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Today’s Green Deals are meant to maximize your summer adventures amongst nature, headlined by the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro with two 200W Solar Panels that is back at its $1,899 low for your campsite power needs. For your campsite’s meal needs, there is the Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill at $240, while none of your adventuring can begin before you finish up your chores around the house – namely shaping up your lawn with the Greenworks 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric Push Mower for $320. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are 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.

Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro bundle with two 200W solar panels hits $1,899 low

With both camping and hurricane seasons right around the corner, you’ll likely need a reliable back up power option as you roam the wilds or bunker down to wait out the storms. To accommodate these needs at a more affordable price, the official Jackery Amazon storefront is offering its Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station with two 200W Solar Panels for $1,899 shipped. Down from its usual $3,599 price tag, it has already seen five previous discounts since the new year began, with the two biggest ones repeating the same drop to the $1,899 low like today’s deal. All-in-all, you’re looking at a massive $1,700 markdown that is usually reserved for major sales events like Black Friday or Christmas – which, even then, sat $100 higher, giving you a rare opportunity to stock up at the best rate we’ve tracked.

Providing a 2,160Wh capacity and 2,200W of max power output, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Pro boasts the usual smart controls by syncing your smartphone, letting you monitor and adjust settings as you need while also giving you remaining power levels and helping you to manage power consumption. When hooked up to a maximum of six Jackery SolarSaga 200W solar panels, it can full recharge from 0 to 100% in less than three hours – or in just two hours via a wall outlet. With its eight ports, all your device’s charging needs and appliance’s power needs will be covered: three ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, and one car port. You can also find the Explorer 2000 Pro bundled with only one 100W solar panel at a $1,000 markdown for $1,399. Or get the power station alone for $1,199.

Pit Boss’ Table Top Wood Pellet Grill now $240

With so many people gearing up for summer adventures, mainly in the form of road trips and camping excursions, Amazon is now offering the Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill for $239.85 shipped. Regularly fetching $369, after 2023’s wild ups and downs between $220 and its MSRP, it ended last year at $191, the lowest price we have seen since 2022. Since the new year began, things have become more stagnant, spending the first three months at full price and barely budging during discounts. April saw the first break up of this monotony, with today’s deal coming in to repeat the savings as a $129 markdown that lands at the second-lowest price we have tracked in the last two years – only $84 above the all-time low from 2022.

This portable wood pellet grill is a wonderful addition to your camping arsenal with its compact 15-inch by 24-inch by 19-inch design. It utilizes wood pellets as a fuel source in order to give your food the smoky flavor you crave while also putting off less emissions than that of charcoal. You’ll have a wide 180-degree to 500-degree range to play with, letting you do anything from quick sears at high temperatures to low and slow cooking for classic BBQ meals – you can even sear food with direct 1000-degree heat, if you like. Its dial-in digital control board gives you real-time data through its LED display while also keeping stable temperatures so you don’t have to stress.

Greenworks 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric Push Mower returns to $320 low

Amazon is offering a lightning deal on the Greenworks 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric Push Mower for $319.99 shipped. Normally fetching $400, this particular model has seen few discounts since the new year began, with only two having occurred in March and April to the same $320 Amazon low. We have seen it go for less elsewhere in the past, dropping as low as $249. Today’s deal still comes in as a solid $80 markdown that returns costs to the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon.

With this lawn mower’s 40V brushless motor and 4.0Ah battery, you’ll have all you need to tackle yards up to 1/3 acre in size on a single charge (keep in mind that rates may vary based on the terrain and operator technique). It sports a durable 20-inch steel deck topped with LED headlights for early morning and late evening jobs, with a folding design that “saves 70% more space in seconds with vertical storage.” It offers a 7-position height-adjustment, with a 4-in-1 design allowing you to mulch, side discharge, and rear-bag your grass clippings, as well as kick it into a higher gear for turbo leaf pickup.

If you’re looking for a bigger and badder piece of equipment for your lawn, Amazon is still offering the Greenworks 60V 42-inch Cordless Electric CrossoverZ Zero Turn Riding Mower for $3,797, down from $4,800. Sitting atop a 42-inch reinforced 12-gauge steel cutting deck, this mower sports a 60V TRUBRUSHLESS motor that was designed to handle up to 1.5-acres of land on a single charge of its four included 8.0Ah batteries. You’ll also find its predecessor, the 60V 42-inch Cordless Electric CrossoverT Riding Mower for $3,497, down from $4,300. While it offers most of the same features and similar specs, the main difference here is the missing zero-turn maneuverability and control.

Spring e-bike deals!

Juiced RipCurrent S Fat-Tire e-bike being ridden by man in all black, within post for Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro bundle

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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White House crypto czar David Sacks says first priority is stablecoin legislation

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AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks speaks with President Donald J Trump as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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As David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto czar, collaborates with lawmakers on potential regulations for digital assets, one of the first things they’ll be focused on is stablecoins.

“They are very committed to moving legislation through the House and the Senate this year in order to provide that clear regulatory framework that the digital assets ecosystem needs to sustain innovation in the United States,” Sacks said on CNBC’s “Closing Bell Over Time” on Tuesday. “Moving legislation through Congress takes time, but I think this is something we could do in the next six months.”

Earlier in the day, Sacks joined leaders of the House and Senate committees for banking and finance for a press conference to talk about their early objectives for crypto policy, with the help of the SEC. It was part of a busy day in Washington for regulators and key players on Capitol Hill and in Trump’s White House to announce next steps in their digital currency plans.

“I look forward to working with each of you in creating a golden age in digital assets,” Sacks said at the press event.

He was flanked by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Banking committee, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), who heads the Senate Agriculture Committee.

The leaders said their first priority is supporting a stablecoin bill introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), who has proposed new rules for stablecoins to create a “clear regulatory framework” for their use. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to a real-world asset, such as the U.S. dollar.

Stablecoins have been gaining popularity but mostly overseas. Lawmakers are now promoting U.S.-based stablecoin issuance, reinforcing the dollar’s dominance through digital finance. Supporters like Sacks say such a move could drive trillions of dollars in new demand for the dollar and help lower long-term interest rates.

David Sacks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI and Crypto Czar, listens to President Trump signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

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Sacks on Tuesday told CNBC that a top agenda item for his new task force is evaluating “the feasibility of a bitcoin reserve,” an idea President Donald Trump suggested during his campaign. Sacks noted that the president asked his digital assets working group to study “whether it’s feasible to create either a bitcoin reserve or some sort of digital asset stockpile.” He clarified that they “haven’t committed yet to doing it, but it’s one of the first things” they’ll be considering.

Also on Tuesday, the SEC made a major shift in its approach to digital asset regulation. Under new leadership, the agency announced it would open its doors to meetings with anyone interested in discussing crypto, an effort to show a clear contrast to former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who emerged as an antagonist to the industry.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, now leading the agency’s newly established Crypto Task Force, published a statement titled The Journey Begins. She said the idea is to create more transparent and predictable regulations, removing legal ambiguity and unnecessary roadblocks.

“The Task Force is working to help create a regulatory framework that both achieves the Commission’s important regulatory objectives — including protecting investors — and preserves industry’s ability to offer products and services,” Peirce wrote.

Priorities include clarifying which crypto assets fall under securities laws, crafting a path for token issuers to gain regulatory approval and ensuring compliance measures don’t stifle innovation. The group will also examine crypto lending, staking, exchange-traded products, and cross-border regulations. Peirce stressed that while the SEC aims to foster industry growth, it will not tolerate fraud.

The SEC said it’s actively soliciting input from the public. Firms and individuals can submit written feedback or request meetings with the task force.

Tuesday’s press conference was the first major policy event led by Sacks, who was named to the post in December. While he lacks direct control over regulatory agencies or congressional funding, Sacks’ close ties to the White House and Elon Musk have positioned him as a key figure in the administration.

In June, Sacks, previously a Trump critic, hosted a fundraiser at his Pacific Heights mansion that raised $12 million for the Republican leader’s presidential campaign.

Sacks was in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration last month and attended the Crypto Ball, surrounded by industry leaders and policymakers. He declared at the event that, “The war on crypto is over.” During Trump’s first week in office, Sacks stood alongside the president in the Oval Office as he signed an executive order on digital assets.

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they’re using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance.

Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we’ve got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we’ve officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule.

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Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Subaru, and Kia EV sales climb in January

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Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Subaru, and Kia EV sales climb in January

Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month.

EV sales in the US by model in January 2025

With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of new car sales in the US, a new record.

According to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, the strong end-of-year sales helped push total EV sales to 1.3 million in 2024, up 7.3% from 2024.

With Trump reportedly planning to end electric vehicle incentives, like the $7,500 federal tax credit, demand is expected to pick up as buyers look to lock in the savings before they disappear.

Several automakers reported US sales numbers for January, giving us a better idea of how the EV market is playing out.

Ford sold 5,666 EVs last month, up 21% and a new January record. The Mustang Mach-E had its best January with 3,529 models sold, up 173% from January 2024. Last year, the Mach-E was the second best-selling electric SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y. This year, it’s already losing ground.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E (left) and F-150 Lightning (right) (Source: Ford)

Despite higher demand for the Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning sales slipped 15% to 1,907 units. Ford’s E-Transit electric van sales also fell 80%, with only 230 models sold last month.

Kia sold 1,542 EV6 models sold last month. However, sales of its three-row EV9 were down slightly (1,232 vs 1,408 in January 2023).

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2025 Kia EV6 US-spec model (Source: Kia)

Sister company Hyundai notched double-digit sales growth with its popular EV models. As the upgraded 2025 model (with more range and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers) rolled out, Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales climbed 54%, with 2,250 units sold in January. Although IONIQ 6 sales were up 15% year over year (YOY), only 871 models were sold.

EV model January 2025 sales
Honda Prologue 3,744
Ford Mustang Mach-E 3,529
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2,250
Ford F-150 Lightning 1,907
Kia EV6 1,542
Kia EV9 1,232
Subaru Solterra 1,052
Hyundai IONIQ 6 871
US electric vehicle sales by model in January 2025

The biggest surprise, again, was Honda. Honda’s electric Prologue continued to take the US by storm with another 3,744 models sold last month.

After delivering the first models last March, the Prologue was the seventh best-selling EV in the US in 2024. Honda sold over 33,000 Prologue’s in the US in 2024, beating out the Chevy Equinox EV (28,874) and Rivian R1S (26,934).

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2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

GM doesn’t report monthly US sales numbers, so we’ll have to wait until April for quarterly sales to compare. Several others have yet to report January US sales. Check back for the latest numbers.

Tesla doesn’t report monthly US sales numbers, but earlier today, Electrek reported that the EV maker saw its first annual drop in sales in California last year.

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