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Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s early Black Friday sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations – both directly from its site and through its Amazon storefront – with prices starting from $90. Following right behind is the next iteration of Rad Power’s November sales, which is offering up to $300 in savings, and has its errand-running sidekick, the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike at $1,699 with a free accessory promotion, among others. Next, we have two exclusive EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles that are beating out EcoFlow’s own Black Friday rates while they last, starting from $1,899. We also have the best one-day sale to date on Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Lear Blower combo that is down at a new $570 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early access Black Friday sales from Bluetti, Electric Bike Co., 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 early Black Friday sale takes 50% off power stations, solar and home backup bundles, accessories, more from $90

Jackery’s early Black Friday savings event has begun and continues through November 20, with the brand taking up to 50% off on a huge collection of its power stations, bundle packages, and accessories. Alongside the ongoing launch specials for the new Explorer 5000 Plus unit, which you can learn about here, one offer that caught my eye immediately is the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station which comes along with two 200W solar panels for $1,899 shipped, after using the on-page coupon. This package would normally run you $3,299 most days, with most discounts over the year mostly keeping costs above $2,479, though we did spy the first drops to the $1,899 low during the recent Prime Day sales. Now, with this sale, you’re getting another chance to score one of the best solar generator bundles at the all-time lowest price we have tracked anywhere.

Boasting a 2,042.8Wh capacity, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus offers massive expansion possibilities for your campsite, nomad setup, or even home backup power. It can support up to five expandable batteries that bump its capacity to 12,000Wh, or you could connect two Explorer 2000 Plus stations, each with five batteries, and further increase the capacity to 24,000Wh. With a max solar input of 1,200W, this station can be fully charged in up to two hours by connecting it to six SolarSaga 200W panels or via wall outlet (this does not account for any expandable combinations you may be using). You’ll have 10 output ports to cover devices and appliances – plus, complete control to monitor and adjust settings through the Jackery app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

There are two alternative bundle packages that you may want to consider for more backup power – especially if you plan to use it for home backup or supporting larger gatherings with its expandable capacity. The first gives you the power station, two 200W panels, as well as an extra battery (reaching 4,085.6Wh) for $2,599, down from $4,999. The second takes the above bundle and adds a second extra battery (6,128.4Wh) for $3,299, down from $6,599.

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Best early Jackery Black Friday home backup bundle deals:

  • Explorer 3000 Pro (3,024Wh) with two 200W solar panels and transfer switch: $2,499 (Reg. $4,199)
  • Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040Wh) with two 500W solar panels and smart transfer switch: $4,999 (Reg. $5,999)
    • comes with free protective cover

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Get a reliable sidekick for errands and fun alike with Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus e-bike at $1,699 + free gear, more

Rad Power has begun its second seasonal sale through November 13, with up to $200 taken off e-bikes alongside some additional free accessory promotions. The discount is going to the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike that is down at $1,699 shipped – plus, you’ll be getting a free accessory under $200 too. Normally priced at $1,799, we’ve seen this model go as low as $1,599 in 2024. You’ll get a nice little $100 shaved off the tag here today, dropping things to the second-lowest price we have tracked this year, and it’s a nice bonus to balance out the lower discount with the accessory promo too. You can browse all the eligible accessories on the landing page here, and keep in mind that the discount will be automatically applied in your cart before checkout.

The RadRunner Plus arrives ready to be your faithful commuting and errand-running sidekick throughout the days ahead, which comes fully loaded with some solid features. The 750W brushless geared hub motor comes powered by the 672Wh battery and is supported by five levels of pedal assistance (and a bonus zero-level for manual pedaling). You’ll be cruising around at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 45+ miles on a single charge with this model, with the body itself being well-made and highly durable.

The stocked features include Kenda K-Rad 20-inch tires with fenders over each, Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes, an LED Headlight that can be set to automatically turn on in lower light settings, an integrated taillight with brake lighting and a flash mode, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated rear cargo rack with a 120-pound carrying capacity, a half-twist throttle, and a backlit LCD display with a USB port to charge your devices.

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Save up to $2,400 on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station with a 160W or 400W solar panel from $1,899 (Exclusive deals)

We’ve got two 9to5Toys-exclusive power station deals coming to us from Wellbots, which is offering a pair of EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles at significantly reduced rates. The first of these delivers a DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 160W solar panel for $1,899 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This bundle would normally run you $3,998 at full price, but you’re getting a nice $2,099 slashed off the tag that not only drops it to a new all-time low but along with the second offer (more on that below), both are beating out EcoFlow’s current Black Friday pricing (with the 160W panel not being offered at all direct from their site).

EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station delivers a reliable 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity (expandable up to 25kWh with additional equipment) that will be able to support you on trips out of the home and even power devices and appliances at home when emergencies strike. It dishes out power up to 3,600W, surging to 7,200W, and sports 14 output ports for versatile coverage. 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 of these exclusive offers from Wellbots gives you the DELTA Pro power station with an even bigger 400W solar panel for $2,399 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This means you’re getting the increase of 240W of solar input at so much less of a cost than buying it direct from EcoFlow, with the same bundle there running you $4,898 in total, with discounts having brought costs down as low as $2,799.

Greenworks 3-tool lawn care combo

For today only save $530 on Greenworks’ 80V mower, trimmer, and blower combo at new $570 low

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Blower Combo for $569.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally this bundle is priced at $1,100, but we’ve been regularly seeing it brought down between $600 and $700 throughout 2024, with the lowest it’s gone being the drop to $579 during Best Buy’s Labor Day sale. Today though, you’re looking at the best price to date, as it beats out the former low by $10 and lands it at a new all-time low price – ultimately saving you a full $530.

This 3-tool bundle from Greenworks is a perfect way to update and upgrade your lawncare routine while getting some major savings over buying tools one by one. The mower comes equipped with an 80V brushless motor, housed inside the 21-inch steel deck and powered by the included 4.0Ah battery (which can be switched out among all three tools here). You’ll get enough power to cover 1/2 acre of mowing on one charge, with seven positions of cutting height adjustment and a simple push button start over annoying pull strings. The string trimmer delivers a 13-inch wide cutting path and can run for up to 80 minutes with the battery while on its lower power setting – plus, it has the brand’s dual bump feed head. The leaf blower sports a variable speed trigger with cruise control while being capable of producing 730 CFM of airflow that reaches up to 170 MPH. Head below for more.

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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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Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement

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Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement

US President Donald Trump receives a gold helmet with his name on it during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the ‘partnership’ between Nippon Steel and US Steel.

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving U.S. Steel’s merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel, after the companies signed a national security agreement with the U.S. government.

U.S. Steel and Nippon said the national security agreement will give the U.S. government a “golden share” and makes certain commitments related to governance, domestic production, and trade. The companies did not elaborate on what powers the U.S. government will wield with its golden share.

“All necessary regulatory approvals for the partnership have now been received, and the partnership is expected to be finalized promptly,” U.S. Steel and Nippon said in a statement.

The national security agreement calls for Nippon to make $11 billion in new investments by 2028, including initial spending on a greenfield project that will be completed after 2028, the companies said.

Trump said Thursday that the golden share gives the president “total control” without elaborating. Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick told CNBC last month that the golden share will effectively allow the government to control a number of board seats.

Trump opposed U.S. Steel‘s controversial sale to Nippon in the runup to the 2024 president election, as Republicans and Democrats have leaned into protecting U.S. companies against foreign competitors.

But Trump started softening his opposition to the takeover after assuming office, ordering a new review of the deal in April. President Joe Biden had blocked U.S. Steel’s sale to Nippon during his final days in office, citing national security concerns, despite Japan being a close ally.

Trump has avoided calling the deal an acquisition or merger, describing it as a “partnership” in a May 23 post on his social media platform Truth Social. He insisted that U.S. Steel will remain “controlled by the USA” during a speech to workers at one of the company’s plants outside Pittsburgh on May 30.

U.S. Steel made clear it would become a “wholly owned subsidiary” of Nippon North America under the terms of the merger agreement in an April 8 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump’s description of the deal as a “partnership” caused confusion among investors and union leadership.

The president told U.S. Steel workers that Nippon will be a “great partner.” The Trump administration is currently engaged in trade talks with Japan as investors eagerly await signs that the U.S. will strike deals with key partners that avoid steep tariffs.

Trump told the steelworkers that Nippon had agreed to keep U.S. Steel’s blast furnaces operating at full capacity for a minimum of 10 years. The president said the deal would not result in layoffs and promised there would be “no outsourcing whatsoever.” He said workers will receive a $5,000 bonus.

Trump announced that he was doubling U.S. tariffs on steel imports to 50% during his remarks to U.S. Steel workers. Those tariffs went into effect on June 4.

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This new EV charging feature could make apps and cards obsolete

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This new EV charging feature could make apps and cards obsolete

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European EV charging provider Allego has launched what is says is Europe’s first rollout of the “world’s safest and most secure” Plug & Charge technology. 

The new tech is based on the open industry standard OCPP 2.0.1 and promises to make EV charging as easy as, well, plugging in your car. Forget apps, cards, and complicated sign-ins. If your EV is compatible, all you have to do is pull up and plug in.

Jean Gadrat, Allego’s CMO, said, “By removing digital friction points, apps, and cards, we give drivers the confidence to travel further and charge more conveniently. Whether in the city, on the highway, or abroad, Plug & Charge delivers the same secure, one-step charging experience.”

Here’s how Allego’s Plug & Charge works

Plug & Charge is an ISO 15118-based authentication and payment method built by Allego on OCPP 2.0.1, standardizing communication between OCPP-compliant chargers and networks.

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Once your car is enabled for Plug & Charge, the process is completely hands-off. You plug in, and your EV and the charger swap secure digital certificates to authenticate your account. There’s no need to tap an RFID card, open an app, or even press a button.

Allego’s system supports Mutual TLS encryption and certificate-based authentication, so only authorized vehicles can charge. That means no billing mistakes or fraudulent access, which has been a big concern with some older public charging setups.

Available across Europe now

Allego’s Plug & Charge functionality is at more than 5,000 fast and ultra-fast chargers across Europe, and it also works across partner networks, deploying a truly cross-network Plug & Charge experience.

It’s a future-ready platform, too. Thanks to OCPP 2.0.1, the protocol supports remote firmware updates, advanced security, and new features as they become available. So your charger can grow along with your EV.

“As new vehicle models and charging technologies emerge, OCPP 2.0.1 ensures your car always ‘speaks the same language’ as the charger,” said Manuel Trotta, Allego’s head of mobility solutions.

Allego partnered with Alpitronic, Hubject, and Ford to bring its cross-network Plug & Charge to life.

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The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here’s our first look at it as an electric truck

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The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here's our first look at it as an electric truck

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Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant.

Is Kia launching an electric truck PV5 variant?

At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia revealed its PBV strategy for the first time. The vehicles are designed as “total mobility solutions” that combine fit-for-purpose EVs with Hyundai’s latest software and tech.

Kia’s PBVs are based on Hyundai’s new ultra-flexible E-GMP.S EV platform, which can be custom-tailored for different uses. The first EV based on the platform, the PV5, launched earlier this year in the UK in two variations, Cargo and Passenger.

The Passenger model is fairly self-explanatory as a personal, everyday van, while the Cargo version is designed for commercial use.

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Kia said more variants were on the way, including a refrigerated truck, chassis cab, open-bed, luxury “Prime” passenger, and sliding truck models.

The open-bed variant was recently captured driving in Korea, giving us our first look at the Kia PV5 as an electric truck.

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Kia PV5 open bed teaser (Source: Kia)

Although brief, the video from HealerTV, taken as the vehicle was driving by, reveals a few new details. It’s our closest look at the open-bed variant so far.

Like other PV5 variants, it appears to be the same up front. In fact, it’s almost identical to the first teaser Kia showed.

Kia PV5 open bed electric truck (Source: HealerTV)

It’s hard to tell from a video, but the reporter mentioned the electric truck “seemed like it was just the right size.” Since the PV5 Passenger is 4,695 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,899 mm in height, we can expect it to be about the same size. To give you a better idea, it’s slightly smaller than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz SWB.

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More variants on the way

The electric truck, or open-bed variant, comes after we saw the PV5 “Conversion,” which will feature new models, including a light camper and a camper van.

We got a preview of the camper van after Kia revealed two new “Spielraum” PV5 concepts, including one with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and even a wine cellar. And then we got a look at the PV5 “WKNDR,” an “adventure-ready” electric van concept. Kia’s electric van even has a wheelchair-friendly version, the PV5 WAV.

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Kia PV5 Spielraum concept (Source: Kia)

What’s next? Kia plans to launch a full range of electric vans. Next up will be the larger PV7 in 2027, followed by the PV9 in 2029. There’s also a smaller PV1, expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027.

In the future, Kia plans ot launch a Robotaxi model through a collaboration with Motional. All PBV models will be built at Kia’s Hwaseong EVO plant in South Korea. The facility can build up to 150,000 vehicles annually.

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Kia PBV models (Source: Kia)

Kia said its goal is to “design PBVs that are simple and intuitive to operate and engage with, regardless of where, when or how they are used.” In other words, Kia wants to make your life easier, “Whether the purpose of the vehicle is to transport people, move goods, or meet logistics or personal mobility needs.”

In the UK, the PV5 Passenger and Cargo models start at £32,995 ($44,000) and £27,645 ($37,000), respectively.

It’s available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, offering WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version gets slightly more range with 181 miles or 247 miles, respectively.

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