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Today’s Green Deals is led by the long-awaited Anker SOLIX Christmas sale that is taking up to 50% off the brand’s lineup of power stations, bundles, and accessories – with the F2000 Portable Power Station for home appliance back up and traveling support down at $1,199, with other deals starting from $99. Next, we have Murf’s 20% off sitewide holiday sale dropping the Higgs Fat-Tire e-bike to a new $1,916 low, among others. There are a bunch of notable Greenworks tool deals coming from Amazon, with the tree-felling 80V 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw returning to its $224 low. Lastly, Govee’s new Smart Electric Composter is ready to support your green thumb with low-cost fertilizer at $265. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s four exclusive Vanpowers e-bike lows, the latest EV and power station holiday sales, 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.

Anker SOLIX Christmas sale is bringing up to 50% discounts to town on power stations, bundles, more from $99

Anker SOLIX has finally launched its Christmas sales event that will run through December 26, taking up to 50% off its lineup of popular power stations, bundles for solar generators and home backup, and accessories – there’s even some free gear on select purchases and chances to win prizes. For folks not wanting to shell out for the SOLIX F3800 power station but still want some solid home backup power, you’ll want to consider the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station and its bundles that start from $1,199 shipped. Coming down off its usual $1,999 full price, over 2024 we’ve mainly seen it have price cuts to $1,299 and $1,399, falling twice before to $1,099 and only once to the $999 low on the day of Cyber Monday. You can score it today at the third-lowest price we have tracked overall, which still gives you a solid $800 in savings while electrifying your life with a reliable unit. You’ll also find it matches the price over at Amazon, after clipping the on-page $800 off coupon.

Whether you’re prepping to handle sudden blackouts over winter or just stocking up for adventures away from home, Anker’s SOLIX F2000 has your back with its 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity and 2,400W output power (surging up to 3,600W to tackle higher-power appliances). There are 12 versatile output ports to utilize here, including an exclusive RV port for those traveling by way of a motor home. It can reach an 80% battery recharge in 1.4 hours after being plugged into a standard wall outlet, or you can connect it to its 1,000W maximum solar input to get the same amount of juice in up to 2.5 hours. You’ll also get extra efficiency built right in as the smart AC ports work with its internal systems to switch into a power-saving mode for energy conservation that extends its lifespan and prevents waste.

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Murf’s Class 3 Higgs Fat-Tire e-bike with 50-mile range hits new $1,916 low in holiday 20% off sitewide sale

For the holidays this year, Murf E-bikes is offering a sitewide 20% discount across its e-bike lineup. One of the more popular e-bikes from under the brand’s flag is the Higgs Step-Thru and Step-Over Fat-Tire e-bikes that are down at $1,916 shipped after the 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout. Normally $2,395, with rare discounts coming in across the year, we’ve mainly seen this model brought down between $2,095 and $2,195, though we did see a few price cuts further to $1,995 as well. During this sale, you’re looking at a solid $479 slashed off the tag, beating out all this year’s discounted rates for a new low price.

Murf’s Higgs e-bike offers a more versatile rider range from 4-foot-11 inches to 6-foot-four inches, allowing smaller biking enthusiasts to hop aboard comfortably. Its five levels of pedal assistance support you up to 25 MPH top speeds for up to 50 miles on a single charge (30 miles when only cruising using the throttle) – all powered by the 500W motor (750W peak) and 52V battery. There are some solid features here too to further enhance your riding experience, like the 4-inch fat tires for better stability, 600-lumen headlight powered by “3 high-power LEDs” for rides at darker times, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated cargo rack with 100-pound payload, and an upgraded high-resolution display.

***Note: The prices of the following e-bikes have had the 20% discount factored in below.

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Greenworks 80V 16-inch cordless electric chainsaw

Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch cordless electric chainsaw tackles firewood duties at $224 Amazon low

We’re seeing a quality selection of Greenworks electric tools getting prices slashed by up to 32% at the moment at Amazon, with the brand’s 80V 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw with 2.0Ah battery down at $223.99 shipped. Priced at $280, with rates keeping more down between $252 and $263 recently (especially during Black Friday/Cyber Monday), you’ll be able to expand your arsenal here with a solid 20% markdown, saving you $56 and landing it at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon.

With winter having officially arrived, there will be plenty of firewood gathering going on through the next handful of months, and what better way to be prepared than having a reliable means to fell and cut up trees to keep your loved ones warm? With the included 2.0Ah battery, you’ll get 100 cuts (rated for 4×4 lumber) on a single charge, with a 16-inch bar and chain that effortlessly cuts through trees and limbs up to 30 inches in diameter. Its brushless motor stacks up to a 45CC gas model, though you won’t have to bother with annoying pull-strings thanks to the push-button start. Maintenance has been simplified with a pro-mounted chain tensioning feature while the auto oiler ensures consistent lubrication for continuous use.

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Govee smart electric composter

Cut down on food waste while making low-cost fertilizer with Govee’s smart electric composter at $265

The official Govee Amazon storefront is offering its new Smart Electric Composter for $264.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon and redeeming the on-page 10% promo code. Normally this new device would run you $500, with only two previous discounts on the books so far, the first dropping things to the $250 low upon its launch back at the end of October and the other taking things to $260 during Black Friday. Today, you can score it to start recycling food scraps at the third-lowest price we have tracked, just $15 above the all-time low.

Composting at home is a great way to cut down on food waste while also improving the soil you use for your gardens and potted plants. This new release from Govee is making things far easier with the added benefit of smart home functionality, helping you keep records of your disposal routines on top of creating a low-cost fertilizer for vital plant growth. It can all be accessed and monitored through your smartphone or by connecting it to Alexa, Google Assistant, and/or Siri for hands-free voice control. Odors associated with traditional composts won’t be of any concern here either, with the device’s two changeable filters preventing smells during its cycles. It also offers three operating modes and a fully array of safety notifications for when anything goes wrong.

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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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CNBC Daily Open: The Israel-Iran conflict continues but markets seem unfazed

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CNBC Daily Open: The Israel-Iran conflict continues but markets seem unfazed

Smoke billows from an explosion at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, 2025.

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The U.S. stock market rose and oil prices retreated amid news that Iran wants a ceasefire with Israel. As early as the first days of Israel’s strikes, Tehran reportedly asked several countries to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to call on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, NBC News reported, citing a Middle East diplomat with knowledge of the situation.

When asked at a news briefing Monday about the prospect of a ceasefire, however, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he was not interested in one, according to NBC News. Netanyahu said Israel is “not backing down” from eliminating Iran’s nuclear program.

Regardless of how negotiations — or the lack thereof — play out, it’s clear that countries are placing renewed emphasis on defense. The U.S. Defense Department is turning to artificial intelligence to bolster its forces, announcing on Monday a one-year contract with OpenAI “to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains.” 

Amid the Monday developments regarding armed conflict and defense considerations, the Trump Organization announced a mobile phone plan called Trump Mobile and a smartphone, clad in gold and emblazoned with an American flag, dubbed “T1.” Putting aside iffy ethical issues about the sitting U.S. president lending his name to consumer products, their unveiling seemed ill-timed and tone deaf. Perhaps the reception over Trump Mobile was spotty.

What you need to know today

Markets recover on hopes of containment
U.S. stocks rose Monday on news that Iran is reportedly seeking a ceasefire with Israel. The S&P 500 was up 0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.75% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.52%. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index added 0.36%. Some analysts, however, are warning that global investors may be underpricing the impact of a conflict between Israel and Iran.

Safe-haven assets dip
In another sign the markets are shrugging off the Israel-Iran conflict — which continued for the fourth consecutive day — both safe-haven assets and oil prices dipped Monday. At the end of the trading day stateside, spot gold prices fell 1.03%, while the dollar index dipped 0.07%. Meanwhile, U.S. crude fell 1.66% to settle at $71.77 and international benchmark Brent lost 1.35% to close at $73.23 a barrel.

‘Golden share’ in U.S. Steel
Shares of U.S. Steel rallied 5.1% Monday after Trump issued an executive order on Friday that allowed the firm and Nippon Steel to finalize their merger so long as they sign a national security agreement with the U.S. government. U.S. Steel said Friday that the agreement, which both companies have signed, includes a golden share for the U.S government, which would give it veto power over many decisions.

OpenAI wins contract from Defense Department
OpenAI has been awarded a $200 million one-year contract to provide the U.S. Defense Department with artificial intelligence tools, the latter announced Monday. It’s the first contract with OpenAI listed on the Department of Defense’s website. In December, OpenAI said it would collaborate with defense technology startup Anduril to deploy advanced AI systems for “national security missions.”

Trump Organization enters telecommunications
The Trump Organization, a company owned by the current U.S. President, on Monday announced a mobile phone plan and a $499 smartphone set to launch in September. The company’s new foray into telecommunications mainly comprises a licensing agreement. On Friday, the president reported that he had made more than $8 million in 2024 from various licensing agreements.

[PRO] What would it take for markets to react?
Equity and energy markets appeared to shake off concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East on Monday, reversing some of the moves from late last week. Such a response to geopolitical conflict is not unusual, according to one strategist, who explained what it would take for markets to feel the effects of the hostilities.

And finally…

U.S. President Donald Trump raises a fist as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Calgary International Airport, before the start of the G7 summit, in Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2025.

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As G7 leaders meet, allies ask: Is Trump with us or against us?

As leaders of the world’s largest advanced economic powers gather in Canada for this year’s Group of Seven summit, ongoing trade instability and turmoil in Ukraine and the Middle East are set to dominate talks.

With uncertainty over those major issues largely arising from the White House’s economic and foreign policy, allies are likely to ask whether Trump stands with them, or against them on major geopolitical points.

Asked if he planned to announce any trade pacts at the summit as he left the White House on Sunday, Trump said: “We have our trade deals. All we have to do is send a letter, ‘This is what you’re going to have to pay.’ But I think we’ll have a few, few new trade deals,” in comments reported by The Associated Press.

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T1 Energy’s (FKA FREYR) new 5 GW US solar factory leaps forward

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T1 Energy's (FKA FREYR) new 5 GW US solar factory leaps forward

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T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, kicks off preparations for its new solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the US.

T1 Energy has chosen Yates Construction as the contractor for preconstruction services and site preparations for its planned $850 million, G2_Austin 5 GW Solar Cell Facility. 

The G2_Austin site is in Milam County, Texas, in the Advanced Manufacturing and Logistix Campus at Sandow Lakes.

It’s expected to create up to 1,800 new direct US advanced manufacturing jobs. Construction is on track to kick off in mid-2025, and the facility is expected to begin producing cells by the end of 2026. There are currently far fewer solar cell manufacturing sites in the US than solar module factories, according to the SEIA.

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On December 24, FREYR announced that it had closed its acquisition of China-headquartered Trina Solar’s 5-gigawatt (GW), 1.35 million-square-foot solar panel factory in Wilmer, Texas. The company renamed the factory G1_Dallas, which employs more than 1,000 people and is now fully online.

Daniel Barcelo, T1’s chairman of the board and CEO, said, “Our facilities will manufacture solar cells and modules to invigorate our economy with abundant energy. We’re excited to work with Yates and Milam County to bring American advanced manufacturing to the heart of Texas and to unlock our most scalable energy resources.”

T1 Energy says it anticipates finalizing commercial terms with Yates Construction as General Contractor.

Read more: FREYR rebrands after killing its $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans

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Kia’s affordable EV2 may be small, but it looks bigger in person [Video]

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Kia's affordable EV2 may be small, but it looks bigger in person [Video]

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The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person.

Kia’s new EV2 is an affordable, small electric SUV

Kia has yet to say precisely how big the EV2 will be, but it’s expected to be around 4,000 mm (157″), or slightly smaller than the EV3 at 4,300 mm (169.3″). That’s even more compact than the outgoing Chevy Bolt EV (163.2″).

During its EV Day event in April, Kia unveiled the Concept EV2, a preview of the entry-level EV that will sit below the EV3.

Although it’s the brand’s smallest EV, Kia promises that it will feel larger when you’re inside. The EV2 sits higher than you’d expect with a wide front end, giving it a bigger presence on the road, similar to the three-row EV9.

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We got a sneak peek at Kia’s affordable EV last month after it was spotted testing on public roads in Korea, but the latest sighting gives us a closer look at the EV2 in its production form. The new video from HealerTV reveals a few details that could look a little different from the concept.

Kia’s new entry-level EV2 spotted driving in public (Source: HealerTV)

The footage shows what appears to be different daytime running lights (DRLs). When Kia unveiled the Concept EV2 in April, it featured a unique split vertical headlight design.

The EV2 spotted driving still has the split design, but both the inner and outer lights appear to be angled more inwards. It’s not a huge difference, but given most of Kia’s new EVs look almost identical to the concepts, this could be something to keep an eye on.

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Prices, specs, and more

Despite being an entry-level model, the EV2 is still equipped with advanced technology and features, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which allows it to power a campsite, home appliances, and other electronics. With OTA updates, it will only get smarter and more advanced over time.

The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), which features dual 12.3″ driver cluster and touchscreen navigation screens in a panoramic display.

Like its other new EV models, it’s also expected to include a 5″ climate control display for nearly 30″ of screen space.

Kia plans to launch the EV2 next year in Europe and “other global regions.” For those in the US, sorry to disappoint, but it’s not expected to make the trip overseas. We do have the EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan, to look forward to.

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Kia Concept EV2 (Source: Kia)

We will learn prices and final specs closer to launch, but given it will sit below the EV3, it will likely be cheaper than that.

The EV3 starts at £32,995 ($44,800) in the UK and €35,990 ($41,600) in Europe. Kia’s CEO, Ho-Sung Song, told Autocar in 2023 that the company aims to launch the EV2 at around £25,000 ($32,000) in the UK. With new battery technology and other advancements, it could be even more affordable when it arrives next year.

Kia isn’t the only automaker gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV. Last week, we got a glimpse of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 after it was spotted in public testing.

Should Kia bring the EV2 to the US? Would you buy one for around $30,000 or even slightly less? Drop us a comment below and let us know.

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