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Leading today’s Green Deals is the continued clearance sale on Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru Off-Road e-bike that is getting $727 in free gear (including an extra battery for double mileage) at $1,399, as well as the options to start off or upgrade to the latest XPeak 2.0 models that start from the same rate. Next, over at Amazon, Jackery is undercutting its direct sale’s pricing on the Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and dropping it to $459. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that is equipped with a steel auger and comes with two 5.0Ah batteries down at $599, as well as a one-day-only discount on Rexing’s 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable to $230. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s various Camplux electric tankless water heater price cuts, 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.

While Lectric’s Valentine’s Day offers are still live, the brand still has its closeout sale going for its XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru e-bike at $1,399 shipped and coming with $727 in free gear, including an extra battery for double the mileage. This is the biggest package we’ve seen to date on this gen 1 model, with the savings, as is the case with most of the brand’s discounts, being on the free gear that would normally run the cost up to $2,126 in full. Since the launch of the newer XPeak 2.0 e-bikes, the brand has been cutting down the stock on this model by offering larger packages of free gear, with it being discontinued once sold out – but that’s not to say you won’t be able to find replacement parts and the like!

Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 off-road e-bike may not have some of the fancier upgrades as the latest versions, but it still provides a solid commuting experience with the pairing of its 48V battery and 750W rear hub-motor that peaks at 1,310W. You’ll get up to a 55-mile travel range (doubled to 110 miles thanks to the included extra battery) when utilizing the five PAS levels, and at up to 28 MPH top speeds (depending on your state’s laws). It also has some reliable features despite being well under the higher prices of other brands, with 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display, and several mounting points for any additional add-on accessories you may want to install down the line.

Now if you want to start your Lectric journey with the latest models, the good news is that pricing starts at $1,399 shipped for the standard XPeak 2.0 (and getting $227 in free gear) and bumps to $1,599 shipped for the Long-Range XPeak 2.0 (with $316 in free gear). There’s a bunch of new upgrades along with the increased mileage (60 miles for the standard, 80 miles for the long-range), like the added torque sensor for battery pedal assist pickup, as well as the 750W Stealth M24 rear hub-motor (still peaking at 1,310W). There’s also been structural upgrades, including a new hydroformed aluminum frame, a higher-end RST Renegade front suspension fork with blacked-out fork stanchions for a much sleeker and stealthier look, as well as lock-on hand grips, a larger 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes – plus, a new color LCD display too.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of savings as part of Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, with up to $654 in free gear coming along with your purchase while things last.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station

Amazon undercuts sale pricing on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 portable LiFePO4 power station to $459

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting its direct Tax Season Savings sale pricing even further for its Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is now down at $459 shipped, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon. This unit normally carries a full $799 price tag, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday having seen the last appearance of its $399 low, and being repeatedly discounted to $499 both on Amazon and direct from Jackery in the time since. You’re looking at $340 in total savings with this deal, which happens to be the best we can find at the moment (and the best since Black Friday), beating out the direct sale’s pricing right now by $40 at the third-lowest overall price we have tracked.

One of Jackery’s newer v2 models, the Explorer 1000 v2 dishes out some serious power output from its compact unit, which houses an upgraded 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery and delivers up to 1,500W to your devices regularly, peaking up to 3,000W for larger appliance needs. There’s a solid mix of seven port options to connect to/from – with three ACs, two USB-Cs, one USB-A, and a car port. Hooking it up to a wall outlet will refill the battery in 1.6 hours, with that time cut down to just one hour with the emergency charging features activated through the smart controls on the app. You can also take advantage of its 600W maximum solar input to get a full battery in three hours via the sun’s rays – which you can start towards thanks to the discounted bundle with a 200W solar panel for $699 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon.

We also spotted Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus 632Wh LiFePO4 power station dropping at Amazon to $400 while it’s being skipped over during the direct sale entirely. For larger units and especially solar generator bundles, you’ll want to browse through the Tax Season Sale offers direct from Jackery’s site, which is starting with $3,100 in initial price cuts while also offering bonus select 5% off savings and trade-in savings – plus, you can apply for up to a 30% tax rebate too!

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless electric snow blower

Grab the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless snow blower with a steel auger and two 5.0Ah batteries at $599

Amazon is now offering the 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with two 5.0Ah batteries and a steel auger for $599 shipped. Normally this model would run you $750 at its full rate, with discounts since June keeping things above $627, making this unexpected price drop all the more enticing. While we have seen it go as low as $520 in the past (2022) and more recently $524 in April and June, this is still the best price we’ve seen in seven months, giving you $151 in savings at the fourth-lowest rate we’ve tracked.

Snow season often continues through April (depending on your location in the country), so it’s still a ripe time to stock up on reliable equipment. This EGO Power+ model offers greater support through your snow-clearing duties thanks to the addition of its steel auger, which breaks through the ice at faster rates than the non-steel auger model we usually see getting the discount love (and is down at $549 right now).

The two 5.0Ah batteries power the brushless motor to make a 21-inch wide path through snow that’s piled as high as 8 inches with enough juice to cover a 10-car driveway on one charge. The snow is then ejected up to 40 feet out of your way with the chute, with a variable speed control for improved handling and two bright LED headlights for increased visibility at the top and bottom of the day. It also starts up at the push of a button, making pull strings a thing of the past – especially considering having to deal with them in cold weather.

Rexing 20-foot 48A tesla extension charging cable

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Rexing 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable for $229.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally costing drivers $300 at full price, which its been keeping to since the start of 2025, we did see it go as low as $200 last year during Christmas sales after a slow lead-up from steadily growing discounts before. Today’s deal gives you the first chance in the new year to upgrade your Tesla EV charger at a 23% markdown, saving you a solid $70 and landing things at the third-lowest price we have tracked – $30 above the all-time low.

Tesla drivers are getting a great chance to upgrade their at-home EV charger (or any standard road chargers you come across) with 20 more feet of cable length, which we usually see on its J1772-compatible model during most of these one-day-only discounts and remains at its $200 rate today. This 20-foot Tesla-focused model comes compatible with your Model 3, Y, S, and X EVs and supports up to 48A charging speeds. It’s built to stand up to adverse weather, so don’t fret on that front, but do keep in mind that this is meant for home and road chargers, not any superchargers. It also comes with a carrying case should you wish to keep it in your car as a travel extender.

If you’re still using the mobile connector that came with your Tesla, you might want to consider upgrading to a much sturdier Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger that runs for $420 (matching at Amazon) and can be installed indoors or outdoors for an average of around 44 miles per every hour in use. Likewise, if you want more universal compatibility for J1772-minded EVs on top of Teslas, there’s the Universal Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger for $550 (also matching at Amazon).

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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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The global critical minerals race is heating up — and rare earths stocks are skyrocketing

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The global critical minerals race is heating up — and rare earths stocks are skyrocketing

A wheel loader takes ore to a crusher at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020.

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The emergence of critical minerals as a new arena of geopolitical competition has coincided with a dizzying rally in U.S.-listed rare earths mining stocks.

Despite paring gains in recent weeks, shares of Critical Metals have advanced 241% over the last three months, while NioCorp Developments, Energy Fuels and Idaho Strategic Resources have all surged well above 100% over the same period.

The eye-watering gains are even more remarkable year-to-date. Energy Fuels’ stock price has quadrupled through the first 10 months of the year, while NioCorp Developments’ shares have nearly quintupled.

Rare earths have come to the fore as a key bargaining chip in the ongoing geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies.

Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals, which has one of the world’s largest rare earths deposits in southern Greenland, described the rally of U.S.-listed rare earths miners as evidence of a major market boom.

“I talk of it like this, I mean, there have been four big booms. You had the gold boom in the 19th century, the oil boom in the 20th century, in the early 21st century you had the tech boom — and now you’ve got the rare earths boom,” Sage told CNBC by telephone.

“But the rare earths boom is the future. It will power all of the above.”

We are going from a philosophy of ‘fill the gap’ through imports to ‘mine the gap’ domestically or regionally.

Audun Martinsen

Head of supply chain research at Rystad Energy

Rare earths refer to 17 elements on the periodic table that have an atomic structure that gives them special magnetic properties. These materials are vital components to a vast array of modern technologies, from everyday electronics, such as smartphones, to electric vehicles and military equipment.

China, which has a near-monopoly on rare earths, recently threatened to expand its export controls on the elements to further leverage its dominance of the supply chain. However, following an in-person meeting in South Korea on Thursday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Beijing agreed to delay the Oct. 9 export controls by one year.

U.S.-listed rare earths stocks rallied on the news, although analysts remain skeptical about whether the apparent trade truce can offer long-term relief.

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.

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“As in all booms, there were a lot of oil companies that couldn’t find oil and there were a lot of gold companies that couldn’t find gold. And I’m sure there are going to be a lot of rare earths companies that won’t make it either — because when there’s a boom, there’s hype. And when there’s hype, there’s overexuberance in investing,” Critical Metals’ Sage said.

“It’s not a straight rise up. It’s a jagged line, but the trend is in the right direction if you’ve got the right project in the right place, and you’ve got the right partners,” he added.

‘A much bigger and longer supercycle’

Kevin Das, senior technical consultant at New Frontier Minerals, an Australian-based rare earths explorer, agreed with Sage’s description of a rare earths market boom, while acknowledging the likelihood of stock price pullbacks.

“People are saying we’re in an uptrend on what is a bigger supercycle and some of the evidence behind that is there has been low commodity prices for some time, there’s been underinvestment. And now, with the advent of AI … we’re going to see a much bigger and longer supercycle,” Das told CNBC by telephone.

Das drew parallels between the Biden administration’s support of clean energy projects, which coincided with a rally in lithium-related stocks, and the Trump administration’s backing of rare earths.

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Shares of Critical Metals over the last three months.

“In the last nine to 10 months that Trump has been in power, he’s talked about annexing Greenland, he’s talked about doing a deal with Ukraine for rare earths and then the real clincher was this equity deal with MP Materials,” Das said.

“So, I think the runway over the next two to three years is going to be very fruitful,” he added.

Not everyone is as bullish on the outlook for rare earths-related stocks, however.

Audun Martinsen, head of supply chain research at Rystad Energy, said the recent surge in equity prices reflected a mix of geopolitical tension, strategic policy support and speculative momentum.

“Rare earths have clearly moved to the center of global industrial strategy, vital for defense, EVs and clean energy, but this looks more like the early stages of a structural shift than a mature ‘fourth boom,'” Martinsen told CNBC by email.

Neodymium is displayed at the Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare-Earth Hi-Tech Co. factory in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

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“We are going from a philosophy of ‘fill the gap’ through imports to ‘mine the gap’ domestically or regionally,” he continued. “It will be a lengthy, expensive and rocky path forward as adequate, cost-effective resources and element diversity are complex to get full control over.”

Clean energy transition

Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia University, said there were two clear factors at work as global competition intensifies to secure the supply of critical minerals — one structural and the other political.

“The structural: Despite whatever political attempts there may be to stop or derail things, the clean-energy transition is happening — and it is accelerating — and yes, it depends on a number of critical minerals, whose prices are bound to jump,” Wagner told CNBC by email.

China, for instance, is the low-cost supplier of many of these minerals, Wagner said, noting that the Asian giant’s mineral dominance is by no means an accident.

“Beijing has invested heavily in green industrial policy for years, focusing on the full, integrated supply chain. That’s where politics enters,” Wagner said.

“Some attempts to onshore supply chains are eminently justified for national security and other reasons, and those attempts will increase prices and stocks of U.S. mining companies. Some of what we see, of course, is merely the current politics or erratic trade wars and the like,” he added.

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Survey Sunday: we asked how much home charging SHOULD cost, you answered

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For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about how much Electrek readers think it would cost to add EV charging systems to their homes. After receiving over twenty-four hundred responses, here’s what you told us.

In our previous survey, we asked readers why they chose to install solar panels at home. In the recap, many of our commenters mentioned having their systems systems pull double duty — charging home backup batteries and topping off their electric cars. That got us thinking: as more and more first-time EV owners look into the many benefits of home charging, how much do they expect to pay for home charging?

Based on over 2,400 responses, this is what you told us.

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The most positive surprise was that more than a third of Electrek readers who responded to the poll already had 240V outlets in their garage, so they expected to pay effectively $0 – their homes are EV ready now!

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Of the remaining 64%, 44% were fairly evenly split between a relatively straightforward ~$500-1,000 wiring job with a few wiring or panel upgrades while only about 18% expected to spend over $1,000 due to having an older home, a detached garage, or for some other (apparently pricey and/or inconvenient) reason.

Navigating the questions

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Just like you would for home solar, we’d recommend getting a quote from several installers before making a decision. One of our trusted partners, Qmerit, offers a quote-sourcing service called PowerHouse. The service scans pricing from thousands of completed electrification installations across North America to provide the best quotes that take regional variability into account and work with homeowners to “bundle” chargers, installation, and even batteries.

America has arrived at an inflection point in which all of the technical, policy and financial elements are in place to support a societal shift toward whole-home electrification. Now what’s needed is a comprehensive way to assemble these complex elements into a simple, financeable, home-energy retrofit that makes it easier to implement.

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Qmerit says its new bundling program can flag the potential for federal, state, and local utility incentives like the ones we’ve covered from Illinois utility ComEd and others that can reduce or even eliminate the upfront costs of home installations for many.

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California hits back as CARB takes legal action against truck brands

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CARB Takes Legal Action Against Truck OEMs in Clean Truck Dispute

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Following a lawsuit brought against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) by major heavy truck manufacturers over California’s emissions requirements, CARB has struck back with fresh lawsuit of its own alleging that the manufacturers violated the terms of the 2023 Clean Truck Partnership agreement to sell cleaner vehicles.

Daimler Truck North America, International Motors, Paccar and Volvo Group North America sued the California Air Resources Board in federal court this past August, seeking to invalidate the Clean Truck Partnership emissions reduction deal they signed with the state in 2023 to move away from traditional trucks and toward zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The main point of the lawsuit was that, because the incoming Trump Administration rolled back Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policies that had previously given individual states the right to set their own environmental and emissions laws, the truck makers shouldn’t have to honor the deals signed with individual states.

“Plaintiffs are caught in the crossfire: California demands that OEMs follow preempted laws; the United States maintains such laws are illegal and orders OEMs to disregard them,” the lawsuit reads. “Accordingly, Plaintiff OEMs file this lawsuit to clarify their legal obligations under federal and state law and to enjoin California from enforcing standards preempted by federal law.”

After several weeks of waiting for a response, we finally have one: CARB is suing the OEMs right back, claiming that the initial suit proves the signing manufacturers, “(have) unambiguously stated that they do not intend to comply.”

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Peterbilt Model 589; via Peterbilt.

In its lawsuit, CARB argues that monetary damages alone would not make the people of the State of California whole as far as damages are concerned, citing that the stated goal of the 2023 Clean Truck Partnership was, “to achieve emissions reductions that cannot be measured strictly in financial terms,” according to ACT-News.

The agency is asking the court to compel the truck companies to perform on their 2023 obligations or, failing that, to allow CARB to rescind the contract and recover its costs. A hearing on the truck makers’ request for a preliminary injunction was held Friday, with another court date set for November 21, when CARB will seek to dismiss the case brought forth by the truck brands. The outcome of these cases could shape how state and federal government agencies cooperation on emissions rules in the future.

You can read the full 22-page lawsuit, below, then let us know what you think of CARB’s response (and their chances of succeeding) in the comments.

SOURCES: CARB; via ACT-News, Trucking Dive.

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