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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.

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’s Valentine’s Day sale returns DELTA Pro bundle with two 220W panels and bag to $2,374 low

EcoFlow is showing its customers the love with its newly launched Valentine’s Day sale through February 23 that is taking up to 57% off units, while also providing $100 in bonus savings for every $2,000 spent, as well as an extra 5% off sitewide discount. One notable return is the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag for $2,374.05 shipped, after using the code 25EFVDAFF at checkout. You’d normally be pressed for $5,096 for this package at full price, but the $2,722 in savings here provide a second chance at the lowest rate we’ve tracked, which beats out even recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing.

One of the most popular and expansive power stations under the brand’s flag, this EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundle is a great starting kit for your backup needs, able to cover trips, outdoor events, and even appliances during blackouts. The LiFePO4 batteries start with a 3,600Wh capacity that you can further expand up to 25kWh with future investments in add-on equipment. Its 14 ports dish out 3,600W of power output, which will cover most appliances, with things surging up to 7,200W to ensure essential devices stay running.

Plugging the power station into a wall outlet will have the station’s battery recharged in 1.8 hours, or you can refill its capacity in 2.8 hours should you have the maximum 1,600W of solar input available (with the 440W here obviously taking more time). Keeping track of its settings and monitoring charging statuses doesn’t have to keep you nearby either, as the companion app gives you the full array of remote smart controls you’d expect, it just takes a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.

***Note: The 5% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code 25EFVDAFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale gift picks:

  • Two RAPID 5,000mAh 30W Magnetic Power Banks: $80 (Reg. $140)
    • 15W wireless charging, 30W built-in USB cable
  • RAPID 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank: $90
    • comes with free 30W GaN charger
  • RIVER 3 Plus (286Wh) with 45W panel and protective bag: $289 (Reg. $467)
  • DELTA 3 Plus (1,024Wh) with 5,000mAh magnetic power bank: $649 (Reg. $869)

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While these above deals are the featured savings during EcoFlow’s Valentine’s Day sale, you can browse much more by following this link to the landing page.

Lectric ONE e-bike

Grab Lectric’s premium ONE long-range e-bike with $308 in free gear and bonus extra battery savings option at $2,199

As part of Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, which you can check out in full in our original coverage here, the brand is offering its ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199 shipped with $308 in free gear thrown in too. It seems Lectric is keeping this e-bike down at $2,199 since cutting the price back during October, with this entire package valued at $2,507. While it’s not the largest bundle we’ve seen on this model, it is among the more sizeable ones, with you getting a free rear cargo rack, fenders, mirrors, and an accordion-style folding bike lock along with your purchase. As a bonus offer, Lectric is even taking $200 off the cost of an extra battery (found on-page) that would double its travel distance to 120 miles. You can also save 40% on the Wag-Along Pet Trailer during this sale at $107, down from $179.

The ONE long-range e-bike is Lectric’s premium commuter, sporting upgrades unseen on other models, like the Pinion auto-shifting gearbox, the Gates CDC 113-tooth Carbon Drive Belt System, and the 24A potted motor controller for effortless peaking to its maximum output power. The equipped Sutto 750W rear hub-motor (peaking at 1,310W) provides you with a top speed of either 20 or 28 MPH, depending on your state’s laws, while the 48V 14Ah battery keeps things running for up to 60 miles on a single charge (which increases to 120 miles if you take advantage of the extra battery discount). There are five PWR-supported pedal assistance levels with this model, with lag times between the system cut down thanks to the 96 magnet cadence sensors.

Pure electric cruising is possible thanks to the additional thumb throttle inclusion, with your riding experience further improved from the 20-inch puncture-resistant city tires, an integrated headlight and taillight – plus, hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, and a new color LCD display. Its sleek look is kept organized via the hidden cable routing, with cargo-hauling needs met thanks to the included free gear, and it never hurts to have a sturdy bike lock if you’re one to want to stop off at the store while you’re out, among the other bonus gear.

Check out the full lineup of Lectric’s Valentine’s Day savings with up to $654 in bundled gear while they last – and passenger packages being offered on the brand’s best-selling XP 3.0 e-bikes.

Greenworks 80V 24-inch two-stage snow blower

Clear an 18-car driveway with Greenworks’ 80V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower at $1,400 (Today only)

Coming in via its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $1,399.99 shipped. This heavy-duty package would normally cost you $2,000 at full price here and $2,100 direct from Greenworks, with mostly these one-day-only sales being the main source of savings that we’ve seen over the last year, the biggest of which took things to the $1,300 low in February 2024. You can take advantage of the 30% markdown here today to score $600 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked – $100 above the all-time low. It’s also beating out Greenworks’ direct pricing, which has it down at $2,000.

Plenty of folks in the Northeast and Midwest are aware that the snow season isn’t over yet, and this 80V heavy-duty solution from Greenworks makes an excellent companion for clearing it out of your way. The digitally-controlled brushless motor comes powered by the two 4.0Ah batteries to clear out an 18-car driveway on a single 60-minute charge using the dual-port turbocharger (with the blower offering a third slot for any existing batteries you may already have). It clears a 24-inch wide path at up to 18 inches deep, tossing the snow up to 50 feet out of the way with its 200-degree rotating chute. There’s also the zero-turn self-propelled hub motor wheels that won’t be bogged down in the powder or ice – plus, the LED lights provide visibility for those darker hours that you’re working.

If you’re looking for a less advanced snow removal device to handle clearing out occasional snowfall, or you just want to save some money over the above unit, you can check out the discounted equipment being offered direct from Greenworks’ site 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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India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil

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India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (right) and India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar enter a hall for their talks at Zinaida Morozova’s Mansion in Moscow on Aug. 21, 2025.

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India and Russia agreed Thursday to expand bilateral trade ties, signaling that U.S. tariff pressure on New Delhi over Russian oil purchases is unlikely to derail their partnership.

India currently faces additional tariffs of up to 50% on goods shipped to the U.S., after the Trump administration escalated tariff threats in response to its substantial imports of Russian energy.

The India-Russia relations had been among the “steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War,” Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at a joint press conference in Moscow.

Both countries vowed to boost bilateral trade, including increasing India’s exports of pharmaceuticals, agriculture and textiles to Russia to help reduce the current imbalance, Jaishankar said.

Bilateral trade between New Delhi and Moscow reached a record $68.7 billion for the year ended March 2025, with India’s increased oil imports contributing to a $59 billion deficit.

Other plans include sending Indian workers with skills in IT, construction and engineering to help Russia address its labor shortages, Jaishankar added.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector and Russian oil shipments to the Indian market are “making wide strides.” Both sides remain committed to implementing joint energy production projects in the Russian Far East and the Russian Arctic shelf, among other sites, he said.

“This strategic partnership … contributes to regional security and stability, which is undeniably important considering the challenging international circumstances that we are operating under,” Lavrov added.

Western governments have imposed sanctions on Moscow, arguing India’s increased imports helped bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine. New Delhi has pushed back, saying the U.S. administration requested the purchases to keep the markets calm, while pointing to the U.S. and European Union’s continued trade with Russia.

Russian embassy officials in New Delhi reportedly said Wednesday that oil shipments to India will continue despite U.S. pressure, adding that Moscow hoped a trilateral meeting with India and China would take place soon.

“Despite the political situation, we can predict that the same level of oil import [by India],” Roman Babushkin, the charge d’affaires at the Russian embassy in India, told a press briefing.

U.S. turned India into a 'punching bag', New Delhi now opens up to more Chinese investments: Expert

“Russia has been a close strategic partner of India since the 1970s and the Trump administration’s tariff threats are not going to change that,” said Daniel Balazs, a research fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

“On the contrary, it might even act as a catalyst,” Balazs added, prompting New Delhi to agree to a trilateral meeting that Moscow sought to broker with China.

India was the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, importing 1.6 million barrels per day in the first half of this year, up from 50,000 bpd in 2020, though still trailing China’s 2 million bpd imports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Washington has not placed secondary tariffs on China for its Russian oil purchases. When asked about China’s role in Russian oil purchases, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that Beijing’s imports were considered to be less egregious because it had already been a major buyer even before Russia invaded Ukraine.

By contrast, Washington has escalated criticism of India in recent days, accusing the nation of profiteering from cheap Russian crude and threatening higher tariffs on Indian goods.

Ceasefire on the line

Trump’s true agenda appears to have little to do with Washington’s stated goal of curbing Moscow’s oil revenues, but extracting leverage from these trading partners, according to several geopolitical experts. These include securing a trade deal with New Delhi while pushing Putin for a ceasefire pact in Ukraine.

Last week, Trump rolled out a red carpet to greet Putin on his first visit to the U.S. in about a decade, sharing a ride with him in the presidential limousine to the venue. The meeting was held in Alaska, which was once a part of Russia.

The meeting did not appear to have produced meaningful steps toward a ceasefire in Ukraine and the Russian government has reiterated its opposition to any short-term ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

Speaking at the joint news briefing Thursday, Lavrov said he had briefed Indian officials on those talks.

“India’s approach continues to emphasize dialogue and diplomacy as essential to resolving differences,” Jaishankar said.

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It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?

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It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?

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The storm hit. The power’s out. With all the damage around you, it looks like you might be without power for a few days (at least). But you planned for this. You have a home backup battery. What happens now?

If you’re considering a home backup battery, or you already have one and haven’t needed it yet, you might be wondering what you’re supposed to do when the inevitable happens. The good news is: you probably won’t have to do much at all.

Whether you’ve got an industry standard like the Tesla Powerwall, one of the new GM Energy Storage Bundles, or any of the other excellent home battery systems on the market, from your point of view they’ll function in pretty much the same way.

Step 1: do nothing

“Jus’ chill, baby,” by ChatGPT.

Modern home batteries are paired with an automatic transfer switch. That’s a switch, usually installed near your home’s electrical panel, that allows you to go from grid power, to battery, and back. And, because it’s automatic, you don’t have to do anything at all.

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The instant the grid goes down, the automatic transfer switch recognizes the loss of power and automagically disconnects your house from the grid, seamlessly connecting it to your backup battery instead. Your lights stay on, the refrigerator keeps humming, and whatever else you’ve chosen to back up just keeps on keeping on. In some cases, the transition to battery power happens so smoothly that you might not even realize the neighborhood’s lost power, not noticing the neighbors’ dark windows until you step outside.

When the power comes back, that side of the switch gets energized, and it does its thing again, only in reverse – switching you back from battery to grid power and intelligently re-charging the battery in anticipation for the next blackout.

How long will my battery last?

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13.5 kWh Powerwall battery; via Tesla.

Unfortunately, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have an easy answer. In the simplest terms, if you have a small battery and try to keep the AC running, you might run out of juice in a few hours. On the other hand, if you have great big battery and save its electrons for just the barest essentials (a few lights, a laptop, and a phone or radio, for example) you might never run out of power.

To put some numbers to that, a 31 cu. ft. Samsung RF32CG5400SRAA stainless steel refrigerator is rated at 785 kWh/year. That works out to about 2.15 kWh/day. Factor in 20-40% higher energy needs for warmer temperatures, a few daily door openings, defrost cycles, inverter losses, etc. and you’re looking at 18-22 kWh of usable battery capacity to keep that thing running for a full week on battery power. Now do that same math for every appliance you deem a “must have,” then do the “nice to haves,” and on down the line.

That doesn’t even address the other form of “last,” and whether you’re looking for a ten- or twenty- year battery solution.

What you need to do, in other words, is talk to the experts. Let them know what appliances you need to keep running, how long you want to prepare for, and let them do the math to help determine which battery solution is right for you.

I’ve included a video that covers the process of picking a solar battery from EnergySage (a trusted affiliate partner), below, and invite you to share some of your own backup battery-picking experiences in the comments.

How to pick a solar battery

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Ford cracks Corvette ZR1 ‘Ring record – with an electric van*

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Ford cracks Corvette ZR1 'Ring record – with an electric van*

Watch The Stig Drift the Ford SuperVan on the Top Gear Test Track

Just days after Chevrolet beat the mighty Ford Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring track record with their Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, Ford went back to the ‘Ring to reclaim some glory. They didn’t bring a Mustang along, though – they showed up with an electric van, and record-setting hot shoe Romain Dumas behind the wheel.

* it’s not your typical van. It’s a SuperVan.

Ford took back a fair bit of Chevy’s headline-grabbing glory this week when LeMans-winning driver Romain Dumas lapped the 12.9 mile Green Hell in just 6 minutes and 48.393 seconds – a blazing performance that makes the 2000 hp Ford SuperVan 4.2 the ninth fastest car to ever blast around the storied German racetrack.

Dumas is no stranger to the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife. He was first overall at the 2007 24 hour race there. He also holds the outright Nürburgring track record for EVs, which he set back in 2019 behind the wheel of the Volkswagen ID.R, completing the circuit in 6 minutes and 05.336 driving the Volkswagen ID.R.

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The new ‘Ring-record comes just a few weeks after Ford beat out every other supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK with its all-electric SuperTruck, crushing the “competition” with their 1,400 hp prototype EV silhouette racer.

No word yet on what track record Ford plans to snatch with an EV next.

Electrek’s Take

Romain Dumas in-car video; via Ford.

If there were still Ford guys and Chevy guys, I like to think I’d be a Mopar guy – but even from the sidelines, I can tell that Chevy’s been having a rough couple of weeks, performance-wise. Not only did their top-shelf ZR1X get beaten by a Ford van (even if it is a SuperVan), but their clean sheet, future-thinking, pie-in-the-sky concept Corvette got beat to the hypercar headlines by a Chinese rival with 1,000 extra hp.

Take my advice, GM: it’s time to drag Warren Mosler back home from the Virgin Islands, figure out where Rod Trenne’s hiding, and get them to build you a proper, 900 kg electric ‘Vette. Y’all let me know if you need help setting that up.

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