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We’ve got three big Holiday sales for today’s Green Deals, with MOD’s savings event offering a 10% sitewide discount across its e-bikes, with the popular Easy 3 e-bike even hitting a new $2,159 low. Cruising up right behind it is Segway’s December savings that is taking up to 60% off its EVs, spotlighting the new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain KickScooter that has returned to its $950 low for the first time since its pre-order launch deal. Lastly, we have the 2024 Discover Samsung sale that has dropped its Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer to $1,999 with $273 in bonus savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Holiday sale deals, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve low, 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 Bikes started November with its month-long savings that saw massive price cuts up to $1,300 ($1,100 of which were permanent), and the brand is back with its Holiday sale through December 25 with some lower prices across its lineup of e-bikes thanks to a 10% sitewide discount. Its most popular model (and my personal favorite), the Easy 3 e-bike is undercutting its Black Friday pricing at $2,159.10 shipped, after clipping the on-page 10% off coupon. Carrying a new $2,399 price tag since November (down from its original $3,499), we saw the brand’s Black Friday savings drop costs to $2,199, but today you’re looking at a new all-time low price that beats out its former one-time low by $40.

I have been gushing about MOD’s Easy 3 e-bike since I first saw it, as the motorcycle-inspired design truly stands out on the market compared to the typical e-bikes we see from big brands and I have been loving mine now for over a month. The 750W rear brushless geared hub motor peaks up at 1,000W and comes powered by a removable 720Wh MOD Samsung Powerpack battery that works alongside the five levels of PAS (upgraded with a torque sensor that really makes a huge difference from past iterations). You’ll get up to 50 miles of PAS support at full charge, propelling your rides up to 28 MPH top speeds.

The high-quality stock features only make the riding experience that much more fun. There’s the integrated LED headlight and taillight that offers brake lighting, a dual suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, multi-terrain tires, and a 7-speed Shimano ALTUS derailleur – all adding to the comfort of the ride. But that’s not all as you’ll also enjoy a rear cargo rack, a saddle that is much wider and sturdier than average, fenders over both wheels, a thumb throttle for pure electric action (at the cost of mileage), a bell, and a solid S3 smart color display that even has a USB port to charge your devices. There’s even some added security as you can use a password to lock the bike when its not in use, which is definitely needed in a world where theft seems to be a popular way of life.

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And what’s more, there is the MOD Easy SideCar 3 e-bike that that features the SideCar attachment for the model, currently down at $3,509.10 shipped, after clipping the on-page 10% off coupon. It has a 150-pound payload for riders, though it was more designed to give your canine friends a place to sit through the adventures. Sitting at the same price thanks to the 10% discount is the brand’s newest Easy SideCar Sahara which features an upgraded sidecar attachment complete with added storage racks, lights, a removable seat belt, and a rear doggie door to give easier access to your older dogs.

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Segway’s Holiday sale drops new ZT3 Pro fully-loaded all-terrain kickscooter to $950 low

Segway’s Holiday sale is bringing back Black Friday lows with up to 60% being taken off its EVs through December 27. One notable inclusion this time around is the brand’s new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain eKickScooter for $949.99 shipped. Normally priced at $1,300 since it hit the market two months ago, we’ve only seen two previous discounts since, the pre-order launch special that dropped costs to $950 followed by a Black Friday price cut to $1,100. Today, you’re looking at a second chance to score a 27% markdown here, cutting $350 off the price tag and dropping costs to the lowest price we have seen anywhere. You can get a full rundown on what to expect through our original launch coverage or head below.

Segway’s new ZT3 Pro electric scooter cruises across any terrain your journeys take you at top speeds of 24.9 MPH thanks to the 1,600W brushless motor that provides enough torque to conquer inclines up to 25% with ease. The 597Wh battery here is supported by RideyLong tech with an advanced controller algorithm that extends its travel capacity “by up to 20%,” lending to the 43.5 miles it carries you on a single 4-hour charge while in Eco Mode (18.6 miles when kicked into its high-powered Sport mode). Segway has even taken sudden needs to travel into consideration, giving it the ability the provide 6.2 miles off just 30 minutes of charging if you really need to get going.

Rider safety, stability, and comfort have been one of the main focuses of this model too, as it has been given plenty of features to support smoother and more controlled riding, like the full suspension frame, 6 inches of clearance from the ground, a pair of 11-inch all-terrain tubeless tires, as well as a Segride stability enhancement system that works alongside its Traction Control System. It boasts an IPX5 waterproof designation (with the battery rated IPX7) and even eco-friendly ASA thermoplastic that is easy to replace if damaged – plus, tons of smart features, like Apple Find My, and lighting too, which you can check out in full by reading our in-depth launch coverage.

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Upgrade chores with Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo all-in-one washer/ventless dryer at $1,999 (Save $1,598)

As part of its 2024 Discover Samsung sale, the brand is offering its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo all-in-one electric washer/ventless dryer for $1,999 shipped. This appliance carries a full price tag of $3,324, with most of the brand’s sales dropping costs down around $2,199, with a few occasional drops lower to $1,999 and one previous fall further to $1,899. Not only can you save $1,325 off the going rate to score the second-lowest price we have tracked direct from Samsung, but you’ll also get some bonus savings in the form of a $100 credit, a 2-year Samsung Care+ plan for $1 (normally $149), and free installation – all valued at $273 for a total $1,598 in savings. You can also find an open-box option for $1,599.20 shipped on the same page if you’re looking for a way to shave off more from the cost.

This all-in-one ENERGY STAR appliance from Samsung utilizes AI to take the hassle off of laundry management while also increasing its energy efficiency, as it will identify and adjust settings depending on different fabric types and their soil levels. On top of this, its dual-inverter heat pump tech pairs with the AI systems to calculate and predict your electricity costs to “reduce energy usage by up to 19%.” Another of its notable features (prominently displayed in its name) is the ventless design that gives you far more freedom to place it wherever is most convenient in your home, no longer needing to keep it next to a dedicated exhaust vent.

The detergent tank here sports a much larger capacity, holding up to 47 loads worth of detergent so you don’t have to regularly worry about filling and refilling in between laundry loads – plus, it also has a Flex One compartment that takes that convenience to the next level as it can be split between 25 loads of detergent and 34 loads of softener. It’s also been given self-cleaning and self-drying tech to keep laundry coming out fresh, smart controls via the SmartThings app (as well as hands-free voice controls), the EPA’s seal of approval, and much more.

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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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The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

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The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

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Germany’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, EnBW’s He Dreiht, just hit a big milestone: The first enormous turbine is now up in the North Sea.

He Dreiht – which means “it spins” in Low German – is using Vestas’s massive 15 megawatt (MW) turbines, the first project in the world to install them. Just one spin of one of the rotors can generate enough electricity to power four households for an entire day.

When it’s finished, He Dreiht will have 64 mega turbines cranking out 960 megawatts (MW) of clean power – enough to supply around 1.1 million homes. And it’s being built without any government subsidies.

EnBW, one of Germany’s major energy companies, has been working in offshore wind for more than 15 years, but He Dreiht is their biggest project yet. “It will play a key role in helping us to significantly grow our renewable energy output from 6.6 GW to over 10 GW by 2030,” said Michael Class, who heads up EnBW’s generation portfolio development.

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The project is a win for Vestas, too. “With the installation of the first V236-15.0 MW, we have reached an important milestone for both the He Dreiht project and our offshore ramp-up, which helps Germany build a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy system,” said Nils de Baar, president of Vestas Northern & Central Europe.

He Dreiht is located about 85 kilometers (53 miles) northwest of Borkum and 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of Helgoland. At peak times, more than 500 workers will be out at sea building the farm, using a fleet of more than 60 ships. EnBW’s offshore team in Hamburg is running the show.

The installation process is a major operation. The 64 foundations were already set in the seabed last year. Parts for the turbines are loaded onto the installation vessel Wind Orca in Esbjerg, Denmark, and shipped out in a 12-hour journey to the construction site. From there, the turbines are lifted into place. Meanwhile, crews are also working on internal wind farm cabling.

A partner consortium made up of Allianz Capital Partners, AIP, and Norges Bank Investment Management owns 49.9% of the shares in He Dreiht.

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Tesla gives update on Tesla Semi factory, says on track for volume production in 2026

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Tesla gives update on Tesla Semi factory, says on track for volume production in 2026

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Tesla has released a quick update about its Tesla Semi factory in Nevada. It says that it is on track for volume production of the electric semi truck in 2026.

The Tesla Semi was first scheduled to go into production in 2019, but it has faced numerous delays.

Now, it appears that there is finally some momentum to bring it to volume production.

For the last two years, Tesla has been working to build a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, where it builds the battery packs and drive units for most of its electric vehicles built in North America.

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Today, Tesla released a “progress update on the factory, confirming that it finished building and it’s now working on deploying the production lines:

Tesla had previously mentioned aiming for volume production by 2025, but it is now only talking about starting production toward the end of the year and ramping up next year.

The automaker reiterated its planned production capacity of 50,000 units.

We recently reported that an early Tesla Semi customer, Ryder, stated that the electric truck program is experiencing more delays and a price increase described as “dramatic.”

They now expect to take deliveries of their first trucks later in 2026 and said that the price has increased “dramatically,” leading them to scale back their pilot program from 42 to 18 Tesla Semi trucks.

When originally unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker mentioned prices of $150,000 for a 300-mile range truck and $180,000 for the 500-mile version. Tesla also took orders for a “Founder’s Series Semi” at $200,000.

However, Tesla didn’t update the prices when launching the “production version” of the truck in late 2022. Price increases have been speculated, but the company has never confirmed them.

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Vietnamese solar giant Boviet opens first US factory in North Carolina

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Vietnamese solar panel maker Boviet Solar just opened the doors to its first US factory — a huge new PV module plant in Greenville, North Carolina.

The company dropped $294 million into the state-of-the-art facility, which will pump out Boviet’s Gamma Series monofacial and Vega Series bifacial solar panels. They’re using advanced PERC and N-Type solar cell tech, which basically means these panels are built to deliver higher efficiency and better performance across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects.

The Greenville factory’s first phase is now online with an annual PV module output capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). For Phase 2, which is scheduled to come online in the second half of 2026, Boviet will invest another $100 million to add 600,000 square feet and ramp up to another 2 GW. It will make high-efficiency solar cells.

Once both phases are complete, Boviet’s campus will cover more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and R&D space. It’s one of the biggest clean energy manufacturing projects North Carolina has ever seen.

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The jobs impact is significant, too. The first phase will create 460 skilled local jobs. Phase 2 is expected to add another 908, bringing the total to over 1,300 direct jobs, plus nearly 2,000 more indirect jobs across the region. That’s good news for Pitt County’s economy, real estate market, and workforce training programs.

“This facility is not just creating jobs, but creating opportunity, innovation, and a stronger foundation for eastern North Carolina,” said Senator Kandie Smith. Governor Josh Stein added that Boviet Solar’s move shows how North Carolina is leading the way in clean energy growth.

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