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It’s another day of amazing seasonal savings in our Green Deals today, with Bluetti’s early access Black Friday sale taking up 50% off its backup power units – including new releases – with tons of bonus savings like member pricing, an additional sitewide 5% off promo code, and more. Next we have an early bird Black Friday special from Electric Bike Company that can score you up to $897 in savings across its e-bike lineup, as well as NIU’s pre-Black Friday sale that is taking up to 64% off the brand’s KQi series of e-scooters. Lastly, we’re getting the first of EcoFlow’s Black Friday flash sales that is offering up to $1,347 off DELTA Pro and DELTA 2 Max bundles starting from $1,139. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday savings from EcoFlow, ENGWE, 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.

Bluetti’s early access Black Friday sale offers up to 55% in savings with new releases and member pricing from $189

Bluetti’s early access Black Friday savings have begun through November 10 taking up to 50% off power stations, bundles, and accessories – including new releases and special pricing for members (sign-up is FREE here, plus you’ll get extra gifts for subscribing) – while also offering an exclusive sitewide 5% off discount during the sale by using the promo code AFFBF5 at checkout. One of Bluetti’s newest releases seeing Black Friday savings is the X20 153.6Wh Power Bank that you can score for $189.05 shipped, after using Bluetti’s Black Friday sitewide 5% off code. This model will be normally priced at $249 after these sales, but you’re getting the first chance to land $50 in cash savings here while it lasts, giving you a more affordable rate on top of securing a 153.6Wh (48,000mAh) backup power solution for your everyday personal devices.

Bluetti’s X20 power bank delivers a 153.6Wh/48,000mAh LiFePO4 battery capacity to cover the charging needs of your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and any other personal device that you take with you throughout your everyday life. Thanks to its 12 adapters it comes “compatible with over 90% of laptops on the market,” with four port options (bi-directional USB-C, two USB-As, and a DC) that let you connect up to four devices at once for multi-charging at up to 160W speeds. You can even hook it up to a wall outlet to charge itself while pumping out juice for your devices, and its BMS (Battery Management System) algorithm increases efficiency to provide up to 16 hours of continuous power on a single charge.

***Note: Remember to apply code AFFBF5 at checkout to knock an additional 5% off the prices listed below.

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You can check out everything Bluetti’s early access Black Friday sale has to offer on the landing page here.

Electric Bike Co. early bird Black Friday special

Electric Bike Co. is offering up to $897 in savings with its early bird Black Friday special, deals start from $1,499

Electric Bike Company is offering some early-bird Black Friday savings in the form of free gear alongside any purchase from its e-bike lineup, including discounted models like the Model C Chopper e-bike that is down at $1,899 shipped. This model will normally fetch you $2,099 these days, with our post-tariff market having hiked up the MSRP since summer by $200. While we have seen it go as low as $1,599 in the past (pre-tariffs), you’re still looking at a solid $200 being cut off the price tag of a model that doesn’t see as many discounts as others – plus you’ll be getting additional savings in the free anti-theft alarm, the upgraded 5Ah PowerBoost charger, and an upgraded tool kit (pump, tire tools, wrenches, and storage bag) – all valued at $397 for a total $597 in savings!

Sporting a sleek, classic beach cruiser design with high-reaching chopper handlebars and a saddle with a back support, this custom Model A e-bike comes equipped with a 500W (750W peak) motor and a 14Ah battery that reaches 20 MPH speeds (can be reprogrammed to 28 MPH) with a 60-mile range on a single charge.  It also has five levels of pedal assistance, with a choice for a 12 mag cadence sensor or a torque sensor along with a smaller selection of accessories and features: puncture-resistant tires, integrated front and rear safety lights, hand-stitched vegan leather grips, a rear cargo rack, a waterproof wiring system, and an LCD color display with a USB charging port.

Electric Bike Co. standard e-bike Black Friday discounts:

Electric Bike Co. e-bike bundle Black Friday discounts:

You can browse through the discounted and non-discounted e-bikes from Electric Bike Co. on the landing page here.

one-day EcoFlow flash sale

EcoFlow Black Friday flash sale takes up to $1,347 off DELTA Pro and DELTA 2 Max bundles from $1,139 (Today only)

The first of EcoFlow’s Black Friday flash sales has dropped this morning, giving folks two power station bundles at a significantly reduced price. The first of these is an Amazon-only offer on the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside a transfer switch and the appropriate connector for $1,952.07 shipped, after redeeming the on-page 7% off coupon. Normally this bundle would run you $3,299, with discounts having taken costs down to the former $2,099 low once before during the recent Prime Day event, but it’s getting beaten out by the additional 7% discount ($147) to carve out a new all-time low price.

This bundle package from EcoFlow will give you exactly what you need to support you on trips away from the home, while also covering appliance needs in case of an emergency when you are home. The included transfer switch allows you to connect the DELTA Pro’s 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery to your home’s breakers, with the unit’s 3,600W output power (surging to 7,200W) able to cover certain areas of your home to keep essentials running. There’s also the 14 output ports on this station that can directly power and charge your appliances and devices. Recharging the station’s own battery is fairly quick too, as plugging it into a standard wall outlet will refuel it back to full in just 1.8 hours, or you can get a full recharge in 2.8 hours when utilizing the maximum 1,600W of solar input. All the usual remote smart controls you’ve expected from EcoFlow are available here and can be accessed through the companion app when connected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The second option during this flash sale is coming direct from EcoFlow’s site, offering the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with a 800W alternator charger and a free camping light for $1,139.05 shipped, thanks to the sale’s additional 5% off promo in bonus savings that is applied automatically at checkout. More suited for folks who regularly take their power station with them on trips, the DELTA 2 Max’s 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity will be able to recharge while you drive, giving you about 1,000Wh for every 1.3 hours you’re on the road. It can handle covering devices and appliances with its 3,400W power output and its 15 output port options.

You can check out our launch coverage of the sale here, which we’ve curated for you to give you a one-stop shop of the best deals that we noticed amongst the massive amount of offers.

NIU early bird Black Friday sale

NIU’s KQi2 Pro electric kick scooter with regenerative brakes carries you 25 miles at $380

NIU has launched a pre-Black Friday flash sale through November 17, with the brand’s KQi series of electric scooters benefitting from up to 64% off discounts while it continues. One of the best (and cheapest) of these models that can still provide higher-than-average commuting support is the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter at $379.98 shipped. Normally priced at $649, it closed out last year at a $369 low, which we haven’t seen appear again this year, but we have seen a few discounts bring costs down to the second-lowest price, which is repeating here during this flash sale. You’re looking at a solid $269 being cut off the going rate, giving you the second-best price we have tracked and the best price of 2024 so far – only $11 above the all-time low from last year.

NIU’s KQi2 Pro provides mobility alongside affordability, with its lower pricing making this a great opportunity to upgrade your commute without breaking the bank. Its 300W motor and 48V battery propels the scooter forward up to 17.4 MPH for up to 25 miles of travel – with the regenerative brakes helping to extend that distance and four riding modes: e-save, sport, custom, and pedestrian. Carrying an IP54 water-resistance rating, it also comes stocked with an LED headlight and taillight, a secondary front drum brake, a foldable body, and an LED dashboard display to adjust settings – which you can also do through the companion app on your smartphone.

More NIU pre-Black Friday flash sale deals:

Best Black Friday 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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There’s plenty of EV money out there – and plenty of people to help you find it!

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Ignore the Rumors, Money Still on the Table for Electric Vehicles and Chargers

While Washington continues to threaten America’s economic security and position as a global technology leader by toying with the idea of killing the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, the ENERGY STAR program, and other energy efficiency incentives, the private energy sector is stepping up with massive investments in battery storage, charging infrastructure, and commercial EV rebates – and helping fleet buyers navigate those new incentives is becoming part of the broader business plan.

The inspiration for this article was a recent announcement by Ford Pro, which is baking its incentive sourcing plan into its new new Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service – a new offering designed to help Ford’s commercial customers navigate the rapidly-changing world of EV incentives.

The approach is working, too. In the few short weeks since launching the Consultation Service, tFord Pro helped customers discover over $40,000 in available incentives for charging purchases and $1.5 million for electric vehicle purchases.

Case(s) in point

Joliet Junior College; via Joliet Junior College.

Joliet Junior College in Illinois wanted to take advantage of the reduced air pollution, noise, and operating costs promised by EVs, but faced budget constraints that made the up-front costs of electrifying seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Consultants from Ford Pro were able to identify a number of state and local utility incentives the college was eligible for, which resulted in ra free L2 EV charger and an $8,000 EV charging infrastructure make-ready rebate from ComEd that, when combined, covered 100% of the college’s installation costs.

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The college was also able to qualify for a $7,500 commercial EV rebate (also from ComEd) that was applied at the point of sale, allowing the college to begin realizing fuel savings on day one.

“I recently worked with Ford Pro to learn more about rebates for a 2025 Ford Lightning truck that will be used as a police patrol vehicle for our college campus,” explained Tracy Williams, Deputy Chief of the Joliet Junior College Police Department. “They went above and beyond my expectations in this process. The rebate we were eligible for was proactively added upfront to our quote. This service was a significant help to our small department, allowing us to allocate resources more effectively and reduce the initial outlay.”

Ford Pro isn’t alone

Startup manufacturers like Orange EV, ReVolt Motors, and Windrose – even 3PLs like YMX, Nuvve, and Highland Electric – have made cursory fleet assessments a core part of their initial go to market strategies.

Even giant legacy brand Ford, with its Ford Pro E-Switch Assist, is offering to take telematic data from existing gas- and diesel-powered Ford F-150 and Transit models and track each vehicle’s individual energy use to determine whether it’s a good candidate for replacement with a Ford EV.

“Smart tools informed by data like E-Switch Assist are opening up many new conversations with our commercial customers large and small about EV readiness; we’re already using E-Switch Assist regularly in consultations to help organizations determine if electric trucks and vans are right for them,” says Nate McDonald, EV strategy and cross vehicle brand manager at Ford Pro. “The importance of these tools and technologies goes beyond selling a customer a new vehicle—it changes mindsets about whether electric vehicles will work for their business while potentially saving them time and money.”

There’s no question, then, that E-Switch Assist is a great product, but it kind of highlights one of my big criticisms of using fleet assessment and grant sourcing products as an integrated G2M strategy for OEMs.

Electrek’s Jo’s Take

Plugging the E-Transit into a DCFC; via Ford Pro.

The problem with tying this kind of fleet assessment and incentive sourcing into a sales pitch of any kind is the question of credibility. Imagine you’re a fleet buyer for a large bakery looking to replace your aging diesel fleet with some new electric box vans. You’ve read about the Motiv fleet proving itself over millions of real-world miles, you’ve read about the incredible deals on the Chevy Brightdrop, and you even got to check out the new Bollinger B4 at an ACT Expo ride and drive. They all seem great, and they all seem to work – but will they work for you?

Maybe they will, but if you got a fleet assessment from Motiv, another one from Chevy, and a third one from Bollinger, do you think any of them would tell you to go hit your local Isuzu dealer if that was, indeed, the most cost-effective choice for your fleet’s specific needs? Or do you think that each analyst would, through a miracle of miracles involving novel pivot tables and a sketchy misrepresentation of the law of large numbers, discover that their company’s products were ideally suited to meet your fleet’s needs?

In fairness to Ford Pro, their E-Switch Assist product only looks at Ford products, identifying when ICE-powered F-150s and Transits can seamlessly be switched out for F-150 Lightning pickups and E-Transit electric vans. I’d also say that, in my experience, ReVolt founder Gus Gardner and Highland Electric CEO Duncan McIntyre are stand-up guys who would probably be the first to tell you if their company’s products aren’t right for you – but that’s easy for me to say when it’s not my millions of dollars and my job security on the line, you know?

That’s why I look at programs like what we have here in Chicago, where both Scooter and I are based, as real standouts. The local utility ComEd, which is mentioned in the Joliet Junior College example from Ford, above, offers an unbiased and complimentary Fleet Electrification Assessment to qualifying commercial customers. That assessment not only helps identify what assets are primed candidates to electrify, but also looks into the customers’ site, helping them understand their charging options and maximize savings with smart metering, intelligent off-peak charging schedules, and a $90 million EV rebate program to help fund their suggestions. (!)

On a national level, companies like ICF have a fifty year track record of providing fleets with the tools and information they need to maximize their fleets’ energy efficiency with solutions that include electrification, better route planning, and right-sizing, while companies like GNA (now part of TRC and hosts of the ACT Expo) have been doing similar work, sourcing billions of dollars in grants for fleets in California.

When it’s all coming together with the right information, product offering, and utility involvement, you see results – which is why Illinois’ EV growth is outpacing the rest of the nation by 4:1. Here’s hoping other states and utilities are paying attention, and start getting this EV thing right, too.

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Trump’s crypto agenda is being threatened by his pursuit of personal profits

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U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he gives remarks outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025.

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President Donald Trump is standing in his own way when it comes to passing crypto legislation.

Lawmakers this week rejected the GENIUS Act — a bill meant to establish federal rules for stablecoins — due in part to concerns that President Trump’s personal cryptocurrency ventures have created an unprecedented conflict of interest.

“Currently, people who wish to cultivate influence with the president can enrich him personally by buying cryptocurrency he owns or controls,” Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said in a statement to CNBC explaining his opposition to the bill. “This is a profoundly corrupt scheme. It endangers our national security and erodes public trust in government.”

Stablecoins are digital currencies that are pegged to the value of other assets, like the U.S. dollar.

Getting anything passed in Congress is a steep uphill battle for Republicans given their razor-thin majority in the House, filibuster-proof requirement in the Senate, and Democrats’ increasingly unified stance against President Trump’s agenda. But enough Democrats appeared to be on board with a stablecoin law to bring about a rare bipartisan win for the president.

That’s until $TRUMP got in the way.

The president’s meme coin, which he launched just before the inauguration in January, has added billions of dollars of paper worth to his coffers. Its value soared last month after the project ran a promotion offering top $TRUMP holders a dinner with the president and a “VIP White House tour.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called it a “pay-for-play scheme.” First Lady Melania Trump has a coin as well.

The GENIUS bill failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. It needed 60 votes to move to the Senate floor for final passage. The final tally was 48 in favor and 49 against. Three senators didn’t vote.

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Earlier in the week, Senate Democrats unveiled the “End Crypto Corruption Act,” spearheaded by Merkley and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, meant to prohibit elected officials and senior executive branch personnel and their families from issuing or endorsing digital assets.

But the key defections to the stablecoin legislation came last weekend, when a group of nine Senate Democrats — four of whom had previously voted for the bill in committee — said that they wouldn’t support it and called for stronger provisions to address “anti-money laundering, foreign issuers, and national security.”

‘Ongoing self-dealing’

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware was one of the four. She pointed directly at Trump’s financial entanglements.

“I also remain concerned about the ongoing self-dealing and financial conflicts of interest being carried out by the Trump family,” she wrote in a statement on Thursday.

It’s not just about the $TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coins. There’s also the Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial, which was established last year and launched a stablecoin just as the administration pushed for looser regulations on digital assets.

Reports have indicated that Abu Dhabi-based MGX is using Trump’s stablecoin for a $2 billion investment in crypto exchange Binance, creating yet another potential conflict of interest for a sitting president.

For some investors and entrepreneurs in the crypto industry, the president’s pursuit of personal profits is creating a major impediment to long-awaited advancements. After years of setbacks during the Biden administration, the crypto lobby became a powerful force in funding Trump’s 2024 campaign and in successfully backing industry-friendly candidates for Congress.

“It’s unfortunate that personal business is getting in the way of good policy,” said Ryan Gilbert, founder of fintech venture fund Launchpad Capital. “I would hope that everybody in the administration, including the president, gets out of the way of good policy.”

The White House didn’t respond to a request for comment. At a press conference on Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, when asked about the meme coin dinner, that “the president is abiding by all conflict of interest laws.”

“The president is a successful businessman, and I think it’s one of the many reasons that people reelected him back to this office,” Leavitt said.

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A number of top Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York have joined the parade of critics, targeting President Trump’s personal pursuits. Gillibrand helped introduce the GENIUS Act earlier this year, but she said this week that there are “a number of outstanding issues that needed to be addressed before the bill could pass the full Senate.”

“I believe it is essential to the future of the U.S. economy and to everyday Americans that we enact strict stablecoin regulations and consumer protections where none currently exist,” Gillibrand said in a statement. “I remain extremely confident and hopeful that very soon we can finish the job.”

Sen. Blumenthal called for an investigation into Trump-linked coins, demanding financial records from World Liberty Financial and slamming the president for “the attempted use of the White House to host competitions to prop up the value of $TRUMP.”

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, had supported the GENIUS Act but said he couldn’t move forward this week after Republicans declined to provide more time to negotiate.

“Without more time to at least finish the bill, there was no true bipartisan path forward,” he wrote on X.

Launchpad’s Gilbert said the GENIUS Act is just the first piece. More broadly, the president’s conflicts could have an impact on hopes for other legislative achievements and deregulation efforts as well as the reputation of the U.S. crypto industry on the world stage.

“We will be the laughing stocks of the world for this particular reason, and it will hold back continued investment and innovation,” Gilbert said. “There was hope for the past six months that that we could lead in the United States, and that investment should pour into crypto-related businesses, and then it will be simpler and doable again, for all companies to take a lead and to invest in crypto assets.”

However, he said, “if the GENIUS Act doesn’t pass, we’re back to square one.”

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Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026

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Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026

Coming soon: the new Volvo XC70, Volvo Cars’ first extended-range plug-in hybrid

Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the company’s plug-in hybrid offerings.

Built on the company’s new SMA platform for extended-range plug-in hybrids, the new XC70 resurrects an iconic name for the brand and represents an important product addition to the lineup and meet the growing demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids – especially in China, where the 2026 Volvo XC70 will be available for order later this year.

“The XC70 marks our strategic entry into the extended-range plug-in hybrid segment, a perfect bridge to full electrification,” says Håkan Samuelsson, president and returning chief executive of Volvo Cars. “[XC70] enables us to maintain and develop a balanced product portfolio, while offering a highly attractive alternative to customers who are not yet ready for fully electric cars. This is also an example of regionalization, where we adapt to the local market needs.”

Early reports indicate that the car shares a platform with the 400 hp Lynk & Co 08. It’s called the “CMA” in Lynk & Co speak, but the short version is 1.5L turbocharged engine and dual electric motors

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Up front, the XC70 features the same, shield-like closed grille as the brand’s newest all-electric models. It’s paired with an active grille shutter in the bumper that adjusts automatically opens and closes to to optimize for aerodynamics, cabin climate, and cooling – whatever is needed in the moment to maximize energy efficiency and, ultimately, driving range. 

The trademark Volvo “Thor’s Hammer” headlight design has evolved into distinctive DRLs – the headlights on the XC70 are actually beneath those, and feature Matrix LED technology that adapts the headlights intelligently to road and traffic situations, helping to improve both visibility and safety without blinding everyone in your path.

Towards the rear, the vertical taillight design creates a modern look consistent with Volvo styling cues … styling cues, by the way, taken from the granddaddy of the entire XC line. The V70 Cross Country. Which, you know, is what “XC” is all about to begin with.

Volvo V 70 XC Cross Country

OG V 70 XC Cross Country; via Volvo Cars.

I mean, sure – the new XC70 isn’t boxy enough, but we all have to make sacrifices in the name of efficiency and ecology, right? And, frankly, if the new ES90 or EX90 models are any indication, XC70 drivers won’t be suffering too badly.

Launch is set for late Q3, with a base price of about 400.000 yuan (about $55,000 USD). No word yet on global availability.

It’s real pretty, guys

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