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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Tenways’ Valentine’s Day sale, which is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes with an additional $200 in savings taken off the order for two models together – and their getting up to $307 in free gear on top of it all. The standout for the sale is the brand’s CGO600 Pro e-bikes, with both the 8-speed chain drive and its belt drive counterpart at $1,499. Next, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger that’s been given an in-body holster down at $391, as well as a new low price on Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike for $400. Running alongside Jackery’s direct sale that ends tonight, we spotted the Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 over at Amazon, among some smaller units too. Lastly, we wanted to shine a little spotlight on Lectric’s XP Trike that comes with $419 in free gear at $1,499. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Game Day Power sale launch, Rad Power’s two e-bike weekend flash sale lows, 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.

Tenways’ latest sale that is taking up $500 off its e-bike lineup has a bonus Valentine’s Day deal taking an additional $200 off the total price when buying any two e-bikes together. We’re seeing the popular CGO600 Pro e-bike with either an 8-speed chain or belt drive starting at $1,499 shipped when buying one, but when grabbing two for you and your Valentine the additional savings drop things to $1,399 shipped a piece. This e-bike normally fetches $1,899 at full price, with the initial $400 markdown dropping things to the second-lowest rate we have tracked. Taking advantage of the Valentine’s Day deal then cuts the price down to they’re lowest rates – plus, each bike comes with free mudguards and a kickstand worth $118. Medical providers, military, first responders, and teachers can also score a further $150 cut on orders.

The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike weighs in at just 37 pounds, making it a manageable model for urban residents and beyond who enjoy active cycling but also want the option for PAS support. There’s no throttle for pure electric riding here, with the bike also sporting a smaller 350W rear hub motor and 360Wh battery combination to cut down on weight. It still provides an impressive 53-mile max travel distance on a single charge through its four-pedal assistance levels (activated via a torque sensor) with a top speed of up to 20 MPH.

The CGO600 pro e-bike comes with two drivetrain options – either the Gates carbon belt drive for quieter operations or the new 8-speed Shimano drivetrain (which also gets the brand’s newest motor). Aside from those big differences, you’ll enjoy the same features elsewhere on the bikes, with internally routed cables for a streamlined look, LED lighting, puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, and a compact OLED display for controls.

***Note. These are the initial sale prices below. Remember that buying two e-bikes of any model (including two different models) cuts an additional $200 off your total order.

More Tenways Valentine’s Day sale e-bike deals:

  • CGO800S Step-Thru Commuter e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 20 MPH for up to 53 miles
    • Turn-signaling and color display
    • comes with $227 in free gear
  • AGO X Step-Over Urban e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,499)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Shimano 10-speed drivetrain
    • comes with $307 in free gear
  • AGO T Step-Thru Premium e-bike: $2,699 (No initial price cut)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Enviolo stepless shifting hub
    • comes with $178 in free gear

Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A level 2 EV charger with an in-body holster at $391

Coming through its official Amazon storefront, Autel is offering a great new rate on its MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger with in-body holster for $391 shipped – and both options for either a NEMA 14-50 plug or a NEMA 6-50 plug are feeling the savings. Normally priced at $559, costs have kept above $439 with discounts since its release, which were first beaten by the short-term $363 Lightning deal that popped up at the end of December. Today’s deal is the second-lowest price we have tracked (and also a first-time appearance) and saves you $168 on a more affordable means to juice up your EV.

Outside of Tesla models (which I recommend the Universal Wall Charger for), the ENERGY STAR-certified Autel MaxiCharger Home AC Elite comes compatible with all J1227 EVs or hybrids, delivering “up to 7X faster than a Level 1 (120 Volt) regular outlet charger.” It dishes out power for your ride within a range of 6A all the way to 40A, helping you to find the level that fits your needs while avoiding costly electrical upgrades. It comes boasting remote smart controls through its app, with more efficient connectivity across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet – plus, there’s an optional RFID card to start and stop it, preventing unauthorized use. Head below for more.

If you’re a Tesla driver who wants to invest in an Autel model but need an adapter, you’ll find the popular Rexing J1772 to Tesla EV Charger Adapter at Best Buy for $50 at the moment, down from $80. This device arrives rated for a maximum 80A input and a 240V output, allowing Tesla drivers to gain wider access to level 1 and 2 EV chargers by using home and portable setups.

If you want to go even further, you’ll find the brand’s MaxiCharger Home AC Lite 50A Level 2 EV charger also benefitting from discounts to its $455 low right now.

Solving commute problems doesn’t break banks with Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch folding e-bike at a new $400 low

We just spotted Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike dropping to $399.99 shipped for its black and white colorways over at Amazon, and folks looking for an affordable means to upgrade their commutes won’t want to miss it. This model normally goes for $500 at full price here, with a higher $560+ MSRP direct from the brand and elsewhere. We last covered it falling to its former $423 low during Christmas sales, which is getting beaten out here to crown a new low price, saving you $100 and equipping you with a great starter bike that won’t break the bank. It’s also beating out Hoverfly’s direct pricing where it currently is down at $425.

Great for newbie riders, or anyone looking for a inexpensive commuting solution regardless of experience (especially at this low of a rate), Hoverfly’s H3 e-bike gives you the means to travel up to 25 miles on a single charge when utilizing its PAS mode thanks to the removable 280.8Wh battery – plus, there’s also a traditional bike mode to get in some cardio and an electric mode. The 350W brushless hub motor provides top speeds up to 15.5 MPH, and it comes with a nice array of features like the adjustable handlebars and saddle to accommodate a wider range of rider heights, as well as front absorbers, an integrated rear cargo rack, a headlight and taillight, 16-inch wheels, and a foldable bike frame.

Grab Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator bundle with two 220W panels at $2,199

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering its Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 shipped. Normally you’d be pressed for $3,999 with this bundle at full price, with discounts only going lower to $1,999 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. You’ll be getting the second-best price we have seen here today, saving you $1,800 on one of the best solar generator packages that the brand offers – with it also matching Jackery’s direct pricing right now too.

One of the most comprehensive backup packages from under Jackery’s flag, the flagship Explorer 3000 Pro covers camping needs, at-home backup, and even RV support. The 3,024Wh capacity provides plenty of juice for devices and appliances, with power output up to 3,000W normally that surges to 6,000W through its 10 port options, including the TT30 RV port. Recharging its own battery takes just 2.4 hours when plugged into a wall outlet, or you can hook up its full 1,200W of solar input to hit 100% in three to four hours (time increased for the included 440W input here). If you want to be able to hook it directly to your home’s breaker to cover up to 6 circuits, check out its other bundle with the manual transfer switch included while it is $1,500 off.

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Enjoy leisurely cruises on Lectric’s XP e-Trike that comes with $419 in free add-on gear at $1,499

Among Lectric’s current New Year offerings, which saw many of its e-bike bundles shrink in size after the previous flash sale’s end, we’re seeing a continued $419 in free gear accompanying the brand’s XP Trike at $1,499 shipped. This bundle would normally run you $1,918, but as is the case with Lectric, the savings come in the form of the additional free gear over price cuts, which are rare. Your package with this model includes steel-encased front and rear cargo baskets, an upgraded wide saddle with a backrest, a suspension seat post, a bell, and an Elite 850 lux headlight.

Lectric’s XP e-Trike is great option for folks who enjoy leisurely cruises around the neighborhood, but would also like some added versatility to carry cargo along while on errands and the like. The 500W planetary geared brushless motor (peaking at 1,092Wh) joins the removable 48V 13Ah battery to top out at 14 MPH speeds for up to 50 miles with its five PAS levels activated. It features a default mode for less experienced riders, limiting the acceleration and speed until some comfort has been gained, helping teens and elderly individuals rather well.

There’s also an array of add-on features outside of the free gear, like hydraulic brakes, parking brakes, integrated rear lights, brake lights on both back-wheel fenders, slim tires for sharper turns, a foldable frame for easier storage options, an ergonomic twist throttle for electric-only riding, and a backlit LCD display with an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant rating.

Best New Year EV deals!

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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Delhi-ghtful! India mulls 2035 ICE ban, blocks fuel sales to older vehicles

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Delhi-ghtful! India mulls 2035 ICE ban, blocks fuel sales to older vehicles

In a bold bid to combat the crippling air pollution crisis in its capital, Delhi, Indian lawmakers have begun high-level discussions about a plan to phase out gas and diesel combustion vehicles by 2035 – a move that could cause a seismic shift in the global EV space and provide a cleaner, greener future for India’s capital.

Long considered one of the world’s most polluted capital cities, Indian capital Delhi is taking drastic steps to cut back pollution with a gas and diesel engine ban coming soon – but they want results faster than that. As such, Delhi is starting with a city-wide ban on refueling vehicles more than 15 years old, and it went into effect earlier this week. (!)

“We are installing gadgets at petrol pumps which will identify vehicles older than 15 years, and no fuel will be provided to them,” said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa … but they’re not stopping there. “Additionally, we will intensify scrutiny of heavy vehicles entering Delhi to ensure they meet prescribed environmental standards before being allowed entry.”

Making it prohibitively difficult for Dehli’s residents to own and operate older, presumably more polluting vehicles is one way to reduce harmful emissions and air pollution, but Sirsa’s team isn’t just targeting newer vehicles. They’re also planning to deploy more than 900 electric transit buses, part of a larger plan to replace 5,000 of the city’s 7,500 total bus with lower- or zero-emission options this year alone.

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The Economic Times is reporting that discussions are underway to pass laws requiring that all future bus purchases will be required to be electric or “clean fuel” (read: CNG or hydrogen) by the end of this year, with a gas/diesel ban on “three-wheelers and light goods vehicles,” (commercial tuk-tuks and delivery mopeds) potentially coming 2026 to 2027 and a similar ban privately owned and operated cars and bikes coming “between 2030 and 2035.”

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2025 Xpeng G6 all-electric SUV with 5C ultra-fast charging “AI batteries” launched in China
Xpeng EV with Turing AI and Bulletproof battery; via XPeng.

After a Chinese government study linked air pollution caused by automotive exhausts and coal-fired power plants to more than 1.1 million deaths per year in 2013, the nation’s government took serious action, shuttering older coal plants and imposing strict emissions standards. The country also incentivized EV adoption through license-plate lotteries favoring electric cars and a nationwide EV mandate set to kick in by 2030.

The results were astounding, and the technological innovations that have come from an entire nation of talented engineers all “pulling in the same direction” have put the West to shame, with Western auto executives repeatedly sounding the alarm and lobbying for tariffs and other protectionist policies on both sides of the Atlantic.

To see India make move towards a gas and diesel ban like this, and on such an aggressive timeline, can only mean that they’ve been paying attention … and America is about to fall even further behind.

SOURCE: India Times; featured image by Sumita Roy Dutta.

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Parker launches Mobile Electrification Technology Center training program

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Parker Announces Certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center Program in North America

Last week, Parker Hannifin launched what they’re calling the industry’s first certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center to train mobile equipment technicians make the transition from conventional diesel engines to modern electric motors.

The electrification of mobile equipment is opening new doors for construction and engineering companies working in indoor, environmentally sensitive, or noise-regulated urban environments – but it also poses a new set of challenges that, while they mirror some of the challenges internal combustion faced a century ago, aren’t yet fully solved. These go beyond just getting energy to the equipment assets’ batteries, and include the integration of hydraulic implements, electronic controls, and the myriad of upfit accessories that have been developed over the last five decades to operate on 12V power.

At the same time, manufacturers and dealers have to ensure the safety of their technicians, which includes providing comprehensive training on the intricacies of high-voltage electric vehicle repair and maintenance – and that’s where Parker’s new mobile equipment training program comes in, helping to accelerate the shift to EVs.

“We are excited to partner with these outstanding distributors at a higher level. Their commitment to designing innovative mobile electrification systems aligns perfectly with our vision to empower machine manufacturers in reducing their environmental footprint while enhancing operational efficiency,” explains Mark Schoessler, VP of sales for Parker’s Motion Systems Group. “Their expertise in designing mobile electrification systems and their capability to deliver integrated solutions will help to maximize the impact of Parker’s expanding METC network.”

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The manufacturing equipment experts at Nott Company were among the first to go through the Parker Hannifin training program, certifying their technicians on Parker’s electric motors, drives, coolers, controllers and control systems.

“We are proud to be recognized for our unwavering dedication to advancing mobile electrification technologies and delivering cutting-edge solutions,” says Nott CEO, Markus Rauchhaus. “This milestone would not have been possible without our incredible partners, customers and the team at Nott Company.”

In addition to Nott, two other North American distributors (Depatie Fluid Power in Portage, Michigan, and Hydradyne in Fort Worth, Texas) have completed the Parker certification.

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T7X all-electric track loader at CES 2022; via Doosan Bobcat.

With the rise of electric equipment assets like Bobcat’s T7X compact track loader and E10e electric excavator that eliminate traditional hydraulics and rely on high-voltage battery systems, specialized electrical systems training is becoming increasingly important. Seasoned, steady hands with decades of diesel and hydraulic systems experience are obsolete, and they’ll need to learn new skills to stay relevant.

Certification programs like Parker’s are working to bridge that skills gap, equipping technicians with the skills to maximize performance while mitigating risks associated with high-voltage systems. Here’s hoping more of these start popping up sooner than later.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Parker Hannifin.

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ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

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ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

ReVolt signs first trucking fleet partner to adopt hybrid-electric vehicles

Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The concept has promise – and now, it has customers.

Austin, Texas-based ReVolt Motors scored its first win with specialist carrier Page Trucking, who’s rolling the dice on five of the Peterbilt 579-based hybrid big rigs — with another order for 15 more of the modified Petes waiting in the wings if the initial five work out.

The deal will see ReVolt’s “dual-power system” put to the test in real-world conditions, pairing its e-axles’ battery-electric torque with up to 1,200 miles of diesel-extended range.

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ReVolt Motors team; via ReVolt.

The ReVolt team starts off with a Peterbilt, then removes the transmission and drive axle, replacing them with a large genhead and batteries. As the big Pete’s diesel engine runs (that’s right, kids – the engine stays in place), it creates electrical energy that’s stored in the trucks’ batteries. Those electrons then flow to the truck’s 670 hp e-axles, putting down a massive, 3500 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque to the ground at 0 rpm.

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The result is an electrically-driven semi truck that works like a big BMW i3 or other EREV, and packs enough battery capacity to operate as a ZEV (sorry, ZET) in ports and urban clean zones. And, more importantly, allows over-the-road drivers to hotel for up to 34 hours without idling the engine or requiring a grid connection.

That ability to “hotel” in the cab is incredibly important, especially as the national shortage of semi truck parking continues to worsen and the number of goods shipped across America’s roads continues to increase.

And, because the ReVolt trucks can hotel without the noise and emissions of diesel or the loss of range of pure electric, they can immediately “plug in” to existing long-haul routes without the need to wait for a commercial truck charging infrastructure to materialize.

“Drivers should not have to choose between losing their longtime routes because of changing regulatory environments or losing the truck in which they have already made significant investments,” explains Gus Gardner, ReVolt founder and CEO. “American truckers want their trucks to reflect their identity, and our retrofit technology allows them to continue driving the trucks they love while still making a living.”

If all of that sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve heard of Hyliion.

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Hyliion Hypertruck ERX; via Hyliion.

Before it changed its focus to develop Carnot-cycle generators and gensets, Austin-based Hyliion built a number of EREV Peterbilts using the then-new 15L Cummins diesel as a generator and employing the same sort of battery and e-axle-arrangement as ReVolt.

In addition to being located in the same town and employing the same idea in the same Peterbilt 579 tractor, ReVolt even employs some of the same key players as Hyliion: both the company’s CTO, Chandra Patil, and its Director of Engineering, Blake Witchie, previously worked at Hyliion’s truck works.

Still, Hyliion made their choice when they shut down their truck business. ReVolt seems to have picked up the ball – and their first customer is eager to run with it.

“Our industry is undergoing a major transition, and fleet owners need practical solutions that make financial sense while reducing our environmental impact,” said Dan Titus, CEO of Page Trucking. “ReVolt’s hybrid drivetrain lowers our fuel costs, providing our drivers with a powerful and efficient truck, all without the need for expensive charging infrastructure or worrying about state compliance mandates. The reduced emissions also enable our customers to reduce their Scope 2 emissions.”

Page Trucking has a fleet of approximately 500 trucks in service, serving the agriculture, hazardous materials, and bulk commodities industries throughout Texas. And, if ReVolt’s EREV semis live up to their promise, expect them to operate a lot more than 20 of ’em.

SOURCES | IMAGES: ReVolt; via Power Progress, TTNews.

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