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Rad Power Bikes is shutting down its New York store in latest belt-tightening

Electrek

Rad Power Bikes, a leading US-based electric bicycle retailer, has just announced that it is closing its New York City retail store. more… The post Rad Power Bikes is shutting down its New York store in latest belt-tightening appeared first on Electrek.

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Lucid Motors partners with luxury department store for test drives

Teslarati

In a somewhat unique approach to getting prospective customers into its cars, Lucid Motors is teaming up with luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue to offer test drives and marketing displays at the company’s department stores. “Over the weekend, we introduced the future of automotive excellence at our New York Flagship.

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Tesla Cybertruck appearing in more showrooms, now outside California

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The Tesla Cybertruck has begun hitting showrooms ahead of its delivery event this month, with the unique electric pickup now being spotted in some stores outside of California. California •San Diego @ Westfield UTC Mall •San Jose @ Santana Row New YorkNew York City @ Meatpacking Go see a Cybertruck!

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Tesla Cybertruck drawing crowds with Boston Marathon display

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A Tesla Cybertruck is now on display outside of a showroom in Boston, Massachusetts, and photos and video footage of the site show that the unique electric vehicle (EV) has been drawing some crowds. Tesla store in Boston has a Cybertruck setup outside today for customers to get in to and explore. It’s attracting a decent size crowd.

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New York City Department of Sanitation Testing Four Different Hybrid Trucks

Green Car Congress

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be testing in daily operation three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. The Mack diesel-electric hybrid powertrain used in the truck features an integrated starter, alternator and electric motor. Earlier post.)

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Wind Explorer EV crosses Australia for less than $15 of electricity; kite-assisted

Green Car Congress

Evonik Corporation is featuring the Wind Explorer—a lightweight, electric vehicle that crossed Australia on less than $15 of electricity—at its administrative center in Parsippany, N.J. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles.

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NYC Mayor Bloomberg ramps up EV parking and charging plans; targeting 1/3 of the taxi fleet to be electric by 2020; largest bike share program in country

Green Car Congress

As part of his 2013 State of the City address, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined plans for a major increase in parking and charging options for electric vehicles. Bloomberg also said that this summer the city will launch the largest bike share program in the country.

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