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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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U.S. crude oil falls below $60 a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

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U.S. crude oil falls below a barrel to lowest since 2021 on tariff-fueled recession fears

A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. 

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U.S. oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Sunday on fears President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would push the U.S., and maybe the world, into a recession.

Futures tied to U.S. West Texas intermediate crude fell more than 3% to $59.74 on Sunday night. The move comes after back-to-back 6% declines last week. WTI is now at the lowest since April 2021.

Worries are mounting that tariffs could lead to higher prices for businesses, which could lead to a slowdown in economic activity that would ultimately hurt demand for oil.

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The tariffs, which are set to take effect this week, “would likely push the U.S. and possibly global economy into recession this year,” according to JPMorgan. The firm on Thursday raised its odds of a recession this year to 60% following the tariff rollout, up from 40%.

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What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.

Despite the dramatic slowdown of Tesla’s US deliveries, sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the number of new EVs registered across the state totaled 9,821 January through March, compared with “just” 6,535 EVs registered in the state during the same period in 2024.

Those numbers represent more than 50% growth in EV registrations – far beyond the expected 12% first-quarter increase nationally being projected by Cox Automotive. (!)

What’s going on in Illinois?

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the Chicago Auto Show; by Ray Cunningham.

While President Trump and Elmo were running for re-election, they campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.

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At the same time, the state’s largest utility, ComEd, launched a $90 million EV incentive program featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. That program has driven a surge in Class 3-6 medium duty commercial EVs, which are eligible fro $20-30,000 in utility rebates on top of federal tax credits and other incentives (Class 1-2 EVs are eligible for up to $7,500).

We covered the launch of those incentives when the program was announced at Chicago Drives Electric last year, but the message here is simple: incentives work.

SOURCES: Chicago Business, Ray Cunningham; featured image by the author.

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

he XE215EV, XCMG’s fully electric hydraulic excavator, powers a new materials processing base in Guangxi with its green energy.

The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.

Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.

XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.

We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).

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XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?

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XCMG battery swap crane; via Etrucks New Zealand.

The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.

You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.

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