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Today’s Green Deals are all about getting up to go – whether that’s on an e-bike or in an EV. Leading the group today is Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike that has dropped to a new $900 low in the brand’s latest sale. It is joined by the popular Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bikes that come decked out in plenty of accessories starting from $1,758, as well as a one-day 50% discount on Rexing’s CCS to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for models S, 3, X, and Y to its $100 low. There’s also the early-bird discounts on Vanpowers’ new GrandTeton All-Terrain e-bikes, a chance to save $100 on the security-minded Hover-1 Ace R350 Pro e-scooter – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Rad Power Labor Day sale kickoff that has two e-bikes down at $999 with a free extra battery offer on another, 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.

Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Class 3 Commuter e-bike at $900 low

Hiboy’s Back to School sale is still taking up to 50% off a large selection of the brand’s e-bikes and e-scooters, including the first chance to save on the brand’s new EX7 Full-Suspension e-bike. Another new addition to the Hiboy lineup, the 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike is seeing its lowest price yet at $899.99 shipped. Normally priced for $1,700, this is another first chance to save on this 2024 model that had yet to see discounts in the year before this sale came around. You’re looking at a massive 47% markdown here today, scoring you the latest version for your commute needs with $800 cut off the price tag for a new all-time low.

Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike cruises into view at speeds up to 28 MPH, with three simplified riding modes to choose from: A bike mode to solely power the bike on your own and get in some good cardio, a power-assist mode that can help the rider to reach its top speeds for up to 68 miles, or the pure electric mode that relies on throttle activation for up to 37 miles.

The sleek frame houses the 500W brushless motor that is paired alongside a removable IPX5-rated waterproof 14.5Ah battery, while a Multifunction LCD Display not only gives you at-a-glance performance data, but can also act as a personal coach that pushes you to outdo your previous days’ best. Its also been given front shocks and 2.2-inch mountain tires for when you head off the paved pathways for some adventure. The frame itself also holds an IPX4 water-resistant rating, so you can bury any concerns about hitting those oh-so-enticing puddles during treks out about the town.

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Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bike comes decked out in gear starting from $1,758

Amazon is offering some major price cuts on the white Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bike that is now down at $1,757.90 shipped. This popular and fully-decked out model often goes for $3,000, with its yellow and black counterparts having seen more recent discounts in the last few months, though we did see this model drop to $1,800 at the top of the month for a short-lived period. While we have seen it go as low as $1,270 in the past (last seen in January), it’s still coming back today with a solid $1,242 cut from its price tag, giving you a powerful commuting/joyriding solution at an affordable rate far lower than usual. You’ll also find the black R750 model down at $2,029 and its yellow counterpart down at $1,997.

Hover-1’s Altai Pro R750 e-bike arrives sporting a stylish motorcycle-inspired frame that houses a 750W motor and a 48V battery that work together to reach top speeds of 28 MPH and carry you up to 55 miles on a single charge. It typically takes seven to eight hours to fully charge, and the battery is removable from the body for more convenient charging. Its 20-inch fat tires help you traverse uneven terrain, and it has been outfitted with a headlight, taillight, and turn signals. It also comes decked out in an array of accessories: dual side mirrors, a phone storage bag, side and rear racks, two saddle bags, a rear mudguard, a triangular storage bag, and a folding lock. Head below to read more.

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Rexing’s CCS to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for models S, 3, X, and Y now 50% off for today only

Included as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Rexing CCS to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for Tesla Models S, 3, X and Y for $99.99 shipped through the rest of the day. This handy adapter would normally cost you $200 most days, and we’ve seen a few discounts on occasion in the last year, but they’ve mostly been one-day price cuts spaced out over months. Today though, you can grab this device at a massive 50% markdown that gives you $100 in savings and returns costs back to the all-time lowest rate we have tracked.

With this handy little adapter, Tesla drivers will gain even more charging access to the over 5,000 CCS level 3 fast charging stations across the country. Small and compact, it easily stores away inside your vehicle until it’s needed, re-juicing your Tesla at up to 250kW or 250A speeds (depending on car battery and DC charger specs). It also comes with a protective travel case. There’s also a similar J1772 to Tesla adapter as well, currently priced at $80.

If you’re a Tesla owner who wants to upgrade your home charger setup, Best Buy permanently dropped the price on the Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger to $580, down from $620. It boasts a customizable output of up to 48A of power, which can be adjusted during indoor or outdoor installations, and also employs an integrated J1772 adapter making it compatible with other EV brands/models outside the Tesla boundaries. You’ll be getting upward to 44 miles of travel range per hour of charging when set at its maximum amperage. If you’re part of a Tesla-only household with no out-of-brand charging needs, consider the cheaper non-universal model that is sitting at $450, matching its Amazon rate.

Summer e-bike deals!

Hiboy 2024 P7 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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Tesla pulls all the demand levers with discounts and incentives as sales crash

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Tesla is now pulling on all the demand levers in the US with new discounts and incentives as sales are crashing due to brand damage.

Over the last few days, Tesla has introduced a series of new discounts and incentives in the US.

Previously, Tesla had a program to offer a $1,000 discount for US military personnel, but the automaker has now extended it to “students, teachers, first-responders, military veterans, retirees, active-duty members, their spouses, and surviving spouses.”

The update incentive applies to Tesla’s entire lineup of new vehicles.

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Tesla also introduced a new incentive for Lyft drivers. They are eligible to $1,000 in Tesla credits when taking delivery and $1,000 from Lyft if they complete 100 deliveries by July 13.

The automaker wrote on its website:

Eligible Lyft drivers who purchase a new Tesla vehicle can receive $1,0001 in Tesla Credits upon taking delivery and a $1,000 incentive from Lyft after completing 100 trips on or before July 13, 2025. Tesla Credits can be used toward Supercharging, a new Tesla vehicle, service appointments or select Tesla Shop or upgrade purchases. Offer available to active Lyft drivers in good standing.

Tesla also started reaching out to Cybertruck reservation holders to let them know that they only have a month before they can’t take advantage of lower FSD prices.

The automaker wrote in the email:

As an early reservation holder, you have access to a reserved Full Self-Driving (Supervised) price of $7,000. To keep this price, you’ll need to take delivery by June 15, 2025. After June 15, 2025, FSD (Supervised) will be available at the latest price, which is currently $8,000.

When Tesla started taking Cybertruck reservations in 2019, Tesla said that by reserving the truck, reservation holders were locking in the then $7,000 price for its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package.

It looks like Tesla is now putting a deadline to take advantage of this deal to boost orders of the Cybertruck, which has proven to be a commercial flop.

On top of all these incentives, Tesla is also subsidizing interest rates to offer 0% financing on Model 3, and 1.99% financing on Model Y.

All those incentives in place point to Tesla having significant demand issues in the US.

Tesla’s global sales came about 50,000 units below expectations, which the company blamed on the production changeover of Model Y, its most popular model by far.

However, production is now back up to normal in Q2, and Tesla is clearly having issues selling the updated Model Y.

The automaker has no backlog of orders for the new Model Y and vehicles are already piling up in inventory:

We reported last week that Tesla employees wrote an open letter calling for Elon Musk’s removal as CEO due to the damage he has caused to the brand.

In the letter, the employees confirmed Tesla’s demand issues, saying that thousands of new Model Ys are now sitting unsold on lots in the US.

Electrek’s Take

This is not a great sign for Tesla. These are end-of-quarter level incentives when we are just about halfway through the quarter.

And that’s just in the US, where Tesla’s sale performance is more opaque.

In Europe and China, where we know for a fact that Tesla is struggling with sales, the automaker is virtually offering 0% financing on its entire lineup.

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Game changer: Harbinger launches a medium-duty EREV with 500 mile range

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Game changer: Harbinger launches a medium-duty EREV with 500 mile range

Harbinger's new MD plug-in hybrid boasts a 500-mile range

The electric box van experts at Harbinger announced a new, EREV version of their medium-duty van that pairs a big battery with a small, gas-powered ICE engine to offer fleets that are hesitant to electrify a massive 500 miles of autonomy on a single charge + tank.

The American truck brand is putting its latest $100 million raise to good use, developing a cost-competitive EREV chassis that marries a low-emissions 1.4L inline four-cylinder gas engine with a close coupled 800V generator sending power to a 140 or 175 kW battery for up to 500 miles of fully loaded range. More than enough, in other words, to meet the needs of just about any fleet you can think of.

That’s a good thing, too, because medium-duty trucks are put to work in just about any circumstance you can think of, as well – a fact that’s not lost on Harbinger.

“Medium-duty vehicles serve an incredibly diverse range of applications, just like the fleets and operators that rely on them, ” explains John Harris, Co-founder and CEO, Harbinger. “There are some fleets whose needs simply can’t be met with a purely electric vehicle—and we recognize that. Our hybrid is designed for use cases and routes that go beyond what an all-electric system typically supports. The series hybrid delivers the benefits of an electric drivetrain, along with the added confidence of a range extender when needed.”

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In addition an up-front cost that should make it an attractive prospect for fleet buyers, the new Harbinger EREV pack performance that should made it attractive for its drivers, too. The new chassis’ electric powertrain delivers 440 hp and 1,140 lb-ft of tq for quick acceleration into traffic and smooth running, even under load. Charging performance is also quick, with the ability to get the big battery from 10-80% charge in just under an hour on a 150 kW port.

You’ve heard all this before

THOR Industries and Harbinger Collaborate to Deliver the World's First Hybrid Class A Motorhome
Thor hybrid RV concept; via Thor.

If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is. This medium-duty chassis was first shown last year, making its debut under a Thor Class A motorhome concept that we covered in September. That vehicle promised the same great EREV range and capability to a market that values independence and spontaneity more than most, and bringing those values to a medium-duty commercial market that’s lapping up “messy middle” propaganda from Shell NACFE is just smart business.

The new Harbinger chassis’ batteries are manufactured by Panasonic. No word on who is making the 1.4L ICE generator, but my money’s on the GM SGE four-cylinder last seen in the gas-powered Chevy Spark. You guys are smart, though – if you have a better guess who the supplier might be, let us know in the comments.

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Trump wants coal to power AI data centers. The tech industry may need to make peace with that for now

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President Donald Trump wants to revive the struggling coal industry in the U.S. by deploying plants to power the data centers that the Big Tech companies are building to train artificial intelligence.

Trump issued an executive order in April that directed his Cabinet to find areas of the U.S. where coal-powered infrastructure is available to support AI data centers and determine whether the infrastructure can be expanded to meet the growing electricity demand from the nation’s tech sector.

Trump has repeatedly promoted coal as power source for data centers. The president told the World Economic Forum in January that he would approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration, calling on the tech companies to use coal as a backup power source.

“They can fuel it with anything they want, and they may have coal as a backup — good, clean coal,” the president said.

Trump’s push to deploy coal runs afoul of the tech companies’ environmental goals. In the short-term, the industry’s power needs may inadvertently be extending the life of existing coal plants.

Coal produces more carbon dioxide emissions per kilowatt hour of power than any other energy source in the U.S. with the exception of oil, according to the Energy Information Administration. The tech industry has invested billions of dollars to expand renewable energy and is increasingly turning to nuclear power as a way to meet its growing electricity demand while trying to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that fuel climate change.

For coal miners, Trump’s push is a potential lifeline. The industry has been in decline as coal plants are being retired in the U.S. About 16% of U.S. electricity generation came from burning coal in 2023, down from 51% in 2001, according to EIA data.

Peabody Energy CEO James Grech, who attended Trump’s executive order ceremony at the White House, said “coal plants can shoulder a heavier load of meeting U.S. generation demands, including multiple years of data center growth.” Peabody is one of the largest coal producers in the U.S.

Grech said coal plants should ramp up how much power they dispatch. The nation’s coal fleet is dispatching about 42% of its maximum capacity right now, compared to a historical average of 72%, the CEO told analysts on the company’s May 6 earnings call.

“We believe that all coal-powered generators need to defer U.S. coal plant retirements as the situation on the ground has clearly changed,” Grech said. “We believe generators should un-retire coal plants that have recently been mothballed.”

Tech sector reaction

There is a growing acknowledgment within the tech industry that fossil fuel generation will be needed to help meet the electricity demand from AI. But the focus is on natural gas, which emits less half the CO2 of coal per kilowatt hour of power, according the the EIA.

“To have the energy we need for the grid, it’s going to take an all of the above approach for a period of time,” Kevin Miller, Amazon’s vice president of global data centers, said during a panel discussion at conference of tech and oil and gas executives in Oklahoma City last month.

“We’re not surprised by the fact that we’re going to need to add some thermal generation to meet the needs in the short term,” Miller said.

Thermal generation is a code word for gas, said Nat Sahlstrom, chief energy officer at Tract, a Denver-based company that secures land, infrastructure and power resources for data centers. Sahlstrom previously led Amazon’s energy, water and sustainability teams.

Executives at Amazon, Nvidia and Anthropic would not commit to using coal, mostly dodging the question when asked during the panel at the Oklahoma City conference.

“It’s never a simple answer,” Amazon’s Miller said. “It is a combination of where’s the energy available, what are other alternatives.”

Nvidia is able to be agnostic about what type of power is used because of the position the chipmaker occupies on the AI value chain, said Josh Parker, the company’s senior director of corporate sustainability. “Thankfully, we leave most of those decisions up to our customers.”

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said there are a broader set of options available than just coal. “We would certainly consider it but I don’t know if I’d say it’s at the top of our list.”

Sahlstrom said Trump’s executive order seems like a “dog whistle” to coal mining constituents. There is a big difference between looking at existing infrastructure and “actually building new power plants that are cost competitive and are going to be existing 30 to 40 years from now,” the Tract executive said.

Coal is being displaced by renewables, natural gas and existing nuclear as coal plants face increasingly difficult economics, Sahlstrom said. “Coal has kind of found itself without a job,” he said.

“I do not see the hyperscale community going out and signing long term commitments for new coal plants,” the former Amazon executive said. (The tech companies ramping up AI are frequently referred to as “hyperscalers.”)

“I would be shocked if I saw something like that happen,” Sahlstrom said.

Coal retirements strain grid

But coal plant retirements are creating a real challenge for the grid as electricity demand is increasing due to data centers, re-industrialization and the broader electrification of the economy.

The largest grid in the nation, the PJM Interconnection, has forecast electricity demand could surge 40% by 2039. PJM warned in 2023 that 40 gigawatts of existing power generation, mostly coal, is at risk of retirement by 2030, which represents about 21% of PJM’s installed capacity.

Data centers will temporarily prolong coal demand as utilities scramble to maintain grid reliability, delaying their decarbonization goals, according to a Moody’s report from last October. Utilities have already postponed the retirement of coal plants totaling about 39 gigawatts of power, according to data from the National Mining Association.

“If we want to grow America’s electricity production meaningfully over the next five or ten years, we [have] got to stop closing coal plants,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC’s “Money Movers” last month.

But natural gas and renewables are the future, Sahlstrom said. Some 60% of the power sector’s emissions reductions over the past 20 years are due to gas displacing coal, with the remainder coming from renewables, Sahlstrom said.

“That’s a pretty powerful combination, and it’s hard for me to see people going backwards by putting more coal into the mix, particularly if you’re a hyperscale customer who has net-zero carbon goals,” he said.

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