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It’s the beginning of the Black Friday home stretch, with today’s Green Deals being led by exclusive deals on Anker’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh Power Stations (and coming along with $49 in free gear) that start at $143. Right behind them are a collection of AeroGarden’s indoor hydroponic systems and multi-pod seed kits at new Black Friday lows, with the Harvest 2.0 model down at $45, among others. We also have Black Friday savings across a huge lineup of Greenworks electric mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, bundles, and more – all at up to 46% off and starting from $29. Lastly, we spotted a new all-time low price on Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station that has dropped to $80. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs, power stations, and more that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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.

Anker SOLIX C300 power station

Featured deal: With more than 130 years in the bicycle business, Huffy is well-known across the market, especially for its large lineup of kid-friendly models. For Black Friday, the brand is providing some exclusive savings on its iconic Electric Green Machine Trike at $419, after using the promo code ELECTREKGM at checkout for 30% off. Ideal for riders aged 8+ and falling under the 180-pound max weight, it gives kids the chance to experience 15 MPH top speeds thanks to its 250W front hub motor alongside the 36V battery. This model will also grow with your child, as its seat provides three different adjustable settings to keep them safe while they tear up the pavement with plenty of spins and drifts.

Anker SOLIX C300 power station

Featured deal: Buzz Bicycles is bringing readers an exclusive promotion this Black Friday to save $400 on its Centris class 2 folding e-bike that drops costs to the best price of the year on top of including a free accessory – all for $799, after using the promo code ELECTREK200 at checkout. Featuring a step-thru and folding frame, you’ll enjoy cruising through the streets at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 40 miles, making it a great entry-level model for new riders as well as veteran riders seeking a more affordable option. There are two colorways here to choose from, and plenty of solid features like the 4-inch fat tires, front suspension, front and rear lighting – and even front and rear cargo racks too. Adding an electric solution to your commuter needs doesn’t have to break the bank with this deal.

Anker SOLIX C300 power station

Exclusive deals on Anker’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh power stations offer $49 in free gear starting from $143

Wellbots is offering two exclusive deals on the Anker SOLIX C300 DC and AC 90,000mAh Power Stations for Black Friday, with the DC version dropping to $143.10 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5ANKER10 at checkout, while the AC version is hitting $179.10 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5ANKER10 at checkout. These two units normally fetch $200 and $250, respectively, with these discounts bringing costs down among the lowest prices we’ve seen – the second-lowest for the DC and a new all-time low for the AC, though the pot is sweetened here thanks to the free carry straps and USB-C cords (valued at $49) that you’ll get alongside your purchase. All-in-all, you’ll be saving $106 and $120 with these deals while they last.

The next generation of Anker’s compact and totable power stations, the SOLIX C300 units give you a solid 90,000mAh/288Wh LiFePO4 capacity to cover your on-the-go device charging needs. You’ll get up to a 300W power output with the Anker SOLIX C300 DC power station, with its recharging hitting 280W through the use of its two bi-directional 140W USB ports at once. This model also comes equipped for campsite illumination thanks to the integrated LED pop-up light. On the flip side, Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC power station tosses out the need for bi-directional charging, hitting the same 280W speeds when plugged into a wall outlet, with the same 300W output rate, and a switched out light bar on its front facing panel instead of the pop-up lighting.

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AeroGarden’s 6-plant Harvest 2.0 indoor hydroponic system hits new $45 Black Friday low

As part of its ongoing Black Friday sale, Amazon is offering the AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Hydroponic System for $45 shipped. Normally fetching $90 at its usual full price, in 2024 we’ve been seeing it mainly stay above $80, with occasional periods of it falling lower – we spotted it hitting $50 over the summer and more recently dropping to $60 during last month’s Prime Day event. These low prices are getting beaten out here today though, with folks benefitting from the 50% off Black Friday markdown here, saving you $45 and giving you a new all-time low price – plus, it comes ahead of the brand’s inevitable disappearance come 2025.

If you weren’t aware, AeroGarden announced back in October that its doors will shut forever in 2025, so now is the best time to stock up on devices and seed pods – and at such low prices too. Tossing out the need for messy soil, this popular device allows for the growth of six veggies, herbs, or flowers up to 12 inches tall inside the grow deck, supported by its water bowl design. It’s been equipped with a 15W grow light that provides an automatic on/off timer that simulates the natural daily lighting of the sun, germinating them ”up to 5x faster than in soil” – and there’s even a nutrient reminder to add plant food and keep the growth on schedule. Along with the unit itself, you’ll also be receiving a growing starter kit that includes plant food, grow sponges, and lettuce seeds.

More AeroGarden Black Friday hydroponic system deals:

  • Sprout: $30 (Reg. $60)
    • 3-plant system
    • comes with 3-pod Gourmet Herb Seed Kit
  • Harvest Elite: $60 (Reg. $120)
    • 6-plant system
    • comes with Seed Pod Kit
  • Bounty: $115 (Reg. $230)
    • 9-plant system
    • Wi-Fi and Alexa compatability
    • 9-Pod Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
  • Bounty Elite: $130 (Reg. $260)
    • 9-plant system
    • Wi-Fi and Alexa compatability

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Greenworks Black Friday

With its Black Friday sale in full swing, Amazon is offering up to 46% in major savings across a huge lineup of Greenworks electric lawn care solutions, like the 40V 16-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower for $209.99 shipped. This affordable model is coming down from its $299 price tag here, which we’ve mainly seen fall to $250 over 2024, though we did spot it hitting its $199 low back in July. Today, you’re getting the opportunity to score it with a 30% markdown that saves you $89 and lets you upgrade from your gas-guzzler at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

This electric lawn mower arrives sporting the brands brushless motor design all powered by the 4.0Ah battery, giving it a 60-minute runtime on a single charge (with recharging only taking 2 hours). It sports a five-position height adjustment to achieve the perfect adaptable cut between 1-1/4-inch and 3-3/8-inch heights while also featuring an easy-to-do push start button and a foldable frame for easier storage when its not in use. You’ll also have two options for collection while mowing – either mulching or rear bagging – which provides better versatility over single-functionality models.

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Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power bank station hits new $80 low for Black Friday (Save $70)

Riding Amazon’s Black Friday sale wave, Anker’s storefront is offering its PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station for $79.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $10 off coupon. Normally sitting at its $150 price tag, we saw it hit its previous lowest rate during last month’s Prime Day event, lasting for a short time before jumping back to its full price – with a secondary short-lived repeat at the tail-end of October. Thanks to the Black Friday savings train, you’re getting an even better opportunity to score it for your personal device charging needs at a combined 47% markdown, saving you $70 while scoring it at a new all-time low price.

Since it was first released during the summer of 2023, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve has been a popular companion for day-to-day charging needs with its 60,000mAh/192Wh battery on top of the 5 pound weight and compact design that slips right into your bag. It dishes out power through the two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, with it rated to keep an iPhone 14 recharged over 10 times or a MacBook Air for up to 2.9 times. Aside from its standard wall outlet recharging, you’ll also be able to utilize solar charging here with the addition of a 60W solar panel (sold separately). One of its much-loved features is the built-in retractable light that provides two brightness levels and even an S.O.S. button to flash out though the darkness in times of emergency (which has been passed on to its descendants).

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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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This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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The Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada, will send clean power to big resort customers on the Las Vegas Strip. 

Reno-based Estuary Power, Escape’s developer, closed a $340 million financing package for the solar and storage project in late December 2024. 

Escape includes 185 megawatts (MW) of JinkoSolar PV capacity and 400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of Tesla battery storage capacity. 

Escape will supply 115 MW of solar and 400 MWh of battery energy storage to MGM Resorts International, 25 MW to Caesars Entertainment, 20 MW to Wynn Las Vegas, and 25 MW to Overton Power District under long-term agreements.

MGM Resorts International has set a goal to source 100% of its energy from renewables by 2030. Las Vegas resorts are required to comply with Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which aims to increase the percentage of renewable energy to 50% by 2030. However, many resorts have already exceeded the 40% renewable energy requirement set by the state. The Venetian and Sands Expo and Convention Center partnered with NV Energy to procure renewable energy certificates to cover 100% of its electricity use.

Jill Daniel, CEO of majority woman-owned Estuary Power, said, “We look forward to supplying renewable energy to the iconic Las Vegas Strip and to our valued partner Overton Power District. We are thankful for the support of our financing partners in making the Escape project a reality.”    

The project is the first utility-scale solar project to be developed in Lincoln County, just north of Las Vegas, where it will generate nearly $80 million in tax revenue for the county over its life span. It’s currently under construction and will begin operating in 2025.

Las Vegas is second in the US for solar capacity per capita.

Read more: This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities

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Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car

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Aptera has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions to supply batteries for its solar EV, which it says will start deliveries later this year.

Aptera is at CES this week, showing off it’s production-intent solar EV. We stopped by the booth for a few pictures, but beyond that, there wasn’t a lot new to announce.

But that changed today, as Aptera has now officially announced that it’s partnering with LG Energy Solutions as the exclusive supplier for battery cells for the Aptera solar EV, and CTNS for battery pack assembly.

Aptera said this partnership accomplishes three goals:

  • Enhance Aptera’s production capacity through a reliable and scalable battery supply chain. 
  • Solidify LG Energy Solution’s market presence as a trusted supplier.   
  • Strengthen CTNS’s reputation as a key manufacturing partner in the U.S. market. 

The agreement runs from 2025 to 2031, with LG supplying 2170-format cylindrical cells for battery modules and packs that will be assembled by CTNS and designed by Aptera.

The agreement covers 4.4GWh of battery capacity supply. Given that the Aptera has a 44kWh, 400-mile battery pack (at least at launch, other options might be available at some point), that’s enough for a total of 100,000 vehicles – quite a lofty goal for a rather small company that is relying on crowdfunding and has not yet shipped a car.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in bringing our solar electric vehicles to market with the reliability and performance our customers expect. LG Energy Solution and CTNS bring unparalleled expertise, and we’re excited to work together to power the future of sustainable transportation.”

-Chris Anthony, Co-CEO of Aptera Motors

LG is one of the largest EV battery cell manufacturers in the world, and the largest outside China. The largest is CATL, but that company has found itself on a US blacklist.

As part of Aptera’s CES announcements, it reaffirmed that it plans to deliver its first vehicles by the end of this year, showed off the production configuration of its solar panels covering the hood, dash, roof and hatch of the vehicle, and said that it drove the car for 20 miles on a Las Vegas winter day and ended up with more charge than it had when it started. You can read more about Aptera’s CES show presence on our previous coverage here.

Aptera says it has 50,000 reservations for its vehicle, at $100 a pop (or $70, if you use our Aptera referral link). You can reserve an Aptera over at Aptera’s website.

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Mazda is bringing this $20,000 Chinese EV overseas, but prices will be much higher

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The electric Mazda 6 predecessor is headed for Europe this summer. Mazda’s EV starts at around $20,000 in China, but prices are expected to be significantly higher in Europe. Here’s what we know about the Chinese-made EV so far.

When will Mazda launch its $20,000 EV overseas?

Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 at the Beijing Auto Show alongside the Arata SUV last April. The EZ-6 is the all-electric predecessor to the Mazda 6 sedan.

Mazda’s Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda, has been selling the EZ-6 in China since October. The electric sedan, which starts at just 139,800 yuan, or around $19,200, is already off to a hot sales start.

With nearly 2,500 models sold in November, its first sales month, Changan Mazda said the EZ-6 was among the top three mid-size new energy vehicle (NEV) sedans of joint ventures sold in China. According to Nikkei, Mazda will export the $20,000 EV to Europe starting this summer.

Based on Changan Auto’s hybrid platform, the EX-6 is available in EV and extended-range configurations in China. The all-electric version has a CLTC range of up to 600 km (372 miles).

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Mazda EZ-6 (Source: Changan Mazda)

The electric Mazda EZ-6 is 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,485 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,895 mm, or about the size of a Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, and 1,441 mm tall with a 2,875 mm wheelbase).

Inside, the EZ-6 has a modern cabin setup with 14.6″ infotainment and 10.1″ driver display screens. It also includes premium features like a 50″ AR head-up display and zero-gravity reclining seats.

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Mazda EZ-6 interior (Source: Changan Mazda)

The imported model will feature improved stability and control for high-speed driving on European roads. Mazda will showcase the updated EZ-6 at the Brussels Motor Show, which kicks off on Friday.

Like many automakers, Mazda is looking to meet the EU’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates and avoid heavy fines. However, after the EU increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports to as much as 45.3%, Mazda will still have to pay the price.

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Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan (Source: Changan Mazda)

China’s SAIC was hit the hardest with an extra 35.3% duty, while Geely (18.8%) and BYD (17%) were at the lower end. Other cooperating companies are subject to a 20.7% tariff, while non-cooperating automakers will have a duty of 35.3%.

Earlier this week, we learned Mazda will build a new module battery plant in Japan to supply its first dedicated EV. Although no details were revealed about the dedicated EV, Mazda said it will be powered by a new electric vehicle platform. The company aims to launch the new platform in 2027. Stay tuned for more.

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