Grab a four-pack of Rayovac Rechargeable AA Batteries for $6, more in today’s Green Deals

Amazon offers a four-pack of Rayovac Rechargeable AA Batteries for $5.99 Prime shipped. Regularly $9, today’s deal is the second-best offer we’ve tracked to date. Going the rechargeable route is a great way to cut down on your waste production over time. Rayovac promises that you can power up these AAs nearly 1,500 times, making it a great way to kick your battery buying habits to the curb. Includes a five-year warranty as well for added peace of mind. Rated 4.3/5 stars by nearly 600 Amazon reviewers. More Green Deals below.

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Bitrode introduces new high-voltage battery pack testing system

Bitrode, which manufacturers equipment for the charging and testing of batteries, has added a new high-voltage battery testing system to its line of FTF High Power Packing and Testing systems.

The new FTF-HV high voltage test system can handle 1,500 volts and 600 amps per channel and boasts a max power capability of 450 kW. The system features two circuits, but can handle four, thereby bumping up the max current to 1,200 amps and max power to 900 kW.

A regenerative system fully powers the units, which are 92% efficient and have a 0.05% current accuracy. The systems boast a 30 ms rise time (10% to 90%) with zero overshoot for accurate lab battery testing.

Bitrode designed the system to test batteries within EVs, UPSs, and generators. It can perform battery cycle testing for hybrid and electric vehicle systems, vehicle drivetrain testing, and testing with bi-directional DC power supply. A battery simulation mode (BattSim) allows users to perform electric motor testing and specify voltage, internal resistance, and maximum power.

Tesla Model 3 prototypes with potentially longer wheelbase spotted

Some Tesla Model 3 prototypes with a potentially longer wheelbase have been spotted in China – starting a rumor that Tesla could offer it as an option. more…

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Vintage Electric rolls out 36 MPH electric bicycle in Shelby Cobra edition

Vintage Electric, a California-based electric bike manufacturer, collaborated with American automotive racing legend Carrol Shelby’s grandson on Vintage’s latest high-speed electric bicycle.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes first electric car approved as NYC yellow cab

Tesla Model 3 has become the first all-electric car to be approved for use as an official New York City yellow cab, according to the list of approved vehicles. more…

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Trump’s coal subsidies failed, and the largest private US coal company files for bankruptcy

Murray Energy Holdings Co, the largest private coal company in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy in the midst of a rapidly diminishing demand for coal.

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Mini Cooper SE electric car could sell below $19k after incentives in some US markets

2020 Mini Cooper SE HardtopMini’s new battery-electric Cooper SE will start at $30,750 when it goes on sale next spring, the company announced Monday. That includes the $850 destination charge, and it doesn’t include the $7,500 federal EV tax credit or any other state or local incentive. Mini notes that the SE could be had for as little as $18,750 (incl. destination) in…
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