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Florida rangers are now patrolling on electric bikes​Florida rangers are now patrolling on electric bikes 

Florida’s State Parks are stepping up their environmental and operational game, introducing a large fleet of powerful electric bikes to support park ranger patrols. more…

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E-quipment highlight: Wiggins Yard eBull 100,000 lb. electric forklift​E-quipment highlight: Wiggins Yard eBull 100,000 lb. electric forklift 

With a maximum lifting capacity over 100,000 lbs. and quiet, emissions-free operation, the Wiggins Lift Co. Yard eBull is one serious forklift – and this serious piece of heavy equipment…

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Smackover Lithium reports highest lithium brine grade in SWA Project area​Smackover Lithium reports highest lithium brine grade in SWA Project area 

Smackover Lithium, a joint venture (JV) between Standard Lithium and Norwegian energy company Equinor has completed sampling from its newest exploration well in the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project area…

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Wheel-E Podcast: Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, more​Wheel-E Podcast: Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, more 

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Heybike,…

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Joby to acquire Blade air taxi passenger operations​Joby to acquire Blade air taxi passenger operations 

Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis for commercial passenger service, has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility, an urban air…

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Global EV sales hit 10.7M in 2025 – Europe surges, US stalls​Global EV sales hit 10.7M in 2025 – Europe surges, US stalls 

Global EV sales are still riding high, with 1.6 million EVs sold in July 2025, according to new data from global research firm Rho Motion. That’s up 21% from July…

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Europe’s EV battery passport will bring transparency to the battery industry​Europe’s EV battery passport will bring transparency to the battery industry 

Starting in February 2027, every EV and industrial battery sold or used in the EU must include a digital record called a battery passport. The battery passport, which is linked…

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Volkswagen is making some EV owners pay extra to unlock full potential​Volkswagen is making some EV owners pay extra to unlock full potential 

Another monthly subscription? Some Volkswagen EV drivers will now need to pay extra to unlock their vehicle’s full potential. more…

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Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations​Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations 

Lincoln Electric has announced the launch of its Velion 50 kW DC fast charger, expanding its electric vehicle charging product line. The new offering is a compact, mobile charging unit…

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The Chevy Equinox EV is flying off the lot after registrations surged 722% in June​The Chevy Equinox EV is flying off the lot after registrations surged 722% in June 

America’s most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, is quickly winning over buyers. Starting at under $35,000, the Chevy Equinox EV is expected to…

Continue ReadingThe Chevy Equinox EV is flying off the lot after registrations surged 722% in June​The Chevy Equinox EV is flying off the lot after registrations surged 722% in June