Hot behind Monday’s popular premium YDX-MORO e-Bike deal, Yamaha is back again today with a similar price cut on its CrossCore RC e-bike that also comes with a free extra battery at $1,199 shipped – you will only see the discounted price after adding it to your cart. Normally fetching a steeper $2,999 rate, this is a massive 60% markdown that saves you $1,800 off this high-end model, giving you one of the best opportunities we’ve seen to add it to your commute and joyrides. There are a few delivery and pickup limitations you might stumble into with this brand, though, but you can punch in your postal code on the listing page to get a rundown of your available options.
One thing to note about this deal is that once the warranty is registered, as long as the bike is purchased before November 4, 2024, you’ll receive the second battery free of charge. The battery and its end cap ($1,400 value) will ultimately be shipped directly to the address you registered at no extra cost to you. There’s also a five-year limited warranty that applies to the drive unit, battery, frame, and rigid fork too, so no need to worry there either.
You’ll find Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike available in three different sizes and three different color schemes, weighing in at an impressively lighter 52 to 53 pounds (depending on the size you choose). It arrives with a 250W mid-drive motor (peaking at 500W) powered by a 500Wh battery that has a charge-life indicator and self-diagnosis display, taking only four hours to fully recharge from empty. With this combination of equipment, along with its quad sensor system and five different riding modes, you’ll be cruising up to a max 28 MPH for between 34 to over 100 miles (depending on what modes you’re using).
Yamaha has given the CrossCore RC e-bike plenty of other features worth mentioning, like the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, a front Shimano Sora (2×9) Braze-On derailleur opposite the rear Shimano M3100 SGS derailleur, 9-speed Shimano shifters, an LED headlight, an updated LED display, and plenty more too.
Upgrade to the GE Profile 2-in-1 smart electric washer/dryer with ventless heat pump tech at $1,750
Best Buy is offering folks an affordable upgrade for laundry rooms with the GE Profile 4.8 cubic-foot UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer and Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $1,749.99 shipped. Normally going for $2,900, we haven’t seen as many discounts over 2024 as we have for other ENERGY STAR-certified models, particularly from other brands like Samsung and LG. There have been four notable discounts that occurred off GE’s website, with two of them dropping a tad further to the $1,749 low in June and last month. Today, it’s coming in here just $1 higher with a 40% markdown from Best Buy that gives you back $1,150 in savings at the second-lowest price we can find. It even beats out GE’s own website where its listed for a higher $1,999 rate.
This electric 2-in-1 washer/dryer starts with a condensed design that gives you both functions in one space-saving unit, able to complete both washing and drying a large capacity load of laundry in just 2 hours, making transfers a thing of the past. Its ventless heat pump technology, aside from “providing 50% more energy efficient airflow drying,” also allows you to reconfigure your laundry setup to regain space or you can move it to a new location instead, as you’ll no longer be dictated by vent constraints. It also boasts a complete array of smart features to make life that much more easier, updating itself regularly when connected to your home’s Wi-Fi while also providing status alerts and remote controls over its settings through the SmartHQ app.
My partner and I have regularly used this exact model when visiting her parents, and as we are all pet owners (while the entire family is ironically allergic), one of its latest software updates has greatly helped with all the shed hair and dander as the airflow system now separates it from our clothing before the wash cycle and collects it in the EZ Access lint filter. Another standout feature here is the SmartDispense tech that holds enough detergent and fabric softener for up to 32 loads before needing a refill – plus, you can scan the barcode on the detergent bottle in order for the machine’s AI to adjust dispensed amounts based on the detergent brand and the load size.
First post-launch discounts on new Anker SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC/AC power bank stations start from $170
Following the early-bird discounts we covered two weeks ago, Anker has officially dropped the first post-launch discounts on its new SOLIX C300 DC and AC 90,000mAh power stations. The DC-only model is coming in at $169.99 shipped, matching at Amazon, while its AC counterpart has fallen from its listed $250 rate to $209.99 shipped, and also seeing a matching deal at Amazon. Normally priced at $200 and $250, respectively, we saw its early-bird launch discounts offer slightly lower rates of $150 and $190, though today’s deal still brings you some solid price cuts if you missed out on those earlier ones. Get a full rundown on what to expect from these new backup power solutions in our initial launch coverage, or learn more by heading below.
Both of these SOLIX C300 units come compacted within carriable form factors that weigh in at just six pounds for the DC-only model and nine pounds for the AC model. Both provide a 90,000mAh 288Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity, with some key differences elsewhere.
The SOLIX C300 DC model delivers a power output to take your personal device’s battery needs with up to 300W speeds. For the first time among its power stations, Anker has packed in boosted self-recharging speeds that you can take advantage of when using its two bidirectional 140W USB-C ports together in order to achieve up to 280W. The unit’s battery can also be refueled through solar charging, which takes around 3.2 hours when connected to a 100W solar panel. There are seven output ports here, with a 120W auxiliary/car port, two USB-A ports, and four USB-C ports – two of which are 140W ports, one being a 100W port, and the last one hitting 15W. There’s also the integrated pop-up LED light on its crown with three brightness levels, the built-in display on its front face, and the usual array of smart controls via the companion app.
With the SOLIX C300 AC model, you’ll be getting a doubled 600W power output for charging other devices and running small appliances, with three AC output ports alongside three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and the 120W auxiliary/car port. This unit doesn’t provide the dual-USB recharging capabilities that the above one has, but does reach similar speeds when plugged into a standard wall outlet. It’s also traded in the pop-up light to make room for the integrated carrying handle, but does have a light bar positioned horizontally above the display for some nighttime support.
Jackery’s latest Explorer 600 Plus Portable LiFePO4 Power Station returns to $399 low
Running alongside its ongoing Autumn Savings sale that ends tomorrow, Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is taking a bit more off the price tag of its Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station and dropping it to $399 shipped from its original $499 MSRP. After a few discounts earlier in summer to higher rates of $419, we saw this all-time low price first drop during the brand’s sale that ran parallel to Amazon’s Prime Day event. Coming in today, you’re looking at a solid $100 markdown that even beats out Jackery’s direct site, where it is listed at a higher rate of $429, and gives you another chance to score it at the lowest price we have tracked.
Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus is the latest addition to the brand’s growing compact power station lineup, designed to provide personal support on your outings throughout the world. Delivering a 632Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity, you’ll get up to 800W of steady output power and six output ports for more versatile usage, with two AC ports, two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and one car port. One thing to note here is that the two USB-C ports come with fast charging capabilities at 100W and 30W speeds. You’ll also find smart controls to remotely monitor and adjust its levels/settings from the convenience of the companion app.
Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit with full accessory package at $349 for today only
For the next 24 hours, courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for $349 shipped. Regularly costing you $679 most days, it has spent most of 2024 at its MSRP, with less frequent discounts than its tool-only package. We saw it drop to its $310 low back at the start of the year, but sadly haven’t seen the same discount again since. Today though, you’re looking at the second-best rate we have tracked, which hasn’t come around much, cutting $330 off the price tag and giving you a great opportunity to upgrade to one of Greenworks’ more powerful models at a nearly 50% markdown.
Arriving with a heavy-duty frame, this pressure washer’s 14A TruBrushless motor delivers grime-busting power up to 3,000 PSI and up to a 2.0 GPM flow rate. There’s a one-gallon detergent tank nestled into the frame too, letting you tackle stubborn muck with an even more thorough cleaning – plus, it has the brand’s Total Stop System that saves you energy and money by shutting off the pump when the trigger has been disengaged. The tool alongside this bundle package gives you plenty of accessories for added versatility – starting with the non-marring hose from which you’ll get 25 feet of length and five varying nozzles conveniently stored away in its onboard space. With the bundle, you’ll add a short gun kit, microfiber mitts, and a 15-inch surface cleaner to the arsenal too.
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $177 in free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,176)
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes with $49 in free gear: $799 (Reg. $848)
Best 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.
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled its latest battery cell technologies, which charge as quickly as filling up a gas tank while potentially lowering costs without compromise.
CATL has quickly become the world’s largest battery manufacturer by a wide margin. It is one of, if not the biggest, force for advancing electric transportation.
A big part of CATL’s success is due to its advancements in lithium-iron phosphate battery cells, also known as LFP. LFP cells are cheaper than nickel-rich batteries, but they used to have much lower energy density.
The Chinese battery manufacturers managed to close the gap somewhat while maintaining lower costs, resulting in LFP cells becoming popular for entry-level EVs.
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Now, CATL is looking to do the same with sodium-ion batteries.
Like LFP cells, sodium-ion battery cells have the potential to be cheaper than more common Li-ion cells, but they also offer potential for superior performance, particularly in terms of faster charging and longer lifecycles.
CATL has unveiled today Naxtra, its new sodium-ion battery cells, and it claimed some truly impressive specs.
The new cell reportedly achieves an energy density of 175 Wh per kg (385 Wh per lb), on par with the higher-end of LFP battery cells.
The new cells also offer potential for significant safety improvements.
CATL shared several intense stress tests, including drilling into a cell and even cutting it in half without any thermal event:
The next-gen sodium cells could help further lower the cost of electric vehicles without compromising performance, and while increasing safety.
On top of the new Naxtra cell, CATL has also unveiled its next-gen Shenxing LFP battery cells.
Its charge rate is truly impressive. CATL shared several examples of cars charging at around 1,000 kW and maintaining over 500 kW at over 50% state of charge:
The new cell is being described as capable of adding 300 miles (482 km) of range in about 5 minutes – depending on the EV model.
That’s virtually as quick as filling up a tank of gas.
CATL says that the Shenxing will be in 67 electric vehicle models by the end of the year.
New York State has announced an extra $30 million for point-of-sale rebates to lease or buy more than 60 new EV models.
The rebates are available to consumers through New York’s Drive Clean Rebate program, which offers a point-of-sale rebate off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of an EV at participating car dealerships in New York State.
The rebate is available in all 62 counties, with the highest rebate of $2,000 available for EVs with a greater-than-200-mile range. (For a 40- to 199-mile range, the rebate is $1,000.) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) runs the program.
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “Converting to EVs reduces the total cost of vehicle ownership through lower fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, and NYSERDA is proud to help provide New Yorkers with more purchasing power through these rebates.”
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The Drive Clean Rebate program has issued over 190,000 rebates to consumers since 2017, contributing to the more than 280,000 EVs on the road in New York State.
NYSERDA also boosted its EV charging incentives. Through the Charge Ready NY 2.0 program, the state is boosting the cash available for Level 2 charger installations at apartment buildings, workplaces, and hotels from $2,000 to $3,000 per port. And if the chargers go into disadvantaged communities, that amount jumps to $4,000 per port.
New York has racked up over 17,000 public EV chargers, making it second only to California for charger count. On top of that, there are more than 4,000 semi-public stations tucked into workplaces and multifamily buildings across the state.
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LTL carrier ArcBest Freight (ABF) announced plans to add five new Orange EV electric terminal tractors to its existing ZEV fleet, bringing its total deployment of these battery electric HDEVs to 14 … with even more to come.
LTL stands for “Less than Truck Load,” and basically means that, since whatever you’re shipping won’t take up a full container, you can share the costs of shipping with other customers with goods going the same way. You save a little more money and the shipper makes a little more money, making it a rare win-win scenario in the shipping space. And that’s important, because LTL containers amount to a massive 15% of total US shipping.
ABF has been putting Orange EV yard dogs to work in their LTL traffic terminals since their initial deployment of four trucks in June 2022. The company added five more a few years later, and just purchased five more — further underscoring their confidence in the benefits of transitioning their fleet to electric power.
“The Orange EV terminal trucks meet our operational requirements and expectations for safe, reliable, and affordable service and performance,” explains Matthew Godfrey, ABF Freight president. “We’re committed to responsible environmental management, and our investment in EVs aligns with our continuous efforts to enhance efficiency while maintaining exceptional service standards.”
Over at The Heavy Equipment Podcast, we had a chance to talk to Orange EV founder Kurt Neutgens ahead of last year’s ACT Expo for clean trucking. On the show (embedded, above), Kurt explained how his experience at Ford helped inform his design ideology, and that the Orange EV was designed to be cost competitive with diesel options, even without subsidies.
Give it a listen, then let us know what you think of the big yard dogs in the comments.