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Headlining today’s Green Deals and leading the group into the weekend for Father’s Day, is a summer sale from Trek Bikes taking up to $550 off a large lineup of e-bikes, lead by the Electra Cruiser Go! Step-Over e-bike for $1,200. It is joined by the Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel at a new $849 low, along with several other units that are hitting new low prices as well. Closing out this week is VEVOR’s 16A to 40A Level 1 and 2 EV Chargers that are starting from a new $93 all-time low. 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.

Trek’s Electra Cruiser Go! e-bikes now $1,200

Trek Bikes has launched a summer sale that is taking up to $550 off a large lineup of the company’s popular e-bikes, like the Electra Cruiser Go! Step-Over e-bike for $1,199.99 shipped, or its counterpart step-thru model that is also going for $1,199.99 shipped – plus other e-bikes that are seeing general price cuts. Normally fetching $1,600, we have seen this particular model go for $200 less before, back during Black Friday sales, which hasn’t reoccurred since. In 2024 we’ve seen one previous discount that dropped costs to $1,200 in February, with today’s deal coming in to repeat the savings as a 25% markdown that saves you $400 and returns it to the second-lowest price we have tracked. For years we’ve been covering Trek Bikes’ many models, all of which you can browse, read through, and learn about here.

The Cruiser Go! e-bike is an homage to the American beach-cruising classics of years past, equipped with a 250W rear-hub motor and a fully-integrated 250Wh battery that reach a max speed of 20 MPH for up to 40 miles on a single charge. It features mechanical disc brakes, fatter 27.5-inch tires for a smoother ride, and an LED controller that lets you monitor and change the e-bikes functions and settings. It also comes supported by the Trek Central app which lets you get pre-ride information such as battery levels before even heading out the door, as well as live performance levels, GPS mapping, and it even saves the information from your previous rides for future reviews.

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Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station bundle within post for Trek Electra Cruiser Go! e-bikes

Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station with 200W Solar Panel hits new $849 low

The official Bluetti Amazon storefront is offering up to 50% off discounts on its line of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories. A notable standout amongst the crowd is the AC180 Portable Power Station with 200W Solar Panel for $849 shipped. Usually going for $1,598, its been dropping to the same two rates since the start of 2024, first to $899 for the first few months and now more recently to the former $879 low, which today’s deal outshines as a massive 47% markdown that gives you a total $749 in savings and lands it at a new all-time low. You can grab the power station alone for $579, or add a B80 extra battery with it for $1,148, or get the power station with a 350W solar panel for $1,149.

With the AC180 power station, you can rest assured your charging and power needs are met on your next trip out of town or just the house thanks to its 1,152Wh capacity and 11 output ports: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and one wireless charging pad for your personal devices. It can be recharged up to 80% in just 45 minutes via a standard wall outlet or with a 500W solar input that takes just 2.8 to 3.3 hours (so with the included 200W panel, you’re looking at a recharge in around 7-ish hours, give or take). You’ll also be able to control the power station’s settings and keep track of charging levels on your tablet or smartphone via the BLUETTI app.

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VEVOR 16A to 40A Level 1 and 2 EV charger within post for Trek Electra Cruiser Go! e-bike

VEVOR’s 16A to 40A Level 1 and 2 EV Chargers start from new $93 low

Amazon is offering the VEVOR 16A Level 1+2 Portable EV Charger for $92.69 shipped. Down from its usual $130 price tag, since the new year began we haven’t seen much diversity in its discounts, often falling to the same $105 rate on average, which does beat out the $125+ rates from 2023, though the price hasn’t fallen lower past $100. Today’s deal, however, finally breaks the slow and steady progression for a sharp and sudden spike downwards as a 29% markdown that lands at a new all-time low.

Compatible with both NEMA 6-20R and NEMA 5-15P plugs, this 16A (maximum) portable EV charger is suitable for EVs that adhere to the J1772 standard and could use a handy backup charger when out on the road far from home. Its controller automatically adjusts the current according to the charging status to avoid overcharging, while also providing lightening, leakage, grounding, over-voltage, under-voltage, overcharge, over-current, and overheat protection. You can control and monitor the charging status remotely through the Smart App, as well as schedule charging time for 1-12 hours, letting you take advantage of off-peak charging and reduce your vehicle usage costs. Package also includes a hard-shell storage bag, a base, a charging cable hook, and an adapter.

Of course, I’m sure most of you, like me, saw the 16A maximum output of the above charger and immediately thought “I’ll be waiting so much longer for a full charge.” Well, Amazon has also cut prices on the VEVOR 40A Level 2 Portable EV Charger that is now at $133, down from $200. This upgraded model features a similar LED display, as well as the smart chip that provides the same list of protections as the above model. You’ll also get the same smart controls – especially for off-peak hour scheduling – and it arrives compatible with vehicles and plug-in hybrids that comply with the J1772 standard, requiring only a NEMA 14-50 outlet to plug the charger into. The main difference here is the obvious increase in amperage limit, with this model able to reach 40A while charging over the previous model’s 16A.

Summer e-bike deals!

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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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What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.

Despite the dramatic slowdown of Tesla’s US deliveries, sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the number of new EVs registered across the state totaled 9,821 January through March, compared with “just” 6,535 EVs registered in the state during the same period in 2024.

Those numbers represent more than 50% growth in EV registrations – far beyond the expected 12% first-quarter increase nationally being projected by Cox Automotive. (!)

What’s going on in Illinois?

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the Chicago Auto Show; by Ray Cunningham.

While President Trump and Elmo were running for re-election, they campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.

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At the same time, the state’s largest utility, ComEd, launched a $90 million EV incentive program featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. That program has driven a surge in Class 3-6 medium duty commercial EVs, which are eligible fro $20-30,000 in utility rebates on top of federal tax credits and other incentives (Class 1-2 EVs are eligible for up to $7,500).

We covered the launch of those incentives when the program was announced at Chicago Drives Electric last year, but the message here is simple: incentives work.

SOURCES: Chicago Business, Ray Cunningham; featured image by the author.

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

he XE215EV, XCMG’s fully electric hydraulic excavator, powers a new materials processing base in Guangxi with its green energy.

The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.

Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.

XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.

We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).

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XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?

Easy in, easy out

XCMG battery swap crane; via Etrucks New Zealand.

The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.

You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.

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Volvo shows off production PU500 battery energy storage system

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Volvo Energy introduces the Volvo PU500 – A reliable power solution for powering any site, anywhere!

As “extreme” weather events become more commonplace, the demand for reliable and portable energy continues to rise. In response to that growing demand for dependable off-grid power, Volvo has developed the new PU500 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to take electrical power when it’s needed most.

Designed to be deployable in a number of environments at a moment’s notice, the Volvo Energy PU500 BESS is equipped with approximately 500 kWh of usable battery capacity (up to 540 kWh total). More than enough juice, in other words, to power a remote construction site, disaster response effort, or even a music festival – anything that needs access to reliable electricity beyond a grid connection.

That’s great, but what sets the PU500 apart from other battery storage solutions is its integrated 240 kW DC fast charger.

“With an integrated CCS2 charger, the PU500 is designed to work with all brands of electric equipment, trucks, and passenger cars,” says Niklas Thulin, Head of BESS Product Offer at Volvo Energy. “This ensures that no matter what type of electric vehicle or machinery you rely on, the PU500 can provide the power you need, making it a truly flexible solution for any grid constrained site or location.”

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The integrated charger in the PU500 has the impressive ability to charge a heavy equipment asset (be that an electric semi truck or something like a wheel loader) in under two hours. Its on-board capacity allows to fully recharge up to 3 electric HD trucks or 20 electric cars per day, making it an incredibly versatile disaster response asset.

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Electric job site; via Volvo CE.

As we often say over at The Heavy Equipment Podcast, “just because you’re working for the power company doesn’t mean you have power,” and there are hundreds of scenarios where the extra power provided by something like the new PU500 would be useful. Its ability to be palletized and easily moved or swapped out of a larger BESS array, too, just add to its flexibility.

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