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New York State Senator Julia Salazar has proposed a bill that would offer a rebate on electric bicycles and scooters. The rebate would offset 50 percent of the bike or scooter’s purchase price – capped at $1,100. For context, New York state only legalized e-bikes in New York City two years ago. The ‘Ride Clean’ rebate is modeled after the state’s ‘Drive Clean’ program, which offers a discount of up to $2,000 on electric vehicles from participating dealers. Meanwhile, the French government began preparing a plan allowing residents to lease fully-electric vehicles for €100 ($100) per month. The new deal comes after the French Government offered a new subsidy of up to €4,000 for residents who trade in their gas-powered vehicles for electric or pedal-powered bicycles. Hopefully, these subsidies will only grow more competitive – and spread across the U.S. – because there are plenty of awesome e-bikes ready to hit the road.

Today we’re looking at clean skin care for men, a sculptural tennis basket and wireless earbuds with a touchscreen charging case. This is Today in Gear.

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JBL to Release Wireless Earbuds with a Touchscreen Case

JBL

JBL recently announced that its new Tour Pro 2 wireless earbuds will include a charging case with a 1.45-inch LED touchscreen control panel. Fans can use the display to receive calls, messages and social media notifications, as well as adjust their earbuds and music. The earbuds will first be released in Europe for €249 ($249) before becoming available in the U.S. in January 2023.

Vollebak’s Off Grid Shirt is Made From Nettle Stalks, Turnips and Blueberries

Vollebak

Vollebak explains that this new shirt is based on “in-situ resource utilization.” The brand says, “With the Off Grid Shirt we set out to create a shirt from natural resources which would be available to people living an off-grid life, which is something future generations may well need to contend with.” The material is made from ramie nettle stalks (which was also used by ancient Egyptians to wrap mummies) and dyed with turnips and blueberries that “would have otherwise gone to waste.” Fans can bring the shirt home today for $345.

White Mountaineering Introduces ‘The Camping Vest’

White Mountaineering

The Tokyo-based brand has made a name for itself with its seamless blend of outdoors-inspired streetwear. In its latest collection, utilitarian details and fabrics helped many pieces become legitimate gorpcore, including the new ‘Camping Vest.’ Available in blue or green and two catch-all sizes for $364, the vest is lined with a series of pockets fit for all your favorite EDCs.

Jackfir Offers Clean Skin Care for Men

Jackfir

Jackfir recently launched three “conscious, clean and effective products,” including a daily facial cleanser, a daily facial moisturizer and a classic shave cream. The brand’s founder, Charlie Razook, realized men had few – if any – “clean” skincare products to choose from and launched the brand to address this gap. His Daily Facial Cleanser uses jojoba beads, natural fruit enzymes, white aloe, calendula and sunflower seed oil to exfoliate, soothe and moisturize the skin. Meanwhile, the Daily Facial Moisturizer uses a microalgae solution to help shield the skin from pollution; the Classic Shave Cream is powered by hydrating, organic cucumber extract. Products in the collection retail for $36 – $46.

Palmes Releases a Sculptural Tennis Ball Basket

Palmes

The handcrafted wooden ball basket, called “Trophy,” is made from solid stained oak and was designed by Frederik Gustav. The popular design duo are former students of The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where they studied Furniture and Spatial Design. The Palmes Society emphasized that the ball basket is “a sculpture infused by inherent function,” calling it “a catalyst for, and testament to, improvement.” Each Trophy basket retails for $3,050 and comes with 120 Palmes Harry Tennis Balls.

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