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Other e-bikes can step aside because, today, we’re tracking a $900 discount on Hover-1’s Altai Pro electric motorbike. It comes joined by an end-of-season offer on this Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless electric lawn mower at $221, as well as a chance to save on ALLPOWERS’ S700 portable power station.

Head below for other New Green Deals 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.

Hover-1’s Altai Pro electric motorbike now $900 off

Amazon is now offering the Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 Electric Bicycle for $2,099.99 shipped. Typically fetching $3,000, today’s offer is one of the very best we have seen at $900 off. It’s within $200 of the all-time low from a few months back and the second-best discount from the retailer.

Hover-1 Altai Pro may arrive as an e-bike, but its design screams more motorcycle vibes with a rugged frame that houses the 750W electric motors. It can travel 55 miles on a single charge and at top speeds of up to 28 MPH, all of which is thanks to the 48V/20Ah lithium-ion battery that refuels overnight in 8 hours. Circling back to that unique frame design, there are two saddle bags, as well as storage racks, not to mention the pair of 20-inch fat tires that help you handle uneven terrain. Hover-1 lastly outfits the Altai Pro with a headlight, taillights, turn signals, and side mirrors. 

Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless electric lawn mower now $221

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 16-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower for $220.88 shipped. Down from its $299 price tag, this mower has been seeing steady increases in price over the course of the year, peaking at a $399 high last month. Today’s deal is a 26% markdown off the going rate, coming in $11 above the current used pricing and returning to the third-lowest price we have tracked for 2023.

With a 40V brushless motor and a 4.0Ah battery, this lawn mower offers up to 45 minutes of runtime and is able to fully recharge in up to two hours. Its 16-inch cutting deck allows for easy maneuvering through small to medium yards more efficiently while offering a 5-position height adjustment with a cutting range between 1-1/4 inches to 3-3/8 inches. It features a 2-in-1 function of both mulching and rear bagging, and it starts with the press of a button – no gas, no oil priming, no pull string.

Save on ALLPOWERS’ S700 portable power station

Amazon is offering the ALLPOWERS S700 Portable Power Station for $263.40 shipped after clipping the on-page 40% off coupon. Down from a $450 price tag, this power station has only received three previous discounts this year, one of which being from last month’s fall Prime Day. Today’s deal takes $187 off the going rate, coming in $44 under its fall Prime Day discount and landing at the second-lowest price we have tracked. Boasting a 606Wh capacity, this power station can cover your device and appliance’s power needs off-grid, on the road, or during power outages. It features nine ports to cover all your needs: three USB-As, two ACs, two DCs, one USB-C, and a cigarette outlet. You’ll also be able to control the power station’s settings and keep track of charging on your tablet or smartphone via the ALLPOWERS app.

Early Black Friday e-bike discounts

Other new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine.

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Velotric Nomad 2 launched as an ultra-comfortable fat tire adventure e-bike

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Velotric Nomad 2 launched as an ultra-comfortable fat tire adventure e-bike

Velotric has continued to regularly update its popular e-bike models, with the latest launch today bringing us the Nomad 2. This fat tire adventure bike carries a host of new features and components, offering a powerful yet comfortable ride on both city streets and off-road trails.

The Velotric Nomad 2 sports a 750W nominally-rated motor with a true 90 Nm of torque. In other words, it’s designed to eat hills for breakfast and lay down some real power when riders need it most. And with both throttle-activated control and 15 levels of responsive pedal assist, that power can be dialed in to the right level for each rider’s own taste. And with a maximum speed of 28 mph, the bike is fast enough to keep up with traffic… when riders aren’t enjoying a relaxing trail ride.

Speaking of pedal assist, Velotric offers what they call SensorSwap, a feature in the pedal assist system that uses both a cadence sensor and a torque sensor and allows riders to select which sensor is being used at any time. The former allows riders to pedal easily while still getting impressive power output from the motor, while the latter offers more intuitive riding that provides a more natural feeling akin to pedaling a bike with extra powerful legs.

Torque sensors are often considered superior for their more refined experience, but cadense sensors are still praised by riders who don’t want to put in the extra effort required by torque sensors. With a torque sensor, the rider’s pedaling effort is multiplied, but a cadense sensor lets riders feel like they’re pedaling without needing to actually provide as much of their own ‘oomph’.

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The Nomad 2’s design includes off-road features such as 26×4.0″ tires, a 100mm travel hydraulic suspension fork, and an included parallel linkage suspension seat post.

Combined with the powerful motor that offers 1,000 lb of towing capacity (plus 505 lb of payload), the 75 lb e-bike is built to handle just about anything, and that includes nearly any trail.

“Sometimes the road less traveled is the better one,” says Adam Zhang, the CEO of Velotric. “Nomad 2 speaks to those who love the journey, and the occasional detour! Whether you’re climbing trails, hauling heavy loads, or simply cruising, our latest bike gives you the freedom to ride further, faster, and more comfortably than ever before.”

And since off-road adventures often don’t have clear-cut end times, the bike offers 65 miles of maximum range thanks to the 48V and 14.7 Ah battery with 705 Wh of capacity. That battery is UL-listed and IPX7 waterproof, meaning you can dunk it in water. I’ve done exactly that with Velotric batteries before and they’ve survived for many more rides.

Rounding out the feature list includes a 3.5″ color display, Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C phone charger, 500 lumen headlight, tail light with turn signals, included rear rack with fenders, hydraulic disc brakes, an 8-speed Shimano transmission, and more.

The Velotric Nomad 2 is priced at $1,999 and went on sale today.

Riders can snag it in two sizes with four color options, and with a choice between a high-step and a step-through frame style.

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Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested

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Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested

A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations.

As we have reported over the last few weeks, there’s a growing movement called “Tesla Takedown,” under which grassroots protests are being organized at Tesla stores around the world.

There have been many more protests this weekend. Some of them had truly impressive turnouts.

For example, hundreds of people showed up to protest at Tesla’s Tuscon location (via Andy Flach):

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These protests have been peaceful and legal, but there have been a few exceptions.

At Tesla’s Manhattan store in New York City today, some protestors managed to get inside the store and it started to cause problems.

Here’s a video (via Oliya Scootercaster ):

About 300 people showed up to the protests. Most of them stayed protesting peacefully outside, but a handful of people got in and Tesla employees had to close the stores as more tried to get in.

The police confirmed having arrested 9 people, but the charges are not clear as of now.

In videos of the aftermath, it looks like a few glass doors and windows were broken.

Similar protests have been reported in most major cities in the US and they are planned for the next few weeks.

Electrek’s Take

This is getting bigger and still gaining momentum. I’m honestly surprised by the response. I thought it would last weekend with a few dozen people at a few stores and that’s it.

But it looks like now thousands of people are getting active and it’s becoming a real problem for Tesla.

Enough to get the board to act and remove Elon Musk? I doubt it. Elon has done plenty of fireable offenses and they haven’t even blinked – because they are all in Elon’s pockets.

I think the stock price is the only thing that can really get things moving.

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MAN Trucks Electric Commercial Vehicles Consultation wants to electrify your fleet

Electrifying your commercial fleet is a tricky thing. Sure, you want to cut your fuel costs. You want to reduce your operating variables. Heck you you even want to help corporate meet their ESG goals – but where do you start? MAN Trucks is here to help fleet managers get answers.

As more and more heavy trucking fleets begin to deploy electric assets, they’re proving that operators’ range anxiety may be a myth on most routes. That’s true enough here in North America, and truer still in Europe where distances between cities are condensed and trucks like the Mercedes eActros and Renault E-Tech T semi roam.

MAN Trucks are also a popular choice in Europe, and their leadership – unlike most in the industry – have been especially vocal in their criticism of hydrogen, and have fully embraced battery-electric vehicles. As such, it’s no wonder that the company took to LinkedIn to announce its MAN electric commercial vehicles consultation team.

“It’s Full Power here with the MAN electric commercial vehicles consultation team,” writes Roger Turnbull, Head of EV Truck Consultation at MAN Truck. “After another busy week of meetings presenting to haulage and transport organizations of all sizes across the UK – you can feel the EV interest and enthusiasm growing.”

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MAN Trucks’ consultation team helps commercial fleet operators in Europe and the UK fully understand the needs of their fleet, analyzes their fuel and maintenance costs, and helps them get a better understanding of what fleet assets are prime candidates for electrification, and what sort of charging solutions might work best for their operations – and that doesn’t always mean on-site charging.

With the capacity for onsite charging now becoming a reality for many plus proof that operators range anxiety maybe a myth on most routes, our industry is already stepping up a gear to find out more.

ROGER TURNBULL, MAN TRUCKS

Off-site charging solutions like those offered by Voltera and Zeem here in the US seem to be somewhat less common in Europe, but the electric trucking infrastructure as-a-whole seems to be a step or two ahead. That, combined with generally higher fuel costs compared to the US, make it a bit easier for fleets to electrify. And MAN will help them see that.

The best part? MAN’s consultation is free, and requires no obligation to buy. “Your MAN EV Consultation Team in the UK offer free information, advice and support,” offers Turnbull. “[Everything] from the basics to multi-vehicle using multiple site locations. Factually checked and honest.”

You can’t do much better than free, right?

Electrek’s Take

Fleet assessments and fleet asset audits are crucial steps on the path to successful fleet electrification. These comprehensive evaluations provide fleet operators with valuable insights into their current fleet operations, energy consumption patterns, and infrastructure needs. By carefully analyzing this data, fleet managers can make informed decisions about which vehicles to prioritize for electrification while minimizing the potential for “surprises” once the trucks are delivered and the funds are tied up.

If you’re a fleet manager reading this, you should get a fleet energy analysis set up soon – whether you’re planning to electrify or not.

SOURCE | PHOTOS: MAN Trucks.

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