite its minimalist design.

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CATL reportedly vetting sites for US battery production to support BMW and Ford

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A recent report states that global battery conglomerate CATL is in the final stages of vetting potential sites to bring EV battery production to the US. The move would mark the company’s first entry into the second largest automotive market in the world, and the new facilities would provide cells to BMW AG and Ford Motor Company for their EV production stateside.

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Tesla releases list of battery material suppliers, confirms long-term nickel deal with Vale

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Tesla has released a list of direct battery material suppliers and confirmed that it has a long-term nickel deal with Vale, the world’s largest nickel producer.

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Ford tells dealers not to sell F-150 Lightning demo vehicles too quickly or they will face fines

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Ford is letting its dealers know that they shouldn’t rush in to sell their F-150 Lightning demo units – even though the demand is high – or they will face some repercussions.

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C3STROM Astro combines e-bike design with motorcycle styling for a fast, new electric moped

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Electric bicycles that blur the line with electric motorcycles and mopeds are an increasingly popular category of the e-bike industry. The latest new e-bike to take a full-throttle approach to this design philosophy is the C3STROM Astro.

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Tesla (TSLA) adds shifts at Gigafactory Shanghai to return to full production this month

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Tesla (TSLA) is adding shifts at Gigafactory Shanghai in the hope to return to full production this month after being shut down for 22 days.

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Review: New Apollo City 2022 electric scooter, built using the e-scooter community’s feedback

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I recently had the chance to put some good miles on the newly-unveiled 2022 Apollo City electric scooter to see what makes the latest version of this awesome new scooter so special. And considering the company built it using all the feedback they’ve received over the years from their massive community, it definitely ticks a ton of my boxes for an ideal high-speed commuter electric scooter.

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