Toyota releases more images of ‘possible’ new Lexus electric sports cars with ‘430 miles’ of range

Toyota has released additional images of “possible” new Lexus electric sports vehicles with “430 miles” of range. However, the automaker is using extremely vague language about those vehicles.

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An electric bicycle built for two? This Valentine’s Day, check out the best two-person e-bikes

Electric bicycles come with added electric motors to make riding quicker, easier, and more fun. Throttle e-bikes don’t even require pedaling at all, turning them into little electric mopeds. And that easy operation also opens the door to serious utility possibilities, such as effortlessly carrying a second rider on the back.

There are plenty of dual-passenger e-bikes out there to choose from, and this Valentine’s Day might be the perfect time to take a look.

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Greenworks 40V 8-inch pole saw cleans up the yard this spring at $140, more in New Green Deals

With warmer weather around the corner, it’s time to ensure your yard care kit is up to task. In 2022, it would be a great time to stop using gas-powered lawn tools and start working on converting to battery-powered alternatives. Of course, you’ll save on gas this way, but also enjoy a lower noise production as well. Right now Amazon has the Greenworks 40V 8-inch cordless electric pole saw on sale for $140 from its normal going rate of nearly $180. 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, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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 expands access to Supercharger network to all electric cars at all stations in the Netherlands

Tesla announced that it is expanding access to the Supercharger network for non-Tesla electric cars to all stations in the Netherlands.

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Tesla Cyberquad for Kids review: A mini electric ATV that’s so much fun I stole it from the kids!

When Tesla rolled out its Cyberquad alongside the grand reveal of its Cybertruck, the small electric four-wheeler somehow seemed almost more far-fetched than the electric pickup truck to its side. And while there’s still no clear date for when Tesla will eventually bring that awesome looking electric ATV to market, there’s a kids’ version that has already hit the ground rolling thanks to a partnership with Radio Flyer.

I had the chance to test out the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids recently, and I’m here to say that it’s so much fun even as an adult rider that it was hard to give up the saddle and let the kids have a turn riding it!

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Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly receiving competing bids for second Gigafactory in China

Tesla (TSLA) is receiving competing bids for a second Gigafactory in China, according to new documents released by a Chinese province. The automaker said that it expects to announce a new factory location this year.

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Here’s how electric scooter sales helped Miami-based scooter company plant 1 million trees

Electric scooters, e-bikes, and other light electric vehicles have long been promoted as a way to offset carbon emissions and reduce one’s carbon footprint. But the Miami-based electric scooter company fluidfreeride has taken that idea one step further by planting over a million trees aided by its electric scooter sales.

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Elon Musk links Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles to its disruptiveness, lack of ads, and political contributions

Elon Musk put its support behind the notion that Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles with several government agencies are due to the company’s disruptiveness in several industries, lack of paying for ads, and lack of political contributions.

The comment dismisses some serious accusations as just repercussions for Tesla angering the wrong people.

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Porsche buys (yet another) electric bike company, showing how serious it is about e-bikes

Porsche isn’t playing around when it comes to electric bikes. Not only has the German automaker already launched its own line of electric bicycles, but now we’re getting word that Porsche has bought up yet another company in the e-bike industry.

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Quick Charge Podcast: February 12, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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