The coolest electric bikes (and other fun stuff!) we saw at Eurobike 2022

Eurobike 2022, one of the largest bicycle trade shows in the world, took on a new life this year as it moved to a larger venue in Frankfurt, Germany. Electrek was on site to check out all the latest news and unveilings from the electric bike world.

We also want to thank Tern Bicycles for sponsoring our Eurobike coverage this year, which was perfect timing considering Tern’s two newest e-bike models were on full display at the event.

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Segway Ninebot electric Gokart PRO sees $300 summer discount to $1,900 in New Green Deals

Often times when we feature electric vehicles, they’re a bit more focused on committing to and from work or down to the grocery store than purely for joyriding around the neighborhood. Segway’s Ninebot Gokart PRO mixes that up with a notable $300 discount on the 4-wheeled and summer-ready EV with a 23MPH top speed. 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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Baidu unveils Apollo RT6 Level 4 autonomous robotaxi with detachable steering wheel

During its Baidu World 2022 technology conference today, the Chinese technology company unveiled its sixth-generation fully-autonomous vehicle – the Apollo RT6. With a detachable steering wheel, Baidu has created a production-ready EV with Level 4 autonomous driving capability that is expected to join the Apollo Go robotaxi fleet next year.

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EPA seeks info to develop battery recycling best practices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing a list of best practices for recycling batteries and supporting battery recycling.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 created a program to support battery recycling through battery labeling guidelines and other communication materials. According to the Federal Register, the goal is to work out practices that are “technically and economically feasible; environmentally sound and safe for waste management workers; and optimize the value and use of material derived from recycling of batteries.”

The program’s goal is to “improve battery collection and reduce battery waste by identifying battery collection locations and increasing accessibility to those locations; promoting consumer education about battery collection and recycling; and reducing safety concerns relating to the improper disposal of batteries.”

To build up these programs, the EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) is soliciting information on the processes of battery recycling and the groups involved. The ORCR seeks information on the collection, recycling and reuse of batteries, including single-use, rechargeable, consumer, large-format and industrial batteries. It also seeks information on the government sites, electronic waste businesses, scrap yards and dealerships that contribute to the recycling process.

To form voluntary battery labeling guidelines, the ORCR wants information on current battery labeling guidelines, views on what battery labeling guidelines should entail, and the formats for existing communication materials, including tool kits, print resources, images, video and social media.

Information can be submitted by a single party or a team, and will be accepted until July 11 of 2022.

Rheinmetall and HUAYU win large order for EV transmission housings from US automaker

KPSNC, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and Chinese automotive parts supplier HUAYU Automotive Systems (HASCO), has received an order for EV transmission housings totaling at least 100 million euros ($104.5 million). Rheinmetall says the order was placed by a US automaker that maintains a large production facility in Shanghai. After production begins at the end of 2022, the order for millions of housings will take six years to completely fulfill.  

The aluminum alloy housings will be produced through the pressure casting method at a facility in Shanghai and will be used in two of the automaker’s models.