Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: 60 mph standing electric scooter death machine

When it comes to crazy electric vehicles from Alibaba, I’ve seen and written about seemingly every category under the sun. From animal-shaped electric boats and e-submarines to electric versions of Henry Ford’s Model T and even electric motorcycles with only one wheel. But never before have I found a direct-from-China EV that was as equal parts fascinating and suicidal as this one. And so it is with a combination of morbid curiosity and substantial trepidation that I present to you this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: a 60+ mph (100 km/h) standing electric scooter.

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Harley-Davidson’s eye-catching vintage electric bicycles nearly sell out in one week

Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand Serial 1 launched a limited edition e-bike known as the MOSH/TRIBUTE that has seen surprisingly fast sales despite its high sticker price.

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Podcast: Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota/Honda signing their death warrants, Rivian and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 etron launching in the US, Toyota and Honda singing their own death warrants, and more including some speculation about Rivian.

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70+ companies just called for zero-emission trucks. Will legislators listen?

More than 70 large companies and investors representing $30 billion in assets sent a letter today to governors across the US urging the acceleration of the switch to zero-emission trucks, vans, and other large commercial vehicles. Will their letter make an impact?

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Enjoy off-season savings on Sun Joe’s 40V 16-in. electric mower at $200, more in New Green Deals

While you might be ready to pack up for the fall and winter when it comes to lawn care, it’s never a bad time to consider overhauling your kit for next season. Well, Sun Joe’s 40V brushless mower is available right now for $200 from its normal $334 going rate, helping remove gas and oil from your lawn care routine. Plus, you’ll 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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