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Closing out this week’s Green Deals are three different sales from some of our favorite brands featuring some of their newest releases at their lowest rates. First off, we have Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale with up to 56% discounts across its power station lineup, with the new C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping to its $100 low, among many others. There’s also the Valentine’s Day savings we’re seeing from Hiboy’s sale, which is cutting 48% off its EVs, with the upgraded S2 SE Electric Scooter returning to its $300 low, among other returning low prices. Last, but certainly not least, Jackery has launched a special tax season sale with up to $3,100 in up-front discounts on power stations, as well as trade-in savings, select extra 5% off coupons, and up to 30% in tax rebates. Among the offers, the Explorer 2000 v2 is dropping back to its $999 low, with many more notable options from $90. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s second phase of EcoFlow’s sale through the weekend, Samsung’s smart appliance discounts, 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.

Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale drops new C200 DC 60,000mAh power station to return $100 low

Anker has launched its SOLIX Valentine’s Day Sale (also titled the Big Game Day Power Sale) with up to 56% discounts across its power station and solar generator lineup through February 19. One notable inclusion is the brand’s latest C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station that is dropping down to $99.99 shipped. This newer model usually carries a $170 full price, which we first saw drop to the $100 low during Cyber Monday sales and repeat back at the start of the new year. That low rate is returning here today, giving you $70 in savings for the best price we’ve seen since releasing a few months ago. You’ll also find it matching in price over from the brand’s official Amazon storefront too.

Anker’s SOLIX C200 DC power bank station is a smaller and more compact version of the brand’s new C300 DC and AC models, coming in with a slightly smaller 60,000mAh/192Wh LiFePO4 capacity. It delivers up to 300W of output power to your devices through its five port options (two USB-As, one 140W USB-C, one 15W USB-C, one car port). You can refill the units own battery via three ways, with its 140W USB-C port giving you an 80% charge in 1.3 hours through a wall outlet, or you can utilize up to 100W of solar input or the car port for 80% in 1.6 hours.

You’ll also find the larger 90,000mAh C300 DC and C300 AC models down at $170 and $190 (matched at Amazon) for this sale. Not only are you getting the expanded 90,000mAh LiFePO4 capacity here, but they also come sporting different variations of built-in lights for camping trips. You can get the full rundown on its other capabilities in our launch coverage here.

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You can browse through the entirety of Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale on the landing page here, which is where you’ll find the F3800 home backup options. Speaking of the F3800 – if you’re considering the standalone power station or the bundle option with the expansion battery – check out the exclusive low prices that we’ve secured for our readers instead, which will give you up to $2,299 in savings, beating out this sale’s rates.

Hiboy S2 SE e-scooter

Hiboy’s Valentine’s Day sale takes up to 48% off EVs, including new S2 SE e-scooter at $300 low (Save $250)

Hiboy has launched its Valentine’s Day savings with up to 48% discounts across its EV lineup, with the brand’s latest S2 SE Electric Scooter falling to $299.99 shipped for the first time in a sale outside of its New Year’s launch. Without the savings you’d normally have to shell out $550 for this new model, which we saw hitting the market at the top of January at this same rate. The price is getting cut down by 45% here, saving you $250 and upgrading your commute at the lowest price we have seen. It’s standard package is not only matching in price at Amazon, but you can also score it with a seat for just $50 more (with the same option available directly from Hiboy too).

Building upon the popularity of Hiboy’s standard S2 model, the new S2 SE e-scooter comes with a solid array of fresh upgrades at an affordable rate that’s hard to pass up for those on a budget. It’s been given a Q235 steel frame for increased durability alongside a 350W brushless DC motor (peaking at 430W) and a 36V 7.8Ah battery to deliver 19 MPH top speeds and a travel distance up to 17 miles on one full charge.

Riding was smoothed out further thanks to the 10-inch solid front tire to prevent punctures and the 10-inch pneumatic tire in the rear that increases shock absorption – with both tires’ grips on the pavement improving with the 17% width increase too. The improvements aren’t stopping there, as the fender comes 26% wider to prevent water toss-ups while traveling and the steel frame provides 20% more load capacity than its predecessors. Other features include a folding design, LED headlight/taillight, an e-brake/drum brake system that is pretty standard for scooters, and an integrated HD LED display.

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Jackery tax season Explorer power station sale

With tax refund season officially here, Jackery is launching a special promotional sale to help you get the most out of your savings, with up to $3,100 in initial discounts alongside trade-in savings (learn more here), some select extra 5% discounts – plus, you can apply for up to 30% in tax rebates too! A notable returning low price is the brand’s Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station at $999 shipped, after clipping the on-page promo coupon. The deal here is continuing Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year trends by cutting 33% off its full $1,499 price tag. During this sale, you’ll be saving $500 on one of the newest units under Jackery’s flag at the lowest rate we have seen anywhere. In a rare upset, this price (as well as many others in this sale) is even beating out Amazon’s $1,299 rate too.

A great well-rounded power station that can handle trips, outdoor yard work and DIY needs, and even some emergency appliance backup, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 packs everything into one affordable unit. Sporting a 2,042Wh LiFePO4 capacity, it pumps out power at up to 2,200W regularly through its seven ports, but can also surge up to 4,400W when needed. Its smaller and lighter size comes courtesy of its exclusive CBT tech and the honeycomb design, while also providing 62 forms of protection while it’s charging and even a silent charging mode to keep noise under 30dB if you’re trying to relax or sleep.

There are four ways to recharge the power station itself, with an 80% battery achieved via a wall outlet in around 66+ minutes – and it also boasts a supercharge feature for last-minute needs that will refill the entire battery in 102+ minutes. Your car’s auxiliary port is also an option taking about 24 hours, or you can invest in some of the solar panels to take advantage of its solar charging capabilities.

***Note. Some of these offers have on-page extra 5% savings that you can take advantage of by using the provided codes. The prices below have not had these additional discounts factored in so be sure to use any you see at checkout to score the maximum discounts!

Jackery solar generators for DIY/outdoor work support:

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While the above deals are the most notable features, you can also head to the landing page here to browse Jackery’s entire lineup of offers while these savings last.

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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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Tesla officially starts autonomous ‘testing’ phase in Austin days before planned launch

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Tesla officially starts autonomous 'testing' phase in Austin days before planned launch

Tesla Self-driving Fremont factory

Tesla has officially entered the autonomous vehicle ‘testing’ phase in Austin, Texas days before its planned launch of a commercial service.

For months, Tesla has been discussing the launch of a self-driving ride-hailing fleet in June in Austin, Texas.

As we previously reported, the move is a major shift from Tesla’s long promise to enable unsupervised self-driving capabilities in millions of vehicles sold since 2016.

Instead, Tesla now plans to operate its own small internal fleet of vehicles with dedicated software optimized for a geo-fenced area of Austin and supported by “plenty of teleoperation.”

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about launching the paid ride-hailing service to customers in June, but there have been doubts. Musk admitted that Tesla only started testing the system without safety drivers at the end of May.

In comparison, Waymo tested its system, which was already in operation driverless in other cities, for 6 months with safety drivers and 6 months without safety drivers before launching its service in Austin earlier this year.

Tesla was also never on the list of ‘Known AV Operators in Austin‘ on the city’s official website.

As of today, it is now the case. Tesla has been added to the list in the “testing phase”:

Waymo is still the only company listed as being in the “deployment” phase.

It’s unclear if the website is lagging behind the test programs or if Tesla has only now officially started its self-driving testing in the city.

In the past, Tesla has managed to get around self-driving test reporting by claiming that its system is a level ADAS system and not actual “self-driving” – leaving the person in the driver’s seat responsible for the vehicle at all times.

Tesla vehicles with drivers in the driver’s seat and manufacturer plates have been spotted driving around Austin for the past few months.

It was recently reported that Tesla was aiming to launch its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin on June 12, but it was still a moving target.

Without achieving the deployment phase, Tesla is not going to be able to accept paid rides from customers like Waymo.

Musk has committed several times to launching the service by the end of June.

Electrek’s Take

Again, I’m hoping that Tesla has managed to improve FSD for the geo-fenced location significantly and that it will limit the speed, as the current public version of FSD barely achieves 500 miles between critical disengagements.

Removing the driver could result in some serious accidents.

Teleoperation will also help, but any kind of delay could also be dangerous. It is worrisome.

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E-quipment highlight: Oshkosh Striker Volterra Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter

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E-quipment highlight: Oshkosh Striker Volterra Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter

Electric ARFF Vehicle Performance: Understanding The Striker® Volterra™ EV Battery Capabilities

The Oshkosh-built Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicle (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter) packs advanced battery technology and multiple power options to deliver consistent emergency response performance no matter how long it needs to be in action.

Oshkosh has been manufacturing ARFF vehicles since it first launched the MB-5 for use by the US Navy back in 1968, and they’ve been pushing the envelope of disaster response performance ever since. The company’s latest ARFF, the electric-drive Striker Volterra shown here, features a slanted body with front bumper designed for maneuvering through the ditches and rough terrain they might encounter on a damaged runway. It’s also big — but it’s big for a purpose. Because ARFF vehicles don’t have to navigate the confines of city streets, they can be built bigger, carry more water, more rescue equipment, and more personnel than conventional fire trucks.

But that’s not why you’re reading about this on Electrek. You’re here to read about the Striker Volterra’s advanced battery tech, electric drive motors, and duty cycle-extending genset that effectively makes it a big EREV. More sympathetic I could not be, but — alas! — OshKosh hasn’t officially revealed those specs.

That said, it’s probably safe to assume they’re pretty similar to those used on the big Pierce fire fighting chassis developed for the Gilbert, Arizona fire department, which uses (you guessed it) an OshKosh-developed battery pack, electric drive system, and onboard diesel generator that can provide power to the electric system. That vehicle packs a 244 kWh battery pack good for up to six hours of operation on battery power alone.

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The OshKosk electric Striker Volterra ARFF shown here is a Class 5 6×6 “rapid response” model capable of hauling up to 4,000 gallons of water (over 16 and a half tons, if you’re curious) and “firefighting foam” across an airport at speeds of up to 50 mph, which is positively moving for a machine this size. Plus, it supports zero-emission pumping, surpassing the NFPA required 2-hour continuous pump operation without using diesel.



Again, OshKosh hasn’t shared power and performance specs, but has confirmed that its electric drive Striker Volterra is 28% quicker to 50 mph than its Scania diesel-powered siblings, and that truck packs 550 hp and more than 1,750 ft‑lb torque. So — yeah. It’s got some juice.

Other key benefits, according to OshKosh, include a 75% reduction in total carbon footprint when compared to a conventional internal combustion engine ARFF vehicle based on the manufacturer’s estimated duty cycle, the eliminated need for long diesel idling times, and the ability to run on full-electric when entering, leaving and idling in the fire station, significantly reducing firefighter’s exposure to harmful emissions.

You can find out more by reading the official OshKosh ARFF vehicle reference guide here.

Electrek’s Take

Why Choose The Striker Volterra Electric ARFF Vehicle?
Striker Volterra ARFF; via OshKosh.

With the relatively short distances driven and extreme loads involved, airports present a nearly ideal use case for battery-electric vehicles in general, and their immediate off-the-line torque, improved efficiency, and ability to operate much more quietly than diesels (facilitating communications) could make all the difference in an emergency situation where lives are quite literally on the line.

Plus, as demand for on-road fossil fuels drops, airports and airlines (historically responsible for about 4% Earth’s global warming) are becoming a bigger and bigger slice of a rapidly shrinking pie when it comes to fossil fuel emissions.

Or, as OshKosk puts it: As airports continue to prioritize sustainability and operational efficiency, the Striker Volterra electric ARFF stands out as a forward-thinking solution that meets today’s demands while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

It’s a bit pitchy, but I couldn’t agree more.

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Lexus RZ just got a +$10,000 bonus offer, making it its cheapest vehicle to lease

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Lexus RZ just got a +,000 bonus offer, making it its cheapest vehicle to lease

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Thanks to a new $10,000 bonus offer introduced this month, the cheapest Lexus you can currently lease is now the 2025 electric RZ. Is it worth checking out?

The cheapest Lexus you can lease is the 2025 RZ

Lexus slashed over $10,000 off the price of the 2025 RZ compared to the 2024MY by introducing a new entry-level 300e FWD trim.

Following the launch of a new promotion this June, Lexus is offering up to $11,500 off 2025 RZ models. The RZ is now the cheapest Lexus vehicle you can lease, starting at $399 for 36 months. With $1,999 due at signing, you’ll end up with an effective monthly cost of $455. Not too bad for a nearly $45,000 luxury electric SUV.

The offer is for the 2025 Lexus RZ 300e FWD with an MSRP of $44,314. In comparison, the 2025 Lexus UX 300h FWD Hybrid, with an MSRP of $39,615, is listed at $349 for 36 months.

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With $3,999 due at signing, the monthly effective cost is $460, or $5 more than the RZ. If you’re looking for a higher trim, the RZ 450e is available with up to $11,500 in lease cash.

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2025 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury (Source: Lexus)

The entry-level 2025 Lexus RZ 300e FWD model offers a range of up to 266 miles, while the AWD 450e variants achieve a range of up to 220 miles.

Inside, the electric SUV features a standard 14″ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. With 37.52″ of rear legroom, the electric SUV has nearly as much second row space as a Ford Explorer (39″).

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2025 Lexus RZ interior (Source: Lexus)

Although it’s a good deal compared to other Lexus vehicles, other luxury electric SUVs from Acura, Cadillac, and Genesis may still offer better value.

Acura is currently offering nearly $30,000 in lease cash on 2024 ZDX models in select states, with leases starting as low as $299 per month for 24 months. With $2,999 due at signing, the effective monthly rate is only $423. The ZDX offers up to 313 miles of range and more rear legroom (39.4″).

Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV, the 2025 Optiq, with an MSRP of $54,390, is listed for lease at just $409 for 24 months. However, it does include a $4,909 due at signing, resulting in an effective monthly rate of $614. The Optiq has up to 302 miles of range and 37.8″ of rear legroom.

2025 Lexus RZ model Starting Price* EPA-estimated Driving Range
RZ 450e AWD $48,675 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 18″ Wheel $52,875 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 20″ Wheel $54,115 196 miles
RZ 450e Luxury AWD $58,605 220 miles
RZ 300e FWD $43,975 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 18″ Wheel $48,175 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 20″ Wheel $49,415 224 miles
RZ 300e Luxury FWD $53,905 266 miles
2025 Lexus RZ electric SUV prices and range (*Includes Delivery, Processing, and Handling fee of $1,175)

Meanwhile, you can snag a 2025 Genesis GV60 (MSRP of $52,350) for $349 for 24 months right now. With $5,999 due at signing, the effective rate is $598.

The new Lexus promotion follows Toyota, which introduced up to $19,000 in savings on its electric SUV, the bZ4X, earlier this month. Both are making room for updated models that will arrive soon.

Looking for your next luxury electric SUV? We can help you find deals in your area. Check out our links below to see what’s available.

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