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Are you still rocking older incandescent bulbs? It’s time to replace them with LEDs. Today, we found you some 1,500-lumen LED light bulbs which are sure to brighten any room. Using just 14W of electricity, these lights use less power than traditional bulbs and also output less heat overall. Plus, they’ll last you for at least two years, if not more with normal use. Right now, you can pick up six of these lights for $15 at Amazon, which makes them just $2.50 each and marks a return to the 2023 low that we’ve tracked. 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

Replace your old incandescent bulbs with these 1,500-lumen LEDs

Lepro US (100% positive feedback past 12 months) via Amazon is offering a 6-pack of its 1,500-lumen 14W LED Light Bulbs for $15.19 in both 2,700K and 5,000K color temperatures with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. For comparison, you’d normally pay $19 for these light bulbs and today’s deal comes in at 21% off. Not only that, but it marks a return to the best price of the year and makes the bulbs just $2.50 each. If you’ve yet to add LED lights to your home, these are bright and energy efficient while also being budget-friendly.

Going with LED bulbs is beneficial for so many reasons. For starters, you’ll use much less power to run them. These 1,500 lumen bulbs take up just 14W of electricity. For comparison, a traditional incandescent bulb would need 150W to output this same brightness. Not only that, but these bulbs output less heat, which means your home’s air conditioning will have to do less work to keep things cool. That might not be something that you think of, but having four to six 60W traditional light bulbs in a bathroom fixture outputs quite a bit of heat. On top of that, these lights have a 10,000 hour lifespan. That equates to 1,250 consecutive days of use for height hours a day, or 833 days for 12 hours a day. So, you likely won’t have to replace these bulbs for at least two years once installed, if not 3-4 years.

Rachio Smart Hose system waters the lawn for you and keeps bills down at $60 (New low)

As part of its Father’s Day deals, Amazon is now offering Rachio’s new Smart Hose Timer at $59.99 shipped. It initially debuted for CES 2023 earlier this year at $100 shipped and is now at the lowest price we can find. Today’s offer is only the third time we have seen the smart watering system on sale since its release. Including everything you need to get going – the valve attachment, FREE app access, and the Wi-Fi hub – installation only takes a “couple minutes.” It is designed to provide a way for your average homeowner without a built-in sprinkler system (or anyone with an outdoor hose spigot), to leverage convenient, money-saving watering features this summer. It will bring smartphone-controlled watering, automated scheduling, and the ability to make use of Rachio’s auto rain-skip feature to bring bills down as low as possible while still maintaining a healthy lawn or garden. Get more details in our launch coverage.

Greenworks might be a little late to the party, but one of our favorite electric tool brands is finally getting in on the Father’s Day savings. Launching a sale across much of its stable of popular electric mowers and other gear for the tool shed, you’ll find sizable discounts on standalone tools and even bundles. Everything ships free too, though might not arrive in time for the big day this weekend. A highlight has the 80V 21-inch Electric Mower marked down to $559.99. Down from $700, this package includes a pair of 2.5Ah batteries and is now $140 off. It’s $40 under our last mention from earlier in the year, and landing at a new 2023 low. As the most capable electric lawn mower we’ve seen go on sale from Greenworks as of late, this model stands out with 80V of power that pairs with a larger 21-inch cutting deck. Alongside being self-propelled so you don’t have to work too hard, it also rocks a 4-in-1 design for bagging, mulching or side discharge – plus an added turbo mode for extra power. There’s of course no gas or oil to fuss with here either, so you can kickstart your mowing routine ahead of summer with a bit of a green touch.

Throughout the Greenworks Father’s Day sale, you’ll also find more than just mowers. There are tons of electric discounts across other gear for the tool shed, including leaf blowers, string trimmers, and more. Also special for this event, there’s an assortment of bundles that offer even deeper discounts for giving dad, or yourself, a complete kit that ditches your reliance on gas and oil. There’s never been a better time to finally see what all of the fuss is about making the swap to electrics tools.

Snow Joe 24V iON+ 13-inch cordless snow shovel sees off-season sale to new low of $50

Woot is currently offering the Snow Joe 24V iON+ 13-inch Cordless Snow Shovel Kit for $49.99 Prime shipped, with non-Prime members being charged a $6 delivery fee. For comparison, this electric snow shovel has been falling in price all year and just hit a new low of $70 at Amazon. Today’s deal comes in at $20 below that to deliver a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. However, to show just how good of an off-season deal this is, back in October, this same kit went for $176 on sale, and at that point, it was typically going for $225. So, if you’ve been waiting for the best time to pick up a snow shovel, now’s your chance when nobody else is thinking of buying one. While you might not need a snow shovel right now (hopefully), off-season deals are the best time to buy. This snow shovel has a 13-inch wide path and is powered by a 24V 5Ah battery that’s included, meaning you won’t have to worry about dragging an extension cord or dealing with gas or oil here. The 2-blade paddle auger will throw snow up to 20 feet away, and even digs out up to six inches deep at one time. Plus, the 24V battery works with other Snow Joe and Sun Joe gear you might have for summer or winter lawn care, making it a versatile buy all around.

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New Tesla deals

After checking out the 6-pack of 14W 1,500-lumen LED light bulbs 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 6-pack of 14W 1,500-lumen LED light bulbs 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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Lucid’s Gravity SUV just smoked the Corvette Z06 to 150 mph

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Lucid's Gravity SUV just smoked the Corvette Z06 to 150 mph

Lucid’s electric minivan can outsprint the Chevy Corvette Z06, and it has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. Is the Lucid Gravity really the “ultimate uncompromising SUV?”

Lucid Gravity SUV is faster than a Corvette Z06

Lucid’s electric SUV is impressive inside and out. The Gravity provides up to 450 miles of driving range, ultra-fast charging (200 miles in under 11 mins), and it even offers up to 120 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more than the Ford Explorer (87.8 cu ft).

It’s also faster than most sports cars. The Grand Touring trim has up to 845 hp, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds, but the Dream Edition takes it to another level.

Powered by dual electric motors, the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition boasts 1,070 hp. To see how Lucid’s minivan stacks up against the competition, Car and Driver nabbed one for testing.

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On the test track, the Lucid’s minivan covered a quarter-mile in just 10.6 secs, beating a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to 150 mph by nearly three seconds.

According to Car and Driver, the Gravity didn’t just impress in the quarter-mile, “it was a beast in every acceleration metric.” Lucid’s SUV hit 30 mph in 1.4 seconds, 70 mph in 3.7 secs, and topped 100 mph in just 5.9 seconds.

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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (Source: Lucid)

Dave Vanderwerp, the testing director who took the Gravity for a spin, said the electric SUV “gets a sort of second wave of thrust starting around 60 mph.”

With a quarter-mile of just 10.6 secs, Lucid’s Gravity is the fastest SUV they have ever tested, beating out the Rivian Tri-Motor Max (11.1 secs), BMW iX M60 (11.5 secs), and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV.

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Lucid Gravity (Source: Lucid)

Although the Rivian’s 850 hp R1S Tri-Motor beat the Gravity to 60 mph, Lucid’s SUV sprinted ahead in the quarter-mile, traveling nearly 20 mph faster.

It was also faster than gas-powered super SUVs, including the Lamborghini Urus Performante (11.2 secs) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (11.2 secs). However, they have yet to test a Tesla Model X Plaid, so that could change the game.

Lucid Gravity Dream Edition vs Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (Source: Hagerty)

In what it called the “1,000 hp mom missiles” drag race, Hagerty recently pitted the Gravity Dream Edition against the Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The result was a three-way tie between Lucid’s Gravity, the Porsche Panamera Turbo, and Rivian R1S Quad hitting the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds.

The Lucid Gravity is available to order starting at $94,900 in the US. Later this year, Lucid is launching the lower-priced Touring trim, priced from $79,900.

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EIA: Solar outproduced wind for the first time ever in May

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EIA: Solar outproduced wind for the first time ever in May

Solar provided over 11% of total US electrical generation in May, while wind + solar produced over one-fifth, and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Solar continues to set new records

Solar continues to be the fastest-growing source of US electricity, according to EIA’s latest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through May 31, 2025), which the SUN DAY Campaign reviewed.

In May alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (>1-megawatt (MW)) increased by 33.3% year-over-year, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 8.9%. Combined, they grew by 26.4% and provided over 11% of US electrical output during the month.

For the first time ever, the mix of utility-scale and small-scale solar produced more electricity than wind: solar – 38,965 gigawatt-hours (GWh); wind – 36,907-GWh.

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Moreover, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic expanded by 39.8% while that from small-scale systems rose by 10.7% during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 31.1% and was nearly 8.4% of total US electrical generation for January to May – up from 6.6% a year earlier.

Solar-generated electricity easily surpassed the output of US hydropower plants (6.1%). Solar now produces more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.

Wind is also on the rise in 2025

Wind produced 12.2% of US electricity in the first five months of 2025. Its output was 3.9% greater than the year before, almost double that produced by hydropower.

During the first five months of 2025, electrical generation by wind + utility-scale and small-scale solar provided 20.5% of the US total, up from 18.7% during the first five months of 2024. Solar + wind accounted for nearly 21.5% of US electrical output in May alone.

During the first five months of this year, wind and solar provided 26.2% more electricity than coal, and 15.4% more than US nuclear power plants. In May alone, the disparity increased further when solar + wind outproduced coal and nuclear power by 55.7% and 22.1%, respectively.

All renewables produced almost 30% in May

The mix of all renewables – wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, geothermal – produced 9.7% more electricity in January to May than they did a year ago (7.6% more in May alone) and provided 28.1% of total US electricity production compared to 26.5% 12 months earlier.

Electrical generation by all renewables in May alone provided 29.7% of total US electrical generation. Renewables’ share of electrical generation is now second only to that of natural gas, whose electrical output actually dropped by 5.9% during the month.  

“Solar and wind continue to grow, set new records, and outproduce both coal and nuclear power,” said Ken Bossong, the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director. “Consequently, the ongoing Republican assault against renewables is not only misguided and illogical but also a good example of shooting oneself in the foot.”

Read more: FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025


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Podcast: Tesla’s disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

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