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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

ZAP , maker of the 3 wheeled Xebra, "has passed Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) inspection, allowing it to be driven on roads in the United Kingdom," according to recent news reports. The first cars will utilize NiMH batteries, as do the Toyota test platform Plug-in Priuses at the University of California.

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Hybrid battery inventor Ovshinsky dies

Green Cars News

The largely self-taught scientist is probably best known for his work developing the rechargeable NiMH battery which became the stable of Toyota’s first hybrid cars and its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) [.].

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First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more

Baua Electric

All three have been given fast-charging capabilities via a wall outlet, with the Yeti 300 recharging in 50 minutes, the Yeti 500 in 90 minutes, and the Yeti 700 in under 2 hours. All three can be hooked up to a solar panel with a max input level of 200W, with recharging ranging from 1.7 hours to 4 hours, depending on your model.

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Save $600 on Juiced RipRacer e-bike at $899, Snow Joe electric snow blower now $300, more

Baua Electric

It is joined by Snow Joe’s 24V 21-inch Electric Snow Blower for $300 , as well as a notable sale on a few Amazon Basics rechargeable battery packs, with the 12-pack of AAA batteries leading at $14. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals. Free delivery is available for Prime members and on orders over $25.

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Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more

Baua Electric

Alongside the 53L capacity for the cooler, which is divided into dual spaces for cooling and freezing, it also sports four different options to recharge the battery: solar (100W solar input), wall outlet, car socket, and through the 60W USB-C port. You’ll even notice that it only takes 30 minutes for it to cool from 77 degrees to 32 degrees.

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Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more

Baua Electric

Amazon Basics 2,000mAh rechargeable AA NiMH battery 16-pack falls 33% to $18 NIU’s Earth Day Sale takes up to 40% off e-scooters including new KQi Air X pre-orders Hover-1’s yellow Altai Pro R750 e-bike sees rare discount to new $1,456 low (Reg. The post Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2

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Campaign Begins

Plug In Partners

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) would combine today’s new gas-electric hybrid technology with larger batteries that could provide an all-electric operating range of 25 to 35 miles or more. The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels.