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Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Hiboy’s latest winter sale with up to 50% being taken off its EV lineup, like the popular S2 Pro Electric Scooter that is down at $450, among others. Close behind is Rad Power’s switched-up sale that is still offering extra battery discounts, accessory packages on its newest models, and continued discounts like on the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike that is down at $1,499. We also spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station skidding lower than the brand’s ongoing New Year sale’s pricing, with it down at $449 for an unknown time. At the end of things we have a 1-day discount on Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with a 4.0Ah battery at 50% off for $400 – and even an additional discount on a secondary 4.0Ah battery that can fit right into the snow blower’s additional slot. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 5-day Jackery sale with select low power station pricing, Velotric’s Go 1 Utility e-bike hitting $999, 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.

Hiboy has launched a winter sale that is giving e-riders up to 50% in continued savings on its lineup of EVs, with one of the best affordable commuters from under the flag, the S2 Pro Electric Scooter, down at $449.99 shipped. This model would normally cost you $736 outside of the discounts, with the biggest we saw in 2024 being a drop to the $380 low during Cyber Monday sales. Today, you’re looking at a 39% markdown that slashes $286 off the going rate and lands it down among its lowest prices – matching its Christmas and New Year pricing. You’ll also find it matching in price over at Amazon right now too.

One of the best models for new and veteran riders looking for an affordable commuter, Hiboy’s S2 Pro arrives equipped with a 11.6Ah battery that powers the 500W hub motor and delivers a 25-mile travel distance on one charge at top speeds of up to 19 MPH. It features both downhill and regenerative braking to recycle energy for prolonged travels, recharging the battery whenever riders use the brakes or coast down hills. It comes with an IPX4 water-resistant build with a standard folding body, as well as an LED headlight, taillight, and sidelights. There’s also a full array of smart controls through the companion app, including setting adjustments and remote locking when you’re not riding.

If your commute is a shorter distance and you’d prefer saving a bit more, you can grab the 17-mile S2 Electric Scooter at $309.99 shipped, down from $600, or for longer commutes, consider the upgraded S2 Max Electric Scooter for $519.99 shipped while it’s down from $885.

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You can browse the entirety of Hiboy’s winter sale on the landing page here.

Rad Power RadWagon 4 cargo e-bike

Rad Power’s flash sale offers have ended, with the brand shifting its sale to now end January 29 – and keeping a few previous offers just without the extra battery promotion attached. A notable continuation is the brand’s RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike dropping to $1,499 shipped. Normally priced at $1,799 after falling from its original $1,999 price tag back in 2024, it usually spends sales at $1,599 or higher, we haven’t seen it fall lower since 2023 though, with its $1,399 rate last seen summer 2023 and its $1,299 pre-order low not seen since it first hit the market years before. As it currently stands, this is the best rate we’ve seen in over a year.

One of the most popular Rad Power models I’ve seen in NYC (right beside the RadRunner 2), especially when it comes to parents and nannies in need of a way to shepherd kids around the city, the RadWagon 4 e-bike is hands-down my favorite cargo-hauling model. The 672Wh battery provides you with up to 45+ miles of travel via its five levels of pedal assistance (25+ miles using only the throttle), topping out at 20 MPH speeds.

It comes stocked with some solid features that make it ready for your e-mobility needs, like the integrated taillight that activates when braking, the obvious integrated rear cargo rack that boasts versatility, custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders over each, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, a 200-lumen headlight, a water-resistant wiring harness for weather protection, and a backlit LCD display that has a USB port to charge your phone with.

Rad Power’s extended e-bike savings:

Rad Power’s newest e-bikes with accessory deals:

  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

***Note: With the following battery pack discounts – be sure to check compatibility with your existing model before ordering. Discounts will be automatically applied in the cart.

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EcoFlow DELTA 2 power station

Take EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 portable LiFePO4 power station traveling with you at $449

EcoFlow’s official Amazon storefront is beating out its direct New Year sale pricing on the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that is being offered for $449 shipped. Costing $999 at full price, it spent most of 2024 keeping above $549, with gradual falls lower until Cyber Monday saw it land at the $399 low. It is currently priced at $499 in the brand’s direct New Year sale, and even with the two sitewide discount options, this deal here still comes in $15 to $25 lower at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you a total of $550. It’s 220W solar bundle option is also beating out its New Year pricing at $699, down from $1,299.

A great companion for travels, EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 power station offers an expandable LiFePO4 capacity starting at 1,024Wh (just the station) and ramping up to 3,072Wh (with added expansion batteries). Your devices and most appliances are covered through any of its 15 port options, with the unit providing a 1,800W output that surges up to 2,200W thanks to the station’s X-Boost tech, which also reduces its own charging times. In just 50 minutes you can have its own battery back to 80% via a wall outlet, with a full charge taking a little longer at 80 minutes. You can also refill the battery fully in six hours with the 220W solar panel bundle option, with that time shrinking as you add more solar input up to its maximum 500W.

Greenworks 80V 22-inch cordless electric snow blower

For today only save 50% on Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch cordless electric snow blower with a 4.0Ah battery at $400

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with a 4.0Ah battery for $399.99 shipped through the end of the day. Normally you’d be shelling out $800 for this package at full price, with 2024 mostly seeing drops between $450 and $570, though we did spy it hitting the $330 low in a similar one-day early Christmas sale. This limited-time deal comes in to cut a massive 50% off the going rate, giving you the second-lowest price we have tracked.

This 80V snow blower’s digitally controlled brushless motor comes powered by the single 4.0Ah battery (with an additional slot for a second battery, if preferred) to provide enough juice to clear out a 6-car driveway on one full charge. Able to clear out a 22-inch wide path after a pass, with a 10-inch depth, the snow will be tossed out of your way by up to 20 feet through its 180-degree rotating chute. The auger-assist system on this model delivers more support to break through heavier snow and ice that hasn’t been too tightly packed down, with the LED headlights giving you the visibility you need in low-light hours, as well as a foldable handle design for storage needs.

Also sitting in the one-day pool of deals is Greenworks’ 80 Volt 4.0Ah battery (without a charger) for $159.99 shipped. This deal cuts $70 off a $230 price tag to give you the second-lowest rate ($12 above all-time low) and a great opportunity to add a secondary battery to the above snow blower if you don’t have another already lying around. This doubles your available runtime, letting you clear out even more snow.

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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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Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power

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Meet the Mercedes-Benz ELF: A mobile EV charging rig built for megawatt power

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Mercedes-Benz introduced an all-in-one mobile EV charging machine, “ELF,” that promises to unlock charging speeds as quick as filling up at the pump.

Mercedes-Benz unveils the ELF mobile EV charging van

It may look like an electric van, but Mercedes-Benz claims ELF is much more than just any ordinary vehicle. It’s “a symbol of a bold new era in charging,” the luxury brand said on Thursday.

The nickname comes from the German term Experimental-Lade-Fahrzeug (ELF), which translates to Experimental Charging Vehicle.

The Mercedes-Benz ELF is an all-in-one mobile EV powerhouse that combines ultra-fast, bidirectional, inductive, and conductive charging. It’s based on the Mercedes V-Class people carrier and is equipped with five unique charging ports.

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It will act as a rolling test lab, promising to unlock faster, more convenient, and sustainable electric vehicle charging.

The ELF features two fast charging systems: A standard Combined Charging System (CCS) and a heavy-duty Megawatt Charging System (MCS).

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The Mercedes-Benz ELF is equipped with two fast charging systems: MCS and CCS (Source: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes is “testing the limits of CCS,” claiming the ELF can achieve a charging capacity of up to 900 kW, or enough to add 100 kWh in about 10 minutes. The MCS system, on the other hand, was initially developed for heavy-duty electric trucks, which Mercedes says unlocks charging capacities in the megawatt range.

The company is already using the all-in-one mobile EV charging rig to improve charging on its upcoming vehicles.

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The Mercedes-Benz Elf features five different charging ports (Source: Mercedes-Benz)

For example, the Concept AMG GT XX hit a peak charging power of 1,041 kW during megawatt charging after its record-breaking run in Nardò in August.

Mercedes collaborated with Alpitronic to develop a high-performance EV charging station capable of delivering up to 1,000 amps through a modified CCS commercial truck charger. The company is now using what it has learned to develop a new generation of ultra-fast chargers for use at Mercedes-Benz parks.

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The Mercedes-Benz ELF (Source: Mercedes-Benz)

According to Mercedes, the new chargers will deliver speeds “that differ only minimally from the conventional refuelling process.”

The ELF is not only capable of absorbing electricity, but Mercedes-Benz is using it to its full potential with bidirectional charging capabilities.

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The Mercedes-Benz ELF features Bidirectional charging (Source: Mercedes-Benz)

Capable of both AC and DC bidirectional charging, the ELF can feed energy into your home (Vehicle-to-Home/ V2H), the grid (Vehicle-to-Grid/ V2G), or electric devices (Vehicle-to-Load/ V2L).

Mercedes said a typical vehicle battery with a capacity of 70-100 kWh can power an average single-family home for two to four days.

The new electric CLA and GLC with EQ Technology are the first Mercedes vehicles that offer bidirectional charging capabilities. In 2026, the automaker will launch its first services for bidirectional charging in Germany, France, and the UK. Other markets are set to follow shortly after.

In combination with intelligent energy management, Mercedes said electricity costs can be significantly reduced. Depending on energy use, homeowners can save about 500 euros ($580) per year.

Mercedes-Benz is also using the ELF to test other charging methods, including cable-free induction and automated conductive charging.

The learnings from the ELF will be key to unlocking faster, more convenient, and sustainable charging for upcoming Mercedes-Benz EV models.


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Rare earths stocks surge after China tightens grip on global supplies

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USA Rare Earth CEO: We are in close communication with White House

Shares of U.S. rare earth and critical mineral miners surged Thursday after China tightened restrictions on exports, fuelling market speculation that the Trump administration will move more aggressively to invest in building out a domestic supply chain.

Ramaco Resources soared 12%, Energy Fuels surged nearly 8%, USA Rare Earth jumped more than 7%, and MP Materials rallied more than 6%. Lithium Americas popped more than 4% and Trilogy Metals rose more than 6%.

Beijing is now requiring foreign entities to obtain a license to export products that contain more than 0.1% of domestically sourced rare earths, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. Companies will also need export licenses if they use China’s extraction, refining or magnet recycling technology.

“The White House and relevant agencies are closely assessing any impact from the new rules, which were announced without any notice and imposed in an apparent effort to exert control over the entire world’s technology supply chains,” a White House official told CNBC.

China imposed the restrictions ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Seoul, South Korea later this month. Rare earths have been a major point of contention in trade talks between Beijing and Washington.

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The White House and the U.S. critical mineral industry have accused China of manipulating the market to drive foreign competition out of business. Rare earths are a subset of critical minerals that are crucial inputs for U.S. weapons platforms, robotics, electric vehicles and electronics among other applications.

The Trump administration has taken equity stakes in MP Materials, Lithium Americas and Trilogy Metals this year as it seeks to stand up a domestic supply chain against China.

Trump administration has shown 'incredible courage' in their approach to critical minerals: NioCorp

USA Rare Earth and Energy Fuels have not struck deals with the White House, but their CEOs told CNBC that they are in close contact with the Trump administration.

“It’s going to take a lot of players to build out this marketplace,” USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton told CNBC on Oct. 2.

China’s export restrictions “help to ensure a strong position for Xi to sit down with Trump” on the sidlines of the summit in South Korea, Evercore ISI analyst Neo Wang told clients in a Thursday note.

“Although both Beijing and Washington learnt the lesson the hard way in their last exchange of export controls back in [April] and May, China’s stronger pain endurance rooted in its political system adds to the credibility of its threats in a game of chicken,” Wang wrote.

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Cool new device does for electrified walking what e-bikes did for cycling

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Move over, e-bikes – there’s a new way to get a power boost for cruising around town, and this one straps right to your legs. The Hypershell X Ultra is a high-tech wearable exoskeleton that delivers up to 1,000 watts of electric assist to your stride, giving “powered walking” the same kind of jolt that e-bikes gave to cycling.

The company behind it, Shanghai-based Hypershell, says the X Ultra is its most advanced performance exoskeleton yet, designed for hikers, runners, climbers, and even skiers who want to go farther and faster without wearing out their legs.

The new model uses a 1,000W “M-One Ultra” motor, around 25% more powerful than before, along with upgraded thermal management and improved energy efficiency. To put that in perspective, the US limits street-legal e-bikes to 750 watts of power, while the EU caps them at just 250 watts. That means this wearable device technically delivers more power to your legs than most legal e-bikes deliver to their wheels.

According to Hypershell, the X Ultra can reduce muscle load on the hips by up to 63%, lower heart rate by as much as 42% while cycling, and even cut oxygen consumption by nearly 40%. The system intelligently adapts to your movement using AI-powered gait mapping and offers 12 activity modes, including new ones for running, snow, and sand, that automatically adjust power delivery depending on terrain and intensity.

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Despite all the electronics, it’s surprisingly lightweight. The X Ultra uses titanium alloy and carbon fiber construction to keep the system at just 1.8 kg (4 lb), plus a 410 g (0.9 lb) battery pack. That 72Wh battery claims to deliver up to 65 km (40 miles) of assist when cycling or 30 km (18 miles) when walking, and the system can even regenerate energy on downhills for up to 10% extra range.

With a top speed of 25 km/h (15.5 mph), the $1,999 X Ultra is pricey, but could early adopters help it still kick off a new category of electric mobility where people are the vehicle? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

via: Newatlas


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