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Fall’s Prime Day pricing is dropping early folks, with today’s Green Deals spotlighting Segway’s Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter which is now down at a new $450 fall Prime Day low. Coming up right behind it is Lectric’s XPeak Off-Road e-bikes that have shaken off the recent price cut in favor of receiving $776 in free gear, including an extra battery for double travel distance – all for $1,399. Bluetti has also launched its fall Prime Day sale that has returned its AC200L Portable Power Station back to its $1,199 low. You can also prepare for the snow season at a great price with the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower, and EV drivers are getting another one-day sale for Rexing’s Tesla to J1772 EV Charger Adapter too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ongoing discounts on Tesla’s Universal and Standard Wall Connector level 2 EV charging stations, and much 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.

Segway Ninebot MAX G30LP kickscooter with regenerative brakes at $450 fall Prime Day low

Segway has launched its Big Deal Sale that is running through October 9 and taking up to 60% off its lineup of e-mobility models, with the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter getting one of the best deals in the bunch and starting at $529.99 shipped, with extra savings that take $80 more off its discounted price to land at $449.99 shipped, after joining the Segway Mileage Club by simply creating an account for free. Normally sitting at a $700 price tag, discounts usually bring costs down within a $615 to $600 range, with occasional drops lower to $550 and $500. Today though, after creating an account, you’re looking at a new all-time low price here that beats out its previous low for the first time by $50 – all you have to do is join, add the e-scooter to your cart, and get the extra savings automatically.

Whether you’re new to the world of e-scooters or an experienced rider, the Segway Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter continues to be one of the best budget-friendly models that can carry you a significant distance – and I frequently see them cruising the streets of NYC. There’s a 350W motor tucked inside along with a 36V 367Wh battery that delivers up to 25 miles of travel on a single charge, reaching top speeds of 18.6 MPH, and even tackling inclines up to 20% without a problem (double what many other models can handle).

The Ninebot MAX G30LP Kickscooter provides three different riding modes to balance out performance, depending on what kind of commuter you need in any given moment – with a speed limit mode, standard mode, and sport mode. The balance is even taken a step further with the addition of regenerative braking (which I truly love to see on e-scooters) that recycles energy when you activate the brakes to extend travel times (especially if you’re in its more economical riding modes). Aside from that, there’s also a secondary braking system, a foldable frame, a built-in LED headlight, smart controls via the companion app, and an LED digital dashboard.

  • E2 KickScooter: $300 (Reg. $370)
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 15.5 miles
    • Save additional $50 after signing up
  • S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $570 (Reg. $600)
    • 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
    • Save additional $90 after signing up
  • F2 Pro KickScooter: $700 (Reg. $800)
    • 20 MPH for up to 34 miles
    • Save additional $100 after signing up

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Lectric’s fall sale has made some changes to its discounted e-bike bundles, with up to $776 in free gear being added to your purchase. Once again taking over the spotlight is the brand’s XPeak Off-Road e-bikes at $1,399 shipped, which get the biggest bundle of $776 in free add-on gear, including an extra battery for doubled mileage. Last week saw a rare price cut to the $1,299 low, but today, despite prices resuming their normal rates, you’re looking at one of the best (and most popular) deals on these models due to all the extra add-ons that you get. The massive package of gear includes the extra battery, a rear cargo rack, fenders, an Elite headlight, and the brand’s accordion bike lock.

The biggest drawing point of this bundle is the inclusion of the free extra battery that extends the XPeak e-bike’s travel distance from 55 miles to 110 miles, which only sweetens the pot further thanks to its already affordable lower price rate. The 750W rear hub motor (that peaks at 1,310W to tackle inclines) is also supported by five levels of pedal assistance that boost the rider’s efforts up to max speeds of 20 to 28 MPH, depending on your state’s laws.

There are a bunch of great features on these XPeak e-bikes that you’re getting alongside the praise we have for its performance and price, with Lectric adding 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires for prolonged rides (even through rough or debris-ridden areas). You’ll also be getting hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano derailleur, a thru-axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, a hidden cable routing system, an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display, and even removable pedals that are quite underestimated for folks, like me, who may need to make room to house/transport the bike when not in use. Plus, all the additional free gear you’re getting from the bundle too!

You can follow the link here to the sale’s landing page to browse through all the offers in their entirety, with the XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bikes and XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting the next best bundle deals.

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Bluetti’s AC200L 2,048Wh LiFePO4 power station returns to $1,199 low in early fall Prime Day sale

After last week’s launches of early fall Prime Day sales from EcoFlow, Jackery, and now Anker, we’re seeing a similar shorter-term sale from Bluetti through October 7 that is taking up to 57% off its offerings and even including some exclusive savings for members. One standout this go around is the brand’s AC200L Portable Power Station which is down at $1,199 shipped. It would normally cost you $1,999 outside of sales, with frequent short-term discounts as well that have been steadily increasing the savings as the months go on, starting the year with falls to $1,399, while more recently price cuts in August and September have seen it go $200 lower. Today’s sale is bringing us another chance at the lowest rate we have tracked, with a 40% markdown dropping costs by $800 and landing it back at its all-time low – which even beats out July’s Prime Day pricing by $100.

While smaller power stations are handy for a few days worth of traveling around, if you tend to go camping with bigger groups using more appliances or want more home support during emergencies, the AC200L’s 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity has your back. You can even build on your investment over time here, as it can be bumped up to a 4,096Wh capacity with a B230 expansion battery, or go further to 6,348Wh with two B210 batteries, with a third option to max it out at 8,192Wh with two B300 batteries. It features 11 output ports to connect to your devices/appliances (four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, one car port, one RV port, and even a NEMA TT-30 port) and provides up to 2,400W speeds (surging to 3,600W).

Recharging speeds have been increased with this model, as you can now hit 80% battery in just 45 minutes when plugged into a wall outlet, or you can take advantage of its solar charging capabilities with a maximum 1,200W input that will refuel the battery in 1.7 to 2.2 hours on average. Plus, there’s the usual smart controls you’ll be getting too, allowing you to monitor and control the unit’s settings through your tablet or smartphone via the BLUETTI app.

Bluetti AC200L bundle discounts:

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You can follow this link here to the main landing page and browse everything in full, and do consider joining Bluetti’s membership program (free to sign up), which you can learn more about here. 

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Prepare for winter’s arrival with the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless electric snow blower at $549

Winter is coming, are you prepared? Well, Amazon is helping you stock up on winter equipment today with the EGO Power+ 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that is down at $549 shipped. Normally fetching $649 since we entered warmer months, it has only seen six previous discounts so far in 2024, with May having seen a brief drop to the $519 low and the others mainly keeping above $551. Today though, prices have been cut back down to the second-lowest price we have tracked, sitting just $30 above the all-time low.

As fast as the months have seemed to move, before we all know it we’ll have rushed through fall and found ourselves back in the season of snow – and what better way to prepare for those rougher days than with this 21-inch cordless electric snow blower. Sporting a brushless motor and powered by two 4.0Ah batteries, you’ll be able to effortlessly clear a 21-inch wide path while tossing all that snow up to 35 feet out of the way. Ice won’t be much concern thanks to the steel auger that can break through it at faster rates than other models on the market, especially with its durable weather-resistant steel body. There’s a variable speed control for the auger that allows for more comfortable handling, while the two bright LED headlights give you improved visibility when committing to those nighttime and early-morning clearings.

Rexing

Coming to us via its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Rexing Tesla to J1772 EV Charger Adapter for $109.99 shipped for the rest of the day. Usually priced at $160 in full, we’ve watched it steadily increase savings over 2024 with discounts starting to $130 in February and more recently dropping costs between $100 and $110 – most of which have come from these one-day sales. We did see it dip under $100 for a brief timeframe back at the start of summer, but today’s deal still gives you a solid $50 markdown that lands it among the lowest rates we have tracked.

Having this attachment in your glove compartment will give you more wide-ranging access to recharging your EV, as any J1772-compatible model will be able to connect to any Tesla level 1 or level 2 stations, minus the company’s supercharger stations. It also makes for a convenient addition if you’re a Tesla driver as non-Tesla-owning friends, family, or guests will likely appreciate the versatility of the otherwise limited setups at your home. You’ll receive the support of charging speeds up to 20kW, dishing out up to 80A to get plenty of mileage in a few hours.

Speaking of Tesla charging stations, we spotted a rare discount on both its Universal and Standard Wall Connector level 2 stations yesterday over at Amazon for folks who are looking to upgrade or start their home EV setup. The Universal model, down at $550 from $580, has a customizable output of up to 48A, giving you upward of 44 miles per hour of charging, and utilizes an integrated J1772 adapter for compatibility with non-Tesla EVs. The standard model offers the same performance specs, just without the adapter, and is currently down at $420 from $450.

Fall e-bike deals!

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.

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Caterpillar autonomous haul trucks reach one MILLION ton milestone

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Caterpillar and Luck Stone celebrate one million tons hauled autonomously at Bull Run Quarry

Construction and mining giant Caterpillar has reached a major milestone for its autonomous haulage system (AHS), reaching one million tons (!) of aggregate hauled by the company’s massive self-driving trucks.

The milestone was reached as part of an ongoing collaboration between Cat and Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia to help demonstrate the worth of Caterpillar’s in-house AHS solution, and goes a long way towards proving to doubters of autonomous technology that AHS has what it takes to safely and dependably operate in a working quarry.

And, crucially, that the AHS Cats can keep an existing quarry running strong, even in the face of continuous labor shortages in the mining and aggregate industries.

Reaching the one million tons hauled autonomously milestone confirms that autonomous haulage can deliver consistent, repeatable performance. It also signals how autonomous solutions will address skilled labor shortages, improve site safety, increase operational efficiency, and upskill quarry employees to run autonomy. 

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Since the initial deployment of the autonomous tech stack-equipped Cat 777 haul trucks, the collaboration has focused on validating autonomy along with the people and processes in conditions that are typical in quarry operations but distinct from mining, where the benefits of autonomous operation has seen more significant deployment.

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With the success of the Luck Stone pilot at Bull Run, however, that mining/quarry imbalance may not be the status quo for much longer.

“This milestone is a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when we collaborate with our customers to deliver solutions for their critical needs,” explains Denise Johnson, Caterpillar Group President, Resource Industries. “Reaching one million tons hauled autonomously at Bull Run shows that autonomy isn’t just for mining – it’s scalable, reliable, and ready to transform the aggregates industry. We’re proud to collaborate with Luck Stone to lead that transformation.”

Caterpillar hopes the Bull Run project sets a precedent for the broader aggregates industry, and they continue to explore opportunities to expand autonomy across additional Luck Stone sites and operations.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Caterpillar.

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Zeem set to deploy 19 electric semi trucks on Seattle-Tacoma gateway

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he Northwest Seaport Alliance Announces Inaugural Incentive Program for Zero Emission Drayage

The Northwest Seaport Alliance has announced the recipients of its inaugural incentive program for zero emission drayage trucks – and they’ve turned to the logistics experts at Zeem to deploy 19 battery electric semi trucks to serve the Seattle-Tacoma gateway.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance incentive program is funded by a $6.2 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and will see bring 19 zero emission Class 8 semi trucks (like the Kenworth T680, shown) and their associated charging infrastructure to the Puget Sound region.

“We are thankful to the Northwest Seaport Alliance for helping the region adopt electric trucks, and we invite truck operators to experience how well they are matched to the job of hauling drayage,” says Paul Gioupis, CEO of Zeem Solutions. “We have served truck fleets for several years, and our goal is to make it a compelling business decision for fleets, that is both economically and environmentally sustainable.”

19 trucks, hundreds of charging customers

he Northwest Seaport Alliance Announces Inaugural Incentive Program for Zero Emission Drayage
NWSA announcement event, via Zeem.

In a bid to help make electrification an even more compelling option for PNW truck fleets, the new Zeem facility won’t just serve its fleet of 19 electric semi trucks – the project also includes a charging depot that will be able to serve up to 250 electric vehicles per day, with overnight parking capacity for up to 70 vehicles, including heavy-, medium-, and light-duty vehicles.

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“Nearly 4,000 short-haul trucks serve the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, traveling to nearby distribution centers and warehouses,” reads the official press release. “… operators will be able to switch to electric trucks and charging without the large amount of upfront capital typically needed for heavy-duty EVs and charging infrastructure.”

The charging site will be located near the new I-5 exit ramp just south of SeaTac Airport, along SR-99 (International Blvd./Pacific Hwy.), convenient for nearby warehouse and distribution centers that see a large volume of truck deliveries.

Electrek’s Take

Drayage trucks are typically heavy-duty Class 8 trucks that work short haul routes from ports to warehouses or loading facilities. They frequently travel back and forth along local roadways, meaning they have a high impact on air quality in a given area. And, depending on who you believe, truck emissions represent about 6% of all seaport-related diesel pollution and about 30% of all seaport-related climate pollution in the Puget Sound region – emissions that disproportionately impact communities living near port operations and along freight corridors.

As such: more electric drayage is more good news.

We had a chance to talk to Zeem CEO, Paul Gioupis, as one of our guests on Quick Charge last summer, and a lot of that discussion is still relevant today. Give it a listen (above), then let us know what you think of all this in the comments.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Zeem Solutions.

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CA senate drops controversial contract-breaking provision of solar law

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The California Senate dropped a controversial provision of an upcoming solar law which would have broken long-standing solar contracts with California homeowners after significant public backlash over the state’s plans to do so.

For several months now, AB 942 has been working its way through the California legislature, with big changes to the way that California treats contracts for residential solar.

The state has long allowed for “net metering,” the concept that if you sell your excess solar power to the grid, it gives you a credit that you can use to draw from the grid when your solar isn’t producing.

Some 2 million homeowners in California signed contracts with 20-year terms when they purchased their solar systems, figuring that the solar panels would pay off their significant investment over the coming decades by allowing them to sell power to the grid that they generated from their rooftops.

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But this has long been a sticking point for the state’s regulated private utilities. They are in the business of selling power, so they tend to have little interest in buying it from the people they’re supposed to be selling it to.

As a result, utilities have consistently tried to get language watering down net metering contracts inserted into bills considered by the CA legislature, and the most recent one was a bit of a doozy.

The most recent plan was asked for by the CA Public Utilities Commission, in response to an executive order by Gov. Gavin Newsom, was authored by a former utility executive, and used some questionable justifications, claiming that solar customers were responsible for high utility bills by shifting costs from solar customers to non-solar customers. Other analyses show that rooftop solar helped save $1.5 billion for ratepayers.

The most controversial point of AB 942 was that it would break rooftop solar contracts early. At first, it was going to break all existing contracts, then was limited to only break contracts if a homeowner sells their home. The ability to transfer these contracts was key to the buying decision for many homeowners who installed solar, as the ability to generate your own power and lower your electricity bills adds to a home’s value.

This brought anger from several rooftop solar owners and organizations associated with the industry. 100 organizations signed onto an effort to stop blaming consumers who are doing their best to reduce emissions and instead focus on the real causes of higher electricity, which the groups said are associated with high utility spending and profits.

It also resulted in several protests outside CA assemblymembers’ offices, opposing the bill. And California representatives received a high volume of comments opposing the plan to break solar contracts.

But, as of Tuesday, the language which would break rooftop solar contracts has been removed by the CA Senate’s Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Josh Becker, who led the effort. Language which blamed consumers for utility rate-hikes was also removed from the bill, according to the Solar Rights Alliance.

The bill is still not law, it has only moved out of the Energy Committee. But bills that advance through committee in California do not usually meet a significant amount of debate when they come to a floor vote, due to the Democratic supermajority in the state. It seems likely that if this bill advances to a vote, it will pass.

Electrek’s Take

The bill is still not perfect for solar homeowners. It disallows anyone with a yearly electricity bill of under $300 from getting the “California Climate Credit,” which is a refund to state utility customers paid for by California’s carbon fee on polluting industry.

The justification is thin for removing this credit from homeowners who are doing even more for the climate by installing solar… but it turns out that limitation probably won’t affect many customers, because most solar customers will still pay a yearly grid connection tax of around $300/year, and most solar customers still have a small electricity bill anyway at the end of the year.

Now, the question of a grid connection fee is another point of possible contention. This has been referred to as a “tax on the sun” in some jurisdictions, and it does feel like an attempt to nickel-and-dime customers who are contributing to climate reductions and should not be penalized for doing so. However, there is at least some rationality in the concept that they should pay to use infrastructure (but then… isn’t that the point of taxes, to build infrastructure for people to use?).

In short, even if it’s not perfect for every solar homeowner, we can consider this a win, and an example of how, at least with functional governments (unlike the US’ one), the public can and should be able to stop bad laws, or bad portions of laws, with enough public effort.

Now, if only we could apply that to those ridiculous EV fees…

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