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Today’s Green Deals are being led by Rad Power’s latest EV sale, with the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 and getting free gear too. We spotted a new low price on Aiper’s solar-powered Surfer S1 Robot Pool Skimmer at $300 ahead of early holiday shopping. Segway also just launched its Halloween sale running into November that has dropped the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter to $460, while a lineup Camplux electric tankless water heaters are getting 20% markdowns across the board, with its 27kW model at $360. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $500 off launch discount on Tenways’ new 8-speed chain-drive CGO600 Pro e-bike, 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’s reliable cargo-hauling RadWagon 4 e-bike drops to $1,599 with free gear

Rad Power has changed up its sale offerings with up to $300 being taken off three e-bikes through the rest of the month, while also offering bonus accessory gear. This time around the block sees the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 shipped, plus giving you a free Ballard cargo bag along with it. Normally priced at $1,799, costs are usually brought down to this same $1,599 rate when it’s included in these sales. The price has only ever fallen lower twice before – once in summer 2023 when it dropped to $1,399 while the other was its $1,299 pre-order low in 2020 (which has never been repeated). This sale marks another chance to score it at the 2024 low price, with a combined $309 in savings when factoring in the free cargo bag that is valued at $109 – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Out of Rad Power’s EV lineup, the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike has been the main model I’ve consistently seen cruising around – often with parents/nannies using it to bus kids to and from appointments around NYC. The sturdy and durable frame comes with a 750W motor that is powered by a 672Wh battery and supported by five levels of pedal assistance, reaching top speeds of 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles on a single charge. You can also use just the half-twist throttle to coast on pure electric power, though keep in mind this lowers the expected travel distance to around 25+ miles.

It comes with a nice array of features to enhance the riding experience further, with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders to go over each, an integrated taillight that provides brake light functionality, a 200-lumen headlight, and the integrated rear cargo rack that can be used for packages, groceries, and passengers alike (with a 120-pound carrying capacity). It also has a water-resistant wiring harness that protects it from the weather, and a backlit LCD display that comes complete with a USB port to charge your phone as you cruise onward.

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Aiper Surfer S1 solar robot pool skimmer

Let Aiper’s S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer handle floating debris at new $300 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, Aiper is offering a Prime-exclusive deal on its S1 Solar-Powered Robot Pool Skimmer for $299.95 shipped. Normally priced at $470, this model has not seen many discounts since it was first released in January. We saw it get its first official discount during Memorial Day sales to $420, falling the next month to $400. It’s mainly kept above $400 since, with two dips to $376 in August and December, but today, you’re looking at the best deal we’ve seen yet as it gets a 36% markdown that cuts $170 off the price tag and lands it at a new all-time low price. You’ll also find it matching in price over from Aiper’s direct site.

While we are heading into fall and winter, this new low price certainly makes this a great opportunity to score the robot for heated pools, for folks living in relatively warm climates year-round, or even to get some earlier Christmas shopping done. Aiper’s S1 robot sports a brushless motor that keeps the paddle wheels going as the ultrasonic sensors direct it toward every floating piece of debris, insects, and more – collecting it into an easy-to-remove basket. While its battery only provides a 10-hour runtime, it’s been given solar charging capabilities along with a bonus DC charging port for those more overcast days, greatly reducing your need to get involved with it or with a common stick pool skimmer. There’s also the complete array of smart controls through its companion app that lets you monitor and change settings, and even manually steer it when needed.

More fall Aiper deals to take advantage of:

  • Seagull SE Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $122 (Reg. $200)
    • for above-ground/in-ground pools up to 40 Feet
  • Seagull Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $500 (Reg. $800)
    • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square-feet
  • Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $525 (Reg. $700)
    • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square-feet
Segway Halloween sale

Segway’s Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter falls to $460 in Halloween sale

Segway has launched its Halloween sale through November 2 that is taking up to 60% off a lineup of its EVs, with the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter down at $459.99 shipped. Down from an $800 price tag here, we saw discounts earlier in the year mainly drop costs between $615 and $600, with occasional falls further to $550 and $500. More recently, discounts have increased, with the brand’s Prime Day sales at the beginning of the month introducing a new $450 low. This new sale has cut $340 off the price tag, giving you the second-lowest price we have tracked, with it only sitting $10 above the all-time low, giving folks another strong opportunity to add it to their commute at one of its best prices.

Among Segway’s lineup, the Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter remains one of the best budget-friendly commuter solutions on the market for e-scooter lovers, which New Yorkers have seemed to take notice of, as I regularly see them cruising through the streets on any given day. Tucked inside is a 350W motor paired with a 36V 367Wh battery that provides it with a 25-mile travel range on a single charge, hitting top speeds of 18.6 MPH while tackling inclines up to 20% with no problem.

It features three riding modes to provide a more balanced riding experience depending on your commute needs: a speed limit mode, a standard mode, and a sport mode. Even in its sport mode, where speed is maximized at a lower travel range, the scooter’s regenerative brakes (which we need more of on e-scooter models) recycle energy when you activate the brakes to extend travel times, hitting their peak levels while in the speed limit mode. 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.

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You can browse the full lineup of this Halloween sale on the landing page here.

Camplux 27kW electric tankless water heater

Get 3-second-to-hot output with Camplux’s 27kW electric tankless water heater at $360

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Camplux is offering 20% discounts across a range of electric tankless water heaters from 8kW to 27kW sizes. One of the best opportunities from the bunch is the largest 27kW model that is down at $359.99 shipped. Coming down from its usual $450 price tag after a year of few discounts, especially after ending 2023 at $350 during Black Friday and Christmas sales, we’ve mainly spotted it keeping above $380 when benefitting from price cuts, though August did see a rare drop to the new $304 low coming direct from Camplux’s site, which currently lists it at its MSRP. Today, you can add it to your home for reliable hot water at a solid $90 markdown off the going rate and the second-lowest price we have seen from Amazon – just $10 above last year’s winter holiday pricing and $56 above the all-time low.

With this 240V electric tankless water heater you’ll only be waiting for three seconds before receiving plenty of hot water for your shower. The low-consumption heating rod bolsters efficiency up to 99.8%, saving you up to 60% on your water-heating costs for your home. It features overheating protection, anti-dry heating protection, and water-electricity separation to provide you with a stable and consistent water temperature output. Installation takes under 3 hours, with Camplux promising an easy installation process compared to standard large gallon tanks – but keep in mind that it will require three 40A breakers, a wire gauge of 3X8 AWG, and a 3/4-inch NPT connection.

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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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Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access

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It sounds like Tesla jumped the gun when announcing that Nissan drivers now have access to the Supercharger network in North America.

They will have to wait a bit.

Yesterday, we reported that Tesla added Nissan to the list of automakers with EVs capable of using the Supercharger network in North America.

However, Tesla has since removed Nissan from its list of automakers with access and switched the Japanese automaker back to the “coming soon” list.

Nissan confirmed to Electrek that access is not currently available, but it will be available by the end of the year.

It sounds like a miscommunication on Tesla’s side. We hear that it should be coming soon.

Elon Musk fired Tesla’s entire charging team – seemingly to make an example of its then-head of charging, Rebecca Tinucci, who reportedly disagreed with Musk about making further layoffs following another layoff wave.

Instead of just firing her, Musk decided to fire the entire team and then sent an email to other Tesla managers using the charging team situation as a warning.

Tesla has since had to rehire several former members of its charging team to rebuild the department.

This is believed to have slowed down the opening of the Supercharger network to other automakers in North America. We were told that communications with Tesla’s charging team were difficult to non-existent for those automakers for weeks earlier this year.

As we have previously reported, the situation has definitely slowed down Tesla’s own deployment of Supercharger stations.

Nonetheless, the Supercharger network recently hit the milestone of 60,000 chargers worldwide.

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

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Europe’s “green dream” Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after a rescue package failed to go through, leaving the battery maker with just one week’s worth of cash in the account. Cofounder and CEO Peter Carlsson, who spearheaded a costly expansion, has also quit.

The Swedish-owned battery maker filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas, reports Bloomberg, with $5.8 billion debt. CEO Peter Carlsson, Telsa’s former chief products officer, stepped down from his role as CEO after the filing, but will remain onboard as advisor and director.

According to a statement, Northvolt said that its main factory will maintain business as usual during the reorganization, as the company now has a buffer from creditors, giving it time to restructure the balance sheet. However, the company said that this will not impact its business in Germany, and through the court process, Northvolt now has access to about $145 million in cash collateral. An additional $100 million in debtor-in-possession financing will be added to the pot via one of its customers, the report said.

In recent weeks, Northvolt has been in intense negotiations in the hope of securing a $300 million rescue package to give the company a bit more time to seek longer-term funding. But when that deal fell through, the battery maker was forced to seek protection from creditors via the Chapter 11 filing.  

The company still has a $7 billion project in place in Quebec – a new campus that is set to include a cell production plant, battery recycling, and cathode active-material production facilities –  and the bankruptcy won’t affect those plans, the company said on its website. “Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America, subsidiaries of Northvolt AB with projects in Germany and Canada, are financed separately and will continue to operate as usual outside of the Chapter 11 process as key parts of Northvolt’s strategic positioning.”

The plant is expected to have capacity to produce 30 GWh of battery cell every year, with an expansion set to double that output, making it enough to power 1 million EVs. The Canadian government is putting $1.334 billion CND toward the project, with Quebec chipping in another $1.37 billion CND.

Northvolt has hit hard times in recent months, once thought of as Europe’s best shot to homegrown EVs and the makers of “the world’s greenest battery.” Enthusiasm mounted as the company opened the doors to its first plant in Sweden, in the small town of Skelleftea near the Arctic Circle, in 2021. Billions of dollars have been invested into the company, and Volvo, VW, and BMW rushed to place future orders.

All of this enthusiasm has been fueled by a vision to cut dependency on China by creating greener EV batteries using 100 percent recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Plans were put in place to build factories in Gothenburg, in southern Sweden, and Poland, Germany, and Canada, all backed by huge government subsidies. Back in January, the company raised an additional $5 billion, firmly locking in its position as one of Europe’s best-funded startups and recipient of the largest-ever green loan in the EU.

But then things started going south, with Northvolt’s production problems and massive delays forcing BMW to cancel its €2 billion battery cell order with the company. This past May, Northvolt also announced that it pushing back its plans for an IPO until next year. The interim report that followed revealed the dire state of its finances and how far its production had fallen short of goals, with Carlsson admitting he had been “too aggressive” with the company’s expansion plan.

Since Northvolt has put in place a series of changes to reset the company’s course, including bringing onboard a new CFO, leaving the former CFO to focus solely on expansion plans. Plus the company started making cuts, including closing down its research center, Cuberg, in San Francisco and deprioritizing secondary businesses. At the end of September, Northvolt announced that it would cut 1,600 staff from three Swedish sites and about 20 percent of its international workforce.

Last month, Volvo started proceedings to take over their joint venture with Northvolt, while Volkswagen Group’s representative to Northvolt’s board stepped down this month. Sweden, for its part, is ruling out taking a stake to save its homegrown enterprise, Bloomberg reports. Carlsson had said last month that the company needs more than $900 million to permanently shore up its finances.

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YMX Logistics deploys 20 new Orange EV electric yard trucks

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YMX Logistics and Orange EV Join Forces to Deliver Zero Emission Transportation Solutions to Yard Operations Across North America

Leading yard operation 3PL YMX Logistics has announced plans to deploy fully twenty (20) of Orange EV’s fully electric Class 8 terminal trucks at a number of distribution and manufacturing sites across North America.

As the shipping and logistics industries increasingly move to embrace electrification, yard operations have proven to be an almost ideal use case for EVs, enabling companies like Orange EV, which specialize in yard hostlers or terminal tractors, to drive real, impactful change. To that end, companies like YMX are partnering with Orange EV.

“This relationship between YMX and Orange EV is a significant step forward in transforming yard operations across North America,” said Matt Yearling, CEO of YMX Logistics. “Besides the initial benefits of reduction in emissions and carbon footprint, our customers are also seeing improvements in the overall operational efficiency and seeking to expand. Our team members have also been sharing positive feedback about their new equipment and highlighting the positive impact on their health and day-to-day activities.”

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YMX Logistics electric yard trucks; by Orange EV.

One of the most interesting aspects of this story – beyond the Orange EV HUSK-e XP’s almost unbelievable 180,000 lb. GCWR spec. – is that this isn’t a story about California’s ports, which mandate EVs. Instead, YMX is truly deploying these trucks throughout the country, with at least four currently in Chicago (and more on the way).

“Our collaboration with YMX Logistics represents a powerful stride in delivering sustainable yard solutions at scale for enterprise customers,” explains Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Orange EV. “With rising demand for electric yard trucks, our joint efforts ensure that more companies can access the environmental, financial, and operational benefits of electrification … this is a win for the planet, the workforce, and the bottom line of these organizations.”

We interviewed Orange EV founder Kurt Neutgens on The Heavy Equipment Podcast a few months back, but if you’re not familiar with these purpose-built trucks, it’s worth a listen.

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SOURCE | IMAGES: YMX Logistics.

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