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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with plenty of savings, led by some big news! To start, we have Jackery launching its new modular Explorer 5000 Plus power station with pre-order deals that give you up to $1,699 in free gear. Next, Velotric is offering a weekend flash sale on its T1 ST Plus e-bike at $1,249 and coming with a bonus savings option, followed by the first official discount on Govee’s new Smart Electric Kitchen Composter at $250. From there, we have a bunch of savings options on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station starting from $2,999, with Goal Zero’s Yeti 500 and 700 Portable Power Stations right behind at their lowest prices. Lastly, we have a one-day only discount on NIU’s KQi 300P All-Terrain Suspension Electric KickScooter at $699. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Aiper’s solar pool skimmer, the latest lineup of Rad Power’s e-bike sale, 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.

Jackery launches new modular Explorer 5000 Plus power station with early-bird discounts and up to $1,699 in free gear

To offer further solutions in the backup power market, Jackery is launching its newest and most advanced home backup model to date – with tons of savings for folks who get in on the action early. Now available for pre-order, the Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station has been designed as “the lightest indoor generator in its class, and ensures people will stay connected, powered, and secure, even in the most difficult and unexpected circumstances.” Joining the ranks of larger capacity models with some truly monstrous expansive capabilities, this new unit promises enough power for home backup, EV charging, RV support, and more. If you want to get the full rundown on what to expect from this new model, check out our launch coverage here, and head below to learn how you can get up to $1,699 in free gear.

Jackery’s new Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station is now available for pre-order, with a couple of different options starting from the unit’s base $3,499 price tag either direct from Jackery’s site or via Amazon.

From now until November 13, 2024 there are some early-bird bundle deals that are worth taking advantage of, with the Explorer 5000 Plus getting a free smart transfer switch (valued at $1,699) at $3,499 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1500 at checkout for $1,500 off.

You can choose to grab the Explorer 5000 Plus with two 500W solar panels, a smart transfer switch, and a free protective cover (valued at $99) for $4,999 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1000 at checkout for $1,000 off.

The final bundle option gives you the Explorer 5000 Plus, two 500W solar panels, the smart transfer switch, an expansion battery (providing a 10,080Wh capacity), and the free protective cover for $6,799 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1200 at checkout for $1,200 off.

Velotric weekend flash sale on T1 ST e-bike

Velotric weekend flash sale drops T1 ST Plus e-bike with Apple Find My to $1,249 with bonus savings

Alongside Velotric’s ongoing sitewide sale, the brand is offering a weekend flash sale on its T1 ST Plus e-bike for $1,249 shipped, with a discounted bundle option for a bunch of add-on gear too. Normally priced at $1,549 most of the time, we saw it fall to its $1,099 low back during the brand’s Memorial Day sale for a short period, while the other sales have kept costs between $1,299 and $1,349. With this flash sale, you can land this lightweight model at a $300 markdown and the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s also an option to bundle this e-bike and get a full spread of add-on gear with fenders for both wheels, a rear cargo rack, a phone mount, and a water bottle with a cage at $1,468, which all together would normally run you $1,818 – bumping your total savings up to $350.

Urban commuters and active cyclists alike will thrive with Velotric’s T1 ST Plus e-bike, as it weighs in at just 39 pounds, making it easy to carry up and down stairs while also taking up minimal space for those living in walk-up apartments/buildings. Its streamlined frame houses a 36V 352.8Wh battery that runs the 350W motor (which peaks at 600W), giving you up to 52 miles of pedal assistance (supported by a superior torque sensor) and top speeds of 25 MPH (unlocked from its standard 20 MPH).

Alongside a bonus walk mode for assistance when you have to hop off (especially to get up very steep angles) and Apple Find My capabilities, there’s a bunch more extra features that make this a great model at such a low price, with it also having a SHIMANO 8-speed derailleur, an integrated LED auto-headlight, double hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, an IPX6 waterproof rating, and a 3.5-inch LCD display with USB charging for your personal device.

More Velotric e-bike deals:

  • Discover 1 Plus Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • bundle on-page with rear rack, front basket, phone mount, and left mirror at $500 off
  • Fold 1 Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,399)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • bundle on-page with wheel guard, phone mount, front basket, and passenger handrail at $300 off
  • Nomad 1 Plus Step-Thru e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Go 1 Utility e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 25 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with $134 in free gear
  • Packer 1 Cargo e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $2,199)
    • 25 MPH for up to 52 miles
    • comes with $81 in free gear
  • Discover 2 e-bike: $1,899 (no price reduction)
    • 28 MPH for up to 75 miles
    • bundle on-page with phone mount, front basket, left mirror, and suspension seatpost 2.0 at $150 off
  • Summit 1 e-bike: $1,999 (no price reduction)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • bundle on-page with fenders, rear rack, water bottle, and bottle cage at $100 off
first discount on Govee smart kitchen composter

Govee’s new smart electric Kitchen Composter helps you go greener with first discount to $250 (50% off)

Govee’s official Amazon storefront is offering the very first chance to save on the new Smart Electric Kitchen Composter for $249.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $200 off coupon. Priced at $500 since its recent release, this is the very first discount that we have seen on this new green kitchen upgrade – and the fact that it’s getting its price cut by a massive 50% markdown is rather surprising too, though Govee has been known to do this on other appliances, as it did with the new Smart Electric Kettle Pro. Folks looking to upgrade their home life and go a little more green are getting a great deal here, saving you $250 while also helping out the environment (and your gardens too). It also doesn’t seem to be available yet on Govee’s direct website, making this an even sweeter opportunity to get in on.

More and more folks are getting in on the benefits of composting at home, whether that’s to reduce food waste while also keeping it out of landfills, improving their own gardening soil for plants, and more. This new smart device from Govee is here to help with those desires, letting you keep records of your disposals, create your own low-cost fertilizer to provide vital nutrients to your home’s plant life, and more – all monitored and controlled via the companion app and with voice controls available through Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. You won’t have to worry about any odors here, as it includes two changeable filters that prevent the usual smells during the composting cycle. There are also three different operating modes here, with a full array of safety notifications to keep you in the loop should something go awry.

Anker SOLIX F3800 power station

Save $1,000 on Anker’s 3,840Wh SOLIX F3800 power station at $2,999, bundles start from $3,499

Anker has a bunch of power deals that are offering up some great rates on a lineup of reliable backup power solutions, like the brand’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that is currently down at $2,999 shipped, which you can also find matching at Amazon, after clipping the on-page $1,000 off coupon. Down from its usual $3,999 price tag, we saw it in the earlier half of 2024 mostly keeping at or above $3,599, with some occasional falls lower. As the year has progressed we’ve been seeing more frequent $1,000 markdowns like today’s deal, though we did see it hit its $2,499 low back in June over at Wellbots. Today, you can add it to your backup needs with a solid $1,000 slashed off the tag, giving you the third-lowest price we have tracked. Head below for more on this unit and all its discounted bundle options too.

If you want to have all the backup power options at your fingertips – traveling/camping support to home backup and full home powering – this unit is one of the best versatile models on the market today with its 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can be expanded all the way up to a massive 26.9kWh with the addition of six BP3800 Expansion Batteries. It can dish out up to 6,000W of output power and comes with a myriad of ports to cover a wide range of devices and appliances, with eight ACs, three USB-Cs, two USB-As, one DC, and one car port. That’s not all, as it also sports connections to hook to your RV, and electric car, as well as your home’s circuit breaker, but you will need to get the appropriate gear (bundle options below) with a Home Backup Kit for sectional support or the Home Power Panel that covers the entire household and allows for connections with your solar roof panels for greater recharging capabilities.

There are a few different ways to recharge the F3800’s battery, but the two main ways will give you a full battery in only 2.7 hours through a standard outlet, or up to 2 hours when utilizing its maximum 2,400W solar input. Everything is housed within a rollable design, with an LCD display to monitor real-time levels as well as adjust settings – or you can do all this on your phone via the companion app.

Anker SOLIX F3800 power station/solar generator bundles:

Anker SOLIX F3800 home backup bundles:

Anker SOLIX F3800 full home power bundles:

You can check out the full spread of discounts that Anker is currently offering (including smaller units) on the landing page here.

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Goal Zero’s Yeti 500 and 700 power stations at lowest prices starting from $337

Through its official Amazon storefront, Goal Zero is offering new and returning low prices on its Yeti 500 and Yeti 700 Portable Power Stations for $337.46 shipped and $449.96 shipped, after clipping the on-page 25% off coupons. Normally these two newer stations go for $450 and $600, respectively, and we’ve mostly seen the 500 model fall to $360 while the 700 model has been down as low as $450. You’re looking at the best prices here today, saving you $113 on the 500 at a new all-time low and $150 on the 700 at a returning low. There’s also a discounted bundle option to pair the Yeti 700 with a 100W solar panel for $586, after clipping the on-page $214 off coupon.

These 6th generation power stations are designed to keep your personal devices and small appliances juiced up and running during casual outdoor ventures, whether that’s for camping, tailgates, outdoor movie nights, road trips, and the like. They share much of the same designs and features, with the main difference between them being their capacity sizes (Yeti 500 offers 499Wh, Yeti 700 offers 677Wh) and output power levels (Yeti 500 provides 500W surging to 1,000W and the Yeti 700 provides 600W surging to 1,000W).

These units have all been given fast-charging capabilities when they’re plugged into a standard wall outlet, with the Yeti 500 recharging in 90 minutes and the Yeti 700 recharging in under 2 hours. Your small appliance and device charging needs are covered by the two AC ports, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, plus the bonus car port – and both can be hooked up to a solar panel with a max input level of 200W, with recharging ranging from 2.9 hours to 4 hours, depending on your model.

NIU

For today only hop aboard NIU’s KQi 300P foldable all-terrain suspension e-kickscooter at $699 low

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the NIU KQi 300P Foldable All-Terrain Suspension Electric Kick Scooter for $699 shipped. Normally fetching $949 here, while going for $899 direct from NIU, this one-day sale is seeing a slightly bigger discount than we’ve seen come from the manufacturer this year. When it’s been featured in NIU’s sales, it’s kept costs above $700, with the discounts only getting smaller and smaller as we headed through summer and into fall. Today, you’re looking at a 26% markdown coming from Best Buy, giving you $250 in savings and landing it at the lowest price we can find. It even beats out NIU’s website where it’s discounted to a higher $807 rate.

Designed to handle whatever terrain stands ahead of you, NIU’s KQi 300P kickscooter arrives with a 450W motor (peaking at 900W for up to 20% incline climbing) alongside a 13Ah/608Wh battery that provides a nice 30 miles of travel and 20 MPH top speeds. There are some great standout features here, like the dual-tube hydraulic suspension for an even smoother ride, or the PowerFront braking (with rear dual-action disc brakes) that extends battery life thanks to the regenerative braking. Along with these, there’s also rubber pneumatic tubeless tires, a Halo headlight, braking lights, turn signal lights, and the full array of smart controls via the companion app – letting you customize its settings while also providing security measures to lock/unlock the e-scooter.

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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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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