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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a surprise extension on Rad Power’s August Promo sale – one that is not only dropping the price on its RadRover 6 Plus High-Step e-bike to a new $999 low as long as supplies last, but also adding in some additional free extra battery offers too. It is joined by the Anker SOLIX Mega Sale that is taking up to 50% off popular units – with the first wave of member pricing (sign-up is free and takes seconds) offering amazing deals like the SOLIX F2000 power station bundle that comes with an expansion battery, a 400W solar panel, and a free EverFrost 40 battery-powered cooler for $2,699. Hiboy has a big launch discount on its new EX7 Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $1,400 as part of its ongoing back to school sale that’s worth checking out. There’s also an amazing chance to add the EGO Power+ 10-inch Pole Saw attachment to your 56V power head system with a $49 discount, or grab Bluetti’s AC200L with a 200W solar panel at its return all-time low price – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s MOD Bikes e-bike pre-order that’s been extended, and more.

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.

Rad Power is has extended some of its August Promo 2 savings through to August 20, switching out the RadRunner 2 for its predecessor the RadRunner Plus and even adding more extra battery offers to the mix. One of the biggest moves we’ve seen with these new offers though is a permanent $600 markdown on the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step e-bike to $999 shipped for as long as supplies last. Normally going for $1,599 before the brand began clearing it out, we’ve been seeing it for the last few months keeping to a $1,099 clearance rate, but today we’re getting a better price cut then we’ve ever seen to a new (and likely the final) all-time low price. You can learn more about this model by heading below the fold or checking out our hands-on review.

Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus tops out at a 20 MPH speed and travels up to 45 miles on a single charge due to the combination of its 750W brushless geared hub motor working alongside the semi-integrated 672Wh battery and supported by its five levels of pedal assistance. It’s perfectly ready to take the roads less travelled with you thanks to its water-resistant connectors and wiring harness. You’ll also find it comes stocked with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, fenders over both wheels, Kenda Juggernaut puncture-resistant tires, a half-twist throttle for pure-electric cruising, and a LCD display for real-time performance data. This e-bike’s Step-Thru model has been dropped down to a $1,399 rate and given an extra battery for double the travel distance (90 miles) – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Plenty of folks will be happy to hear that the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike is keeping at $1,499 with the same free semi-integrated extra battery offer to double its range from 50+ to 100+ miles on a single charge. It reaches the same 20 MPH top speed as most of the brand’s other models and also comes with other features like a water-resistant wiring harness, integrated taillight with brake light functionality, a standard LED headlight, fenders for both wheels, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display. Like the above model, add both the e-bike and this extra battery into your cart for the discount.

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Anker SOLIX F2000 bundle delivers 4,096Wh capacity, 400W panel, and free EverFrost cooler at $2,699 low

Anker has its Fan Fest Mega Sale going through August 25 that is offering up to 50% discounts on a collection of power stations, bundles, and accessories. Those of you who are registered members (with sign-ups being free and taking seconds) will be able to benefit from the five bonus deals at the bottom of this landing page that are offering some truly massive packages and/or discounts, but only for a few days more! A notable inclusion here that is perfect for any regular campers and nomadic spirits is the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station that is bundled with an expansion battery and a 400W solar panel for $2,699 shipped – plus, along with your purchase you’ll be getting an EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler for free (valued at $849). Normally this bundle would run you $4,347 (without the cooler), but you’re looking at a massive $1,648 markdown that drops it lower than ever before, and with the cooler’s price thrown in, you’re looking at a massive $2,497 in savings too.

Normally boasting a 2,048Wh capacity, the SOLIX F2000 with this bundle will deliver a doubled 4,096Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and 2,400W of power output. It’s able to recharge from 0 to 80% in up to 1.4 hours when plugged into a standard wall outlet, and as quick as 2.5 hours when utilizing its full 1,000W solar input maximum (with the 400W panel you’re looking at around five to six hours to recharge). It features a power saving mode paired with smart AC ports that allow the station to enter energy conservation mode that extends its lifespan and prevents power waste. It also offers 12 output ports to cover all your power needs: four AC ports, three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two car ports, and an exclusive RV port.

With the included EverFrost 43L battery-powered cooler you’ll be able to keep food and drinks cold and crisp for up to 35 hours (and you’ll never need ice to do it). It has a 299Wh personal capacity with a 100W solar input for solar charging too, as well as two USB-A ports and a USB-C port so it can double as a device charger when the above power station isn’t available.

Anker Fan Fest Mega Sale member discounts (sign-up is free):

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Hiboy launches new EX7 Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with $600 discount during Back to School sale

Hiboy has a Back to School sale that is taking up to 50% off a large selection of the brand’s e-bikes and e-scooters. Among the models offered in this sale, we’re getting our first chance to save on Hiboy’s new EX7 Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike for $1,399.99 shipped. It’s been set at a regular MSRP of $2,000, with today’s launch deal amounting to a 30% markdown, giving you $600 off its going rate in order to set the all-time low going forward.

The new EX7 e-bike arrives out of Hiboy’s garage ready to tackle long-distance journeys with a 750W High-Speed Brushless Geared Motor (peaking at 1,000W) paired with a removable waterproof 18Ah battery. There are several levels of pedal assistance here in order to reach up to 75 miles of travel range on a single charge – which drops down to a still impressive 43.5 mile maximum using only the pure electric throttle (which drops more if you’re flying around at full speed and not a lower setting). It is a class 3 e-bike though, meaning you’ll be able to top out at speeds of 28 MPH.

In order to offer a smoother ride on an all-terrain design, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this e-bike has been given full suspension and 4-inch fat tires to deliver better grip and traction no matter what kind of surface or terrain you’re traversing. It comes with a few other features to assist you on your adventures, like the rear cargo rack that has a 110-pound weight capacity, an extra-wide and thickened seat for added shock absorption, a Shimano 7-speed gear system, an IPX4 splash-waterproof rating, and a 3.5-inch color LCD display for monitoring and adjusting settings during your ride.

Hiboy’s other Back to School e-bike discounts:

Hiboy Bundle deals:

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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U.S. crude oil falls below $60 a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

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U.S. crude oil falls below a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. 

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U.S. oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Sunday on fears President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would push the U.S., and maybe the world, into a recession.

Futures tied to U.S. West Texas intermediate crude fell more than 3% to $59.74 on Sunday night. The move comes after back-to-back 6% declines last week. WTI is now at the lowest since April 2021.

Worries are mounting that tariffs could lead to higher prices for businesses, which could lead to a slowdown in economic activity that would ultimately hurt demand for oil.

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The tariffs, which are set to take effect this week, “would likely push the U.S. and possibly global economy into recession this year,” according to JPMorgan. The firm on Thursday raised its odds of a recession this year to 60% following the tariff rollout, up from 40%.

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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!?

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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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