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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $355 off e-bike bundles, like the XPeak off-road e-bikes at $1,299, as well as taking $19 off add-on gear just for Dad and even a chance to win a free e-bike. Following behind are rare discounts on the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station and the PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station, with the former hitting a new $599 low. And bringing up the rear is the return of Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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Save up to $355 on Lectric e-bike bundles with more savings available during Father’s Day sale

Lectric is switching lanes from its summer sale to its new Father’s Day sale through June 17 that is taking up to $355 off a selection of e-bike bundles, as well as taking $19 off adventure-ready e-bike gear tailored just for Dads – plus a chance to win a free e-bike! We’ve recently covered the pre-order special for the all new XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes, which will end as the series begins shipping out in July. A noticeable return in these Father’s Day savings is the XPeak Off-Road High-Step e-bike for $1,299 shipped and the XPeak Off-Road Step-Thru e-bike that is also going for $1,299 shipped, which you can learn about below or by reading through our hands-on review. Since launching back in October, we’ve only seen it drop to its all-time low like this during short-term events, with the previous time being back during the company’s February flash sale. Along with your e-bike purchase here, you’ll also receive a rear cargo rack, fenders for both tires, an Elite headlight, a pre-installed RST Renegade suspension fork, a bike lock, a top tube bag, and water-resistant pannier bags. Normally, this package would run you $1,648, but during this sale you’ll be saving $349, plus getting the e-bike at its lowest price.

Got an awesome Dad in your life that you think is worth bragging about? Well, if you nominate him on this form here, you’ll enter him into the drawing with the chance to win a free XPeak Off-Road High-Step e-bike. The winner will be announced on Father’s Day, June 16.

The XPeak off-road e-bikes have two colors to choose from, which happen to also tie into their designs, with the black high-step model or the white step-thru model both sharing the same performance specs. Their slick, albeit thick mountain bike frames subtly house 750W rear hub-motors (1,310W peak) as well as a removable 48V battery, with five levels of pedal assistance up to 28 MPH speeds for up to 55 miles on a single charge. They also come with an array of features, including 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano drivetrain, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, plenty of mounting points for add-ons, and an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display for real-time performance data. Plus, don’t forget all the other free add-on accessories that only make this e-bike’s deal that much sweeter.

XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $355 in free accessories

XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $178 in free accessories

XPedition Cargo e-bikes with $187 and $306 in free accessories

Other Lectric Father’s Day e-bike discounts

Save $19 on accessories using promo code DAD19 at checkout

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UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station within post for Lectric Father's Day sale

Rare deal on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station drops it to new $599 low

The official UGREEN Amazon storefront is offering its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station for $599 shipped. Down from its $999 price tag, this device has only seen a small handful of discounts since first releasing back in February 2023. Past discounts have mainly keep in the trend of repeating to either $799 or the former $749 low – which happened to be the price on our last mention in April. Today’s deal comes in to shake up this pricing status quo as a even bigger 40% markdown that gives you $400 in savings and lands it lower than we’ve ever seen before. Plus, you can even bundle the power station with two 100W solar panels for just $50 more!

The PowerRoam 1200 is built around a LiFePO4 battery that provides a 1,024Wh capacity and a max output of 2,500W that can handle larger appliances during power outages. It can recharge 0 to 80% via a wall outlet in just 50 minutes, with a full charge taking a little longer at 1.5 hours – and if two 200W solar panels are attached, you’ll get a full battery in only three to four hours. You’ll be able to monitor and control its settings in real time on the UGREEN app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and it offers 13 port options to cover your appliance and device charging needs: six ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port.

You’ll also find the company’s larger PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station discounted at $1,499, down from $1,999. Sporting similar designs as the above model, albeit in a much larger form, this unit boasts a 2,048Wh capacity that can be expanded up to 12,000Wh when connected to five expansion batteries (sold separately). Thanks to its PowerZip tech, you can expect a full recharge in just 1.5 hours via a standard wall outlet, or you can plug in up to 1,200W of solar input for when you’re away from home. Featuring a 4-wheel detachable trolley design, you’ll have all the typical smart controls through the UGREEN app, as well as six AC ports, two USB-A ports, four USB-C ports, two DC ports, one RV port, and one car port to cover all your device and appliance charging needs.

Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower back at $599

Amazon is offering the Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower for $599 shipped. Regularly $700, with an original price tag of $1,500, this mower spent the first months of 2023 bobbing between its low and its high, eventually settling at the $700 rate that seems to have become its new listing price. While its not the lowest price we have seen, today’s deal still comes in as a solid $101 markdown off the new going rate and lands at the third-lowest price we have tracked – just $39 above the all-time low from Christmas sales.

Utlizing the Husqvarna’s smart tech, with a simple press of a button through Bluetooth controls on your phone, this robotic lawn mower navigates your yard to deliver a uniform cut so you don’t have to. Through the companion app, you’ll have total control over the unit itself, as well as adjustment controls over its settings and mowing schedules. Its battery supports cutting up to 0.4 acres on a single charge, making it most ideal for small to medium yards. It even comes with a built-in alarm system that will loudly sound when it is lifted and continue until its deactivated via your custom PIN code.

As an alternative option, Amazon is also offering major discounts on the Worx Landroid S 20V Robotic Lawn Mower for $579, down from $1,000. It is designed to handle yards up to 1/8 acre with smart controls available via the Landroid app through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It features a floating blade disc that automatically lifts the blades giving the device more clearance to navigate uneven terrain without getting trapped or stuck. If you have a slightly larger yard to cover, there are three alternative models also seeing discounts. The 1/4-acre model (M 20V) is sitting at its $899 MSRP, while its older 1/2-acre counterpart (L 20V) currently unavailable, and its new upgraded 1/2-acre model has fallen to $1,150, down from $1,500.

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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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Lectric Ebikes may be launching a new XP 4 this week, and it could change everything

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Lectric Ebikes appears to be preparing for a major new product launch, teasing what looks like the next evolution of its wildly popular folding fat tire electric bike. Based on the clues, it looks like a new Lectric XP 4 could be inbound.

In a social media post released over the weekend, the company shared a minimalist graphic reading “XP4” along with the message “Tune in 5.6.2025 9:30AM PT.” That date – this Tuesday – suggests we’re just hours away from the big reveal of the Lectric XP 4.

If true, this would mark the next generation of the most successful electric bike in the U.S. market. The current model, the Lectric XP 3.0, has become an icon of accessible, budget-friendly electric mobility. Starting at just $999, the XP 3.0 offers a foldable frame, fat tires, a 500W motor, a rear rack, lights, and hydraulic brakes – all packed into a highly shippable design that arrives fully assembled. It’s the kind of package that has helped Lectric claim the title of best-selling e-bike brand in the U.S. for several years in a row.

With the XP 3.0 still going strong, the teaser raises plenty of questions. Will the XP 4.0 be a modest update or a major leap forward? Could we see new features like torque-sensing pedal assist, a location tracking option, or upgraded performance? Or is Lectric preparing a more comfort-oriented variant, maybe even with upgraded suspension or even more accessories included standard?

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The teaser image, which features stylized stripes in grey, blue, and black, may hold some clues. One theory is that the colors represent new trim options or component upgrades. Another possibility is that Lectric is preparing multiple variants of the XP 4.0 – perhaps targeting commuters, adventurers, and off-road riders with purpose-built versions. We took the liberty of a bit of rampant speculation late last year, so perhaps that’s now worth a revisit.

At the same time though, Lectric’s penchant for launching new models at unbelievably affordable prices has never run up against such strong pricing headwinds as those posed by uncertainty in the current US-global trade war fueled by rapidly changing tariffs for imported goods.

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Previous versions of the Lectric XP e-bike line have seen sky-high sales

Whatever the case, Lectric’s knack for surprising the industry with high-value, customer-focused e-bikes means expectations will be high. The brand has built a loyal following by delivering reliable performance at a price point that few can match, and any major update to the XP lineup is likely to ripple across the market.

As a young and energetic e-bike company, Lectric is also known for throwing impressive parties around the launch of new models. It looks like I may need to hop on a red-eye to Phoenix so I can see for myself – and so I can bring you all along, of course.

Be sure to tune in Tuesday at 9:30AM PT to see what Lectric has in store – and you can bet we’ll have all the details and first impressions as soon as they drop.

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U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June

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U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 4% after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June

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U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Sunday, after OPEC+ agreed to surge production for a second month.

U.S. crude was down $2.49, or 4.27%, to $55.80 a barrel shortly after trading opened. Global benchmark Brent fell $2.39, or 3.9%, to $58.90 per barrel. Oil prices have fallen more than 20% this year.

The eight producers in the group, led by Saudi Arabia, agreed on Saturday to increase output by another 411,000 barrels per day in June. The decision comes a month after OPEC+ surprised the market by agreeing to surge production in May by the same amount.

The June production hike is nearly triple the 140,000 bpd that Goldman Sachs had originally forecast. OPEC+ is bringing more than 800,000 bpd of additional supply to the market over the course of two months.

Oil prices in April posted the biggest monthly loss since 2021, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have raised fears of a recession that will slow demand at the same time that OPEC+ is quickly increasing supply.

Oilfield service firms such as Baker Hughes and SLB are expecting investment in exploration and production to decline this year due to the weak price environment.

“The prospects of an oversupplied oil market, rising tariffs, uncertainty in Mexico and activity weakness in Saudi Arabia are collectively constraining international upstream spending levels,” Baker Hughes CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call on April 25.

Oil majors Chevron and Exxon reported first-quarter earnings last week that fell compared to the same period in 2024 due to lower oil prices.

Goldman is forecasting that U.S. crude and Brent prices will average $59 and $63 per barrel, respectively, this year.

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Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb

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Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb

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DC fast charging stations in Chicago; via EVgo.

Electric vehicles’ share of the market continues to climb in America’s second city, with BEV registrations up more than 50% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year. Great news, but charging hasn’t up – but a new plan from Chicago Department of Transportation aims to build up enough infrastructure for the city to keep up.

In a bid to keep up with the rapid growth of EVs, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT is currently seeking public feedback on a plan called “Chicago Moves Electric Framework.” The city’s first such plan, it outlines initiatives that include a curbside charging pilot through the city’s utility, ComEd, and expanded charging access in key areas throughout the city.

Unlike other such plans, however, the new plan aims to focus on bringing electric vehicle charging to EIEC and low income communities, too.

“Through this framework, we are setting clear goals and identifying solutions that reflect the voices of our residents, communities, and regional partners,” said CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney. “By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago.”

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Neighborhoods on the south and west sides of Chicago experience a disproportionate amount of air pollution and diesel emissions, largely due to vehicle emissions according to CDOT. Despite that, most of Chicago’s public charging stations are clustered in higher-income areas while just 7.8% are in environmental justice neighborhoods that face higher environmental burdens.

“Too often, communities facing the greatest economic and transportation barriers also experience the most air pollution,” explains Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. “By prioritizing investments in historically underserved areas and making clean transportation options more affordable and accessible, we can improve both mobility and public health.”

The Framework identifies other near-term policy objectives, as well – such as streamlining the EV charger installation process for businesses and residents and implementing “Low-Emission Zones” in areas disproportionately impacted by air pollution by limiting, or even restricting, access to conventional medium- and heavy-duty vehicles during peak hours.

The Chicago Moves Electric Framework includes the installation of Level 2 and DC fast charging stations in public locations such as libraries and Chicago’s Midway Airport, “supporting not only personal EVs but also electric taxis, ride-hail and commercial fleets.”

Chicago has a goal of installing 2,500 public passenger EV charging stations and electrifying the city’s entire municipal vehicle fleet by 2035.

Electrek’s Take

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ComEd press conference at Chicago Drives Electric, 2024; by the author.

I hate to sound like a bed-wetting liberal here, guys, but Chicago is getting EVs absolutely right with big utility incentives on both vehicles and infrastructure, a governor willing to stand behind smart environmental policy, and a solid push for more and better infrastructure in the areas where they’ll do the most good. They’re even thinking of the children.

Here’s hoping more cities follow suit.

SOURCE: ComEd, via Smart Cities Dive; featured image by EVgo.

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