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The new Republican-majority Congress has wasted no time in making its energy priorities clear. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said from the House floor minutes after his reelection, “We have to stop the attacks on liquefied natural gas, pass legislation to eliminate the Green New Deal. … We’re going to expedite new drilling permits, we’re going to save the jobs of our auto manufacturers, and we’re going to do that by ending the ridiculous E.V. mandates.”

Data from the auto industry shows a more complicated story. There are more investments in EVs and related battery technologies in states under the control of Republican governors than in states run by Democrats. The top 10 states for total investments in EV technology, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, are either solidly red or swing states such as Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina and Nevada. Far from help the fortunes of automakers, Trump confidante Elon Musk is on record as saying that repealing EV incentives would be a pill he could swallow, even as CEO of Tesla, because it would hurt other automakers even more.

Amending or possibly repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden’s sweeping 2022 law that allocates approximately $369 billion over the next decade to clean-energy and climate-related projects, has been a talking point for President-elect Trump and many members of the GOP. Not a single Republican voted in favor of the bill — saying its subsidies, tax credits, grants and loans are wasteful government overreach — and the party and Trump have since railed against it.

On this year’s campaign trail, Trump said he will “rescind all unspent funds under the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act.”

He and fellow Republicans have also talked about eliminating the IRA’s $7,500 federal personal tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle, as well as various incentives for private companies investing in manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, EV batteries, heat pumps and other clean-energy products.

But in an interview with CNBC last fall, Speaker Johnson hinted at the potential problem for the GOP now that investments have been made, and job growth continues to climb, across Republican states. He said it would be impossible to “blow up” the IRA, and it would be unwise, since some aspects of the “terrible” legislation had helped the economy. “You’ve got to use a scalpel and not a sledgehammer, because there’s a few provisions in there that have helped overall,” Johnson said.

The economic boost that hundreds of IRA-funded projects have given the country, beyond just the EV industry, are predominantly in red states — and the hundreds of thousands of clean-energy jobs linked to the IRA as well as the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. A vast portion of that workforce voted for Republicans in November, and jeopardizing their livelihoods could fuel a balloting backlash.

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“The IRA is the quintessential policy that can create jobs, drive economic growth and improve our economy,” said Bob Keefe, executive director of E2, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group comprising about 10,000 business leaders and investors, “while at the same time giving us the tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

While the clean energy jobs market remains small relative to a total U.S. employment market of roughly 160 million Americans, it has become more than just a blip in the jobs picture. Data for the full year 2024 is not yet available, but according to E2’s Clean Jobs America 2024 report released in September, more than 149,000 clean-energy jobs were created in 2023, accounting for 6.4% of new jobs economy-wide and nearly 60% of total employment across the entire energy sector. Over the past three years, E2 reported, clean-energy jobs increased by 14%, reaching nearly 3.5 million workers nationwide. “Our members and businesses across a lot of sectors are very concerned about the potential of repealing” the IRA, Keefe said.

In the two years since the IRA passed, E2 has tracked private-sector clean-energy projects, including solar, wind, grid electrification, clean vehicles and EV and storage batteries. To date, it has identified 358 major projects in 42 states and investments of nearly $132 billion. More than 60% of the announced projects — representing nearly 80% of the investment and 70% of the jobs — are located in Republican congressional districts.

In November, the Net Zero Policy Lab at Johns Hopkins University released a study focused on the domestic and global impacts of tinkering with Biden’s climate bills, in particular, the IRA. “Our scenario analysis shows that U.S. repeal of the IRA would, in the most likely scenario, harm U.S. manufacturing and trade and create up to $80 billion in investment opportunities for other countries, including major U.S. competitors like China,” the study said. “U.S. harm would come in the form of lost factories, lost jobs, lost tax revenue and up to $50 billion in lost exports.”

The fallout of gutting the IRA has not been lost on GOP lawmakers whose states and counties are benefiting from the law’s largesse. In August, 18 House Republicans sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him not to axe the tax credits that have “created good jobs in many parts of the country — including many districts represented by members of our conference.”

Coincidentally, one of the signees, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, is Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor. Another, Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia, has touted the eight clean-energy projects, totaling $7.8 billion in investments and creating 7,222 jobs, the IRA has brought to his district. And the tiny town of Dalton, Georgia, home of the largest solar panel manufacturing plant in the western hemisphere and source of about 2,000 jobs, is in the district represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vociferous climate-change skeptic who has nonetheless cheered the factory.

The QCells solar panel manufacturing plant in Dalton, Georgia, U.S., on Monday, May 3, 2021. 

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In a survey of nearly 930 business stakeholders conducted in August by E2 and BW Research, more than half (53%) said they would lose business or revenue as a direct result of an IRA repeal and 21% would have to lay off workers.

If Republicans fully repeal the IRA, which would require congressional approval, they “would be shooting themselves in the foot and hurting their own constituents,” said Andrew Reagan, executive director of Clean Energy for America, a nonprofit that advocates for the clean-energy workforce. “You would see not only projects canceled, but job losses,” he said.

West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who will chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee this year, talked in a recent interview with Politico about a focus on rolling back elements of the IRA, including “frivolous” spending, while pushing to keep parts that have created clean-energy jobs. In her state, “some people have taken advantage of this tax relief and are now employing 800 and 1,000 people,” Capito said, “and that’s what this should be all about.”

Union organizing at EV and battery plants

In addition to spurring new job growth, the IRA, Infrastructure Act and CHIPS Act each have provisions ensuring that a significant portion of jobs created go to union members or provide prevailing wages and benefits, apprenticeships and job training to non-union workers. So it’s no surprise that unions are also on the front line in the battle to protect the bills.

Unionization rates in clean energy have surpassed traditional energy employment for the first time, reaching 12.4%, according to a recent Department of Energy report. “That’s a really big deal for us and we want to keep building on that,” said Samantha Smith, strategic advisor for clean energy jobs for the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 12.5 million U.S. workers in manufacturing, construction, mining and other sectors. “We’re going to work to make sure that every job and clean-energy project with this federal funding can be a good union job,” she said. “That is our focus when looking at this legislation and what Congress might do.”

The Laborers’ International Union of North America represents about 530,000 workers in the energy and construction industries. Executive director Brent Booker noted that LIUNA members voted for both Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, but that “none voted to take their jobs away.” And while “cautiously optimistic that the IRA is going to stay in place,” the union “will hold to account this administration to make sure” it does.

A recent report from the Center for Automotive Research outlines the critical workforce needs to meet the demand for EV batteries, which is expected to grow six-fold in the U.S. by 2030. There are a significant skills gaps in the battery industry, the report stated, which will require increased recruitment and training of workers — especially engineers, technicians and assemblers — for years to come.

This paves the way for unions to organize workers at battery plant factories, many of which are joint ventures located in the so-called “battery belt” that stretches from Michigan down to Georgia. In February of last year, the United Auto Workers committed $40 million through 2026 in funds to support non-union autoworkers and battery workers who are organizing across the country, and particularly in the South.

“In the next few years, the electric vehicle battery industry is slated to add tens of thousands of jobs across the country,” the UAW said in announcing the investment. “These jobs will supplement, and in some cases largely replace, existing powertrain jobs in the auto industry. Through a massive new organizing effort, workers will fight to maintain and raise the standard in the emerging battery industry.”

Indeed, just this week, workers at Ford’s $6-billion BlueOval SK EV battery plant in Glendale, Kentucky, a joint venture with South Korea’s SK On, filed with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election.

Clean Energy for America’s Reagan said he assumes that Trump will be true to his America First platform: to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chains, cut consumers’ energy bills in half by increasing domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign trade, especially with China. “He can’t do any of those things if he repeals the tax credits or tries to stifle American companies that are creating jobs,” Reagan said. “If he’s going to be successful, he can’t take an adversarial approach to a huge part of our economy.” 

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The U.S. has struggled for crypto clarity. Canada may have the answer

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TORONTO — Canada has quietly become a global leader in digital assets.

Canada was among the first countries to enact rules for crypto, starting with anti-money laundering guidelines in 2014. The country has repeatedly evolved its regulatory guidance in recent years, while U.S. lawmakers remain stuck in gridlock — even with a pro-crypto White House and a Republican-controlled Congress.

That regulatory clarity has made Toronto a launchpad for blockchain growth, and Wall Street is taking notice.

Robinhood‘s recent acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi, owner of Bitbuy and Coinsquare, plugs it into Canada’s established user base.

“Canada is a very attractive market for us,” said Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s crypto chief. “It’s projected to be more than 30 million users using crypto here in Canada, with revenue projections of about $900 million in 2025.”

The company’s decision to spend just under $180 million to buy WonderFi, which has one of the longest-standing crypto licenses in the country, is a direct bet on that growth.

Galaxy Digital, the digital asset investing giant founded by Mike Novogratz, is headquartered in New York but listed in Canada because it couldn’t go public in the United States. After being among the first to launch spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., Galaxy will finally debut on the Nasdaq on Friday.

DeFi Technologies, a Canadian player focused on being the Strategy of Solana, is also planning a U.S. listing.

“A lot of companies have started on the Toronto Stock Exchange and are trying to uplist into the Nasdaq,” said Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman. “I think we’re going to see more of that.”

At Consensus 2025 in Toronto, one of the world’s largest crypto conferences, JPMorgan, Ondo, and Chainlink announced a $100 billion bet on blockchain with a new platform to tokenize real-world assets.

The two firms say the new offering allows treasuries to be tokenized and settled using blockchain, combining JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network with Ondo’s blockchain infrastructure.

“It’s really the first time that there’s been this interoperability between a bank’s permissioned blockchain environment and a public blockchain,” Allman said.

Crypto dealmaking has shown signs of life in recent months, as the United States has shifted its regulatory approach under President Donald Trump.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve have eased restrictions on banks handling crypto, rolling back prior guidance that required pre-approval for digital asset activities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has also taken a significant step by rescinding its restrictive accounting bulletin, which had forced companies holding crypto assets for clients to record them as liabilities. The new approach aligns crypto custody with traditional financial instruments.

At the same time, the SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force, inviting public input on how to better regulate digital assets.

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“They want large enterprises like Citi to have a seat at the table,” said Ryan Rugg, global head of digital assets for Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions division. “They’re asking for our opinion, where I think in the past, it was not quite the case.”

The booking of Eric Trump, the president’s son and a leader of the newly-formed American Bitcoin, as a headline speaker, highlighted the growing presence of the U.S. in the crypto arena. The firm made waves when it launched in March, and already intends to go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.

“It’s important to remember: Most countries are totally neutral on blockchain,” said Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital. “The U.S. had a fairly antagonistic stance on blockchain which made it difficult for companies to get bank accounts, made it difficult for companies to go public.”

He said he believes many companies that would have gone public a few years ago will hit U.S. markets in the next six months.

“There’s obviously tremendous appetite in the public markets,” he said.

Israel-based crypto and stock trading platform eToro went public on Wednesday after pricing above its expected range. Shares soared nearly 29% on its first trading day.

The advancements in the U.S. aren’t without setbacks. A first-of-its-kind stablecoin regulation bill failed to advance in the Senate after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about national security, while others expressed concerns about the president’s ties to crypto.

Still, the payment giants are charging ahead.

Mastercard announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Moonpay to let customers use debit cards to transact using their stablecoin balances.

PayPal announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with artificial intelligence platform Perplexity to enable chat-powered shopping. PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies told CNBC at Consensus 2025 that he sees a future where customers could transact in AI chats with their PayPal stablecoins or other crypto holdings.

“We are trying to make sure that PayPal and Venmo are the gateway product to get more people into crypto,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies. “A lot of people get into crypto through us, and that leads us to continue to add tokens.”

While PayPal leans on accessibility and payments, Robinhood is doubling down on tokenization and staking to capture both retail and institutional users.

“This debate here in the U.S. is really important — it shows that we want to embrace the technology instead of just regulating it and turning it off like it was before,” Kerbrat said, describing his appearance at an SEC roundtable under new chair Paul Atkins.

The company sees blockchain technology as a way to transform everything from stocks to private equity markets and real estate into digital tokens that can be traded instantly.

“We think at Robinhood that it is actually the future, and we can bring a lot more traditional assets on-chain using tokenization,” Kerbrat added.

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Hyundai is making it a lot more tempting to go electric with some sweet deals on the new three-row IONIQ 9 and upgraded IONIQ 5. With discounts, Hyundai’s new EVs are surprisingly affordable.

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9, IONIQ 5 EVs are pretty affordable

The IONIQ 9 is Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, and it’s pretty impressive. With up to 2,462 liters (87 cubic feet) of interior cargo space, it boasts more room than a Toyota Highlander Hybrid (up to 84.3 cubic feet).

It’s also more affordable. Hyundai launched IONIQ 9 lease prices earlier this month, starting at just $419 for 36 months. With $4,999 due at signing, you will pay $558 per month.

The 2025 Toyota Highlander XLE Hybrid is listed at $579 for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing for an effective cost of $662 per month. That’s over $100 more per month despite the IONIQ 9 costing over $10,000 more.

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Hyundai also offers a $5,000 cash bonus across all IONIQ 9 trims. Combined with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, you can potentially score up to $12,500 in upfront savings. Alternatively, you can opt for 1.99% APR financing for up to 60 months.

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Including the tax credit and $5,000 cash bonus, prices for the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 RWD S could start as low as $48,000.

The entry-level model starts at $60,555 (including the destination fee) with up to 335 miles of driving range. It also comes equipped with a built-in NACS port to access Tesla Superchargers. Using DC fast charging, the IONIQ 9 can recharge from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes.

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For those looking for something a little smaller, the updated 2025 IONIQ 5 is a steal this month, with leases starting at just $209 per month.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 now has a driving range of up to 318 miles, a native NACS charging port, and updated styling inside and out.

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Prices for the base SE RWD Standard Range start at $43,975, with a range of 245 miles. Upgrading to the extended-range SE model costs $46,550, but it has a range of 318 miles. It’s also eligible for the $7,500 tax credit, bringing prices potentially as low as $36,475.

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Driving Range Starting Price* 
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range 245 miles $42,500
IONIQ 5 SE RWD 318 miles $46,550
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD 318 miles $49,500
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD 318 miles $54,200
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD 290 miles $50,050
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD 290 miles $53,000
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor  AWD 259 miles $55,400
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD 269 miles $58,100
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim (*includes $1,475 destination fee)

Earlier this month, Hyundai launched new charging features for the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, including plug-and-charge and in-app charging.

In addition to all of this, Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for any 2026 IONIQ 9 or 2025 IONIQ 5 purchase or lease. Hyundai’s offers end on June 2, 2025.

With leases starting at just $209 per month, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is hard to pass up right now. Ready to try it out for yourself? You can use our link to find deals on the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 in your area today.

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Save up to $2,000 on Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 solar generator bundles, Segway E2 Plus II preorder, Tenways e-bikes, more

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Today’s Green Deals feature two new releases along with some older favorites, headlined by the launch of Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 (Explorer 3000 v2) Solar Generator with three early-bird bundle offers at up to $2,000 off starting from $1,999. Right behind it is Segway’s new E2 Plus II eKickScooter that is now available for preorder at $350 through June 3. Next, Tenways is offering up to $807 in savings on its CGO600 Pro and AGO X e-bikes, as well as bonus $200 in savings when buying two together, all starting from $1,599. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled SmartCut Lawn Mower for $430. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s restocked Lectric e-bike deals, the discount on Anker’s 521 power station, 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 launches upgraded HomePower 3000 LiFePO4 solar power station bundles from $1,999 ($2,000 off)

Today, Jackery is officially launching its new HomePower 3000 (aka the Explorer 3000 v2) Solar Generator with three early-bird bundle options through May 21 that are getting up to $2,000 off their price tags on top of a free DC Extension cable ($39 value). Things start with the power station and two 200W solar panels for $1,999 shipped, after using the on-page coupon for $1,000 off. This package will carry a $2,999 price tag once the early-bird period ends, but you can take advantage of the savings while they last to score it $100 under the current Amazon pricing for the predecessor Explorer 3000 Pro bundled with the same setup. If you’re looking to score just the station on its own, be sure to check out our ongoing exclusive deal from Wellbots that drops the price down to $1,699, which is the lowest we can find among the retailers who have been offering it ahead of its official release. Head below for more.

Joining Jackery’s lineup of other v2 power stations, the new HomePower 3000 (Explorer 3000 v2) is taking the big upgraded step to LiFePO4 battery cells, increasing its capacity in the process from 3,024Wh to 3,072Wh. The redesign includes the brand’s more advanced battery management system being installed, as well as the ChargeShield 2.0 protections from overvoltage, short circuiting, and much more. You’ll get a steady output power of up to 3,600W, with things surging to 7,200W when you have larger appliance needs, especially during emergency outages. Like its predecessor, this model sports a solid array of ports to cover humble camping, RV ventures, and more, with four AC outlets, a TT-30R port, two 100W USB-Cs, two USB-As, two DCs, and a car port.

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There are five ways to recharge the HomePower 3000’s battery, starting with a standard wall outlet that takes about 2.2 hours to put it back to full. From there, it also offers the option for both AC and DC dual-charging that takes a bit less at 1.7 hours, as well as a gas generator and car charging. Of course, there is the maximum 1000W of solar input you can utilize, with the 400W in this bundle putting the battery back to full in 11 hours with sunny conditions. Jackery is even keeping in mind needs to charge as you sleep, with a new quiet mode dropping its operating levels under 30dB so as not to disturb you.

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As I already mentioned, if you have solar panels to go with the station already, you can grab it as a standalone unit for $1,699 while the exclusive savings for our readers last.

Segway E2 Plus II eKickScooter

Preorder Segway’s new E2 Plus II eKickScooter with added front coil suspension at $350 for the rest of the month

Segway is launching its new E2 Plus II eKickScooter for preorder through June 3 for $349.99 shipped, which is also available at Amazon. This new successor to the popular E2 Plus will hold a $400 price tag after this preorder period ends, which happens to be the same starting rate as its earlier counterpart, which is now down at $299.99 shipped. Considering Segway recently raised prices across its newer models, it’s nice to see this release keep down along the same accessible pricing that folks love about the first-gen model, with the $50 markdown here possibly being the best discount we get until the current market finds more stability with ongoing tariff policies.

Segway’s new and improved E2 Plus II eKickScooter is taking the entry-level model that has been quite popular with riders and bumping it up a level, mainly in the form of a new front coil suspension that smooths out the riding experience. It sports the same 300W motor that can peak up to 500W to tackle up to 12% inclines without losing speed, which maxes out at 15 MPH. The 10.2Ah battery provides enough juice to travel up to 16 miles on a single charge, making it perfect for shorter commutes and journeys around town.

It comes in slightly heavier at 36 pounds (4 pounds more), and we’re seeing the continued feature of RGB ambient lighting with 256 color options and 3 lighting effects. There’s also the 8.1-inch inner hollow tires to prevent flats from interrupting your travels, as well as dual braking, an integrated headlight, an IPX4 weather-resistant build, an integrated 2.8-inch LED dashboard, and of course, a folding frame.

Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike

Get up to $807 in savings on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro and AGO X e-bikes from $1,599 + bonus bundled discount

In celebration of the biking season officially arriving, Tenways has taken up to $500 off two of its e-bikes while also offering $200 in additional savings when buying two or more together – plus, there’s the usual free bundles joining your purchase. The first and most popular of Tenways’ models is the CGO600 Pro e-bike for $1,599 shipped for its 8-speed chain drive and belt-drive variants. Both models usually go for $1,899 outside of sales, which we’ve seen go as low as $1,299 for the newer chain-drive, and $1,399 for the belt-drive. With tariffs throwing the market into uncertainty, we haven’t seen the prices come down under today’s rate since March, with the brand announcing on its website that prices will be rising sometime in the near future. You can grab one here with a solid $300 markdown ($400 off each if you’re buying two), not to mention the $118 in free gear you’ll get too for a total of $418+ in savings.

You’ll get four options for colorways with Tenways’ CGO600 Pro e-bikes, which are much more urban-friendly models weighing in at 37 pounds, making them easier to manage up and down stairs and stoops. These are better suited for those that prefer active cycling as they’ve tossed out any pure-electric throttles, but do have four levels of pedal assistance supported by a torque sensor. The 350W rear hub motor lends towards the reduced weight while pairing with the 360Wh battery for an impressive 53 miles of travel on a single charge at up to 20 MPH top speeds.

As I previously mentioned, you’ll have to choose which drivetrain option best suits you. There’s the Gates carbon belt drive that delivers simpler and quieter operations, or the newer 8-speed Shimano chain-drive (which also gets a newer C9 350W motor) for more flexible riding. Aside from those differences, both also come with some other solid features, including puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, LED lighting, streamlined frames with internally routed cables, and a compact OLED screen for setting adjustments.

The second of these discounted options is the AGO X All-Terrain e-bike at its second-lowest price of $1,999 shipped and coming with $307 in free gear. This model doesn’t come as lightweight as the above ones, but does offer some expanded capabilities, though it also comes without a throttle for electric cruising. The Bafang M410 250W mid-drive motor tag-teams with the 504Wh battery to provide 20 MPH top speeds for up to 62 miles, and there are five PAS levels here also supported by a torque sensor. It has a similar streamlined design, with some elevated features like the SR SUNTOUR Lockout Fork, 29-inch puncture-resistant all-terrain tires, integrated front and rear lighting, a 10-speed Shimano derailleur, a TFT LCD color screen that offers navigation when paired to your phone, and more.

Greenworks 80V 21-inch cordless self-propelled smartcut lawn mower

Greenworks’ folding 80V 21-inch cordless self-propelled mower with adaptive SmartCut tech at $430 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger for $429.99 shipped. Normally fetching $600 at full price, we’ve seen this package go as low as $380 in 2024, though so far in the new year, we’ve only seen it down at this rate during these one-day sales. You’re still getting a solid $170 off the tag though, which lets you trade-up from gas guzzlers at the third-lowest price we have tracked, even beating out its Amazon pricing by $50.

With the included 4.0Ah battery, this 80V Greenworks mower can run for 45 continuous minutes to tackle up to 1/2 acre of mowing duties on a single charge. The 21-inch heavy duty steel deck provides added durability, housing both the brushless motor alongside the brand’s SmartCut tech that adapts power output to grass conditions, as well as its self-propulsion system that can be adjusted with the variable speed dial. It comes with seven cutting height levels from 1.3 to 4.0 inches with a 4-in-1 functionality for rear bagging, side discharging, mulching, and a turbo mode when picking up or cutting through leaves. There’s also a high-intensity LED headlight, and EZ folding handles to save more space when it’s not in use.

If you already have a sizeable arsenal of Greenworks tools and want to stock up on interchangeable batteries, you can currently find a selection of 40V and 80V models benefitting from discounts, with the G-MAX 40V 5.0Ah Battery even dropping down to its $126 low.

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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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