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Today’s Green Deals are bringing you a short-term Christmas flash sale from Jackery through tomorrow, December 19, with up to $3,500 taken off the brand’s power stations and bundles, like the latest Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station that is down at $899. We just spotted some new low prices on Worx’s Landroid M 20V and L 20V Robotic Lawn Mowers for yards of 1/4 acre or 1/2 acre in size, starting from $535. There’s also Trek’s Holiday sale that has a solid mix of affordable and high-end e-bikes at discounted rates, like the Dual Sport+ 2 hybrid lightweight e-bike at $1,750. And for folks wanting to add some smart tech to their gardens, you’ll find Rachio’s popular Smart Hose Timer with a Wi-Fi hub down at $75, beating out its Black Friday pricing. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Christmas deals on Vvolt e-bikes with extra batteries, EcoFlow power stations, 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.

Jackery’s short-term Christmas flash sale drops new Explorer 2000 v2 power station to $899

Jackery has kicked off a Christmas flash sale through December 19 that is taking up to $3,500 off a small selection of popular power stations, solar generator bundles, home backup bundles, and accessories. The brand’s latest Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station is back at $899 shipped for this sale. First released in September and carrying a $1,499 price tag, we’ve been seeing more and more frequent discounts as the months have gone by, with this same rate first appearing during Black Friday sales, which got a short-lived drop to the $799 low on Cyber Monday. For this short sale, it’s benefitting from a 40% markdown that saves you $600 at the second-best price we have tracked. You can also bundle it along with two 200W solar panels at $900 off for $1,599.

Jackery’s latest Explorer 2000 v2 model comes designed with an exclusive CBT tech and a honeycomb build that contributes to its title as “the smallest, lightest home backup power,” which it delivers with a 2,200W power output that peaks at 4,400W for those larger appliance needs. It boasts a 2,042Wh LiFePO4 capacity, supplying power to devices and appliances through its seven port options, with it being one of the brand’s three models to sport the brand’s next-gen ChargeShield 2.0 for 62 forms of protection while charging – especially during storms, outages, and so on.

There are four ways to recharge the battery with this unit, with the quickest way being plugged into a wall outlet to regain 80% of the battery in about 66+ minutes, though if you need a full battery for last-minute plans and unexpected needs (say, an incoming storm), you can reach that with its supercharge features in 102+ minutes. There’s also the option to plug it directly into your car’s auxiliary port for a full battery in 24 hours, or you can utilize its maximum 400W of solar input to recharge the battery in 5.5 hours. One more thing to note here is its silent charging mode for when you’ve plugged it in for nighttime use or recharging, as it keeps under 30dB so you or anyone else trying to rest won’t be disturbed.

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Worx Landroid robot lawn mower

Worx Landroid M 20V and L 20V robotic mowers handle up to 1/2 acre of yard duties at new lows from $535

We just spotted Amazon having dropped the price lower than ever on the Worx Landroid M 20V and L 20V Robotic Lawn Mowers starting from $535 shipped. More recently keeping down around $719 on Amazon, with a higher $1,200 MSRP direct from Worx, we saw the M 20V model drop down to $540 during Black Friday sales, which fell another $1 in the days after Cyber Monday. Today, you’re getting a little more shaved off the price tag for a total of $665 in savings off its direct-from-Worx-pricing.

The middle child of the three sizes of this series of Worx Landroid robotic mowers, the M 20V tackles yard duties for up to 1/4 acres. It features an advanced AI that keeps it on the most efficient routes around your yard, with it smart enough to know when to raise and lower its floating blade for clearance over uneven terrain. All you have to do is lay down the boundary wire, measure your lawn with the companion app, and let its autonomous systems kick in and go. You’ll have a full array of remote smart controls via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – plus, a nice little versatile design is the robot’s batteries being part of Worx’s PowerShare ecosystem, letting you interchange them with other tools from the brand that you already have in your arsenal. And while its body does come rain-resistant, its been equipped with a rain sensor to delay mowing until the grass reaches a certain dryness.

You’ll also find a new low price on the L 20V Landroid that is currently sitting at $557.70 shipped. Since summer we’ve been seeing it more regularly fetching $900 after falling from its $1,150 MSRP. This model delivers the same features and design as the above model, with one difference: it tackles yards up to 1/2 acre in size.

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Trek holiday sale takes $650 off the Dual Sport+ 2 hybrid lightweight e-bike for urban and trail commutes at $1,750

Trek’s Holiday sale is offering big savings across a wide selection of its high-end e-bikes, like the Dual Sport+ 2 Stagger Lightweight Hybrid e-bike that has been cut down to $1,749.93 shipped. Normally fetching $2,400, we haven’t seen as many discounts here as we have on the brand’s Go! models this year, with sales normally dropping costs around $1,900 to $2,000. Today, you’re looking at a $650 discount and the lowest price we have seen come from Trek itself, though we have seen it go for lower from third-party outlets before.

Designed for lightweight commuting and light off-roading alike, Trek’s Dual Sport+ 2 Stagger e-bike weighs in at 38 pounds, making it a great fit for folks with less physical strength. The 250W Hyena rear hub motor comes powered by the integrated 250Wh battery providing top speeds of 20 MPH for up to 35 miles, which can be bumped up to 70+ miles with the inclusion of a Hyena Range Extender Battery. There are three levels of pedal assistance here, supported by a torque sensor for a more intuitive and quick pick-up. You’ll also enjoy features like puncture-protected tires, a 9-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, hydraulic disc brakes, LED headlight and taillight, as well as an LED display. While racks and fenders aren’t included in the package, there are plenty of mounting points for such add-on accessories.

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rachio smart hose timer with Wi-Fi hub

Keep an intelligent eye on your water supply with Rachio’s smart hose timer and Wi-Fi hub at $75

Amazon is offering the Rachio Smart Hose Timer with WiFi Hub for $75.25 shipped. Down from its usual $100 price tag, this device has been seeing frequent ups and downs in price since summer, mostly keeping between $99 and $79, with occasional dips lower like we saw in October when it hit the $69 low. Black Friday pricing saw it down at $78, which is getting beaten out here today by this $25 markdown and the third-lowest price we have seen, coming in $6 above the all-time low. If you already have a Wi-Fi hub and are looking to add more smart hose timers to it, you’ll find them for $70 each on Amazon at the moment.

This two-device package from Rachio work side by side to deliver smart home controls over your outdoor water supply coming from your garden spigots. On your smartphone, through the Rachio app, you’ll be able to monitor flow rates and set schedules, with alerts coming from the devices themselves whenever any hiccups may happen along the way. The smart hose timer even performs weather-watching duties for you, using the Wi-Fi to keep up-to-date on forecasts so that scheduled watering can be skipped before the arrival of any storms, saving your lawn from being over-watered while saving your wallet from unwanted spending. You can also pair up to four of these timers to one Wi-Fi hub for maximum coverage.

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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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Nobody wants a Cybertruck – including Tesla! Plus: Nissan news, pricey solar

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On today’s downright giddy episode of Quick Charge, at least one Cybertruck owner is sick of people making fun of his ride – but Tesla won’t let him trade it in. Plus, the Associated Press reports that Tesla is suing its own customers, and Nissan is adding AI to its EVs to its record time.

Bloggers and journalists might be in trouble if they keep writing about Tesla’s shortcomings – especially in China, where the company has allegedly been using its pull with the government to put pressure on journalists to keep their spin on the company positive. We’ve also got some new pics of the upcoming 2026 Nissan LEAF and a story about the rising cost of solar under Trump’s second administration.

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17 clean energy projects will be built on former Appalachian coal mines

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17 clean energy projects will be built on former Appalachian coal mines

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The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership are turning former Appalachian coal mines into clean energy hubs. They just announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to build 14 solar farms and three battery storage systems across 360 acres in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

This marks the second round of clean energy projects launched under TNC’s Cumberland Forest Project.

These projects aren’t just about clean energy – they’re about proving that clean energy can be developed on former Appalachian coal mines in a way that benefits the environment and local communities. The solar and storage hubs are expected to bring in more local tax revenue, create short-term construction jobs, and establish a community fund to support additional local initiatives.

Brad Kreps, TNC Clinch Valley director, said, “Developing projects on former coal mines – and in a way that engages with people in the local area so that communities can benefit – takes ingenuity, skill, and determination. Ultimately, we selected Sun Tribe and ENGIE, two experienced developers that have a great interest in bringing this vision to life.”

Once online, these projects will generate around 49 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and 320 MW of battery storage – enough to power 6,638 Appalachian homes annually.

Sun Tribe’s projects will be in Virginia and Tennessee. It’s planning one 5 MW solar project and three utility-scale battery storage systems ranging from 80 MW to 150 MW. These storage projects will improve grid reliability and help cut costs for utility customers by reducing the need for future grid upgrades.

“Locating solar and battery storage on former mine lands makes perfect sense to us,” said Danny Van Clief, CEO of Sun Tribe Development. “These sites and the communities they rest within have powered our country for more than a century – all we have to do is reimagine them for today’s energy technology.”

ENGIE, meanwhile, is developing 13 community-scale solar projects across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky that will take advantage of Inflation Reduction Act incentives to help keep costs down. They’ll range in size from 1 MW to 6 MW, bringing clean energy access to more local communities.

“ENGIE is thrilled to collaborate on the development of these projects with The Nature Conservancy,” says Kristen Fornes, ENGIE head of distributed solar and storage. “These initiatives not only contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also generate employment opportunities, rejuvenate local communities, and enhance access to clean energy in areas where it is most needed.”

This latest announcement builds on previous first-round work by TNC, Sun Tribe, and Dominion Energy to bring renewable energy to Appalachia. Since 2021, Sun Tribe and Dominion Energy have been working on plans to generate 140 MW of renewable energy across eight sites in the Cumberland Forest. The first project, Wildcats Solar, is a 10 MW array planned for Wise County, Virginia. Expected to start construction by 2026, it’s projected to generate $800,000 in tax revenue for the community over its lifetime. Additional projects from the first round are set to be online by 2029.

Read more: Renewables provided 90% of new US capacity in 2024 – FERC

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US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million

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The US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget includes an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million.

But worry not; it was approved under the Biden Administration, so Elon Musk’s DOGE will undoubtedly eliminate this waste. Right?

Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are currently examining a large amount of US government spending.

It’s unclear if he got to the US State Department’s procurement forecast because there are a few interesting lines that would give auditors second thoughts.

The most interesting one is “Armored Tesla (Production Units)”, which is worth $400 million. Strangely, the item is listed under the NAICS code “311999 – All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.”

The program has a target for delivery in Q4 through the next 5 years.

There are several other similar and strange budgeted items that are linked to the wrong categories:

You have “ARMORED SEDAN” under “Soft Drink Manufacturing,” “ARMORED BMW X5/X7” under “Bottled Water Manufacturing,” and finally, ARMORED EV (NOT SEDAN) under “Ice Manufacturing.”

However, all these other armored vehicle-related items are budgeted at a fraction of the $400 million for Tesla vehicles ($50 million, $40 million, and $40 million, respectively).

The State Department procurement forecast website mentions that the list was last updated in December – before Trump entered office.

Electrek has contacted the State Department for a comment, and we will update you if we get an answer.

Tesla has claimed that its Cybertruck is “armored” and “bulletproof”, but its armored capacity is quite limited. It can likely deflect low-velocity bullets if they hit the doors, but that’s about it.

Other companies have been planning to modify the Cybertruck with higher levels of armor, like the partnership between Unplugged Performance and Archimedes Defense – pictured above.

Electrek’s Take

I am not against armored electric vehicles. If you need armored vehicles, you might as well make them electric.

However, this is certainly weird. Why does the State Department need $530 million worth of armored vehicles? And why is it listed under a bunch of unrelated categories that don’t make sense?

Sounds like a job for DOGE? However, Elon will need to recuse himself from that one, I guess.

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