Get started with solar power using this 100W/20A kit on sale for $188.50 in New Green Deals
If you’re not sure where to get started with solar power, then today’s New Green Deals is perfect for you. We tracked down a 100W solar panel kit that not only includes the panel itself, but also a 20A charge controller as well as all the wiring you’ll need to hook it up. On sale for $188.50, today’s deal is the second-best price we’ve seen in over a year. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Jump-start your solar-powered adventure in 2023
Amazon is offering the ACOPOWER 100W Solar Panel Kit for $188.47 shipped. Down from $222 at Amazon normally, today’s deal marks the second-best price that we’ve seen in over a year. In fact, the only time it’s been offered for less was back in September when it hit $155. Designed to be an all-in-one kit, you’ll find a 100W monocrystaline solar panel in the package alongside a 20A PWM waterproof charge controller. There’s also 30 feet of 10AWG solar adapter kit wiring, 8 feet of 10AWG tray cable, and a cable entry housing. All of this means that you can get going as soon as the kit arrives, wiring it right into an RV, cabin, boat, trailer, or anything else that you want to add solar power to. Plus, the charge controller features safeguarding against over charging, over-voltage, and more as well as reversed polarity protection. You’ll be able to hook it up to lithium ion, LiFePO4, LTO, gel, AGM, and other battery types for staying powered when the sun goes away.
New all-time low drops the Gotrax G4 electric scooter to $501 ahead of spring (Save $199)
Amazon is now offering the Gotrax G4 Electric Scooter for $500.99 shipped once the on-page coupon has been clipped. Normally fetching $700, you’re now looking at the best discount ever thanks to the $199 in savings. This clocks in at $35 under our previous mention from the start of the year, while delivering quite the notable discount for getting in on spring joy rides. Sporting a 25-mile range on a single charge, the Gotrax G4 comes powered by a 350W motor that enables the electric scooter to travel at upwards of 20 MPH top speeds. Alongside the 10-inch pneumatic tires which lead to a smoother ride, there’s also an integrated headlight, folding design, and integrated LED control panel for monitoring range, speed, and more. We also just deemed it one of our Favorite Things of 2022.
Juiced Bikes launches largest sales event of the year
Juiced Bikes has launched its biggest sales event of the year with free shipping on all orders and up to $400 in savings available. Our favorite discount here is the RipRacer Class 2 E-bike for $999 shipped. For comparison, this model typically goes for $1,299 at Juiced and today’s deal comes in at $300 off. It beats our last mention by $40 and marks a return to the all-time low we’ve only seen once before over Black Friday last year. Ready to take you around town without a single drop of gas or oil, the RipRacer Class 2 e-bike can reach top speeds of 20 MPH. However, you could upgrade to the class 3 model for $1,299 which can reach speeds of 28 MPH. Either way, the RipRacer delivers up to 35 miles of range per charge and you’ll find other convenient features like a built-in AirTag compartment, hot-swappable batteries, and more. There are even fat tires to help with traversing sand, snow, or dirt with ease. Be sure to check out our hands-on review of the RipRacer to learn more about what it has to offer. Then, dive into Juiced’s full sale to find all the other ways you can save on picking up a new e-bike.
Our exclusive code delivers a new all-time low to Bugatti’s 9.0 Electric Scooter at $900 ($300 off)
Wellbots has partnered with 9to5Toys to bring our readers an exclusive discount on the Bugatti 9.0 Electric Scooter for $900 shipped with the code 9TO5BUGATTI at checkout. Normally $1,200, today’s deal comes in at $99 below our mention from last November, is $19 below the all-time low, and sets a new best price that we’ve tracked. While many associate Bugatti with multi-million dollar hypercars, this electric scooter is affordable enough that many can finally own a vehicle from the iconic brand. With a 600W motor, the Bugatti 9.0 has the ability to travel up to 18.6 MPH in three different riding modes. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that’s capable of traveling for up to 25 miles before it’s time to plug back in. Of course, not to under-do anything, this electric scooter has an EB monogram that’s projected out the back as well as dual turn signals, a brake light, and even a headlight all to make you more visible at night. Dive into our announcement coverage to learn more about Bugatti’s first EV release.
If you’re wondering where would be the best place to ride your new Bugatti, well, around town is a good start. Instead of jumping in your gas-guzzling car, why not ride this electric scooter, which is better for the environment, quieter, and smoother? The aforementioned headlight and tail lights make it safe to ride at any time of the day, the the turn signals even let others around you know what your next move will be when out and about.
With its 25 miles of range per charge, you’ll be able to ride Bugatti’s 9.0 Electric Scooter from home to work and back without having to plug in most of the time. This makes it an eco-friendly way to travel when the weather is great outside, and one that you’ll enjoy even more as the summer months draw near.
Our exclusive discount makes the Flyer M880 even more fun
Radio Flyer and Electrek have teamed up to offer our readers an exclusive sale on the new Flyer M880 Midtail Cargo E-Bike at $999 shipped with the code ELECTREK at checkout. Normally $1,799, today’s $800 savings marks the first discount that we’ve seen on the Flyer M880 and also a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. As Radio Flyer’s first entrance into the e-bike game, the Flyer M880 is a solid option to travel around the city with this spring. It features a rechargeable battery that allows you to ride for up to 50 miles on a single charge, making it easy to get from one side of the city to the other. You’ll also find a 500W motor which has five pedal assist levels and can propel you up to 20 MPH as well. There’s a LCD display to showcase speed, battery status, and more too. One other great feature is the puncture-resistant tires that help you avoid flats while riding. Dive into our hands-on review where we found the Flyer M880 to be “even more fun than their red wagons!”
New Tesla deals
After checking out the 100W solar panel kit on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.
New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
Additional New Green Deals
After shopping the 100W solar panel kit on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
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In what couldn’t have been more on-the-nose timing, a group of local California newspapers published an editorial on Christmas Eve calling for the end of a generous $2,000 voucher program intended to help low-income Californians afford electric bicycles for transportation.
The editorial was provided by the Southern California News Group, a collection of California newspapers owned by the hedge fund Alden Global Capital.
In it, the writers air a number of grievances against the program, which recently closed its first round of applications intended to provide around 1,500 e-bike vouchers of between US $1,750 to $2,000 each. The vouchers can be used to offset the price of electric bicycles and associated gear such as protective equipment, locks, etc.
The first complaint in the op-ed is that the total number of vouchers provided in the first round was relatively small compared to the large size of the California e-bike market. However, instead of suggesting that the budget be increased to help more Californians achieve transportation independence, as we called for recently, the editorial takes the opposite position of suggesting that the program simply be canceled.
Next, the writers bemoan an increase in electric bicycle and electric scooter accidents in recent years, suggesting that this should be weighed against the benefits of helping more Californians afford such vehicles.
However, the argument seems to conveniently overlook the fact that the vast majority of such accidents aren’t caused by e-bike riders, but rather those riders are in fact usually the victims. The actual danger to safety on roads is vehicular traffic, i.e. cars and trucks.
Furthermore, many studies have shown that in crashes caused by e-bike riders, such as when an e-bike rider hits another cyclist or pedestrian, the injuries are on average considerably lighter and more recoverable than in car-related crashes.
If the goal was to protect Californians, then instead of firmly clutching their pearls, perhaps the editorial writers should have urged a reduction in the use of cars and trucks, not a reduction in e-bike vouchers.
The op-ed even goes on to lament the number of children riding electric bicycles in California, though admits further on that children aren’t eligible to receive vouchers as part of California’s e-bike incentive program.
Electrek’s Take
California’s e-bike incentive program is certainly far from perfect. We even discussed many of its shortcomings last week. But the program’s essence is to do a good thing—using public tax money to benefit the public. The solution should be to improve the program, not to remove it. And the simple fact of the matter is that most people who are vehemently against the program are those who don’t directly benefit from it, even if they fail to realize that they will ultimately indirectly benefit.
Electric bicycles are one of the most cost-effective ways to provide transportation independence to marginalized and low-income groups. But it’s more than just that. They’re also the best way to get people out of cars and reduce traffic for everyone. Even ignoring the long-term environmental effects related to reducing the impacts of climate change, e-bikes are uniquely capable of making a larger impact on air quality today by helping to remove sources of emissions from a vehicle’s production all the way through its lifetime use and even to its eventual disposal/recycling. When someone rides an e-bike instead of taking a car, taxi, or bus, everyone’s lungs benefit.
Sure, the California program isn’t perfect. But if a media group owned by a wealthy hedgefund and catering to a well-to-do readership doesn’t like it, then that means it’s probably doing something helpful to people who actually need it. That’s the kind of world I want to live in, at least for as long as it’s still liveable.
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On today’s high-powered episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Honda fuel cell manager David Perzynski here to talk about Honda’s forty year history developing hydrogen powertrains, and the role Honda sees for HFCEVs in a battery dominated world.
In the course of the conversation we talk about several hydrogen articles posted in 2024, as well as some Honda projects related to CES. You’ll be able to read more about those, below. Enjoy!
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Sixthreezero’s wide range of electric bike models includes some fairly out-there models, but the company’s new four-wheeled electric bike really charts a new direction in the industry. Take a look at the new ANYterrain Stabilized 4-wheel Electric Bike.
It’s a mouthful of a name, but the ANYterrain Stabilized 4-wheel Electric Bike hauls more than just a bunch of extra words. The bike is rated to carry up to 350 lb (159 kg), and the 750W motor ensures it has the power to do so. With speeds of up to 20 mph (32 km/h), the quad bike is just as fast as most Class 1 and 2 e-bikes.
But the real game changer here is the design, offering four-wheeled stability that riders can’t get from a conventional three-wheeled trike.
Not only do four wheels provide better stability with a wider footprint, but the steering on the bike uses leaning geometry to take turns more naturally, helping riders feel even more stable.
With 20″ wheels in the rear and 16″ wheels in the front, the quad bike keeps a fairly low center of gravity. All four wheels use 4″ fat tires for better offroad riding and more comfortable shock absorption compared to narrow tires, and the rear wheels even feature a differential to better apply the motor’s power to the ground.
A twist throttle makes it easy to roll on that power, and a D/R switch on the bars lets riders put it in reverse for cases where they need a little help wiggling around in tight spaces. Pedaling backward from a stop can also engage the reverse. At 120 lbs (54 kg), this isn’t the type of bike you can just pick up and move around the garage without a little help so that reverse feature will likely come in handy.
A 48V and 20Ah battery offers 960Wh of capacity, which the company says translates into a range of up to 50 miles (80 km).
The battery is housed under a cargo basket in the rear, though a bench seat can be swapped for the basket, allowing riders to carry a passenger with them.
Electrek’s Take
This certainly won’t be a mass market type of e-bike, but I can see a real use case for neighborhood riding and local errands, especially for folks who don’t feel stable on a bicycle or even a trike.
Despite trikes offering great stability when going straight, some people can feel uncomfortable making turns on a trike, especially at higher speeds, because they can sometimes feel tippy under certain scenarios. This quad bike can still tip if you take a turn sharp enough, but the wider stance combined with the leaning steering means riders will even more stable than on a trike.
And since this will likely be used more by older riders, the reverse is an important feature for letting folks park the bike easily without dismounting and dragging it around.
There could be some legal hurdles in some areas that define “bicycles” as having either two or three wheels, but I’m guessing most cops aren’t jumping at the opportunity to ticket grandma for riding her quad bike on the local rails to trails network.
I love seeing more options like this, and I commend Sixthreezero for providing such interesting options to add to the market.
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