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Today’s Green Deals are being headlined by Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter that is now available for a discounted preorder at $1,500, coming with an array of features similar to the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes. Close behind is Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that has three of its e-bike models getting special bundle packages, with the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes, specifically, getting a $100 price cut to its $1,199 low on top of $454 in free gear, among others. We also have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale through the week, which includes the brand’s C1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a water-resistant bag for a new $499 low. Be sure to check out the additional flash sale offers while they last. Bringing up the rear is Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter sale, the Jackery power station deals, 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.

Segway’s new GT3 superscooter with Apple Find My and Bluetooth airlock tech opens for preorder at $200 off

CES 2025 has already given us two impressive new Segway e-bikes on preorder, but the brand is also now offering early-bird savings on its new GT3 Superscooter at $1,499.99 shipped. This third-generation of superscooters will officially be released carrying a hefty $1,700 price tag, which is already far more affordable than the GT1 and GT2 models, which are twice as high or more in price. Unlike the two e-bike preorders, this one isn’t sticking around long, with you having until January 22 to lock down your new ride with the $200 in savings attached. Shipping is slated to begin on January 23.

Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter arrives onto the e-mobility scene sporting a 1,200W rear-drive hub motor that peaks up to 2,400W paired beside an 899Wh battery to provide you with 45 miles of travel support on a single charge at up to 31 MPH top speeds. While not beating out the Xyber’s 2.7 second acceleration time, this model does go 0 to 30 MPH in 9.5 seconds while switched into its Ultra Boost mode, with the motor’s power output also able to conquer 30% inclines, which is much higher than the average 10% to 15% abilities of other scooters. The joyrides will be smoothed out thanks to the dual hydraulic suspension and the 11-inch ultra-wide tires that also come with self-healing capabilities for when you take the roughest paths.

Like the Xyber and Xafari e-bikes, Segway’s GT3 Superscooter has loads of smart features built right in, like the map navigation that gives you real-time updates during turn-by-turn notifications or the connectivity to your phone that alerts you to incoming calls – all from its integrated 2.4-inch smart TFT display. Aside from the usual array of smart controls through the app, which includes Apple Find My, you’ll also get Bluetooth Airlock tech that will unlock and lock the e-scooter as you approach or walk away.

As I stated before, the preorder deal on Segway’s GT3 Superscooter will remain available through January 22, with the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes getting their preorder discounts through February 2.

Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

Take the plunge into EVs on Lectric’s XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes with $454 in free gear at $1,199 low (Save $554)

With the new year’s arrival, Lectric is celebrating those brave souls venturing out into the cold to participate in polar plunges with a special flash sale! You’ll find increased packages of gear across a selection of its e-bikes while the event lasts, with the popular XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting $454 bundles and a price cut to $1,199 shipped. Normally the e-bike with the included free gear would cost $1,653 in full, but during this event you’re not only getting the free add-on accessories, but also a rare $100 price cut which we’ve seen a few times in similar short-lived events over the last year. Back at its pre-tariff all-time low, you’ll also be getting a comfort-focused saddle, a suspension seat post, an 850-lux headlight upgrade, an accordion-style folding bike lock, and two cargo baskets (one for the front, one for the rear).

Coming in as the third best-selling EVs in America (behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3), Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes are quickly filling the streets here in NYC, as their mileage is hard to beat at such an affordable rate. The 500W hub motors on these models (which peak at 1,000W) propel you through commutes and joyrides alike at up to 20 MPH speeds – which can reach as high as 28 MPH, depending on your state’s regulations.

With PAS support powered by the brand’s Pedal Assist Wattage Regulation (PWR) Programming, which you can learn more about here, the bike’s 48V battery carries you for up to 65 miles on one full charge – 30 miles if you just want to cruise via the throttle. And along with the free add-on gear, you’ll also enjoy some quality stock features, like the integrated rear cargo rack (which the basket connects to), puncture-resistant tires, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, a foldable body, an LCD display, and more. You’ll have three color options that tie in with the frame designs: the black standard step-over model, a black step-thru model, and a white step-thru model.

Lectric Plunge flash sale XP 3.0 e-bikes with $454 in free gear

Lectric Plunge flash sale XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes with $404 in free gear

Lectric Plunge flash sale XPress 750 e-bikes with $216 in free gear

You can also check out the full lineup of Lectric e-bike bundle deals that are running alongside this flash sale in the brand’s ongoing New Year sale – which has increased savings with even bigger packages than we saw during its December holiday events.

Anker SOLIX C1000 power station

Anker bundles SOLIX C1000 1,056Wh LiFePO4 power station with water-resistant bag at $499 low

Anker’s SOLIX New Year event may have ended, but the brand is still offering some quality savings across its lineup of power stations for outdoor and at-home backup needs, with flash sales that will be ending within a few days and others lasting through January 19. One of the bundles we don’t see too often is the SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station which comes along with its own water-resistant bag at $499 shipped. Grabbing the station with a protective bag would often cost $1,068, with very few sales including it amongst the offers – the best of them taking things down to $550 in November. Today’s deal slashes $518 off the going rate, giving you the lowest price we have tracked – even beating out the power station standing alone at a lowered $549 rate.

Anker’s compact C1000 power station comes “15% smaller than the industry average,” yet still provides ample backup support with a 1,056Wh LiFePO4 capacity and 11 ports. You can expand that up to 2,112Wh by adding an expansion battery to the equation (bundle option below), which gives you double the capacity to better support larger appliances with its 1,800W output that surges up to 2,400W. Its UltraFast tech delivers faster charging times for the power station, with its battery taking 43 minutes to reach 80% capacity, or you’ll fill up in 58 minutes. The solar charging capabilities here will have it full and ready to go in 1.8 hours through its maximum 600W of input.

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Be sure to check out the full spread of deals – especially for home backup needs – while this sale continues on the landing page here.

Greenworks 60V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower

Banish winter with Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower with 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598

For anyone who deals with heavier snowfall seasons, Walmart is now offering the Greenworks 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598 shipped. This heavy-duty model would normally run you $2,000 at full price, with very few price cuts over the years, but you can land it today in your shed/garage with a 20% markdown here. While we have seen it fall lower once before in September, you’re still looking at a solid $402 in savings on a rarely-discounted model and battery combo – with the more common 80V model coming with 4.0Ah batteries, for comparisons. It even beats out Greenworks’ direct site where its only fallen to $1,800.

While single-stage snow blowers are often enough for those of us in lighter snowfall areas, this 60V two-stage model comes ready to tackle heavier jobs in areas like the Midwest. The digitally-controlled brushless motor cuts through snow to make a 24-inch path with up to an 18-inch depth. The snow/ice is then broken up and discharged up to 50 feet away thanks to the 200-degree rotating chute.

It features the brand’s zero-turn self-propulsion that we’re seeing more and more of in newer models, which keeps it from easily getting stuck on powder and ice for “effortless maneuverability.” The two 8.0Ah batteries provide you with enough power to clear out an 18-car driveway on a 96-minute charge from its dual-port turbocharger, with the tool even boasting an additional port for a third battery should you have one.

If you often buy direct from Greenworks, there’s a good chance you have a stockpile of 80V batteries and are looking for their respective match for increased runtimes. At Amazon right now, you’ll find the 80V counterpart discounted to $1,599.99 from its usual $2,100 rate – with two 5.0Ah batteries being included over the more common 4.0Ah combination.

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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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Honda’s super low-cost electric motorcycle revealed in new patent images

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Honda's super low-cost electric motorcycle revealed in new patent images

Honda’s patent filings offer a clear glimpse into the company’s plans for an ultra-affordable electric motorcycle, integrating a proven chassis with a simple electric powertrain. It’s a clear glimpse into how the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker plans to challenge the nascent electric motorcycle market.

The filings in Honda’s new patent show a bike built around the familiar platform of the Honda Shine 100, a best-selling commuter in India, reimagined in electric form for a cost-effective future of urban mobility.

According to Cycle World’s Ben Purvis, Honda’s patent sketches outline a design that repurposes the Shine’s sturdy frame and chassis mounting points to house an electric motor and compact battery setup. Positioned where the engine once sat, a mid-motor drives the rear wheel via a single-speed reduction gear and chain – mirroring the essentials of the original gasoline-powered commuter bike.

Instead of a traditional fuel tank, the design features two lithium-ion battery packs, angled forward on either side of the spine frame and fitting neatly into the existing geometry.

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What makes the bike revealed in this patent even more interesting isn’t just its clever packaging, but rather the platform. By leveraging the proven Shine chassis, Honda can significantly cut development costs, manufacturing complexity, and market price. That’s a big statement given that surviving in price-sensitive markets like India demands simplicity and reliability. And by piggybacking off a proven platform, Honda can dramatically reduce the time to market from the time the boardroom bigwigs give the project the final green light.

Honda’s patent images show an electric motorcycle built on the same platform as the Honda Shine 100

The design still seems to feature styling that would be fairly consistent with the Shine 100, even down to a gas cap-like circular protrusion likely on top of a faux-tank. Some electric motorcycles in the past have used this location to hide a charging port, keeping similar form and function to outdated fuel tanks and fill ports, though it’s not clear if that is Honda’s intention.

It’s not clear what power level Honda could be targeting, but the Shine bike from which Honda’s creation draws its design inspiration could provide some clues. The Honda Shine 100 features a 99cc engine that provides around 7.3 horsepower (around 5.5 kW) and has a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph), solidly planting it in the commuter segment of motorcycles.

The electric motorcycle in Honda’s design would be unlikely to target much higher performance as it would drastically increase the required battery capacity, and thus similar speeds of around 80-85 km/h (50-53 mph) would seem likely.

There also appears to be no active cooling, which would also limit the amount of power that Honda would be likely to draw continuously. The patent describes a channel formed by the two battery packs, leading to the speed controller and creating ducted cooling that pulls heat out of the batteries and electronics without drawing extra power.

Honda hasn’t released a final design, but I ask AI to create one based on the patent images. I’d ride that!

This emerging design is just one piece of Honda’s broader electric two-wheeler strategy. Their entry-level EM1 e: and Activa e: scooters launched with mobile battery packs and budget-friendly pricing. Meanwhile, high-tech concepts continually push the envelope. But this Shine-based bike aims squarely at the heart of mainstream affordability – a move likely to resonate with millions of new electric riders in developing regions like India where traditionally-styled small-dsiplacement motorcycles reign supreme.

Honda hasn’t revealed a timeline or pricing yet, but Honda’s patents offer real hope to fans of the brand’s electric efforts. If scaled effectively, this could be the first truly mass-market electric motorcycle from a major OEM, with a sticker price likely far below the $5,000 mark usually seen as a floor for commuter electric motorcycles from major manufacturers. That would also dramatically undercut models from brands like Zero or Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire, even as those brands rush to bring their own lower-cost models to market.

Electrek’s Take

Honda’s patent reveals a clever, no-frills EV designed to democratize electric two-wheeling, especially in developing markets that are even more price-sensitive than Western electric motorcycle customers.

Using a trusted frame, simple electric drive, and passive cooling, I’d say it definitely prioritizes cost over complexity, which is exactly what urban commuters need. If Honda can bring this to market, it would not just add another electric bike to the mix… it could create a new baseline for affordability in affordable electric mobility. Now we’re just waiting for the rubber to hit the road!

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Musk will ask Tesla shareholders to vote on bailout for twitter/xAI

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Musk will ask Tesla shareholders to vote on bailout for twitter/xAI

Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to invest into xAI, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s private company, according to a post by Musk on twitter today.

Elon Musk is not just the CEO of Tesla, the electric car company that you may have heard about from time to time in Electrek’s coverage, but several other companies as well. And, famously, Musk companies often share resources – there has been much talk of incorporating SpaceX technology into Tesla vehicles, and putting xAI/twitter’s “MechaHitler”…. er, I mean, “Grok”…. feature into Tesla cars, among other collaborations that have happened over his various companies’ histories.

And today, Musk made it official that he will seek greater collaboration between three of his companies: Tesla, xAI, and twitter, in the form of an investment into xAI by Tesla.

The situation is a little more complicated than that, though.

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Tesla is a public company, owned by shareholders. Musk is the largest shareholder, but only owns around 12% of the company himself.

This is a different situation than xAI, which is a private company, owned by Musk. While there are other investors, he can exercise much more direct control over the company, and doesn’t have to put big decisions up to a vote.

One of the recent decisions he made with xAI was to purchase twitter in March. You may say, “wait, I thought he bought twitter back in 2022?,” and you’d be correct. Musk purchased twitter for $44 billion in 2022, which was widely agreed to be far too high a price, and then rapidly saw the company’s valuation drop to under $10 billion.

Then, in March 2025, Musk had xAI purchase twitter in an all-stock deal, valuing twitter company at $45 billion – again, far too high of a valuation, but considering he purchased the company from himself, he could set the price at whatever he wanted.

The move was widely considered to be a bailout of twitter, and the numbers involved considered arbitrary, perhaps partially to help save face for Musk after he made one of the worst business deals of all time.

Now the two are the same entity, and it seems clear that he would like to bring Tesla into the fold, in some way or another.

Musk has already improperly used resources from Tesla, a public company, to boost xAI and twitter, his private companies. Last year, he gave up Tesla’s priority position for highly sought-after NVIDIA H100 GPUs, instead shipping those GPUs to xAI and twitter. Tesla could have used these GPUs for training its FSD/Robotaxi systems, which Musk has claimed is the most important thing to Tesla’s future, but instead graciously sent them to his other company that used them to, uh, train a bot to say Nazi stuff apparently.

xAI has also poached talent from Tesla, multiple times, showing how Musk is using Tesla as a farm team for his private company.

So it hasn’t been a secret that Musk would like to use public money to bail out his private companies, as he’s been setting the stage for for a while now.

Musk has previously “discussed” getting Tesla to invest in xAI in the past, but the idea was never made official until today, when Musk said that he will put the idea to a shareholder vote.

In response to one of his superfans asking for the the opportunity to waste money on an overvalued social media app (which would mark the third time it has been overpaid for in as many years), and the backend fueling “MechaHitler,” Musk said this:

Tesla traditionally holds its annual shareholder meeting around the middle of the year, so if it were a normal year, this shareholder vote might be imminent.

But it’s not a normal year, as just last week Tesla announced an exceptionally late shareholder meeting, pushing it back to November, the latest it has ever held the meeting.

This means that Musk will have around four months to campaign for this idea – something that he’ll perhaps have more time to do, now that he’s no longer cosplaying as a government official.

We don’t know what the structure of the deal might look like yet, but Musk has been clear in the past that he wants more shares in Tesla. After selling many of his shares in order to buy twitter, he later complained that he doesn’t feel comfortable having less than 25% of Tesla. Given that his recent xAI/twitter deal was an all-stock deal, Musk could attempt to fund any investment of Tesla into xAI via shares, giving himself more Tesla shares in exchange for the company gaining a portion of xAI. Though to get him to 25% voting shares in Tesla, that would require either an enormous valuation for xAI, a small valuation for Tesla, or purchasing a large percentage of xAI (or, perhaps, all three, given how much higher TSLA’s valuation is than xAI’s).

We may however have a hint as to how that vote will go, because the last time Musk campaigned for a clearly terrible idea, Tesla shareholders ate it up.

In mid-2024, Musk ended his yearslong absenteeism at Tesla in a flurry of activity, hoping to persuade enough shareholders to vote for his illegal $55B pay package.

That flurry involved firing 10% of the company (supposedly in order to save money – though Tesla’s earnings have dropped drastically since), including important leadership and successful teams, which caused chaos with Tesla’s projects. He also pushed back an all-important affordable car project (which we’ve still heard nothing about) and held Tesla’s AI projects hostage while shifting both resources and staff from Tesla to his private AI company, even as he claims that AI is the future of Tesla.

In the end, these bad decisions worked, and shareholders voted to give their bad CEO his $55B pay package, even though it was later ruled to still be illegal.

So it looks like we’ve got another campaign coming up, and if last time was any indication, expect some really bad decisions along the way. It worked last time, didn’t it?

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E-quipment highlight: Perkins TracStar battery electric power unit

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Perkins develops a drop-in battery electric power unit

The off-highway equipment experts at Perkins and McElroy have teamed up to develop a plug-and-play battery electric power unit designed to help equipment OEMs and upfitters to seamlessly transition from diesel to battery electric power.

Designed to occupy the same space as the companies’ diesel-engined power units, Perkins dropped its new battery power unit into the similarly new McElroy TracStar 900i pipe fusion machine (specialized equipment used to join thermoplastic pipes like HDPE or polypropylene by heat-welding them end-to-end to form a continuous length pf pipe).

Perkins’ battery electric power unit replaces the company’s proprietary 134 hp, 3.6 liter 904 Series Tier V diesel engine, enabling units that are already deployed to be quickly upgraded to electric power – and helping trade allies and development partners to easily retrofit existing equipment in order to add zero-emission options to their operational fleet.

“We’re actively helping customers navigate the shift in power system requirements, with a range of advanced power systems including electric, diesel-electric and alternative fuel compatible engines,” says Jaz Gill, vice president, global sales, marketing at Perkins. “When it comes to the innovative fully integrated battery electric power unit, it can be ‘dropped in’ to a machine to replace a diesel engine. The system consists of a Perkins battery along with inverters, motors and on-board chargers – all packaged up into a compact drop-in system to support seamless transition from diesel to electric for our customers looking to make that move.”

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McElroy believes that an electric, emissions-free power unit like this one will open new opportunities and applications for its customers.

“Their team has done a phenomenal job of integrating their battery electric system into our TracStar 900i,” explains McElroy President and CEO Chip McElroy. “We’re really excited to see what the market thinks about this concept.”

Development of the battery electric powered pipe fusion machine was completed in about nine months. Future Perkins-powered electric equipment running the 904 diesel (small excavators, telehandlers, pumps, and gensets) could be developed even more quickly. You can find out more in the company’s promo video, below.

Perkins electric power unit

SOURCE | IMAGES: McElroy, Perkins.

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