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Is Rad Power Bikes planning a new low-cost electric bike? These 3 signs point to yes

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And the latest move we could soon see from the Seattle, Washington-based e-bike manufacturer may be the introduction of a new low-cost electric bike to replace the RadMission. The post Is Rad Power Bikes planning a new low-cost electric bike? Here’s why. These 3 signs point to yes appeared first on Electrek.

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Rad Power Bikes launches new low-cost RadExpand 5 electric bike, replacing RadMini

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The Seattle-based company has been hard at work on a new model to be added to the lineup. The post Rad Power Bikes launches new low-cost RadExpand 5 electric bike, replacing RadMini appeared first on Electrek. Rad Power Bikes didn’t become the largest electric bicycle company in North America by resting on its laurels.

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Amazon begins deploying its Rivian electric delivery vehicles

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Amazon has begun deploying its custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian for package delivery, with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Batteries that are light, resilient, and low cost in addition to lasting the lifetime of the vehicle.

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Universal Hydrogen successfully completes first flight of hydrogen fuel cell powered regional airliner

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The powertrain does not use a battery—the fuel cells drive the electric motor directly—reducing weight and cost significantly. Our business model resolves the chicken-and-egg problem between hydrogen airplanes and hydrogen infrastructure by developing both in parallel and with a uniquely low-cost approach.

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Harbour Air and magniX partner to build world’s first all-electric airline; seaplanes to ePlanes

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Operating 12 routes between hubs such as Seattle and Vancouver and across the Pacific Northwest, Harbour Air welcomes more than 500,000 passengers on 30,000 commercial flights each year. globally, all while providing few low-cost, fuel-efficient options for passenger flights under 1,000 miles.

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USDA awarding $136M to five major research projects focused in part on developing cellulosic drop-in aviation fuels

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Vilsack made the announcement with partners from private industry, research institutions, and the biofuels industry at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The grants announced by Vilsack in Seattle today came through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

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Gevo joins SFO consortium to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

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We are the only player at the table using low cost, sustainably produced carbohydrates as a feedstock to produce renewable jet fuel. Alaska Airlines used Gevo’s ATJ to fly from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, respectively.

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