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It’s another day of Black Friday EV Green Deals, with MOD Bikes launching its vintage-inspired, limited-edition Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike as part of its ongoing sale for $3,499. Right behind it is another early Black Friday weekend sale from Heybike that has lowered costs on its Ranger S Folding e-bike to $999, among others. Next, we have Hiboy’s early access Black Friday deals that is seeing the 2024 P6 Fat-Tire e-bike hit a new $940 low. Closing out the week is a collection of EGO Power+ snow blowers and snow shovels that are marked down to help you prep for upcoming snowfall – all starting at $159. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday savings from Jackery, the exclusive EcoFlow solar generator bundle lows, 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.

MOD delivers vintage BMW vibes with upgraded LE Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike at $400 off for Black Friday

MOD Bikes is launching a new limited-edition version of its popular Easy 3 SideCar e-bike as part of its ongoing Black Friday sale, which offers up some updated features while also changing up the color scheme. Until December 1 or until stock runs out, you can score the MOD Easy SideCar Sahara for $3,499 shipped. This model would normally be priced at the new $3,899 rate that we just saw the brand permanently drop its counterpart to at the beginning of the month, though it’s also benefitting from the same Black Friday savings, getting the additional $400 slashed off its price tag. As I mentioned before, this new model isn’t just a new paint job but also sports some thoughtful tweaks to its features that further expand its capabilities.

The first noticeable thing about MOD’s Easy SideCar Sahara is the obvious colorway changeup, with its sand-beige frame and its minimalist graphics, all inspired by the 1940 BMW R 75 Sahara motorcycle. It arrives equipped with a 750W geared hub motor (peaking at 1,000W) and a 720Wh battery, while five levels of torque-sensing pedal assistance support you to its max 28 MPH speed and for up to 50 miles on a single charge of one battery. The continuing features include the 7-speed Shimano ALTUS derailleur, a wide beam LED headlight as well as the integrated LED taillight with brake lighting, hydraulic disc brakes, multi-terrain tires with fenders over each, a snap-on rear cargo rack (that is child seat friendly with a 65-pound payload), a wide saddle, a thumb throttle, a bell, and an S3 smart color display with a USB port.

Easy SideCar Sahara
Easy SideCar Sahara

In terms of functionality changes, the Easy SideCar Sahara differs from the standard Easy 3 SideCar in a few ways. First, the front fork has been replaced with a dual-crown motorcycle-style suspension for better weight distribution and smoothing out rougher rides. The Sidecar has also been extended a little more from the e-bike, while also being given two headlights, a taillight, a detachable seat/seatbelt, and a small cargo rack on top for further versatility. The real standout change here though, is the addition of a doggie door on the backside of the sidecar, which will likely be a godsend for older dogs that you’re taking along for the ride, eliminating the need for them to struggle over the sides.

Be sure to check out the full coverage of MOD’s Black Friday e-bike deals here, which not only benefitted from the permanent price cuts up to $1,100 but are also getting $200 to $400 cut off the new rates through the rest of the month.

Heybike early Black Friday weekend flash sale

Heybike early Black Friday weekend flash sale drops its class 3 Ranger S folding e-bike to new $999 low

Heybike is continuing its early Black Friday savings by launching a weekend flash sale through November 11 that is temporarily lowering prices further on a few select e-bikes, like the brand’s Ranger S Folding e-bike that starts at $999 shipped for the time being. Normally priced at $1,499 these days after falling from its original $1,699 MSRP from last year’s launch, it has regularly been seen discounted to $1,299 during past sales events and more recently falling to $1,199 last week at the beginning of the seasonal event. Today, you’re looking at a deal that beats out all that came before as it gets a 33% markdown that drops costs by $500 to a new all-time low price – plus, you’ll even get a Black Friday gift pack free of charge too. You can learn more about this e-bike’s standard model in our review, while both variations are discussed below.

Heybike’s Ranger S e-bike offers some solid performance specs and features at an affordable low price. Starting off, you have a choice here between a 750W (peaks at 1,400W) or a 1,000W (peaking at 1,800W) rear hub motor, depending on just how much power you require for speed, overcoming terrain, and the like. Keep in mind that the 1,000W model does charge a higher $1,399 price (down from $1,699). Both options come powered by a 692Wh battery, with five pedal assistance levels to utilize – supported by a cadence sensor for the 750W model and a superior torque sensor for the 1,000W model. You’ll enjoy 55 miles of travel and Class 3 top speeds of 28 MPH from the 750W motor while the 1,000W motor bumps that maximum to 32 MPH.

Aside from that, there’s a whole bunch of tried and true features you would typically expect from a folding fat-tire e-bike, like the 20-inch by 4-inch fat tires with fenders over each, the step-through frame that also folds, obviously, as well as an LED Headlight, an integrated rear cargo rack with an LED taillight that provides brake lighting, a hydraulic front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, a kickstand, and a smart LCD display. Its charger has also been bumped up to a 4A model, which is around twice as strong as the average e-bike charger, so you can expect a full charge in about 4 hours.

More Heybike early Black Friday e-bike flash sale deals:

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $100 more
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Cargo e-bike (new model): $1,399 (Reg. $1,899)
    • 28 MPH for either 55
    • Dual-battery (85-mile range) costs $300 more
    • comes with free large rear basket + gift pack
  • Brawn Off-Road e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for 65 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new model): $2,499 (Reg. $2,599)
    • 35 MPH for 60 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
Easy SideCar Sahara

Hiboy’s early access Black Friday savings drops the 62-mile 2024 P6 fat-tire e-bike to new $940 low (Save $540)

Hiboy launches its early access Black Friday sales that will be running through November 20 and taking up to 50% off its lineup of e-bikes and e-scooters. A notable standout is the price drop on the brand’s 2024 P6 Fat-Tire e-bike for $939.99 shipped. Normally this newer model would run you $1,480, with most sales we’ve seen this year keeping costs above $1,000, though just before these early Black Friday deals switched into gear, we saw it down at the short-lived former $960 low during the brand’s Halloween sale. That rate is being beaten here today as you’ll get a 36% markdown that cuts $540 off the price tag to land it down at a new all-time low price. You’ll even find it matching in price over at Amazon right now too.

Hiboy’s P6 fat-tire e-bike arrives onto the scene with a 750W brushless geared hub motor alongside a removable 11.6Ah waterproof battery that provide a 28 MPH top speed and enough power to tackle 20% inclines. With two main options for cruising (and the third “bike” option for manual pedaling), the travel distance can reach up to 62 miles when utilizing the five pedal assist modes, or you can get up to 30 miles using only the throttle for pure electric action. While many of the features are pretty standard for entry-level e-bikes, for such a low price, you’re mostly getting your money’s worth in its performance capabilities. Some of the standout features include the hydraulic suspension fork and puncture-resistant tires, as well as the more standard Shimano 7-speed derailleur, mechanical disc brakes, 26-inch by 4-inch fat tires, and a simple control panel for adjusting through the settings.

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EGO Power+ snow blowers

Combat snowfall with these EGO Power+ cordless snow blowers and shovels starting from $159

Amazon is giving folks another chance to prep for winter’s official arrival with discounts on a few great EGO Power+ snow-clearing equipment, with the popular 21-inch 56V Cordless Snow Blower that includes two 4.0Ah batteries at $549 shipped. Usually keeping to its $649 price tag, we’re seeing more frequent discounts coming in as winter approaches slowly but surely. Costs are usually kept above $551, though we did spy a drop to the $519 low back in May. While this deal lasts you’ll be saving $100 off this snow-clearing solution that is sitting at its third-lowest price – just $30 above the all-time low from summer.

Snowfall has already begun popping up in certain northern areas, and there’s no better way to prep than by taking advantage of these savings when they appear. This 56V cordless electric snow blower from EGO Power+ sports a brushless motor that is powered by the two included 4.0Ah batteries (with charger), giving you the power to clear a 21-inch wide path while chucking the unwanted snow up to 35 feet away. The batteries are rated to give you enough charge to clear out an 8-car driveway that is coated with up to 8 inches of snow on a single charge. It features a steel auger that breaks through thicker ice, with a variable speed control for comfortable handling – plus, there are two bright LED headlights for visibility during jobs in low-lighting hours. If you’d prefer getting a little more runtime out of this model, you’ll find an alternative offer for the power station with two 5.0Ah batteries at $599, down from $700.

If you’re looking for smaller-scale equipment to clear out the snow, Amazon has also brought the cost back down on the EGO Power+ Multi-Head Shovel Snow Blower Kit at $349. This model carves out a 12-inch wide path, with a battery that provides enough juiced to clear a 4-car driveway that has up to 6 inches of snow on it, tossing everything in your way up to 25 feet. This package also allows you to start investing in the EGO Power+ Multi-Head system that gives you more versatility thanks to the many interchangeable attachments, saving you time, money, and space over buying individual models for individual jobs. If you already have the Power Head for the system, you’ll find its snow blower attachment also discounted to $159. Be sure to also check out the full range of heavier-duty snow blowers from this brand on the landing page here.

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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Jack Dorsey dramatically scales back crypto ambitions for Block

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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter Inc., speaks during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Friday, June 4, 2021.

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During the crypto-crazed summer of 2021, when memecoins such as dogecoin and Shiba Inu were rocketing alongside bitcoin and ethereum, Square founder Jack Dorsey announced that his payments company was starting a new business unit, with the goal of “making it easy to create non-custodial, permissionless, and decentralized financial services.”

“Our primary focus is #Bitcoin,” Dorsey proclaimed on Twitter. The name of the business unit would be TBD.

In December of that year, Dorsey went a step further, changing the name of Square Inc. to Block, a reference, he said, to a number of things, including blockchain, the technology underpinning bitcoin. The Square Crypto business became known as Spiral.

Three years later, Dorsey is in retreat.

On Block‘s third-quarter earnings call Thursday, CFO Amrita Ahuja said Block has “made some recent decisions with respect to some of our emerging initiatives” and is “winding down our TBD efforts.”

Block continues to own a hefty amount of bitcoin on its balance sheet, with the current value of its holdings swelling to $630 million. And the company said it will be investing in a bitcoin mining initiative as well as Bitkey, its bitcoin wallet, while continuing to allow users to buy bitcoin through Cash App.

It’s a notable change of tune.

TBD was designed to be Block’s platform for developers. Block called it Web5 and said the mission was to create a more decentralized, secure and private internet. Dorsey said in a tweet in mid-2022 that Web5 “will likely be our most important contribution to the internet.”

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But Wall Street’s view on crypto was starting to sour dramatically. With inflation soaring in 2022 and interest rates on the rise, shareholders demanded quicker returns on their investments. After peaking in 2021, Block shares lost more than 80% of their value before bottoming in October 2023.

Block said in late 2023 that it would cut its head count — then about 13,000 staffers — by as much as 1,000 by the end of 2024. Block laid off the majority of TBD employees in recent weeks. And in the third-quarter shareholder letter, Block said it was “scaling back” its investment in Tidal, the music-streaming service founded by Jay-Z, after spending about $300 million on a majority stake in the business in 2021. Tidal was part of TBD.

Dorsey was asked by an analyst on Thursday’s call about the company’s current bitcoin strategy.

“What we’re focused on in terms of our strategy overall on bitcoin is making it more accessible, making sure that more people can access bitcoin, buy, sell it, obviously, but also send it peer-to-peer,” Dorsey said.

Dorsey added that he wants “the internet to have a native currency,” because that would allow Block to move money faster and offer Cash App and other products in more markets.

A Block spokesperson reiterated the company’s public statement and pointed to Dorsey’s comments from the earnings call.

What’s become clear is that Dorsey can only do so much with crypto while trying to appease a more discerning Wall Street. Shares of Block were down about 1% at market close Friday, after the company reported revenue that trailed estimates and issued weaker gross profit guidance than some analysts were expecting.

In his 1,400-word letter to shareholders, Dorsey focused entirely on the company’s lending offerings for small businesses. A significant chunk of that is the buy now, pay later product from Afterpay, which Block acquired for $29 billion in 2021.

Dorsey didn’t mention crypto or bitcoin once.

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‘UK-first’ intercity battery trial train outperforms diesel

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A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively.

Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality.

Hitachi has already rolled out passenger battery trains in Japan and Europe, like the Masaccio hybrid in Italy. The intercity battery trial train in the UK demonstrated that the 700 kW battery could push the train past 75 mph and power it for over 70 km. The battery matches the weight of a diesel engine and is installed in the same undercarriage space, ensuring no risk of track degradation and no impact on the passenger environment.

The battery trial train delivered better-than-expected results in fuel savings, cutting fuel costs by 35-50%. One key way it achieved this was with an “Eco-mode” where the battery fully powered sections of the route, showing that the technology is more than ready for real-world use.

This success gives Hitachi the green light to move on to a full intercity battery-electric train, with an estimated range of 100-150 km. That would allow significant stretches of non-electrified routes to go battery-powered, avoiding the need for expensive infrastructure like overhead wires in tunnels or stations.

UK Rail Minister Lord Hendy said:

Rail is already the most environmentally friendly form of public transport, and the success of this trial will pave the way for even greener, more reliable journeys for millions of passengers.

This technology will play a vital role as we deliver our ambitious plans to transform and decarbonize the railways, and it could open the door to a more affordable expansion of the network for communities across the country.

Hitachi Rail is the only train manufacturer developing a battery product using the UK battery supply chain, and it’s collaborating with Innovate UK and the University of Birmingham to develop next-gen battery technology.

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Podcast: Trump victory’s impact on EV market, TSLA surges, new Ioniq 5, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Trump’s victory will impact the EV market, TSLA surging, the new Ioniq 5 being a great deal, and more.

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The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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