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With the few June sales events having come to a close over the weekend and future events like Amazon’s upcoming Prime Days waiting on the horizon, we’ve got a few notable Green Deals for you today in the downtime. Leading the charge today is Murf’s Fourth of July sale that is taking $400 off its e-bike lineup while also offering 20% off all accessories, with the company’s Higgs Step-Thru e-bike now sitting at $1,995. It is joined by Jackery’s latest sale that is taking 42% off a collection of power stations and bundles, with options like the Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside two 200W solar panels for a return $1,899 low. There’s also Rachio’s Smart Hose Timer that has just fallen to a new $64 low as well, with other water controller options starting from $79. 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.

Murf Fourth of July sale takes $400 off e-bikes starting from $1,795 with additional 20% off accessories

Murf Electric Bikes has launched its Fourth of July sale through July 7 that is taking $400 off the company’s e-bikes and 20% off accessories. Aside from one model that is available for pickup only, the most affordable amongst the bunch is the Higgs Step-Thru e-bike for $1,995 shipped. Down from its regular $2,395 price tag, we’ve only seen the occasional holiday sales that pop up to take $400 or $500 off this model (with most of the models receiving equally few discounts compared to other brands). Despite the rarity of these price cuts, this is still a solid $400 markdown that repeats the same savings from last month’s Memorial Day sale and is worth considering. Keep in mind, while the discount is not reflected in the price on any of the landing pages, the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

More tailored for the shorter riders on its 4-foot 11-inch to 6-foot four-inch height range, the Higgs Step-Thru e-bike arrives stocked with a 52V battery (same as the company’s other models) alongside a 500W motor (peaking at 750W) that allow the e-bike to hit a max speed of 25 MPH for up to 30 miles using only the throttle and up to 50 miles when utilizing its five levels of pedal assistance. It also comes with a few convenient features to enhance your experience and its versatility: there’s 4-inch fat tires for better stability, 600-lumen headlight powered by “3 high-power LEDs” for rides at darker times, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated cargo rack with a 100-pound payload, and an upgraded high-resolution display for real-time data and setting adjustments.

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Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station within post for Murf Fourth of July sale

Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro bundle returns to $1,899 low during 42% off member sale

Jackery has launched a member sale through June 30 that is continuing the company’s 42% off discounts from Father’s Day sales for those registered as members (with non-members still benefitting from minor discounts). Membership is free and easy – just head to the site and register your e-mail to gain access to these savings opportunities. One of the biggest chances to save amongst the offerings is on the Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station with two 200W Solar Panels for $1,899 shipped ($2,599 for non-members). Recently fetching $3,299 over its original $3,599, this starts as a solid $700 off its usual price, doubled to a $1,400 markdown for members that is usually only seen during major sales events like Black Friday or Christmas – and even last year, we saw it sitting $100 higher during those sales, giving you a repeat chance from last month to grab this solar generator combo at the best rate we have seen.

Providing a 2,160Wh capacity and 2,200W of max power output, the 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 $1,599 shipped for members and $2,099 for non-members – or grab the power station alone for $1,099 shipped for members and $1,599 for non-members, down from $1,899.

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Rachio Smart Hose Timer within post for Murf Fourth of July sale

Rachio’s Smart Hose Timers start from new $64 low

Amazon is offering the Rachio Smart Hose Timer for $64.35 shipped. Down from its usual $70 price tag, we’ve seen it steadily decrease in price since the new year began, with semi-regular discounts bringing the price down further with each new iteration. Although this is only a $6 markdown, it still lands it at the all-time lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find this model paired with the required Wi-Fi hub for $79 shipped, down from $100. With the smart hose timer and Wi-Fi hub working in tandem, you’ll gain complete smart controls over your water supply as it comes out of your spigot, accessed from your smartphone via the Rachio app. You can monitor your water’s flow rates (or be alerted when your hose isn’t running and it should be), set schedules – plus, the timer can use Wi-Fi to watch weather forecasts and skip scheduled watering after it has already rained or before it is expected to begin. You can also pair up to four of these timers with one Wi-Fi hub for maximum coverage. Head below for more.

If you want to take your smart controls to the ultimate level, consider pairing the above timer/Wi-Fi hub with the Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $99, down from $150. It features exclusive weather recognition technology that is programmed to automatically skip unnecessary watering during and after inclement weather, with functions like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more. It comes ready to use out of the box, with no extra charges or app subscription fees, and you’ll be able to manage everything from the convenience of your phone through the easy-to-use app.

For bigger yards, there are other options to consider here, with the 8-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $169, down from $230. There is also a 16-Zone Controller that is available for $212, down from $300. And if you want added protection for the controller boxes, there are two bundles available with waterproof outdoor enclosures, with the 8-zone bundle fetching $201, down from $270, and the 16-zone bundle going for $244, down from $281. You can also find two bundles of sprinkler controllers and the hose timer, with with the 8-zone controller bundle for $248, or the 16-zone controller for $291.

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MAREY Power Pak 12kW electric tankless water heater within post for Murf Fourth of July sale

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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Europe’s wind power hits 20%, but 3 challenges stall progress

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Wind energy powered 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe (19% in the EU) in 2024, and the EU has set a goal to grow this share to 34% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050.

To stay on track, the EU needs to install 30 GW of new wind farms annually, but it only managed 13 GW in 2024 – 11.4 GW onshore and 1.4 GW offshore. This is what’s holding the EU back from achieving its wind growth goals.

Three big problems holding Europe’s wind power back

Europe’s wind power growth is stalling for three key reasons:

Permitting delays. Many governments haven’t implemented the EU’s new permitting rules, making it harder for projects to move forward.

Grid connection bottlenecks. Over 500 GW(!) of potential wind capacity is stuck in grid connection queues.

Slow electrification. Europe’s economy isn’t electrifying fast enough to drive demand for more renewable energy.

Brussels-based trade association WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson summed it up: “The EU must urgently tackle all three problems. More wind means cheaper power, which means increased competitiveness.”

Permitting: Germany sets the standard

Permitting remains a massive roadblock, despite new EU rules aimed at streamlining the process. In fact, the situation worsened in 2024 in many countries. The bright spot? Germany. By embracing the EU’s permitting rules — with measures like binding deadlines and treating wind energy as a public interest priority — Germany approved a record 15 GW of new onshore wind in 2024. That’s seven times more than five years ago.

If other governments follow Germany’s lead, Europe could unlock the full potential of wind energy and bolster energy security.

Grid connections: a growing crisis

Access to the electricity grid is now the biggest obstacle to deploying wind energy. And it’s not just about long queues — Europe’s grid infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep up with demand. A glaring example is Germany’s 900-megawatt (MW) Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm. The turbines are ready to go, but the grid connection won’t be in place until 2026.

This issue isn’t isolated. Governments need to accelerate grid expansion if they’re serious about meeting renewable energy targets.

Electrification: falling behind

Wind energy’s growth is also tied to how quickly Europe electrifies its economy. Right now, electricity accounts for just 23% of the EU’s total energy consumption. That needs to jump to 61% by 2050 to align with climate goals. However, electrification efforts in key sectors like transportation, heating, and industry are moving too slowly.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has tasked Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen with crafting an Electrification Action Plan. That can’t come soon enough.

More wind farms awarded, but challenges persist

On a positive note, governments across Europe awarded a record 37 GW of new wind capacity (29 GW in the EU) in 2024. But without faster permitting, better grid connections, and increased electrification, these awards won’t translate into the clean energy-producing wind farms Europe desperately needs.

Investments and corporate interest

Investments in wind energy totaled €31 billion in 2024, financing 19 GW of new capacity. While onshore wind investments remained strong at €24 billion, offshore wind funding saw a dip. Final investment decisions for offshore projects remain challenging due to slow permitting and grid delays.

Corporate consumers continue to show strong interest in wind energy. Half of all electricity contracted under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in 2024 was wind. Dedicated wind PPAs were 4 GW out of a total of 12 GW of renewable PPAs. 

Read more: Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA

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Podcast: New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the official unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster

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The Chinese EV leader is launching a new flagship electric sedan. BYD’s new Han L EV leaked in China on Friday, revealing a potential Tesla Model S Plaid challenger.

What we know about the BYD Han L EV so far

We knew it was coming soon after BYD teased the Han L on social media a few days ago. Now, we are learning more about what to expect.

BYD’s new electric sedan appeared in China’s latest Ministry of Industry and Information Tech (MIIT) filing, a catalog of new vehicles that will soon be sold.

The filing revealed four versions, including two EV and two PHEV models. The Han L EV will be available in single- and dual-motor configurations. With a peak power of 580 kW (777 hp), the single-motor model packs more power than expected.

BYD’s dual-motor Han L gains an additional 230 kW (308 hp) front-mounted motor. As CnEVPost pointed out, the vehicle’s back has a “2.7S” badge, which suggests a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) sprint time of just 2.7 seconds.

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BYD Han L EV (Source: China MIIT)

To put that into perspective, the Tesla Model S Plaid can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 2.1 seconds. In China, the Model S Plaid starts at RBM 814,900, or over $110,000. Speaking of Tesla, the EV leader just unveiled its highly anticipated Model Y “Juniper” refresh in China on Thursday. It starts at RMB 263,500 ($36,000).

BYD already sells the Han EV in China, starting at around RMB 200,000. However, the single front motor, with a peak power of 180 kW, is much less potent than the “L” model. The Han EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.

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BYD Han L EV (Source: China MIIT)

At 5,050 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, and 1,505 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm, BYD’s new Han L is roughly the size of the Model Y (4,970 mm long, 1,964 mm wide, 1,445 mm tall, wheelbase of 2,960 mm).

Other than that it will use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack from BYD’s FinDreams unit, no other battery specs were revealed. Check back soon for the full rundown.

Source: CnEVPost, China MIIT

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