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Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter with 28-mile range hits new low at $405 in New Green Deals

Electrek

Are you looking for a way to get around the city, neighborhood, or commute to work without using any gas or oil? With 28 miles of range per charge and the ability to travel up to 18 MPH. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Baua Electric

Got some kids you need to shuttle down the neighborhood to a friend’s house? With your own electric rickshaw, you can become the open-air, eco-friendly neighborhood cab driver you’ve always dreamed of! At a top speed of around 35 km/h (22 mph), you’re not going to be taking this on any major roads. Throw ’em in!

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Green Deals: Hover-1 Origin Hoverboard has a built-in Bluetooth speaker at low of $130, more

Electrek

Matched at Best Buy as part of its Deals of the Day. This unique hoverboard lets you cruise around the neighborhood at up to 7 MPH for 6 miles before it’s time to recharge. Head below for more deals on Nest smart thermostats, electric chain saws, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. GEM cars are used by local, state and national government agencies, resorts, master-planned communities, universities, medical and corporate campuses, as well as by sports teams, taxi-shuttle services and individual consumers.

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Bureau of Reclamation buys 27 e-ride electric utility vehicles for Grand Coulee Dam

Green Car Congress

The EUVs are designed to handle a 1000-pound payload and reach a top speed of 25 mph (i.e., Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) with plenty of torque to make it up steep grades around the power plant complex. That’s hard on vehicles and a poor use of a fossil fuel powered car. —Deputy Power Manager Doug Anderson.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. You can, however, buy these add-ons for relatively cheap. Max speed: 10 mph (16 km/h). Should I buy the Razor E100 electric scooter? Razor E100 specs. miles (10 km).

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

Green Car Congress

At the 25 mph speed limit in the study, drivers traveled the length of nearly three football fields during this time. The studies also showed older drivers—those most likely to buy autos with infotainment systems—are much more distracted than younger drivers when giving voice commands. —David Strayer. Methodology.

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