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We’re bringing you Green Deals that are here to help you unwind and have fun this summer, whether it’s cruising around town, lounging at campsites, or something else entirely. Headlining these deals is the pre-order special on the all new Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes that just launched yesterday, with models starting from $799 and receiving up to $246 in free accessories too! It is joined by a three-day flash sale from Jackery that is taking up to $2,200 off popular power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100. Then there’s also the Velotric Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $300 off e-bikes, with the Fold 1 e-bike also getting some free accessories at $1,199. 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.

Get up to $246 in free accessories when pre-ordering Lectric’s new XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes

Lectric eBikes has launched its new XP Lite 2.0 e-bike, giving up to $246 in free accessories along with your pre-order purchase starting at $799 shipped for the standard models and from $999 shipped for the long-range models. This new commuter solution from Lectric comes bearing the affordable price of its predecessor, despite some significant changes one would think might increase its price. Jumping on this deal now will score you $148 in free accessories for the standard model, giving you an 850-lux Elite headlight and an accordion-style bike lock, while the long-range models receive the same with the addition of a set of fenders to cover both tires alongside a steel rear cargo rack – all of it expected to be offered until they begin shipping next month. On top of these pre-order deals, you’ll also find a curated list of all the other models under the brand receiving summer deals ahead of Father’s Day.

Starting off, the Standard XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes arrive with more color options than we’re used to seeing from Lectric (white, blue, sandstorm, lavender haze, and black). The black model, however, does run you $100 more in price due to the inclusion of a new carbon fiber-reinforced Gates Carbon Drive belt system that throws out the chained drivetrain for a quieter, smoother, and oil-free ride. This not only makes the e-bikes performance far more efficient over the course of its lifespan, but also ensures that it will outlast its chained counterparts after long-term usage.

Boasting 5 levels of pedal assistance, along with a half-twist grip throttle for pure electric action, this e-bike sports a 300W rear-hub motor (819W peak) alongside a removable 375Wh battery for up to 45 miles at its max 20 MPH speed on a single charge. They come with an impressive lineup of features as well, including hydraulic mineral oil brakes, BMX-style handlebars, 20×2.5-inch slick tires with a 3mm Hippo Skin liner and pre-Slimed tubes for anti-puncture resistance, folding capabilities at the handlebar stem, main frame, and even at the foot pedals, and a full color LCD display with a USB-A charging port.

You’ll find much of the same designs and features when it comes to Lectric’s long-range XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes, starting with the same color schemes (white, blue, sandstorm, lavender haze, and black) – and yes, as before, the black model sports the same upgraded belt system at $100 more. The big difference here is the larger 672Wh battery that extends its mileage up to 80 miles on a single charge.

Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station within post for Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bike

Jackery power stations, bundles, and accessories now up to $2,200 off in three-day flash sale

Jackery is launching its Environment Day flash sale through June 7 that is taking up to $2,200 off a selection of the brand’s power stations, bundles, and accessories. The largest of these discounts is on the Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station for $899 shipped, after using the on-page promo code at checkout. Normally fetching $1,499, this unit mainly saw discounts from other sites like Amazon more frequently than from Jackery itself, with today’s deal coming in to beat our previous mention by $100, returning costs to the all-time lowest price we have tracked (last seen during Black Friday sales) and giving you $600 in savings. The Explorer 1500 Pro comes equipped with a 1,534Wh battery capacity, and can dish out up to 1,800W of power to its eight ports: three AC ports, two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and one car outlet. It has a 1,400W solar power input, and can fully charge in up to two hours while using six 200W solar panels, or via a wall outlet.

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Velotric Fold 1 e-bike within post for Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bike

Velotric Father’s Day sale takes $300 off e-bikes

Velotric has launched its Ride into Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $300 off a collection of the brand’s e-bikes, with one such model, the Fold 1 e-bike, also coming with bonus free accessories along with your purchase at $1,199 shipped. Down from $1,399, this is the lowest price we have tracked for this model after having been left out of more recent sales. It comes in today as a solid $200 markdown – plus with the additional rearview mirror and phone mount, valued at $66 – that’s ultimately $266 in savings that gets to stay right in your pocket (for when you go out on your first cruising adventure).

Velotric’s Fold 1 is an ideal commuter solution for those with less storage space, with the model’s 55-mile travel range able to carry you wherever it is you need to be around town, folding in three easy steps to a size of 38.1 inches by 22 inches by 15.2 inches to stow away inside car trunks, closets, on boats, and more. It arrives sporting a 48V (608Wh) battery paired alongside a 750W motor (1050W peak) that can either be utilized through the throttle for pure electric action up to 45 miles, or through its five levels of pedal assistance for the 10 additional miles as well. It also comes stocked with an integrated rear cargo rack, hydraulic disc brakes, a SHIMANO 7-speed drivetrain, puncture-resistant tires, an integrated and adjustable LED headlight, a rear brake light, and an LCD display with a USB-A port to charge your phone as you ride.

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Juiced HyperScrambler 2 e-bike within post for Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bike

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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Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner electric semi trucks to California fleet

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Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner electric semi trucks to California fleet

Daimler Truck North America delivers 29 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Beverage Group for California Operations

Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet.

Reyes Beverage Group (RGB) plans to deploy the first twenty Freightliner electric semi trucks at its Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach warehouses, marking the first phase in the company’s transition to a fully zero emission truck fleet by 2039. An additional nine eCascadia Class 8 HDEVs are scheduled for delivery to RBG’s Gate City Beverage – San Bernardino warehouse before the end of 2024.

RBG’s decision to adopt the Freightliner eCascadia builds on its recent transition to renewable diesel and its ongoing idle-time reduction program. These electric vehicles (EVs) “go electric” will contribute significantly toward the company’s stated goal of reducing its carbon emissions 60 percent by 2030. These 2 trucks will save some 98,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually, and avoid putting nearly 700 metric tons of carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions into California’s air each year.

“We are excited to be among the first in our industry to adopt these electric vehicles,” explains Tom Reyes, President of RBG West. “This is a significant step toward our sustainability goals and ensuring compliance with state regulation as we transition our fleet to EV.”

Freightliner’s eCascadia electric semi trucks offer a number of battery and drive axle configurations with ranges between 155 and 230 miles, depending on the truck specification, to perfectly match customers’ needs without compromising on performance and load capacity. RBG’s Freightliner eCascadia tractors will rely on electric charging stations installed at each facility, allowing them to recharge to 80% capacity in as little as 90 minutes for RGB’s trucks, which feature a typical driving range of 220 miles as equipped.

Electrek’s Take

Food and beverage trucks operate everywhere – not just at the ports but in urban population centers, too. That means they’re pumping out harmful emissions right where a lot of people live and work, and that’s no bueno, making the electrification of these vehicles a no brainer for anyone who cares about the quality of life of the people who live and work near them.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Daimler Trucks.

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Enwin Utilities adds $1 million Terex electric bucket truck to fleet [video]

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Enwin Utilities adds electric bucket truck, vans and pickups to its fleet

The Windsor, Ontario utility says it’s driving towards a more sustainable future after adding a dozen new electric vehicles to its fleet – including a state-of-the-art, 55-foot Terex electric bucket truck.

Based on a Class 7 (33,000 lb. GVWR) International eMV Series BEV, the Terex EV takes the eMV’s 291 kWh battery and adds the Terex Optima 55-foot aerial device and HyPower SmartPTO system to create a fully electrified utility service vehicle that can do anything its diesel counterparts can do while offering better, safer working conditions for utility crews.

“We’ve got 12 EVs,” said Gary Rossi, president and CEO, Enwin Utilities. That number represents fully 10% of the utility’s entire vehicle fleet. “Our centerpiece is our electric 55-feet bucket truck. It’s very quiet,” continues Rossi. “So (the truck) allows us, our crews, to communicate better. It’s not as loud in the community when they’re doing repairs in someone’s backyard.”

That notion is echoed by Terex, itself. The company says its HyPower SmartPTO (power take off), which replaces a mechanical PTO, avoids a loud idling engine while reducing workers’ exposure to toxic exhaust fumes.

The utility company says the new electric bucket truck cost it almost $1 million Canadian – but while that might sound like a lot, Rossi says the price is similar to what a similarly-optioned ICE version of the bucket truck would cost.

“It’s all about building Windsor’s future and literally plugging into the battery factory down the road that is being constructed and showing that Windsor is a leader on this front,” says Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor. “I don’t own an internal combustion engine vehicle,” adds Mayor Wilkins. “I only own two electric cars. My wife and I, we made the change starting in 2019 and I can’t see myself ever going back.”

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Enwin says its commitment to clean energy extends beyond its vehicle fleet. The company recently unveiled a massive MW solar rooftop net metering facility at its Rhodes Drive headquarters with over 3,000 solar panels. The site, one of Canada’s largest solar installations, generates enough clean electricity to power 300 homes annually.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Terex; Enwin via CTV News Windsor.

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Damen sets a world record for most powerful electric tugboat

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Damen sets a world record for most powerful electric tugboat

Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference.

The RSD-E Tug 2513 is based on the already efficient hull design of the standard, diesel-powered RSD Tug 2513, but its new, fully electric propulsion arrangement enables it to offer zero emissions operations in situations where oil or fuel leakage would be – let’s say especially bad.

But, while the “clean” aspect of all-electric operation is obvious, its Guinness World Record of performance shows that the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 is up to whatever task its owners put to it.

“This Guinness World Record achievement demonstrates that the transition to alternative energy does not come at the cost of performance,” explains Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba. “We are very proud that the first electric tug in the Middle East is also making waves on a global level with this accolade and the fact that in parallel it is improving the sustainability of our operations alongside cost efficiencies in terms of overall fuel saving is extremely important. This vessel is now a key component of our Marine Services fleet and our electrification strategy.”

To earn its record, the the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah recorded an average high peak bollard pull of 78.2 tonnes (about 86 ‘Murican tons). The record-setting tugboat can undertake a minimum of two towage operation on a single charge, and can be recharged on a marine DC fast charger in just two hours.

Electrek’s Take

Electric tug achieves Guinness World Record
Damen RSD-E Tug; via Damen.

We’ve come a long way since 2021, when a 6MW electric tugboat was pulling about 50 tonnes of bollard weight. A nearly 50% jump in performance without a similar weight or mass gain is a sign of advancing technology – and we are here for it.

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