GOLABS’ portable power station offers 60W PD and 160W AC at $130, more in New Green Deals

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Depending on the area of the country you live in, winter could possibly bring power outages due to heavy snowfall or icing. If you live in one of those places, then having a portable power station on hand at all times is a must. This GOLABS model features 204Wh of capacity and can run a 160W heater with ease, while also delivering 60W of USB-C PD charging and more. Right now it’s on sale for $130, which is just $10 above its all-time low and $70 beneath its normal going rate. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. 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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The coal miners’ union just asked Joe Manchin to back Biden’s big bill – here’s why

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The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), the largest coal mining union in the US, issued a statement yesterday that said they were “disappointed” in Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) announcement on Sunday that he would not vote in favor of the Build Back Better (BBB) legislation. UMWA International president Cecil E. Roberts urged Manchin to “pass something that will help keep coal miners working, and have a meaningful impact on our members, their families, and their communities.”

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Nikola to pay $125 million in settlement agreement with SEC

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Nikola Corporation announced it has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), putting a bookend to the government agency’s fraud investigation that began in 2020.

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SWFT Maxx electric moped review: A low-cost ride with e-bike performance and scooter comfort

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The SWFT Maxx electric moped is one of those rare two-wheeled EVs that tries to have its cake and eat it too. On the one hand, it’s a scooter for all intents and purposes. On the other hand, it offers performance that most people would associate more with electric bicycles.

So what’s it good for? Let’s dive in and see.

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Tesla secures another order of electric semi trucks

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Tesla has secured another order of Tesla Semi trucks, its upcoming electric class 8 semi trucks.

Karat Packaging announced in a press release that it ordered 10 Tesla Semi trucks.

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Ducati shows off its first electric racing motorcycles set to join MotoE racing series

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Ducati’s first electric motorcycle prototype was finally released yesterday, giving the world an initial look at the bike that is set to fill Energica’s shoes as the exclusive supplier of the FIM MotoE electric motorcycle racing series.

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Ford demonstrates the F-150 Lightning charging other EVs at L2 speeds

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As of right now, Ford Motor Company has 200,000 reservations lined up for the Lightning, and those drivers will have the additional benefit of being able to use their Lightning to charge any other EV on the road.

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Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US

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Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech confirmed that it entered into a very important deal to supply LFP battery cells to an unnamed “large US automaker” and partner with that automaker to deploy US production of LFP battery cells.

Tesla is rumored to be that unnamed automaker.

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Tesla releases big holiday update with TikTok app, UI changes, and more

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Tesla has started to release its big ‘holiday’ software update with TikTok integration in Tesla Theater, several UI changes, and more.

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Graphite will be in deficit from 2022 – here’s what EV battery makers need to do to secure the critical mineral

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As the electric car revolution ramps up, so does the need for critical minerals used in batteries, such as graphite. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, there will be a global graphite deficit starting in 2022, and demand from the battery sector is expected to rise 30% annually until 2030. The US has no manufacturing plants that can supply automotive-grade graphite at scale. Meanwhile, China controls 84% of the global supply. Electrek spoke with Don Baxter, CEO of Ceylon Graphite, about how graphite is used in EVs, the supply chain issue, and how EV battery manufacturers can successfully source the vital mineral.

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