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Its another day of Green Deals tailored for summer fun, headlined by the Super73 RX Electric Motorbike hitting a new $2,000 low. It is joined by Best Buy’s 3-day Mother’s Day sale that runs through the weekend and is taking up to $400 off a collection of EVs, like the Segway Max G2 Electric Kick Scooter for $900. Then there’s the Broil King Crown Pellet 500 Pellet Grill that just dropped to $632, the lowest price since 2022. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well.

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.

Super73 RX Electric Motorbike hits new $2,000 low

Best Buy is offering the Super73 RX Electric Motorbike for $1,999.99 shipped. Normally fetching $3,695, we’ve only seen one previous discount since the new year began – a repeat of 2023’s biggest price cut to $3,000 back in February. Today’s deal is a first that we haven’t seen in a while for this particular model – a brand new all-time low. It comes in as a massive 46% markdown that gives you a whopping $1,695 in savings and beats out our Black Friday and Christmas sale mentions. You’ll also find a more affordable option in the standard R model at $1,700, down from $3,295 for another new all-time low. You can learn more about it by heading below or reading through our feature.

Having basically originated the current moped-style/e-minibike craze that is becoming more and more popular throughout the US for the last handful of years, Super73’s RX motorbike combines the iconic stylings of the ’70s and ’80s with nice plump fat tires and a fully-electric heartbeat. Coming in a Carmine Red colorway, it is equipped with a 750W rear-hub motor paired alongside a 48V battery in order to reach 28 MPH top speeds for up to 40 miles when only using the throttle and up to 75 miles when using its pedal assistance. It fully recharges in just five to seven hours via a standard outlet, depending on conditions, and comes with a few exclusive features like fenders for both tires, and an LED headlight as well as an LED taillight. The big difference between it and its predecessor, the standard R model, is the lack of these extra features/add-ons.

Segway Max G2 Electric Kick Scooter being ridden on pavement within post for Super73 RX Electric Motorbike

Best Buy Mother’s Day sale takes up to $400 off EVs

Best Buy is having a 3-day Mother’s Day sale through the weekend, with several varying EVs benefitting from the discounts as well – up to $400 off, in fact. A standout amongst the bunch is the Segway Max G2 Electric Kick Scooter for $899.99 shipped. Normally fetching $1,300, it launched just last year at $800, which has remained the lowest price we’ve seen since, with very few minor discounts dropping up until today. This is a solid $400 off the going rate that lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked, making this the best deal since its pre-order discount.

The Max G2 is the successor to the original Max scooter, with some notable upgrades that make it stand out from its predecessor – especially at this price. Equipped with a 450W motor (with 1,000W peak power that can handle up to 22% inclines) and a 551Wh battery, its speed has been increased to 22 MPH (over the Max’s 18 MPH speed), plus it has an extended mileage of 43 miles on a single charge – nearly twice the distance of the previous model. It sports Segway’s standard folding design for easier storage and transport, as well as four riding modes to choose from through the onboard LED display, with some saving power to extend travel ranges and others shrinking that range for the sake of speed and power. It’s also been given some notable features – including smart features – like self-sealing tires and Apple Find My for added peace of mind. Head below for more.

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Broil King Crown Pellet 500 Pellet Grill hits lowest price of last 2 years at $632

Amazon is offering the Broil King Crown Pellet 500 Pellet Grill for $631.91 shipped. Regularly $1,199, but having spent the last three months keeping between $1,100 and $900, we’ve seen it go for much less in the past, though the $522 all-time low was last seen in 2022, with 2023 never seeing any price drop below $759. Today’s deal comes in as the lowest price we have tracked in the last two years, giving you a solid $567 markdown off the list price that beats our previous mention by $85 just in time for BBQ season. It even beats out Broil King’s website where it is discounted at a higher $1,099 rate.

You won’t need to worry about hooking up a gas line or running down to the nearest store to refill on your propane with this grill, which utilizes wood pellets that produce lower emissions than even charcoal. To start, you’ll have a temperature range of 200 degrees to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be customized as you like through the LED digital control board or use its three quick-set temperature keys that let you smoke (225 degrees), roast (350 degrees), or grill (600 degrees). You’ll even get remote control settings through the companion app via your smartphone using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and it comes with temperature probes to make hitting your food’s ideal internal temperature far less stressful than just eyeing it. You’ll have plenty of room to work with too, as its 560 square-inches of cooking space can hold approximately 30 burgers at once – enough for everyone on your block and more than enough for family gatherings. Head below to learn more.

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Spring e-bike deals!

Greenworks 80V 730 CFM cordless electric leaf blower being used in yard to move leaves within post for Super73 RX electric motorbike

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. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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Democratic senators blame White House, AI data centers for rising electricity prices

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) speaks to reporters outside the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on Oct. 1, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Democratic senators on Monday blamed the White House push to fast track artificial intelligence data centers and its attacks on renewable energy for rising electricity prices in certain parts of the U.S.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and others demanded that the White House and Commerce Department detail what actions they have taken to shield consumers from the impact of massive data centers in a letter sent Monday.

Voters are increasingly feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger campaigned on the issue in the New Jersey and Virgina governors’ races, which they won in landslides last week.

The senators took aim at the White House’s relationship with companies like Meta, Alphabet, Oracle, and OpenAI, and the support the administration has shown for the companies’ data center plans.

The Trump administration “has already failed to prevent those new data centers from driving up electricity prices from a surge of new commercial demand,” the senators wrote. They accused the White House of making the problem worse by opposing the expansion of solar and wind power.

The White House blamed the Biden administration and its renewable energy policies for driving up electricity prices in a statement.

President Donald Trump “declared an energy emergency to reverse four years of Biden’s disastrous policies, accelerate large-scale grid infrastructure projects, and expedite the expansion of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power generation,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said.

The tech sector’s AI plans have ballooned in size. OpenAI and Nvidia, for example, struck a deal in September to build 10 gigawatts of data centers to train and run AI applications. This is equivalent to New York City’s peak baseline summer demand in 2024.

The scale of these plans have raised questions about whether enough power is available to meet the demand and who will pay for the new generation that is needed. Renewable energy, particularly solar and energy storage, is the power source that can be deployed the quickest right now to meet demand.

Retail electricity prices in the U.S. increased about 6% on average through August 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration. Prices, however, can vary widely by region.

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Europe’s largest battery storage project is being built in Germany

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Europe's largest battery storage project is being built in Germany

Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.

LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.

Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.

LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.

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Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”

The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.

Read more: Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2


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The Genesis GV90 is shaping up to be a real stunner [Video]

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The Genesis GV90 is shaping up to be a real stunner [Video]

The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.

The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV

Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.

The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.

We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.

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The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.

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Genesis Neolun ultra-luxury electric SUV concept (Source: Genesis)

A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.

The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.

Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.

Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.

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Genesis Neolum electric SUV concept interior (Source: Hyundai Motor)

The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.

We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.

Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.

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