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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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Kia EV4 GT looks like the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]

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Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance?

The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan and hatchback. During its EV Day last week (see our recap), Kia showcased four EV4 models, two sedan and two hatchback trims.

Each had a standard and GT-Line model. Now, we are getting our first look at the high-performance GT version. Remember when the EV6 GT arrived in 2022 as “the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever?”

With 576 horsepower, the sporty EV6 GT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. That’s faster than your average Ferrari or Lamborghini, and it’s about half the cost starting at just over $60,000.

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Well, the EV4 GT will likely be an even bigger hit with an expected lower price tag and what could be even more power.

After Kia’s electric sports car was spotted in public for the first time, we are learning a few upgrades you can expect to see. The video, courtesy of HealerTV, shows a camouflaged model testing in Korea. However, the orange light on the side of the bumper indicates it is actually an export model.

First look at the Kia EV4 GT electric sports car

At a quick glance, it looks just like the EV4 GT-Line. Looking closer, you can see Kia upgraded the EV4 with sporty wheels (what appears to be 20″), giving it a similar look to the K8.

The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), which includes dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment screens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Kia EV4 spotted for the first time in Korea (Source: HealerTV)

You can expect to see the most significant differences in the interior and in performance. Like Kia’s other GT models, the EV4 is expected to feature a dual-motor AWD powertrain, but exact specs will be revealed closer to its official launch.

The upgraded EV6 GT, launched in Korea in November, now packs 641 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque (when Launch Control is active), thanks to improved front and rear electric motors.

It also gets redesigned front and rear bumpers, suede-trimmed sport bucket seats, and a heat pump (standard on all AWD trims).

Like Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, the new EV6 GT includes a Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) that simulates the sounds and feel of a sports car engine. We got a look at it in action in December after HealerTV got their hands on one to try it out.

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Kia EV4 interior (Source: Kia)

We’ll have to wait for the official word on prices, but with the EV4 slotted below the EV6 in Kia’s lineup, the GT model will likely cost around $50,000 to $55,000. That’s much less than your average sports car. The standard EV4 is expected to hit the market later this year, starting at around $35,000 to $40,000.

In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD starts at $54,990 with 510 horsepower, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 2.9 seconds.

Would you buy Kia’s electric sports car for around $50,000? Drop us a comment below and let us know what features and specs you’d be looking for. Check back soon for more. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.

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Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once

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Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once

In another highly visible failure for hydrogen in the real-world, all 25 of the fuel cell-powered buses in the Poznan, Poland fleet failed at the same time yesterday morning, forcing the city to scramble diesel buses into action.

The City of Poznań, Poland deployed the first two of its hydrogen-powered Solaris in 2023. The deployment of these HFC buses was part of a larger, 25 unit order placed by the city back in in October 2022 — and, for a time, it seemed like the deployment was largely successful. That is, until all 25 buses broke down at once early Monday morning.

A spokesperson for MPK Poznań, the city’s bus operator, reportedly told Hydrogen Insight that the onboard computers on each bus signaled the failure at once, and that the issue was being investigated with help from Solaris, the bus manufacturer, and the hydrogen fuel supplier.

The company also told the the Sustainable Bus news site that, “the most likely cause of the malfunctions in several hydrogen buses in Poznań is poor fuel/hydrogen quality,” while another (?) spokesperson told local paper Wyboecza that the hydrogen purity must reach 99.97%. “This means that the hydrogen can only have 0.03% of other gases.”

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378 fuel cell buses were registered in the EU in 2024, up 82% YOY, with Solaris controlling 65% of the HFC bus market. For context, approximately 49% of all new city buses sold in the EU in 2024 were ZEVs. Given that the total number of city buses registered in the EU in 2024 was around 35,000, this translates to approx. 17,150 zero-emission city buses, which puts the score at 378 HFCEVs to 16,750 BEVs (give or take 378).

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FCEV early adopter's operational concerns come to life
Now-defunct Nikola HFCEV semi; via Hyla.

When MAN Trucks’ CEO said it was impossible for hydrogen to compete with battery electric in the transportation segment, it was frankly shocking how many people refused to listen. Now that the residents of Poznań are stuck breathing diesel fumes again, maybe they’ll pick the much more practical, predictable, and undoubtedly cleaner battery option next time around.

SOURCES | IMAGES: Hydrogen Insights, Sustainable Bus, Wyboecza.

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Solar in 2025: Here’s what’s keeping the industry up at night

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The solar industry is bracing for a turbulent year, and SolarReviews’ newly released 2025 Solar Industry Survey lays out exactly why. The survey, now in its third year, gathered insights from solar companies across the industry between December 2, 2024, and January 3, 2025, covering everything from the Inflation Reduction Act to workforce development and the state of the supply chain.

Ben Zientara, industry and policy analyst at SolarReviews, summed up the findings: “With pandemic-related supply chain issues largely in the rearview mirror, the industry is now overwhelmingly concerned about political uncertainty and the potential for new tariffs and changes to solar incentives.”

The biggest takeaway – the solar industry is on edge about what’s coming in 2025. More than half (56%) of companies flagged the possibility of new tariffs as a major concern, while 50% are worried about changes to solar incentives. Legislative and political uncertainty isn’t helping either, with 46% of respondents citing it as one of their biggest fears. Considering that Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency excluded solar from its definition of energy resources, that’s unsurprising.

The outcome of the 2024 US elections has also influenced business confidence. A third (34%) of respondents said their outlook for 2025 became more negative due to election results, while nearly half (48%) reported no change. Only 18% said they felt more optimistic about their business prospects after the elections.

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Despite these worries, most solar companies remain resilient. Just 7% of respondents said they were concerned about staying in business over the next six months, while 38% expect to see their business grow this year.

One bright spot is the supply chain. Over the past two years, supply chain disruptions have steadily improved, with 43% of businesses reporting that conditions were better in 2024 compared to 2023. That’s a slight dip from the previous year when 69% of companies saw an improvement, but still a positive sign. Only 11% said supply chain issues worsened year-over-year.

Residential solar installers continue to evolve, expanding their services beyond solar panels. The vast majority (92%) of installers now offer energy storage installation, up from 74% last year. Similarly, 86% of companies are installing EV chargers, up from 64% in the previous year.

Installers named Qcells, REC, and Silfab as their go-to solar module brands, while Enphase, Tesla, and SolarEdge dominated the energy storage space.

However, one of the biggest challenges in 2024 was the wave of solar company closures. A staggering 81% of installers reported that at least one large competitor in their service area shut down. More than 57% said these closures led to negative outcomes, including an increase in service calls from customers left in the lurch by their former solar providers. To adapt, nearly a quarter of residential installers now offer third-party warranty coverage as a way to boost customer confidence and secure more sales.

Ultimately, US solar is still expected to continue its growth trajectory and maintain its top leadership among energy sources.

Read more: Renewables generated 24.2% of US electricity in 2024 – EIA data

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