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Starting off today’s Green Deals is Vvolt’s Holiday sale that is giving hopeful e-bike riders up to $1,100 in savings on three of its e-bikes with free extra batteries too, with the biggest savings on the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike with the doubled mileage that takes things down to the $2,599 low. We’ve also got an updated holiday sale from EcoFlow that has switched into the second phase of its Christmas savings with an added 5% sitewide discount that drops the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station to a new $617 low, among others. The backup power savings don’t stop there, as we also have Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station hitting a new $299 low, as well as Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks at their lowest rates starting from $52. Bringing up the rear is a one-day only first-time discount on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit at $522. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Christmas sale, 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.

Vvolt Holiday sale takes up to $1,100 off e-bikes with free extra batteries and bonus discounts starting from $1,799

Vvolt is offering some solid holiday sale savings on three of its e-bikes through December 31, all of which are getting free extra battery packages for double the mileage. The sole price cut along with the extra batteries goes to the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike that has fallen to $2,599 shipped. Normally this quality model would run you $3,299, though we’ve been seeing it return to this same low rate during sales since September. On top of the $700 in cash savings, which already makes it an affordable deal, but you’re also getting a free extra battery on top of that (valued at $400) for a combined $1,100 in savings – the most we’ve seen on this model so far.

The Vvolt Centauri SE e-bike sports a sleek, streamlined frame that houses a 350W custom-tuned Ananda mid-drive motor (peaking at 650W) and a removable 490Wh battery. It has no throttle for electric-only rides but does feature pedal assistance that provides support with both a torque and cadence sensor up to its 28 MPH max speed for up to 60 miles on a single charge (120 miles thanks to the extra battery). Rather than any chain drives, this model has been given a Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive for extended lifespans, quieter operations, and throwing out any need for grease.

Depending on which of its size options you choose, the bike as a whole only weighs 52 pounds, making it quite a manageable model for less physically endowed and/or older riders – even urban commuters who may need to carry it up and down stairs. There’s an integrated front and rear lighting system here, bolstered by reflective graphics to provide 360 degrees of visibility to those around you when you’re riding through the darker hours of the day. Other notable features include Kenda Kwest anti-puncture tires, Tektro 720 hydraulic disc brakes, an Enviolo internal rear hub transmission, and a full-color display.

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EcoFlow Christmas sale phase 2

EcoFlow decks the halls with up to 60% savings on power stations, bundles, more from $45 in updated Christmas sale

EcoFlow has switched to its second phase of its Christmas sale that will run through December 27 and is taking up to 55% off its power banks, power stations, solar generator bundles, home backup bundles, and accessories – with a bonus 5% sitewide discount when using the promo code 24EFXMASAFF at checkout. One notable standout undercutting its Black Friday pricing even further than before is the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station which is down at $649 $616.55 shipped, after using the promo code 24EFXMASAFF for 5% off. Normally running you $799 at full price, we’ve seen a few varying discounts since this newer model was released back in September, with October’s Prime Day event taking the price down to the $649 low while the recent Black Friday sale only saw it go to $699. Those prices are being beaten out in this updated sale, saving you $182 and marking a new all-time low price. There are even a few bundle options here, with the power station coming with a 220W solar panel for $949 $902, down from $1,448, or two 220W panels and a protective bag at $1,299 $1,234, down from $2,166, or you can grab it with a 800W alternator charger for $999 $949, down from $1,398.

To check out the full lineup of offers during EcoFlow’s second phase of Christmas sales, be sure to read through our original coverage here.

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Keep devices and appliances running with Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus power station at new $299 low

Jackery may not be having any more Christmas savings in the form of a sale (though only time will tell), but coming at us through its official Amazon storefront, we are seeing some solid price cuts on a collection of power stations and bundle packages, like the Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station for $299 shipped, after clipping the on-page $200 off coupon. Already down off its full $599 price tag which came down from its original $799 MSRP earlier in the year, the lowest price we’ve seen it drop to in 2024 was $449 back in September, with it keeping to its recent going rate in the time since. Today, you can score it with a $300 markdown ($500 off its original MSRP) which gives you the absolutely best new rate that we have tracked to date.

Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus tackles campsite needs and even emergency appliance backup with a 681Wh battery capacity and a 1,000W output that can surge up to 2,000W for higher-power appliances – either in your home or being taken with you on trips, for parties, and more. There are 8 port options to connect with here, with the unit’s battery taking 1.7 hours to charge when connected to a wall outlet, or you can get a full battery in 2.5 hours with 400W of solar input. Aside from the usual smart controls, it comes with plenty of safeguards to protect its own systems, with the battery being ok to charge and be left alone – dropping only 10% of its charge in a year’s time.

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Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks return to lowest prices from $52

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering return low prices on its two solar-charging power banks, with the Venture 35 9,600mAh model down at $51.89 shipped. Normally found at its $70 price tag, it’s kept above $55 for most of 2024, with Black Friday bringing costs slightly lower to $52. That same rate is returning here today with the full 26% in savings taking $18 off the usual cost and landing it back at the lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find the Venture 75 19,200mAh Solar-Charging Power Bank at its lowest price of $89.89 shipped.

In such a technologically-centered world, it’s always a smart idea to carry a reliable means to keep your devices juiced up and ready to go throughout your daily life, and Goal Zero’s Venture 35 power bank does just that with its 9,600mAh battery capacity (19,200mAh for the Venture 75). Not only does it carry an IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and weatherproof rating, but it even comes with a built-in 50-lumen flashlight for bonus functionality. You can refill the battery via a wall outlet just like any other power bank model, but where this one differs is the added solar-charging capabilities that can refill the battery with a compatible solar panel. There is a bundle option for the Venture 35 with a 10W foldable solar panel that you can take advantage of for $112, down from $150.

Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower and 12-inch snow shovel combo

Save $678 on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch snow blower and 12-inch snow shovel combo at $522 low (Today only)

As part of its 25 Days of Deals, Best Buy is offering the first chance at cash savings on the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit for $521.99 shipped. This new combo kit is a new first coming from Best Buy and would normally run you $1,200 at full price, but today’s cash savings (lasting only for today) cut $678 off the price tag and set a new low price going forward. You won’t find this package direct from Greenworks or Amazon, making it a rare find to equip you with everything you’ll need to clear out this winter’s snowfall – especially when considering that the snow blower alone is currently sitting at $499 from Amazon.

Winter is here and there are already plenty of places dealing with snow piling up around homes. This combo kit from Greenworks is the perfect package to get you through your seasonal duties, with two 4.0Ah batteries and a rapid charger powering both – giving you enough juice to clear a 4-car driveway on a single 30 to 40-minute charge. The snow blower clears a 20-inch path with a depth of 10 inches, with a 180-degree rotating chute that tosses snow up to 20 feet out of the way. It features an auger-assist system to handle heavy snow and ice, with LED headlights for visibility at darker hours.

The snow shovel clears a 12-inch wide path with a depth of six inches, discharging the snow up to 25 feet away despite its lightweight design. It provides a 45-minute runtime with the included batteries, reached in just 30 minutes of charging. It even has a lock-out button to protect you from accidental starts if your fingers start to grow cold and numb while tackling the job.

Best ongoing holiday e-bike deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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Oil giant Equinor backs crisis-stricken Orsted as Trump lashes out at offshore wind

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Oil giant Equinor backs crisis-stricken Orsted as Trump lashes out at offshore wind

Picture taken on September 4, 2023 shows windmills at the Nysted Offshore Wind Farm constructed by Danish windpower giant Orsted in 2002-2003 in the Baltic Sea near Gedser in Denmark.

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Norwegian oil giant Equinor on Monday pledged to support Denmark’s Orsted with almost $1 billion of fresh capital, backing the beleaguered company amid sustained attacks on offshore wind projects from the Trump administration.

In an apparent show of confidence in the world’s largest offshore wind developer, Equinor signaled its intention to participate in Orsted’s planned 60 billion Danish krone ($9.4 billion) rights issue and said it intended to hold on to its 10% ownership in the company.

Equinor said its strategic support of the rights issue reflects its confidence in Orsted’s underlying business and the competitiveness of offshore wind in the future energy mix. The state-backed Norwegian energy group is the second largest shareholder in Orsted, behind the Danish government.

As part of the move, Equinor said it would nominate a candidate to Orsted’s board of directors.

Shares of Orsted rose 3.6% on the news, before paring gains. The stock price, which is down nearly 90% from a 2021, peak notched a fresh record low last month after the Trump administration ordered the company to halt work on a near complete windfarm.

Equinor shares were last seen 0.2% higher on Monday morning.

Both companies have been navigating challenges around the offshore wind industry, with Equinor saying it is closely monitoring developments in the U.S., and that it intends to remain in dialogue with Orsted.

The wind industry has been a target for U.S. President Donald Trump since his first day in office. The latest blow came on Friday when the U.S. Department of Transportation canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen infrastructure projects that would support offshore wind power nationwide.

“Wasteful, wind projects are using resources that could otherwise go towards revitalizing America’s maritime industry,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

Analysts at RBC Capital Markets said Equinor’s move to support Orsted could be seen as a first step for the company considering the possibility of a potential merger between the two offshore wind portfolios.

“The challenge with participating fully is that the company will effectively increase its net exposure to two 100%-owned US offshore wind projects, neither of which look likely to be farmed down in the near term, and where political support remains uncertain,” analysts at RBC Capital Markets said in a research note.

“The incremental positive is that alongside its maintained shareholding, Equinor will now be having board representation, making the most of a challenging situation,” they added.

Spokespeople for Equinor and Orsted did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.

— CNBC’s Spencer Kimball & Ganesh Rao contributed to this report.

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

Komatsu electric mini offers ‘realistic working day’ operation

Japanese equipment giant Komatsu has added a not-so-giant electric excavator to its growing lineup of battery-powered construction equipment. The new Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator promises a full day of work from a single charge.

Komatsu says the design of its latest mini excavator was informed by data sourced from more than 40,000 working days of comparably-sized diesel excavators. The company found that, in 90% of its global customers’ mini excavator deployments, these vehicles are in active use for less than 3.5 hours per day.

“This defined the target for the required, reliable working time with the excavator,” reads the Komatsu web copy. “This result makes it possible for Komatsu to offer an attractively priced machine with a performance that exactly matches the requirements.”

Keeping costs down are relatively conservative specs. Komatsu chose to power the PC20E-6 with a 23.2 kWh battery pack sending electrons to an 11 kW (~15 hp), high-torque electric motors. Not exactly super impressive on paper, but the machine has an operating weight of 2,190 kg and enough juice for up to four (4) hours of continuous operation.

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More than enough, in other words, to have completed 90% of of those 40,000 work days the company analyzed.

Getting it done

PC20E-6 electric mini excavator; via Komatsu.

If, for some reason, that four hours’ runtime isn’t enough, an on-board charging option for 230V and 3kW charging power compatible with various plug adapters is standard, with an external DC quick charger for 400V and 12 kW charging as optional. In either case, it won’t be long before the machine is back at work.

To help the later adopters sleep well about their battery-powered investments, the PC20E-6 ships with Komatsu’s E-Support maintenance program, which includes free scheduled maintenance by a Komatsu-trained technician, a 3 year/2,000 hour warranty on the machine, plus a 5 year/10,000 hour warranty on the electric driveline. The company says the battery should last 10 years.

“The Komatsu E-Support customer program is included free of charge with every market-ready electric mini excavator and offers exclusive machine support,” said Emanuele Viel, Group Manager Utility at Komatsu Europe. “The bottom line is that the risk for the end customer is significantly reduced, especially when it comes to exploring the electrification advances in the industry.”

Komatsu hasn’t released official pricing quite yet, but has revealed that the P20E-6 will begin series production this October.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Komatsu.

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Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people

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Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin.

MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay off 82 workers in Texas due to Tesla unexpectedly ending its contract with the company.

Here are the details from the WARN notice:

  • State / agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
  • Notice date: August 27, 2025.
  • Employees affected: 82
  • Likely effective date: September 1, 2025
  • Context from the filing/letter: layoffs tied to an unexpected termination of a major customer contract (Tesla—Gigafactory Texas, 1 Tesla Road); positions include 61 technicians, 7 team leads, 7 supervisors, 7 managers; no bumping rights; workers not union-represented.

In April 2024, Tesla initiated waves of layoffs at the plant, resulting in the dismissal of more than 2,000 employees in Austin, Texas.

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Since then, Tesla’s sales have been in a steady decline. While the automaker is expected to have a strong quarter in the US in Q3 due to the end of the tax credit, sales are expected to decline further in Q4 and the first half of 2026.

Many industry watchers have expected Tesla to initiate further layoffs due to the situation.

Electrek’s Take

We may be seeing the beginnings of a new wave of layoffs at Tesla, as the automaker typically starts with contractors.

To be fair, Tesla could also potentially end the contract unexpectedly for other reasons, but the timing does align with the need to cut costs and staff ahead of an inevitable downturn in US EV sales.

I think it’s inevitable that we start seeing some layoffs. I think Tesla will have to slow down production in the US to avoid creating an oversupply, especially in Q4-Q1.

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