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As we approach the final day of 2024, we’re still seeing some solid savings across a variety of Green Deals, with today’s roundup led by Aventon’s New Years sale that has the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes continuing its Holiday bundle with a free extra battery for double mileage at $1,599. You’ll also find Anker’s newest SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station down at $110, as well as Hoverfly’s GXL Max e-scooter hitting a new $330 low. Bringing up the rear are two one-day-only tool sales on Greenworks’ 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at its $170 low alongside Worx’s Nitro 40V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower that is down at $350. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week (including the final sales of the year) can be found in the links at the bottom of the page within our Electrified Weekly coverage.

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.

Aventon is offering its final deals of 2024 with its Holiday savings through its New Year sale on its e-bike lineup. The notable standouts here are the ongoing bundles for the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bike and its step-through counterpart which are both down at $1,599 shipped on top of receiving extra batteries for double the mileage. Normally these models sit at a full $1,799 price tag, with discounts direct from Aventon dropping things to $1,399 before tariffs jacked up prices, while Best Buy saw costs taken as low as $1,099 at the start of the year, though there was no extra battery included then. While this sale lasts, you’ll score $200 off its going rate for the third-lowest price, but you’ll also be getting the $500 extra battery for free, making this a great opportunity for folks looking to really go the distance.

You won’t have to worry about not having enough commuting power here, as the Pace 500.3 e-bikes provide a standard 60-mile travel range (doubled to 120 miles thanks to the extra battery) and top speeds of up to 28 MPH. The 500W rear-hub motor and integrated 48V battery are ready to support you with four levels of PAS and a torque sensor for faster pick-up action. The upright cruiser frame sports integrated lights that deliver turn signal functionality, as well as other great features like the hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, an 8-speed Shimano derailleur, and an LCD smart “easy read” display with a concealed USB port so you can charge your smartphone while also syncing up with the Aventon app as you go.

For folks looking for less cost and similarly reliable commuting support (without any doubled mileage), I recommend also considering the Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike that is down at its lowest $999 shipped rate right now. It provides a 20 MPH top speed for up to 46 miles, with four levels of PAS and a torque sensor, but it’s the lightweight design that makes this model shine. At just 46 pounds, with a more compact design overall than the brand’s other models, this e-bike is perfect for urban commuters and folks living in smaller apartment spaces that might not have a garage for storage. There’s also the new and improved Soltera 2.5 model that is now available at $1,199 shipped.

You can browse the full lineup of Aventon’s New Year sale on the landing page here. 

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Anker’s new SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh power bank station falls to $110

Amazon is outdoing Anker’s New Year sale pricing on the SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station at $109.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon. Normally this newer model would run you $170 at its full rate, which has seen a few discounts since releasing a few months ago, the biggest of which saw a drop to the $100 low with Cyber Monday savings. Today, you can score one at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which even beats the pricing from Anker’s current New Year sale by $10.

Anker’s SOLIX C200 DC power bank station is a smaller and more compact version of the brand’s new C300 DC and AC models, coming in with a slightly smaller 60,000mAh/192Wh LiFePO4 capacity. It delivers up to 300W of output power to your devices through its five port options (two USB-As, one 140W USB-C, one 15W USB-C, one car port). You can refill the units own battery via three ways, with its 140W USB-C port giving you an 80% charge in 1.3 hours through a wall outlet, or you can utilize up to 100W of solar input or the car port for 80% in 1.6 hours.

You’ll also find the larger 90,000mAh C300 DC and C300 AC models matching their direct Anker discounts at Amazon for $150 and $190 at the moment. Not only are you getting the expanded 90,000mAh LiFePO4 capacity here, but they also come sporting different variations of built-in lights for camping trips. You can get the full rundown on its other capabilities in our launch coverage here.

Be sure to also browse through the lineup of New Years deals direct from Anker’s SOLIX sale through January 5 to secure some of the lowest returning prices we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Hoverfly GXL Max e-scooter

Commuting independence is affordable with Hoverfly’s 16-mile trekking GXL Max e-scooter at new $330 low

Amazon is offering the Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter for $330.41 shipped. It’s been slowly cascading down from its usual $500 price tag from Amazon (with a higher $530 MSRP elsewhere), with costs at its lowest just after Cyber Monday when it hit $360 for the first time. That rate is getting beaten out here today with this 34% markdown, saving you $170 at a new all-time low. This price also beats out Hoverfly’s direct website where it’s currently discounted to $450.

Finding a reliable commuting solution for your day-to-day life doesn’t have to be a financial hassle, and your wallet will certainly get some relief with Hoverfly’s GXL MAX e-scooter. This scooter provides speeds up to 15.5 MPH for as long as 16 miles of travel on one charge thanks to the combination of its 300W motor and 36V 7.8Ah battery. It also comes with added features like the anti-flat 10-inch honeycomb and shock-absorbing tires for more comfortable riding, while also weighing in at just 35 pounds, making it easily manageable to carry up and down stairs or into your place of work to charge before heading home later.

Greenworks 750 CFM handheld blower

Get 170 MPH of debris-clearing force with this Greenworks 80V cordless blower at $170 low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower for $169.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally this model would run you $250, which we’ve seen discounted a few times in 2024 to either $180 or $170. You can score it here today with $80 struck from the tag, saving you $80 at the lowest price we have tracked to date. The closest model you’ll find at Amazon is this 500 CFM model for $200, with Greenworks’ direct site offering it refurbished at $180 or brand new for nearly $400, meaning you’ll be getting it from Best Buy at much less cost while the savings last.

With this Greenworks leaf blower in your arsenal, you’ll get plenty of strong force hitting up to 170 MPH speeds to clear out leaves and debris from around your home. The included 2.5Ah battery provides a 60-minute runtime on a single charge, with it easily switching out with other batteries from the brand you may already have for extended duties. It’s been given a quieter design thanks to the brushless motor and also sports a variable speed trigger for on-demand power bumps as you need them, complete with a cruise control and turbo function – plus, the whole thing comes in much lighter than other models at just 8.82 pounds.

Wox 40V 20-inch cordless snow blower

Clear out your walkways with Worx’s Nitro 40V 20-inch cordless snow blower at $350 (Today only)

Coming at us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is giving you the chance to get ahold of the Worx Nitro 40V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $349.99 shipped. We normally see this model and battery combo sitting at a $440 price tag most days, with discounts offering the biggest cash savings during Cyber Monday that saw things taken to the $300 low. Today, you can score it with a 20% markdown here, slashing $90 off its going rate and giving it to you at the third-lowest price we have tracked overall. It’s even matching in price at Amazon and beating out its price direct from Worx, where it’s currently discounted to $360.

With winter having arrived and blanketed plenty of the nation in powder, this Worx snow blower provides you with the means to clear a 20-inch wide path, tossing snow up to 20 feet out of the way with its 180-degree rotating chute. There is a one-touch snow deflector here for quicker adjustments to its throwing height and distance, as well as LED headlights for visibility at darker hours. Storage has been simplified thanks to the collapsible handle, saving you some space when it’s not in use. Along with the two 4.0Ah batteries, you’ll also get a 4A dual-port charger too.

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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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U.S. crude oil falls below a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. 

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U.S. oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Sunday on fears President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would push the U.S., and maybe the world, into a recession.

Futures tied to U.S. West Texas intermediate crude fell more than 3% to $59.74 on Sunday night. The move comes after back-to-back 6% declines last week. WTI is now at the lowest since April 2021.

Worries are mounting that tariffs could lead to higher prices for businesses, which could lead to a slowdown in economic activity that would ultimately hurt demand for oil.

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The tariffs, which are set to take effect this week, “would likely push the U.S. and possibly global economy into recession this year,” according to JPMorgan. The firm on Thursday raised its odds of a recession this year to 60% following the tariff rollout, up from 40%.

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What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.

Despite the dramatic slowdown of Tesla’s US deliveries, sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the number of new EVs registered across the state totaled 9,821 January through March, compared with “just” 6,535 EVs registered in the state during the same period in 2024.

Those numbers represent more than 50% growth in EV registrations – far beyond the expected 12% first-quarter increase nationally being projected by Cox Automotive. (!)

What’s going on in Illinois?

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the Chicago Auto Show; by Ray Cunningham.

While President Trump and Elmo were running for re-election, they campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.

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At the same time, the state’s largest utility, ComEd, launched a $90 million EV incentive program featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. That program has driven a surge in Class 3-6 medium duty commercial EVs, which are eligible fro $20-30,000 in utility rebates on top of federal tax credits and other incentives (Class 1-2 EVs are eligible for up to $7,500).

We covered the launch of those incentives when the program was announced at Chicago Drives Electric last year, but the message here is simple: incentives work.

SOURCES: Chicago Business, Ray Cunningham; featured image by the author.

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

he XE215EV, XCMG’s fully electric hydraulic excavator, powers a new materials processing base in Guangxi with its green energy.

The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.

Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.

XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.

We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).

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XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?

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XCMG battery swap crane; via Etrucks New Zealand.

The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.

You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.

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