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Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s second phase of Game Day Power sale deals, with increased savings up to $3,398, including continuing 15% accessory discounts, new offers, and the 5% in extra savings switching to a threshold minimum. One of the newly added offers is the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside a smart extra battery and a transfer switch for home breaker backup for $3,499. We also have an appliance sale from Samsung that has dropped the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer to $1,999, among other models, with up to $648 in additional saving options. Lastly, we spotted Greenworks’ 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower coming with a larger bundle package of six 8.0Ah batteries and the 42-inch Bin Bagger accessory for a $4,300 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Valentine’s Day e-bike bundle offers, Bluetti’s limited-time flash sale, 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.

EcoFlow increases savings up to $3,398 and more in phase 2 of Game Day Power sale – deals start from $170

EcoFlow has switched over its Game Day Power sale into its second phase through February 9, with savings on power stations and bundle packages increasing up to $3,398, including new offers – with the sale’s bonus savings also changing (discussed further below). Of these two new flash offers joining the lineup, the most notable is EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery and a transfer switch for $3,499 shipped. Normally costing you $6,498, we’ve seen this particular combo rarely pop up, with August having seen the lowest rate of $3,696 during a similar sale. Today, you can score this home backup solution at a 46% markdown, saving you $2,999 off the going rate at the lowest price we have tracked. Over at Amazon, we can only find the station and the battery bundled together, with it sitting $100 higher than the price here.

As I mentioned, there’s some change-ups with the bonus savings during the second phase of EcoFlow’s Game Day Power sale. To start, the 15% accessory discounts are continuing as they were in phase 1, while members will now be getting a slightly reduced 2x EcoCredits, but on all purchases, not just those featured on the main page. The extra 5% in savings has now been given a price threshold of over $3,000, which will be automatically applied in cart – and sadly doesn’t apply to the above flash sale offer.

This EcoFlow DELTA Pro bundle is a perfect balance for out of the house trips while also being equipped with all it needs to backup your home during sudden power outages. To start, the power station alone provides a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a 3,600W output (surging to 4,500W thanks to the X-boost tech) through its 14 port options. With the smart extra battery included, that capacity is doubled to 7,200Wh and can be further expanded all the way to 25kWh with additional equipment.

The power station’s own battery takes just 1.8 hours to recharge to full when plugged into a wall outlet (So expect about twice that time for both it and the extra battery to refill), while connecting its maximum 1,600W of solar input should get the same result in 2.8 hours (again, for the power station alone). And as always, you’ll find the usual array of remote smart controls here, all accessed through the app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. If you want to utilize it for more solar generator needs over home backup, I recommend the bundle for the power station with two 220W panels and a protective bag for $2,499 shipped, which beats starting your journey by getting just the power station alone at $300 less the price.

***Note. The 5% threshold discount, as well as the 15% accessory discount, have been factored into prices for the first time for all offers over $3,000 (and accessories) and is automatically applied in your cart. Reminder: the extra savings don’t include the flash sale offers.

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You can browse all the entirety of EcoFlow’s Game Day Power Sale phase 2 offers on the landing page here. If you’re considering the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station, you can save a bit more money by scoring it with the exclusive $541 low we secured from Woot.

Samsung AI Laundry Combo

Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo all-in-one washer/ventless heat pump dryer is down at $1,999 + $648 in bonus savings

Samsung is offering folks a great chance at upgrading your laundry room with its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One 5.3 cubic-foot Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer at $1,999 shipped with up to $673 in additional savings too. You’d normally have to shell out $3,324 for this unit at full price, with most of last year’s discounts averaging around $2,199, while we saw it fall as low as $1,899 direct from Samsung’s Black Friday sale while Best Buy dropped things as low as $1,700. You can grab it here today at the third-lowest price overall and the second-lowest coming from the manufacturer thanks to the 40% markdown here, giving you $1,325 in initial savings (more on the bonus savings below). If you want to save a bit more, there is an open-box option in excellent condition on the same page for $1,599. This is the lowest current price we can find, with Best Buy offering it at $1 higher.

Before we get into the washer/dryer’s performance capabilities, let’s go over the bonus savings you can currently take advantage of direct from Samsung. First, there is the usual free installation (normally $25) alongside the two-year Samsung Care+ plan for just $1 (normally $149). Next, the brand is offering a special promotion for the units on this landing page here (including the washer/dryer), which gives you $100 off when you buy two appliances together, $250 off when buying three, and $500 off when buying four or more.

Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo comes ENERGY STAR-certified with AI supporting you through settings management and also increasing its energy efficiency by identifying and adjusting settings based on the different fabrics you place inside and how soiled they are. The AI also pairs with the dual-inverter heat pump, calculating and estimating your electricity costs to “reduce energy usage by up to 19%.” There’s also the ventless design, which allows you to place it virtually anywhere, no longer needing to be next to a dedicate exhaust vent.

The detergent tank here sports a much larger capacity, holding up to 47 loads worth of detergent so you don’t have to regularly worry about filling and refilling in between laundry loads – plus, it also has a Flex One compartment that takes that convenience to the next level as it can be split between 25 loads of detergent and 34 loads of softener. It’s also been given self-cleaning and self-drying tech to keep laundry coming out fresh, smart controls via the SmartThings app (as well as hands-free voice controls), the EPA’s seal of approval, and much more.

And of course, the biggest news surrounding Samsung right now is its new Galaxy S25 smartphones that are still open for preorder with up to $1,250 in savings while also coming with FREE Galaxy 3 Buds Pro and an exclusive $50 credit by using our links – find out how to score yours at $400 or less in our coverage here.

Greenworks 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Mower

Cover 2.5 acres on Greenworks’ CrossoverT 60V riding mower with six 8.0Ah batteries and bin bagger for $4,300 low

Greenworks is offering the best rate we’ve seen on its 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower that comes with six 8.0Ah batteries and the 42-inch Bin Bagger for $4,299.98 shipped. This complete package usually sits at a $5,100 full price, with this being one of the rare discounts hitting this bundle with two additional 8.0Ah batteries (over the usual four that is more frequently cut down in price) as well as the Bin Bagger accessory too. You’ll be saving $800 off the going rate while these savings last, giving you a reliable electric riding mower at its all-time lowest price that we have tracked. You won’t find this bundle at other retailers either – with only an option for the mower with four 8.0Ah batteries at $4,297 from Amazon, while Best Buy currently offers it with six 4.0Ah batteries and the Bin Bagger for $5,600.

The Greenworks CrossoverT riding mower arrives ready to tackle up to 2.5 acres of land with its six 8.0Ah batteries, which take 90 minutes to charge with the included three dual port chargers. Sitting atop a 42-inch reinforced 13-gauge steel cutting deck that boasts an IPX4 waterproof rating, this mower comes equipped with three 60V intelligent TRUBRUSHLESS motors, the equivalent of a 24 horse-power gas motor, that can handle hills and inclines up to a 15-degree slope at a maximum speed of 6 MPH. You have seven cutting height settings to choose from, ranging from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches. Not only can you bag your clippings, but it also offers you the options to discharge or mulch them as well.

While the mower itself sports an onboard bin storage for up to 200 pounds of clippings, with the additional Bin Bagger accessory, you’ll be getting an extra 6-bushel capacity for even more effective clipping collection, especially if you’re using it for multi-acre yards. Greenworks also offers a tip on how to gain virtually endless runtime – just keep three of its batteries in the mower while the other three charge (one per every dual-port charger). You can browse all the CrossoverT packages on the landing page here, or check out the full lineup of the upgraded zero-turn riding mowers here.

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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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Trump advisor Peter Navarro slams India’s ‘opportunistic’ purchases of Russian crude

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Trump advisor Peter Navarro slams India’s ‘opportunistic’ purchases of Russian crude

A train transports oil tankers in Ajmer on July 7, 2025. Indian exporters are scrambling for options as they seek to mitigate the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff salvo against the world’s most populous nation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump‘s trade advisor Peter Navarro on Monday called on India to stop buying Russian crude oil, accusing the Asian giant of undermining international efforts to isolate Vladimir Putin‘s war economy.

Writing in in the Financial Times, Navarro described India’s dependence on Russian oil as “opportunistic,” adding that if India “wants to be treated as a strategic partner of the US, it needs to start acting like one.”

“In effect, India acts as a global clearinghouse for Russian oil, converting embargoed crude into high-value exports while giving Moscow the dollars it needs,” Navarro said in the op-ed.

His comments come shortly after trade negotiations between the U.S. and India, which had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi later this month, were reportedly called off.

India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Office of the U.S Trade Representative did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comments.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it planned to impose an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases, bringing the total levies against the country to 50%. The cumulative rate of duties on India is among the highest on any of Washington’s trade partners.

India described the move as “extremely unfortunate” at the time, saying the tariffs were “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.”

The White House has since warned that secondary levies on India could increase further, depending on the outcome of Trump’s peace talks with Putin.

India is looking to buy Russian oil at a discount

For its part, India has said it has been unfairly targeted for its continuing trade with Russia since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, amid criticism from both the U.S. and European Union.

In a statement published Aug. 4, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the country began importing from Russian because traditional supplies were diverted from Europe after the outbreak of the conflict.

“India’s imports are meant to ensure predictable and affordable energy costs to the Indian consumer. They are a necessity compelled by global market situation,” India’s Ministry of External Affairs said.

“However, it is revealing that the very nations criticizing India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia. Unlike our case, such trade is not even a vital national compulsion,” it added.

Trump’s criticism of India’s oil trade with Russia represents a clear shift from the Biden administration, which, along with other G7 nations, Australia and the European Union, established a $60 a barrel price cap in late 2022. The EU has since signaled it has reached an agreement to lower the price threshold.

This mechanism sought to limit Russia’s revenue from oil sales, while maintaining some stability in global energy markets.

Shilan Shah, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said India could, in principle, find suppliers other than Russia to meet its energy needs “relatively easily,” with limited economic impact.

“But we doubt that India would make a wholehearted effort to wean itself off Russian oil. Domestically, it would not play well to be seen caving to Trump’s demands,” Shah said in a note published Aug. 4.

“In addition, Indian policymakers would be reluctant to upend generally cordial (and long-standing) relations with Russia,” he added.

— CNBC’s Vinay Dwivedi contributed to this report.

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Can-Am unveils new electric ATV that tows more than any gas model

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Can-Am unveils new electric ATV that tows more than any gas model

BRP, the Canadian powersports giant behind names like Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, and Can-Am, has just pulled the cover off the latest addition to its rapidly growing electric lineup: the 2026 Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV. Its impressive specs put it at the top of the performance charts in nearly every metric compared to the company’s gasoline-powered ATVs.

This isn’t just a one-off electric side project either. It’s part of a major offensive into electric powersports, and it shows that BRP is serious about expanding its lineup of quiet, powerful, and clean alternatives across the board, from snowmobiles to motorcycles, and now all-terrain utility vehicles.

The new Outlander Electric is built using BRP’s own in-house Rotax E-Power drivetrain, the same modular platform found in its electric motorcycles and snowmobiles. That means the company isn’t just buying off-the-shelf parts and bolting them to a legacy frame. Instead, this is ground-up electrification.

Power comes from an electric motor rated at 47 hp (35 kW) and 53 lb-ft (72 Nm) of torque, which BRP says is tuned for utility and responsiveness.

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With selectable ride modes (Normal, Sport, and Work), riders can tailor the feel for anything from recreational trail riding to serious on-the-job use. Towing capacity is listed as a healthy 1,830 lbs (830 kg), which puts it firmly in the “workhorse” category, and bests the towing capacity of the top-of-the-line gasoline-powered ATV offerings from companies like Polaris and Honda, as well as Can-Am’s own highest-spec gasoline-powered ATVs.

Range clocks in at up to 50 miles (80 km) from the 8.9 kWh battery. And BRP says that the battery charges from 20 to 80% in about 50 minutes with a Level 2 charger.

But the big deal here isn’t just the torque or the tech. It’s the quietness.

The Outlander Electric is designed to be whisper-quiet, making it ideal for farmers, hunters, park rangers, or anyone else who needs serious off-road capability without the roar of a gas engine. XPS Recon Force tires, a low-noise liquid-cooling system, and an optimized suspension all contribute to a near-silent ride.

This means you can sneak through the woods, work around livestock, or ride trails at dawn without disturbing your surroundings – or your neighbors.

Priced at US $1,299, the Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV is now available on Can-Am’s site and from its dealers.

“With the Outlander Electric, we’re not just launching a new ATV, we’re introducing a new way to experience the outdoors and get the job done,” said Julie Tourville, Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road at BRP. “This vehicle is built to let riders and workers feel more connected to their surroundings. It’s powerful, quiet, and true to what we do at BRP. It shows how we bring purposeful innovation to life.”

Electrek’s Take

We’ve seen plenty of electric motorcycles and scooters over the years, including from Can-Am itself. But electric ATVs? Those are still rare enough to make this release feel like a big deal. As someone who personally owns and uses an electric UTV, I can tell you what a major difference the electric drivetrain makes for both the operational experience and the ownership experience.

Gas ATVs and UTVs are incredibly useful as working tools, but they’re also noisy, maintenance-heavy, and pretty nasty for the environment. Replacing them with electric models that don’t sacrifice capability is a game-changer, especially for folks who need to operate in noise-sensitive or emission-sensitive areas.

BRP also deserves credit for going wide, not just deep. In the last couple of years, they’ve rolled out the Can-Am Pulse and Origin electric motorcycles, four electric snowmobiles under the Ski-Doo and Lynx brands, and even an electric kart racing powerpack. Now, with the Outlander Electric ATV, they’re quickly closing in on completing an electric powersports bingo card.

The real question is whether people will pay up. Polaris unveiled what may be the nicest electric UTVs in the world a few years ago, but the sky-high pricing meant limited adoption. Considering Can-Am’s electric ATV is around twice the price of a typical gasoline-powered ATV, let’s hope there are enough people who can see and appreciate the advantages of electric to support this nascent market while it grows and matures.

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Ex-Tesla employees start EV charging company after Elon Musk fired everyone

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Ex-Tesla employees start EV charging company after Elon Musk fired everyone

From the ashes of Elon Musk’s decision to fire the whole Supercharger team last year, a new company has risen: Hubber, which will take its founders’ expertise at setting up Tesla Superchargers and apply that to addressing the lack of high-speed urban charging for taxis and other commercial vehicles.

Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suddenly fired the entire charging department, in what is one of the more chaotic decisions he’s made yet.

In the immediate aftermath of this decision, a lot of questions were asked around the industry – and a lot of companies started snatching up talent from the best EV charging team in the world.

Or, alternately, some of that talent went to form their own companies. That’s the case for Harry Fox, Connor Selwood and Hugh Leckie, who met at Tesla and together oversaw the rollout of 100 Supercharger sites with 1,200 total chargers across the UK & Ireland. And after the shakeup of the Supercharger team, they set off to charge a new path of their own.

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The three formed Hubber, which pitches itself as a new type of EV charging company, focused on solving “the urban charging gap.”

Hubber describes itself as “the UK’s leading specialist in urban high-powered EV charging, addressing one of the most urgent constraints in the energy transition: the shortage of fast, reliable charging in major cities.”  It “acquires and develops prime urban sites into large-scale charging hubs, combining deep grid-connection know-how with a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure at speed”.

A large amount of the traffic in UK cities is taken up by taxis and last-mile, and these vehicles tend to see higher utilization than commuter cars, so they need to charge more often. Hubber says that taxis charge five times as often as a private vehicle, which means they’ll need more access to fast EV charging.

This is further exacerbated in urban environments, where EVs might not park in a place they can charge. Lots of urban homes don’t have garages, and while there are street EV chargers available in London, they’re not everywhere yet. So convenient fast charging is essential.

And the needs for commercial drivers are different than those of other commuters. While nicely-appointed charging plazas (like Rove’s “full service” EV charger in Santa Ana, CA) are great for the average consumer, commercial EV drivers put more of a premium on speed and affordability, and don’t mind if a site is a little further off of a main thoroughfare, or not as close to food or shopping as other drivers might want.

So Hubber is looking at sites that other developers might pass over – like old warehouses or gas stations – and figuring out how to turn them into an ideal site for high-throughput charging.

With its cofounders’ experience at Tesla, Hubber will buy sites, transform them into a charger-ready location, and essentially provide the dream location that they would have liked to see during the site selection processes they went through in their previous jobs.

The charging hubs could still have some amenities, like restrooms and vending machines, of the type that would be useful for taxi or ride-hailing drivers to grab during a quick stop. But the main focus would be on getting people in and out and back on the road.

Here’s a rendering of what a potential site might look like. In this sample location, there would be room for light-duty vehicles up front, with an area for larger last-mile delivery vehicles with larger charging bays. A small covered area could provide restrooms and vending, and another portion of the site could be dedicated to transformers, batteries and the like.

Hubber is also thinking ahead to a possible autonomous future, where driverless ride-hailing vehicles like those from Waymo could have a place to charge. Although given that there aren’t currently great solutions for autonomous charging, an attendant might have to be involved for the foreseeable future.

The company would also like to expand beyond the UK and Ireland, but they’re sticking to home base for the time being. After all, things are just getting off the ground – but the £60 million (~$81m) investment that Hubber just secured is certainly a big boost towards getting the project moving.

Speaking of projects, Hubber’s first facility is opening this coming week, on August 20th. The site is at Forest Hill in South London, near Forest Hill Station. It will have 12 EV charging bays, with 3 150kW and 3 300kW dual-head chargers. The site will be operated by RAW charging, which will offer free fast charging for its first week of operation.

Electrek’s Take

As we said at the time, firing the whole Supercharger team was a dumb decision. It was immediately obvious to everyone in the industry that it was a dumb decision, and Tesla did eventually relent and rehire some of the fired workers, but the damage was done – and not just for the charging team, but morale was made low throughout the organization.

The silver lining, at least for the rest of the industry, is that it allowed this talent to be distributed around to other companies. This isn’t beneficial for Tesla and did cause chaos which has likely affected the rollout of NACS, slowed EV charging site development in the US, and so on, but it has been beneficial for other companies who managed to snatch up talent.

Or, for companies like Hubber, which were formed by that talent.

It’s an interesting idea, and I like the angle of focusing on taxis in order to increase utilization of the site. EV charging is potentially an interesting business long term, but currently a lot of chargers see low usage because it’s so easy for most of the people who own EVs to charge at home.

But we’re going to have to move beyond the market of people who can easily charge in a garage attached to a single family home, especially in cities. Getting an easy way for the cars that get used the most in a city to charge is a really important move, and we’re looking forward to seeing how Hubber can help with this. And having a leadership team consisting of people who formerly worked at the best charging team in the industry isn’t a bad start.

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