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As we did on Black Friday, we’re giving you another special Cyber Monday edition of Green Deals today. There’s still tons of amazing deals that you can browse in full in our dedicated Cyber Monday hub here, but we wanted to highlight the best of the continuing deals/sales alongside some new additions. Among our new additions we have an exclusive Cyber Monday discount on Bluetti’s AC70P Portable Power Station to $357, as well as a 12-hour Cyber Monday flash sale on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Extra Battery that comes with a free trolley at $2,199. There’s also the $1,000+ discounts on Greenworks’ 80V 42-inch Crossover Z Zero-Turn Riding Mower and a bundle option starting from $4,500. Among the best returning deals is the Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings from Rad Power Bikes and Lectric eBikes, as well as the 64% in savings on NIU KQi e-scooters that starts at new lows from $179. There are also $2,299 in exclusive savings on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Power Station and a subsequent bundle option starting from $2,099. As I mentioned before, you can also head to our full Cyber Monday hub to browse the entire roundup of deals we’re seeing through the day and the rest of the week.

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.

Featured deal: Mokwheel Bikes is offering up to $900 in savings across its e-bike lineup this Black Friday, with free gear coming along with select purchases too. You can buy any two ebikes and get a FREE accessory or FREE Gift Package ($499.99~$699). The biggest of these deals comes in on the brand’s latest models, the Obsidian and Obsidian ST Power Station e-bikes at $2,099, down from $2,999, with a choice between three different gifts, all worth $599. Coming with either the standard high-step or step-thru fames, what makes these newer models stand out is their built-in power station capabilities when you choose to receive the 1,000W inverter as your free gift, providing on-the-go juice for your devices using the bike’s 940W battery (on top of solar charging functionality too)

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Save an exclusive $292 in Cyber Monday savings on Bluetti’s AC70P 864Wh LiFePO4 power station at $357

As part of its Cyber Monday sale, we’re getting an exclusive discount from Wellbots on the Bluetti AC70P Portable Power Station for $356.95 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5POWER45 at checkout for 45% off. Normally priced at $649, it spent the first half of 2024 mostly keeping above $429, while the later half of the year saw the price drop to either $399 or $379, with one drop lower to the $299 low in September. Today, thanks to the continued seasonal savings, you can score it for your backup power needs with $292 slashed off the price tag at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $58 above the all-time low.

With Bluetti’s AC70P Portable Power Station accompanying you on trips, jobsite visits, or even staying at home for emergency use, you’ll be getting an 864Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can pump out juice to your devices and small appliances at up to 1,000W (peaking at 2,000W) through its eight port options. Recharging the battery takes about 1.5 hours with a wall outlet, or you can get it back to full with its 500W maximum solar input in 2.2 hours while connecting it to your car takes anywhere from 4.8 to 9.1 hours. You’ll get the full array of smart controls that you would expect through the companion app too.

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Rad Power’s official 2024 Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale will continue through December 4, offering up to $500 in discounts on e-bikes, as well as free extra battery promotions on its newest models (worth $599), 30% off accessory deals, 25% off vehicle racks, and more. The biggest cash discount during this event is on the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike that is down at $1,099 shipped – plus, you’ll also be getting a free accessory under $200. Normally priced at $1,599, we’ve seen it as the focus of a few different sales so far in 2024, with most of them cutting the price down to $1,299, though some took things lower to $1,249. With this sale, though, you’re looking at a bigger-than-ever $500 in savings that beats out the former low price by $150 and marks a new all-time low going forward – even beating out last year’s Black Friday sale too.

To view Rad Power’s Cyber Monday sale in its entirety, be sure to follow the link here.

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Expand your DELTA Pro Ultra setup with an extra battery and free trolley at $2,199 low for today only (Save $1,100)

It’s the final day of EcoFlow’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale and with it comes the last of the brand’s 12-hour flash sales, with today’s offering the DELTA Pro Ultra Extra Battery and Trolley for $2,199 shipped. This accessory would normally run you $3,299 most days outside of sales, with some notable discounts during its largest sales that have dropped the cost down to $2,399 at most. Today though, keeping with its promise for “the lowest prices of the year,” EcoFlow has given folks a chance to upgrade their DELTA Pro Ultra setup while saving $1,100, landing it down at a new all-time low price – plus, you’ll also be getting a trolley thrown in too.

For folks who are already utilizing EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra whole-home backup station, this flash sale lets you take advantage of its expandability, increasing its LiFePO4 capacity by an additional 6,144Wh – which you can further expand up to 90kWh with more investments. What’s more, if your setup is getting pretty large, the included trolley should help you whenever you want to move things around your home, or even if you plan to take the power station on trips and want easier transport options. This flash sale low price will only be around until midnight tonight, so don’t sit too long on making a decision.

To view EcoFlow’s Cyber Monday sale in its entirety, be sure to follow the link here.

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Lectric’s Black Friday sale takes up to $781 off e-bike bundles from $999 and tons of bonus deals

Lectric’s Black Friday sale is taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundle lineup, with tons of additional accessory deals too. One noticeable stand out right off the bat is the ONE Long-Range e-bike that is getting $467 in free gear at $2,199 shipped. Normally you’d be pressed for $2,666 to get this bundle at full price, but as always, Lectric includes the savings on all the free gear (though the e-bike is maintaining its $100 price cut from earlier sales). This is the largest bundle package that we have seen on this e-bike to date, making it the best deal yet to score it for your commute, complete with a rear cargo rack, a pair of fenders, two waterproof pannier bags, and a 4L storage bag that stows away right in the frame.

To view Lectric’s Cyber Monday sale in its entirety, be sure to follow the link here.

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Save $1,000 on Greenworks 80V 42-inch Crossover Z zero-turn riding mower at $4,500 for Cyber Monday

Riding the Cyber Monday savings wave, Best Buy is offering a solid price cut on the Greenworks 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Electric Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower for $4,499.99 shipped. Normally fetching $5,500 at Best Buy, with a higher $6,000 rate seen at Amazon, we’ve only seen two recurring price drops over 2024 – the first being to $4,999 (mainly at Amazon) while the other goes lower to $4,500 (at Best Buy). While we did see it hit the $4,266 low during last year’s holiday sales, you’re looking at a return to the best 2024 rate that we have tracked, giving you a solid $1,000 in savings at its second-lowest price – beating out Amazon’s own Cyber Monday pricing by $500.

To view the above mower’s capabilities, be sure to follow the link here. If you want to view the full extent of Amazon’s Cyber Monday savings on Greenworks tools, follow the link here.

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Exclusive deals on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 power station and bundle save you up to $2,299 at lows from $2,099

Wellbots is giving 9to5Toys readers two amazing exclusive discounts on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station and a subsequent bundle. The first of these deals is on the lone F3800 unit for $2,099 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5ANKER300 at checkout for an additional $300 off. Normally going for $3,999 at full price, discounts coming direct from Anker have taken costs down as low as $2,999, with Wellbots having previously delivered the former lowest price of $2,499 back in June. Today though, this title-holding low has been swiftly knocked from its place as we’re getting an even bigger 48% markdown that slashes a full $1,900 off the going rate, landing it at a new all-time low that falls $400 under its former low.

To view the other exclusive offer on the SOLIX F3800 bundle, be sure to follow the link here. And if you want to check out Anker’s full Cyber Monday sale in its entirety, follow the link here.

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NIU’s full Cyber Monday sale increases savings on KQi series e-scooters up to 64% off with new lows from $179

NIU’s full Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale has increased discounts from its early-event sale through the rest of the day, now taking up to 64% off its lineup of KQi-series electric scooters, like the KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter that is down at $599 shipped. This model is often priced at $999 most of the time, with most of the sales we’ve seen coming direct from NIU dropping the price around $750, though we did see it fall to $599 back in July in the brand’s parallel sale to Amazon’s Prime Day event. Today, you’re looking at a second chance opportunity to score this powerful commuter solution with a $400 markdown that returns costs to the all-time lowest we have tracked. You’ll also find it matching in price for a short-time at Amazon while the current lightning deals continue (12% claimed at the time of writing this).

To view NIU’s Cyber Monday sale in its entirety, be sure to follow the link here.

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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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Judge sanctions Tesla for ‘willful’ and ‘deliberate’ violations in fatal crash lawsuit

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Tesla is acting dumb in a court case related to a fatal crash, and a judge is having none of it. The automaker is being sanctioned for ‘willful’ and ‘deliberate’ discovery violations.

The civil wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the families of Nicholas Garcia and his 19-year-old passenger, Jazmin Alcala, who died when Garcia’s 2021 Tesla Model 3 crashed after hitting a hump in the road while speeding through an intersection on September 13th, 2021.

The lawsuit alleged that the crash was caused or aggravated by a Tesla defect and/or improper repair, as Garcia had brought the vehicle to Tesla for service due to steering and suspension issues just days prior to the fatal accident.

Tesla had a safety recall regarding suspension issues with 2021 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles.

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The case has been in litigation for 3 years, but it is stalling due to issues arising during discovery. Plaintiffs have complained that Tesla is lying and purposely misleading to avoid sharing data and documents that the court compelled Tesla to supply.

Now, a Florida judge has officially sanctioned Tesla, finding the automaker “acted willfully or with contumacious and deliberate disregard” for two separate court orders in the wrongful death lawsuit.

The blistering 9-page order, filed by Judge Michael A. Robinson on October 24, 2025, grants the plaintiffs’ first motion for sanctions and details a stunning pattern of misrepresentation and obstruction by Tesla’s legal team.

The judge granted the plaintiffs’ motion and ordered Tesla to pay all of the plaintiffs’ “reasonable attorney fees and costs” related to the misconduct, including fees for experts to review the documents Tesla dumped on them at the last minute.

Here are the judge’s most damning findings:

The judge found Tesla directly violated a November 6, 2023, court order compelling it to produce documents related to “real-world driving situations,” including driving over “speed bumps” and “uneven surfaces”.

  • Tesla’s “False Claim”: At that 2023 hearing, Tesla’s counsel represented to the court that it had “already produced all documents responsive”. Tesla then produced “no additional testing documents… over the course of the next year”. The judge found this was “falsely or inexplicably” untrue.
  • The “Sine Wave Test”: The judge found Tesla’s conduct “particularly troublesome” because it withheld documents for a “Sine Wave Test,” which he noted was “substantially similar to the crest in the roadway that was involved in the subject incident”.
  • The “Not Credible” TIR Story: The court found that Tesla’s testing protocols required the creation of “Test Incident Reports” (“TIRs”), photos, and videos. Yet, on June 12, 2025, Tesla’s counsel responded in writing that Tesla “did not locate any TIRs”.

    The judge was ruthless in his words regarding the TIR situation:

    “The Court finds Tesla’s claim that it did not locate any TIRs, is not credible and appears to have been a willful and/or intentional misrepresentation.”

    It’s not the first time Tesla has been accused of misrepresentation when releasing documents related to crash data. Earlier this year, plaintiffs in another wrongful death lawsuit related to a crash on Autopilot made similar complaints – the Benavides case. They ended up winning the lawsuit in trial with a $243 million verdict against Tesla.

    Back to this case, the court found that “Tesla was in fact in possession of thousands of pages of TIRs”, and its own witness, Adam White, later testified they “can be easily located… by simply clicking on the hyperlinks.”

    Eventually, Tesla did provide documents, but the judge ruled that the automaker’s legal team had produced about 123,000 pages of “virtually useless” documents just four days before the sanctions hearing in July.

    The judge wrote in the sanction judgment:

    “The Court further finds that Tesla has intentionally stripped all metadata and file names from the 123,000 plus pages… making them virtually useless to the Plaintiffs… The Court finds these acts were intended to make the review and use of these materials more difficult, time consuming and expensive for the Plaintiffs.”

    The judge also had issues with Tesla’s witnesses. The automaker appears to have only made available witnesses who weren’t equipped to answer questions.

    For example, Tesla produced Mr. Daniel Wood, who himself admitted that the engineer “personally responsible for the stability control” would be better suited to answer the question.

    The judge found: “No such engineer was ever designated… and this Court finds this is a direct violation of its September 20, 2023 order.”

    For now, Judge Robinson is only ordering Tesla to pay fees for its violations of the court orders, but it issued a strong warning to the company:

    “Finally, continued violations of Court orders… may cause the Court to impose critical and severe sanctions against the offending party, including… striking pleadings or defenses.

    The next hearing in the case is set for November 13th.

    Electrek’s Take

    There’s now a clear pattern of Tesla using questionable tactics to withhold critical information in court cases.

    In this case, it’s now clear it won’t work, as the judge is having none of it. This might push Tesla to settle, as it clearly doesn’t want to release details of its test incident reports, which include what detailed findings in specific incident cases.

    The Benavides case changed everything.

    People are starting to catch up to Tesla’s dirty tricks, and they know exactly the data that the automaker collects. It’s only fair that both sides have access to that data in those legal battles.

    This new case in Florida referenced the Benavides case regarding Tesla playing dumb in the discovery process. It’s going to be harder and harder for Tesla to do that.

    It does look like Tesla’s position is becoming weaker with each legal case, and as we previously reported, the floodgates are open now, and the lawsuits are piling up.

    We know of at least three more lawsuits against Tesla set for trial by the end of the year, if they don’t settle before then.


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BMW, Samsung SDI, and Solid Power join forces in the race for all-solid-state EV batteries

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Samsung SDI is teaming up with BMW and US-based Solid Power (NASDAQ: SLDP) to commercialize all-solid-state EV batteries.

Samsung and BMW will launch all-solid-state EV batteries

BMW and Solid Power have been working together to develop the next-gen battery tech since 2022. Now, Korea’s Samsung SDI is joining the efforts in what’s expected to be a trilateral powerhouse.

Under the new agreement signed this week, Samsung will supply all-solid-state battery cells. Samsung will use Solid Power’s Sulfide-Based Solid Electrolyte solution, while BMW will develop the battery pack and modules.

The strategic alliance aims to take the lead in commercializing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Together, they’ve created a real-world system for producing ASSB cells, pooling their expertise in batteries, automaking, and materials to bring it closer to mass production.

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Solid Power’s electrolyte solution is designed for stability and maximum conductivity. By teaming up with BMW and Samsung SDI, the company said it aims to bring all-solid-state batteries closer to widespread adoption.

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An all-solid-state EV battery mock-up on display at InterBattery 2024 (Source: Samsung SDI)

Samsung SDI has been ramping up efforts to bring next-gen battery technology to market. In March 2023, it opened a first-of-its-kind pilot line in South Korea and began producing prototypes by the end of the year. Samsung has already sent samples to several customers.

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BMW i7 equipped with all-solid-state EV battery cells from Solid Power (Source: BMW Group)

In May, BMW completed its first on-road tests using Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery cells in a modified i7. The German automaker expects to launch all-solid-state EV batteries in production vehicles around 2030.

Electrek’s Take

ASSBs are widely viewed as the “holy grail” of EV battery tech, promising to double driving range, halve charging times, and reduce costs.

Two of the biggest hurdles in commercializing ASSBs have been: A) developing a material that is stable, safe, and still conductive, and B) the higher costs to mass produce them. By pooling resources, BMW, Samsung SDI, and Solid Power have a real shot at actually making it a possibility.

Many others are betting on solid-state batteries as a potential game-changer. Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are also testing ASSBs.

Keiji Kaita, president of Toyota’s Carbon Neutral Advanced Engineering Development Center, confirmed this week at the Tokyo Motor Show that the company aims to introduce its first solid-state battery-powered EV by 2028.

Toyota said it looks to “achieve the world’s first practical use of all-solid-state batteries in BEVs” after announcing a collaboration with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. to mass-produce the new battery tech.

Nissan recently entered into a partnership with LiCAP Technologies to commercialize ASSBs using LiCAP’s patented Activated Dry Electrode process.

China’s CATL and BYD are also planning to introduce the next-gen batteries around 2027, with mass production closer toward the end of the decade.


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Exxon in advanced talks to power AI data centers with natural gas and carbon capture

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Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer Exxon Mobil Corp., speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, on July 15, 2025.

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Exxon Mobil is holding advanced talks with power providers and technology companies to cut the emissions of AI data centers that rely on natural gas by deploying carbon capture technology, CEO Darren Woods said on Friday.

“I’m hopeful that many of these hyperscalers are sincere when they talk about the desire to have low emission facilities, because certainly in the near to medium term we’re probably the only realistic game in town to accomplish that,” Woods said on Exxon’s earnings call.

Hyperscalers refers to companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft that are building large data centers to train and run AI applications.

Exxon aims to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions emitted by natural gas plants that power data centers, Woods said. The oil major is talking with power companies to decarbonize their plants, he said.

 “We’re pretty advanced in the conversations,” the CEO said.

The tech sector has mostly secured renewable energy to offset the emissions from their data centers, though they are now making major investments in nuclear power as well.

Some companies are turning to natural gas as well as they search for reliable power. Meta, for example, signed an agreement with the utility Entergy in Louisiana to power a data center campus with natural gas.

“We secured locations. We’ve got the existing infrastructure, certainly have the know-how in terms of the technology of capturing, transporting, and storing [carbon dioxide],” Woods said.

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