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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

The Truth About Cars

Today, most EVs use lithium-ion batteries, just like the phone in your pocket. While the battery chemistry is well-known and thoroughly tested at this point in time, the setup has weaknesses that could be addressed by alternative designs.

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Finally switch to a battery-powered string trimmer with RYOBI’s 18V 15-inch kit at $139 in New Green Deals

Electrek

If switching from gas to electric is a bit daunting as you think of having to buy yet another battery platform, chargers, and the like, then RYOBI has you covered. The kit includes a 4Ah battery and charger to jump-start your collection and also adds another battery to your kit if you already have some.

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WORX Hydroshot is a battery-powered portable pressure washer for $138 in New Green Deals

Electrek

It’s battery-powered, meaning no cords to tote around, and the handle is all-in-one as well, meaning no tips to swap. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Are you tired of lugging the pressure washer out to clean the driveway, siding, or deck?

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Greenworks 48V 17-inch battery-powered mower combo now $246, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Not only does this bundle include the gas- and oil-free mower, but also two 4Ah 24V batteries and a 24V drill/driver. 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.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

Green Car Congress

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. Ports of Auckland first started looking for a battery-powered tug in 2016. There are also high levels of redundancy built into its power systems.

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Green Deals: BLACK+DECKER battery-powered lawn equipment at up to $90 off, more

Electrek

Today only, as its Deal of the Day , Lowe’s is offering BLACK+DECKER battery-powered electric lawn tools at up to $90 off. Ditching the usual gas and oil, this mower is powered by the included two 40V batteries, meaning it’s better for your wallet and the environment. Plus, the deck can adjust from 1.5-inches

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Beijing, Xi'an latest cities to offer subsidies to encourage residents to buy NEVs

CN EV Post

Between March 1 and August 31, Beijing residents who transfer or scrap passenger vehicles they have owned for more than a year and buy NEVs can receive a subsidy of up to 10,000 yuan ($1,450), according to a program jointly released today by several government departments in the city. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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