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Our Green Deals today mark both the last of Halloween savings while also ushering in the first Black Friday deals. Tenways has launched its November savings across its lineup of e-bikes, with the CGO600 Pro e-bike dropping to a new $1,299 low and getting free gear too. It’s the last day for Lectric’s 48-hour Spooky Sale which is taking up to $446 off a selection of e-bike bundles and also giving away a pair of mystery gifts in proper Halloween fashion. Next, we have the first discounts on Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC and AC 90,000mAh Solar Generator bundles, as well as two one-day sales to low prices on Worx’s 80V Nitro LEAFJET backpack leaf blower and the popular Greenworks 1,900 PSI pressure washer combo kit. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE Halloween sale that will be closing out soon, the exclusive Bluetti AC180P power station low, 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.

Tenways early access Black Friday sale takes $600 off the 37-pound CGO600 Pro e-bike at new $1,299 low

Tenways has given riders early access to its Black Friday pricing, taking up to $600 off its lineup of e-bikes and giving away free gear too, with the biggest of these discounts being on its belt-drive CGO600 Pro e-bike for $1,299 shipped, while the new 8-speed chain-drive model is down at $1,399 shipped. This model is usually priced at $1,899 most days and we’ve seen a few different discounts drop the price since its release back towards the end of 2023, often to $1,499 or higher, though there have been a few falls to $1,399. You can take advantage of this early $600 markdown now and save yourself the trouble of typical Black Friday concerns while it’s down at a new all-time low price – plus, you’re also getting free mudguards and a kickstand valued at $118. Head below to learn more about this lightweight commuter, or read our hands-on review.

The 37-pound Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike is an ideal fit for riders who enjoy active cycling, but want some added electric support, which is provided by the 350W rear hub motor and 360Wh battery. As there is no throttle for pure electric cruising, the battery comes in smaller than normal, also contributing to the lessened weight, among other design factors, but you’ll still get four levels of pedal-assisted boosts (utilizing a torque sensor) up to a top speed of 20 MPH for up to 53 miles.

The lower-priced model includes the Gates carbon belt drive, providing quieter operation while also tossing out any concerns you may have over rusting. On the other side of the design is Tenways’ new 8-speed CGO600 Pro-C e-bike that trades in the belt drive for an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain and upgrades the motor to the brand’s new Tenways C9 350W rear hub model, offering the same performance as before. Both of these e-bikes come with the same stock of commendable features, including internally routed cables for a streamlined look, LED lighting, puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, and a compact OLED display for controls.

Tenways Black Friday e-bike deals:

  • CGO800S Step-Thru Commuter e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 20 MPH for up to 53 miles
    • Turn-signaling and color display
    • comes with $227 in free gear
  • AGO X Step-Over Urban e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,499)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Shimano 10-speed drivetrain
    • comes with $307 in free gear
  • AGO T Step-Thru Premium e-bike: $2,199 (Reg. $2,699)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Enviolo stepless shifting hub
    • comes with $178 in free gear
Lectric Halloween flash sale

Lectric’s flash sale takes up to $446 off e-bike bundles from $999 with mystery gifts through Halloween

Lectric has launched its 48-hour Spooky Sale that ends along with the month, offering larger bundles of free gear (including two mystery gifts) with your purchase from a selection of the brand’s e-bikes. One of the best options among the bunch is the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes that are getting $438 in free gear for $1,199 shipped. Normally this bundle would cost you $1,637, but as is common in these sales, the savings are entirely on the free included goodies. You’ll be getting a front rack, a small basket to go on it, and a larger basket for the rear rack, along with a bottle-shaped bike lock and its appropriate bottle holder, as well as the pair of bonus mystery gifts that you’ll get with your order.

The three versions of Lectric’s XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes all come with the same 500W hub motor that is powered by the internal 48V battery. Utilizing the five pedal assistance levels on these models provides a travel range of up to 65 miles on a single charge (30 miles when only using the throttle), with speeds topping out at 20 MPH. Along with the add-on gear that you’ll be getting to expand its carrying capabilities, you’ll also get a bunch of stock features that are really hard to beat at such a low price, with the integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, and 180mm hydraulic disc brakes as particular highlights. That’s not all though, as you’ll also enjoy having the headlight, taillight, and LCD display – plus, its body folds up to make storing and transporting it far less of a hassle.

The Lectric ONE e-bike with $446 in free gear

XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $423 in free gear

XP Trike with $393 in free gear

XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $365 in free gear

XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $316 in free gear

And be sure to check out the other offers that are still live from Lectric’s autumn sale if none of these spooky, mystery deals don’t catch your curiosity, like the XPedition dual-battery e-bikes that can carry you and your precious cargo up to 150 miles on a single charge.

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First discounts save up to $100 on Anker’s SOLIX C300 solar generator bundles with 60W panels from $240

Coming through Anker’s official Amazon storefront, we just spotted the first discounts on the brand’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh solar generator bundles that include a 60W panel, with the DC model’s bundle at $239.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon, while the AC model’s bundle is going for $269.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $100 off coupon. These two package deals are priced at $300 and $370, respectively, with these deals being the first chance to score them with cash savings, giving you a 20% and 27% markdown while allowing you to take advantage of the units’ solar charging capabilities.

Anker’s two new SOLIX C300 power stations arrive in a far more compact form factor that weighs in from six to nine pounds, with both delivering a 90,000mAh/288Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity. The DC model provides up to 300W output speeds, with its two bi-directional 140W USB-C ports able to work together to achieve 280W self-recharging speeds. There are seven ports in total with this unit, as well as an integrated LED light that pops out of its top to illuminate dark spaces, whether indoor or outdoor. The AC model throws out the dual-USB recharging to reach similar speeds as the DC when plugged into your wall outlet, sporting three AC ports, as well as three USB-Cs, one USB-A, and a car port. It doesn’t sport a pop-up light but does feature a light bar above its display.

If you would instead prefer a bundle that gives you these station’s full 100W solar input over the above 60W bundles, you’ll find those options coming only direct from Anker, with the DC bundle currently at $379, down from $499, while the AC bundle is at $409, down from $549. You can also check out the entirety of Anker’s direct Halloween sale here, which ends November 3.

Worx 80V Nitro LEAFJET Backpack Blower

Worx’s 80V Nitro LEAFJET cordless electric backpack blower delivers 800 CFM at $400 low (Today only)

As part of its large Deals of the Day collection, Best Buy is offering the Worx 80V Nitro LEAFJET Cordless Electric Backpack Leaf Blower for $399.99 shipped. Normally fetching $700 most days, while we have been seeing fluctuating prices on this tool over the year, it’s mostly kept above $549 until more recently. Over the summer we saw prices come down and level out around $500, with Prime Day at the top of this month bringing costs down further to the $400 low, which is repeating again here today. You’re looking at a solid $300 being slashed from the price tag, giving you the opportunity to score it for your arsenal at the lowest price we have seen. You’ll also find this same model matched in price over at Amazon.

The Nitro LEAFJET blower from Worx comes powered by four 20V 4.0Ah Power Share batteries that can be interchanged with other tools in the brand’s ecosystem. Its brushless motor delivers 800 CFM of air volume, pushing airflow up to 150 MPH worth of force to more easily clear out leaves and debris in your yard and around your home. It features a variable speed control which is pretty standard, but also includes a turbo mode when you need the extra power, with all this adding better handling while its compact design allows more versatility among folks of different sizes. It comes with a base camp power source that can not only be removed but also charges all four batteries while being compatible with other Worx 80V tools.

CGO600 Pro e-bike

Get a reliable clean in compact form with Greenworks’ 1,900 PSI electric pressure washer kit at $100 (Today Only)

Coming through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the popular Greenworks 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for $99.99 shipped. This one-day-only discount is bringing costs down from the usual $220 price tag, joining with the trend we’ve been seeing this year where these limited sales have become the most frequent way to get major cash savings. The deal today saves you a solid $120 and lowers the price to the third-lowest rate we have tracked – just $10 above the all-time low that we last saw in September. The closest to this deal that you can find on Amazon delivers lesser PSI strength without as much gear and for a higher $140 price.

This electric pressure washer from Greenworks is one of the best models if you also desire compact portability, tossing out the heavier frames of counterpart washers while still delivering a reliable 1,900 PSI at a 1.2 GPM flow rate. The washer itself will continue saving you money over time as the brand’s Total Stop System shuts off the pump upon the trigger being disengaged to save energy and extend the pump’s lifespan. You’ll also be getting more gear with this kit than the normal combo, with 20 feet of non-marring hose, four varying nozzles that have their own convenient storage spots, and a surface cleaner attachment that boosts its cleaning potential.

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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Saylor’s bitcoin buying strategy is ‘exploding’ globally, but Wall Street is skeptical

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Saylor's bitcoin buying strategy is 'exploding' globally, but Wall Street is skeptical

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LAS VEGAS — The bitcoin treasury play that lifted Strategy’s market cap past $80 billion is now being mimicked by meme stock companies, media firms, and multinational conglomerates. But Wall Street isn’t buying all the hype.

This week, Trump Media announced plans to raise $2.5 billion to buy bitcoin, and GameStop revealed a $500 million allocation. Meanwhile, Tether, SoftBank, and Strike’s Jack Mallers unveiled Twenty One, a bitcoin-native public company expected to launch with more than 42,000 bitcoin on its balance sheet, enough to make it the third-largest corporate holder of the asset globally.

For now, the market doesn’t see the next Strategy in any of them. Trump Media shares have dropped more than 20% since the announcement, while GameStop is down nearly 17%. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has multiplied by 26 times since the end of 2022, amassing a bitcoin stake worth over $60 billion.

“Maybe the market wanted them to buy more bitcoin,” said Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor in an interview at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas. “But these are short-term dynamics. Over the long term, bitcoin on the balance sheet has proven to be extraordinarily popular.”

Saylor called Trump Media’s move “courageous, aggressive, and intelligent” — and said the flood of similar announcements marks a global shift in corporate finance.

“Everywhere I go at this conference, someone says, you know, I’m working on a bitcoin treasury company in Hong Kong. I’m doing this thing in Korea. I’ve got this thing I’m working on in Abu Dhabi. We’re going to do this in the Middle East, you know, we’ve got this in the U.K.,“ he said. “There’s an explosion of interest right now.”

Saylor said bitcoin ambassadors are “planting the orange flag everywhere on earth.”

Trump sons, top lawmakers descend on Bitcoin 2025 ahead of key legislation

What began as a fringe financial maneuver is quickly becoming a geopolitical race. Under the Biden administration, corporate bitcoin adoption was often treated as a regulatory red flag. But under President Donald Trump, the tone has changed.

In March, Trump signed an executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, instructing federal agencies to treat bitcoin as a long-term store of value. The reserve will be funded entirely through bitcoin seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases, according to White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks. The order also empowers the government to explore additional budget-neutral mechanisms for acquiring more bitcoin.

For the first time, the federal government will conduct a full audit of its digital asset holdings, currently estimated at more than 200,000 bitcoin. The order explicitly prohibits the sale of any bitcoin from the reserve, cementing its role as a permanent sovereign asset.

‘No force on Earth’

Vice President JD Vance this week became the first sitting vice president to address the bitcoin community directly, framing crypto as a hedge against inflation, censorship, and “unelected bureaucrats.” And in a further move to boost bitcoin, the Department of Labor rolled back guidance that had discouraged bitcoin investments in retirement plans.

“No force on Earth can stop an idea whose time has come,” Saylor said. “Bitcoin is digital capital and maybe the most explosive idea of the era.“

Some corners of the corporate world are still resistant. Late last year, Microsoft shareholders rejected a proposal to use some of the software company’s massive cash pile to follow Saylor’s lead. In a video presentation supporting the effort, Saylor told investors that “Microsoft can’t afford to miss the next technology wave.”

While Strategy has reaped the rewards of early adoption, Saylor suggested the market’s cooler reaction to Trump Media and GameStop may stem more from structural financing dynamics than from skepticism toward bitcoin itself.

He pointed to GameStop’s initial announcement that it was considering a bitcoin strategy, which led to a 50% pop in the stock and tenfold increase in trading volume. The company quickly capitalized on the momentum with a $1.5 billion convertible bond raise — a move he described as “extraordinarily successful.” Trump Media took a similar approach, raising capital through a large convertible bond offering.

Saylor said those financing methods can create short-term downward pressure, but that over time investors will benefit.

When it comes to Strategy, Saylor said there’s no ceiling to his bitcoin accumulation plans. His company is already by far the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.

“We’ll keep buying bitcoin,” he told CNBC. “We expect the price of bitcoin will keep going up. We think it will get exponentially harder to buy bitcoin, but we will work exponentially more efficiently to buy bitcoin.”

For critics who worry that state and media actors embracing bitcoin will undermine its decentralized ideals, Saylor argues the opposite.

“The network is very anti-fragile, and there’s a balance of power here,” he said. “The more actors that come into the ecosystem, the more diverse, the more distributed the protocol is, the more incorruptible it becomes, the more robust it becomes, and so that means the more trustworthy it becomes to larger economic actors who otherwise would be afraid to put all of their economic weight on the network.”

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$14B in EV, renewable projects scrapped as tax credit fears grow

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More than $14 billion in US renewable and EV investments and 10,000 new jobs have been scrapped or put on hold since January, according to a new analysis from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. The reason: growing fears that the Republican-majority Congress will pull the plug on federal clean energy tax credits.

In April alone, companies backed out of $4.5 billion in battery, EV, and wind projects right before the House passed a sweeping tax and spending bill that would gut the federal tax incentives fueling the clean energy boom. E2 also found another $1.5 billion in previously unreported project cancellations from earlier in the year.

Now, with the Senate preparing to take up the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” E2 says over 10,000 clean energy jobs have already vanished.

“If the tax plan passed by the House last week becomes law, expect to see construction and investments stopping in states across the country as more projects and jobs are cancelled,” said Michael Timberlake, E2’s communications director. “Businesses are now counting on Congress to come to its senses and stop this costly attack on an industry that is essential to meeting America’s growing energy demand and that’s driving unprecedented economic growth in every part of the country.”

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Ironically, it’s Republican-led congressional districts – the biggest beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s clean energy tax credits passed in 2022 – that are feeling the most pain. So far, more than $12 billion in investments and over 13,000 jobs have been canceled in GOP districts.

Through April, 61% of all clean energy projects, 72% of jobs, and 82% of investments have been in Republican districts.

Despite the rising number of cancellations, some companies are still forging ahead. In April, businesses announced nearly $500 million in new clean energy investments across six states. That includes a $400 million expansion by Corning in Michigan to make solar wafers, which is expected to create at least 400 jobs, and a $9.3 million investment from a Canadian solar equipment company in North Carolina.

If completed, the seven projects announced last month could create nearly 3,000 permanent jobs.

To date, E2 has tracked 390 major clean energy projects across 42 states and Puerto Rico since the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022. In total, companies plan to invest $132 billion and hire 123,000 permanent workers.

But the report warns that momentum could grind to a halt if the House tax plan becomes law. Since the clean energy tax credits were signed into law, 45 announced projects have been canceled, downsized, or closed entirely, wiping out nearly 20,000 jobs and $16.7 billion in investments.

What’s more, Trump’s Department of Energy announced today that it was killing more than $3.7 billion in funding for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and decarbonization initiatives. Eighteen out of 24 projects were awarded through DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP), which was made law in the Inflation Reduction Act. It aimed to strengthen the economic competitiveness of US manufacturers in global markets demanding lower carbon emissions, while supporting US manufacturing jobs and communities.

Executive Director Jason Walsh of the BlueGreen Alliance said in a statement in response to today’s DOE announcement:   

The awarded projects that DOE is seeking to kill are concentrated in rural areas and red states. American manufacturers are hungry to partner with the federal government to bolster US industry. The IDP saw $60 billion worth of applications during the program selection process, a ten-times oversubscription. 

President Trump claims to be a champion of American manufacturing, but today’s announcement is further evidence that he and his Secretary of Energy are liars.

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A Tesla prototype was spotted at the Fremont factory in California, sparking speculation that it’s the new “cheaper Tesla”, but it looks like a regular Model Y.

A drone operator flew over the Fremont factory this week and spotted a Tesla prototype with light camouflage on the front and back ends.

The vehicle is making a lot of people talk on social media and the media as many think it could be a new “affordable model” coming to Tesla.

Other than the camouflage, the vehicle looks just like a regular Model Y:

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It’s likely one of two things: a new “stripped-down Model Y” or a Model Y Performance.

Model Y Performance is the only version that Tesla hasn’t launched since the design changeover earlier this year.

The “stripped-down Model Y” is what will replace Tesla’s upcoming “affordable models.”

We have been reporting on this new vehicle program from Tesla for a while now.

It came to life just over a year ago as a pivot for Tesla after CEO Elon Musk canceled two cheaper vehicles that Tesla was working on, commonly referred as “the $25,000 Tesla”. Those vehicles were codenamed NV91 and NV92, and they were based on the new vehicle platform that Tesla is now reserving for the Cybercab.

Instead, Musk saw that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y production lines were starting to be underutilized as Tesla faced demand issues. Therefore, Tesla canceled the vehicles program based on the new platform and decided to build new vehicles on Model 3/Y platform using the same production lines.

We previously reported that these electric vehicles will likely look very similar to Model 3 and Model Y.

In recent months, several other media reports reinforced that, and Tesla all but confirmed it during its latest earnings call.

Considering this looks like a regular Model Y, it could be the new cheaper and less feature rich Model Y:

Some people are claiming that this vehicle looks smaller than the Model Y, but it’s difficult to tell as the black camouflage on the ends can confuse the eye.

It looks like a very similar size when it passes near other Tesla vehicles:

What do you think it is? Let us know in the comment section below.

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