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I hope everyone’s holidays were merry and filled with good food and better company! Closing out this week’s Green Deals is the Anker SOLIX New Year Sale which is not only extending its Christmas savings into 2025 but also offering short-lived flash sale lows through the weekend, with one being the C800 Plus Portable Power Station at its $429 Cyber Monday low while it lasts. There are also Samsung’s AI Combo Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer, which are down at $2,199 for the rest of the year, as well as several other Bespoke smart appliance deals. And we’ve got two one-day-only discounts from Best Buy too – first, on the Hyper 26-inch Electric Mountain Bike at a new $550 low, while Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower is down at $570. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page.

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 New Year weekend flash sale returns C800 Plus 768Wh LiFePO4 power station to $429 low

Anker SOLIX has switched from its Christmas savings to its New Year sale through January 5, with up to 50% markdowns across its lineup of popular power stations, bundles, and accessories. There are three notable low prices we’re seeing during the event, coming in the form of short-term flash sales through December 29, with the C800 Plus Portable Power Station starting the lowest at $429 shipped. Down from its usual $649 price tag, we only saw this rate once before during the short-lived Cyber Monday deal that the brand offered, which is returning here today to give you a second chance at the lowest price we have tracked, saving you $220 in the process.

Anker’s C800 Plus comes as a multi-capable backup solution that has been tailored for camping trips specifically, with two water-resistant LED camping lights that sport three modes (candlelight, flood light, and flashlight) lasting for up to 8 hours at a time before needing to be stowed back in the integrated compartment to recharge. The power station itself provides you with a 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity, covering devices and small appliances with up to 1,200W of output (1,600W surging) through its 10 port options. You’ll be able to return the battery to its full capacity in just 58 minutes when connected to a wall outlet, or you can use up to 300W of solar input to get 80% battery in 2.3 hours.

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And if you want to check out the deals on larger setups for the SOLIX F2000 and F3800 power stations, as well as the selection of discounted accessories, be sure to check out our original coverage of all this sale has to offer here, or you can browse the sale’s main landing page at your own leisure.

Hyper 26-inch electric mountain bike

For the rest of the day grab Hyper’s 26-inch electric mountain bike at new $550 low

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the first notable discount from its warehouse on the Hyper 26-inch Electric Mountain Bike at $549.99 shipped. This e-bike model would normally cost you $1,000 at full price, with discounts often coming directly from Hyper or third-party vendors. Today, you’re looking at the first discount we’ve seen from Best Buy, slashing $450 off the price tag and landing it at a new all-time low that will only last through the rest of the day. The closest model you can find from Hyper at the moment is a less advanced 250W model that is not only sitting at a higher $598 rate, but is also out of stock.

Getting into e-bikes doesn’t have to be an endeavor that breaks the bank, and this electric mountain bike from Hyper is one of the many examples of just how true that statement is. It arrives with a 350W rear hub motor and a 36V battery, providing you with up to 20 MPH top speeds for up to 20 miles of PAS support on a single four-hour charge. Aside from its 50-pound weight that makes managing it far easier, especially in urban environments and living situations, it also comes stocked with a 6-speed derailleur, rugged mountain bike tires, and a front shock suspension.

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Samsung’s AI Combo all-in-one electric washer and ventless dryer at $2,199 through the rest of the year

Samsung is offering its Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer for $2,199 shipped. Normally priced at $3,324, we’ve seen it discounted frequently over the year, with its lowest prices usually averaging around $2,199, though we did see it go as low as $1,899 direct from Samsung and $1,700 from Best Buy. Today, you’re looking at the fourth-lowest price overall and the third-lowest direct from Samsung’s sales, saving you $1,125 on this laundry upgrade. You’ll also have the option to score a two-year Samsung Care+ plan for just $1 (normally $149) and free installation worth $25. This is the lowest current price we can find, with Best Buy offering it at $1 higher.

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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Greenworks 80V 22-inch cordless electric snow blower

Clear a 6-car driveway with Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch cordless electric snow blower at $570 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower for $569.99 shipped. Normally this model would run you $800 at full price, with discounts very sparse this year, the biggest of them being a fall to the $450 low back at the start of the year. For today only you can take advantage of this 29% markdown that takes $230 off the usual going rate and lets you properly equip for snow removals at the second-lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find it currently matching in price at Amazon.

Now that winter is here and snowfall has long begun, you may be realizing your need for a reliable means to clear it all out of the way. This Greenworks snow blower arrives sporting a digitally controlled brushless motor that is powered by the included 4.0Ah battery and gives you enough runtime to clear out a 6-car driveway on a single charge. It clears out a 22-inch path with a depth of up to 10 inches, with its 180-degree rotating chute tossing it up to 20 feet out of your pathways. It features an auger-assist system for heavier snow and ice that hasn’t been too tightly packed down, as well as LED lights for visibility at darker hours and a foldable design for easier storage options.

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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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Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

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Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company

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US President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025. 

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President Donald Trump on Friday said Japan’s Nippon Steel will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company.

“They’ll be looking at an investment rather than a purchase,” Trump said at a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. “They’ve agreed to invest heavily in U.S. Steel, as opposed to own it.”

U.S. Steel shares dropped more than 6% after Trump’s comments. The president misspoke during his remarks, referring to Nissan when he meant Nippon would make an investment.

Former President Joe Biden blocked Nippon’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel in early January, citing national security concerns. U.S. Steel and Nippon have asked a federal court to overturn Biden’s decision, alleging that he acted unconstitutionally.

Trump has also opposed the deal, though U.S. Steel has lobbied the president to reconsider his predecessor’s decision. U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt met with Trump at the White House on Thursday.

Nippon rival Cleveland-Cliffs has sought to make a move on U.S. Steel in the wake of Biden’s decision to block the deal. CEO Lourenco Goncalves said on Jan. 13 that he wants to buy the company.

“I have a plan, I have an all-American solution in place,” Goncalves said. “The all-American solution centers on people, on workers.”

People familiar with the matter told CNBC at that time that Cleveland-Cliffs was partnering with rival Nucor to make a bid for U.S. Steel. The offer would be in the high $30s a share, they said. Nippon had planned to buy U.S. Steel for $55 per share.

Cleveland-Cliffs was proposing to purchase U.S. Steel for all cash and to sell the Big River Steel subsidiary to Nucor, the people said at the time. U.S. Steel’s headquarters would remain in Pittsburgh under the deal.

It’s unclear how Trump’s comments Friday would impact potential future bids for U.S. Steel.

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GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV

The 2025 Chevy Blazer will be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model.

GM will retire the gas Chevy Blazer after the 2025 model

GM is killing off another gas-powered model as part of a broader shakeup to its crossover SUV lineup. After the company announced it was ending Cadillac XT4 production in January, GM Authority reported it wasn’t the only Caddie being discontinued.

The report claimed that the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 were also headed for retirement. Now, we are learning that another SUV will be included.

A new report from GM Authority claims “sources close to the matter” told them that GM will end production of the gas Chevy Blazer for the US market after the 2025 model year.

The move comes as GM shifts its manufacturing plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to produce exclusively electric cars. GM’s Mexico plant currently manufactures the new Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue.

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2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS (Source: GM)

The gas Chevy Blazer is the last combustion engine model built at the facility. The move makes sense, given Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from Mexico (although it is now on pause).

After peaking at nearly 95,000 in 2020, sales of the current gas-powered Blazer have fallen off a cliff. Last year, GM sold just over 52,500 gas Blazers, down from about 62,000 in 2023.

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Chevy Blazer EV charging (Source: GM)

Meanwhile, GM sold more than 23,100 Blazer EV models in 2024, nearly 8,000 of which were sold in the final three months of the year.

GM launched the 2025 Chevy Blazer EV last year with more range (up to 334 miles) and a lower starting price of just $45,995.

2025 Chevy Blazer EV trim Starting MSRP (includes DFC)   Range
(EPA-estimated)
Horsepower   Torque  
FWD   $45,995    312 miles 220    243 lb-ft  
AWD   $48,995   283 miles (previously 279 mi)   300 (previously 288)   355 lb-ft (previously 333 lb-ft)  
RWD   $56,990   334 miles (previously 324 mi)   365 (previously 340)   325 lb-ft  
SS   $61,995   283 miles 595 with Wide Open Watts (previously announced 557) Wide Open Watts mode can accelerate from 0 – 60 in 3.4 seconds   645 lb-ft with Wide Open Watts  
2025 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range by trim (Source: Chevrolet)

After selling over 114,400 electric vehicles last year, GM surpassed Ford to become the number two EV seller in the US behind Tesla. Ford sold just under 97,800 EV models in 2024.

With new Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC electric models rolling out, GM secured 12.5% of the US EV market in the final three months of 2024, up from 6.5% a year ago.

Earlier this week, Electrek reported that GM was cutting a shift at its Mexico plant after Honda said it wanted to slow Prologue output.

If you’re ready to test drive Chevy’s electric SUVs for yourself, we can help you get started. You can use our links below to view offers on the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EV models at a dealer near you.

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