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We have a well-balanced collection of Green Deals for you today, starting with Tenways’ flash sale offer on its new Shimano 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike using the ongoing Valentine’s sale pricing as a starting point to jump even further to a new $1,299 low. We also have the first savings hitting the new meross Wi-Fi Smart Water Hose Timer Kit at $66 while a bunch of electric Greenworks lawncare tools are seeing up to 42% discounts, with the brand’s 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer down at $160, for example. Lastly, there’s EcoFlow’s 4-day flash sale that is dropping the modular DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station to $4,799 through the rest of the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three new low prices on Rad Power e-bikes, 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.

Tenways flash sale drops Shimano 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike to new $1,299 low

Running alongside its ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, Tenways is having a flash sale on its newest 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike that brings prices further than ever to $1,299 shipped, while its original belt-drive model is remaining at $1,499 shipped. Normally fetching $1,899, the Shimano 8-speed model launched just a few months ago and has seen a few sales take its pricing as low as $1,399 (the lowest price we’ve seen on the belt-drive too). Today’s deal beats all previous sales with a greater 32% markdown, giving you $600 in savings at a new all-time low. Keep in mind that this discount won’t be eligible to stack with the dual purchase one – but, you will be getting free mudguards and a kickstand worth $118 along with your purchase. As always, Medical providers, military, first responders, and teachers can also score a further $150 cut on orders.

Coming in four colorways and weighing in at just 37 pounds, the lightweight Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike is a great model for urban commuters who might need to manage it up building stairs or live in smaller apartments. Seeing as it doesn’t offer any throttle, it’s an ideal ride for those who enjoy active cycling but also want the option for PAS support. The lessened weight is thanks to the smaller 350W rear hub motor paired beside a 360Wh battery, still providing an impressive 53-mile travel distance at up to 20 MPH on one charge, with four pedal assistance levels supporting you while a torque sensor supports them.

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For your drivetrain options, there’s either the Gates carbon belt drive for quieter operations or the new 8-speed Shimano drivetrain (which also gets the brand’s newest motor too). Aside from those big differences, you’ll enjoy the same features elsewhere on the bikes, with internally routed cables for a streamlined look, LED lighting, puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, and a compact OLED display for controls.

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Cultivate greenery with intelligence by installing meross’ new Wi-Fi smart water hose timer at $66 (First discount)

We just spotted the first chance at savings on meross’ new Wi-Fi Smart Water Hose Timer Kit for $65.99 shipped direct from its site, while the timer alone is down at $45.99 shipped. This model is fresh to the market, normally carrying a $100 price tag and sliding into the same category of outdoor smart gear next to the popular Rachio timer and hub that is a regular feature here. Today is your first chance at cash savings on this all-new device, putting $25 back in your pocket while also putting a smarter solution for water management into your home’s outdoor ecosystem. You can also find it getting its first discount at Amazon too, albeit at a slightly higher rate of $74.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page 25% off coupon.

This new Wi-Fi smart timer from meross works along with the hub in order to deliver smart home controls to your outdoor water supply as it flows from your spigots. Working alongside HomeKit, with voice controls via Alexa, and Google Assistant – you’ll be able to monitor and control flow rates while also setting schedules, ensuring your lawn and/or gardens never go under or over-watered. To that same end, it also boasts a smart weather skip feature, which utilizes local weather forecasts and data to automatically pause/skip watering before, during, or after rain, freezing temperatures, or windy conditions. You’ll also be kept up-to-date through the app with alerts whenever there is an issue in its performance – plus, you can keep up to 24 timers connected to one hub, which promises the whole house to be covered.

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Keep edges sharp and straight with Greenworks’ 60V 16-inch cordless string trimmer at $160

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer for $159.99 shipped. Normally going for $200, we’ve mainly seen it keeping above $170 over the past year, with August seeing the lowest drop further to $139. Even during Black Friday and Christmas sales we saw it keep at $170, with today’s deal coming in as the second-lowest price we have tracked, giving you $40 off the going rate while expanding your lawncare arsenal.

For folks who take their home’s outward appearance seriously, this string trimmer from Greenworks makes a reliable tool for keeping up with the edges around your yard, fences, walkways, flower beds, and more. It provides a 16-inch cutting swath, with spool reloads only taking seconds thanks to the dual line bump feed head, ensuring you don’t have to stop in the middle of the job when the lines break. With the included 2.5Ah battery (complete with charger), you’ll get a nice 65 minutes of runtime (per 60 minutes of charging) to cover all the areas that need trimming, with the battery also swappable for even longer jobs, should you have them lying around.

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EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra portable power station

EcoFlow 4-day flash sale drops expandable DELTA Pro Ultra 6.1kWh LiFePO4 power station to $4,799

Running parallel with the final days of its ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, EcoFlow has launched the next of its flash sales, this one lasting longer than the others through February 23 with the DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station dropping to $4,799 shipped, after using the promo code DPUAF300OFF at checkout for an additional $300 off. Starting from its usual $6,098 price tag, we’re seeing an initial $799 off the going rate, which is combined with the sale’s bonus savings promotion taking an additional $100 off for every $2,000 spent. From there the code drops things further, and though we have seen it go lower – $4,649 during Black Friday from EcoFlow and an exclusive deal from Wellbots last year that dropped it lower than we’ve seen again – you’re still getting a solid $1,299 in savings here at the third-lowest price we have tracked. It also beats out Amazon where it sits at a $100 higher rate.

Coming in as EcoFlow’s biggest and baddest home backup solution, the DELTA Pro Ultra starts with a 6.1kWh LiFePO4 capacity, dishing out up to 7,200W of power output, which is already quite impressive. If you invest in further equipment, those numbers can be expanded upwards to a 90kWh capacity and 21.6kWh output (three inverters with five batteries each). The base station setup that comes with this deal is rated to keep essentials running for up to two days while the full expansion setup bumps that number up to 15 days – all without factoring in any solar panels you may have to recharge it all. Aside from just supporting you through blackouts with the auto-switchover, it will analyze your regular power usage to offset peak rates while utilizing solar charging to help lower your energy costs (requires Smart Home Panel 2, sold separately – bundle option found here).

It should come as no surprise that there are plenty of recharging options here, with its solar input also expanding with your setup up to 16.8kW. On this note, if you were to build up in the fully-stocked system (90kWh setup), a single hour of solar charging could give you enough power to run your home for the entire day. Now back at its starting size, a wall outlet will take just two hours to re-juice the 6.1kWh capacity, with other options like EV piles and the brand’s dual fuel smart generators.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale deals while the savings continue through February 23.

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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’s Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory [update]

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India's Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory [update]

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India’s Waaree Energies doubled Texas production in April to counter US solar tariffs – now it’s investing hundreds of millions more.

May 15, 2025: Waaree Solar Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has announced that it will invest an additional $200 million in battery energy storage. This raises Waaree’s total US solar and storage investment to $1.2 billion.

This expansion is expected to create 300 to 500 jobs over the next few years, adding to the 1,500 jobs it already announced.

Dr. Amit Paithankar, whole-time director and CEO of Waaree Energies, said that “our decision to invest was primarily driven by the significant market potential in the energy sector.”

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Despite tariff headwinds, Waaree is doubling down on its US expansion, drawn by the country’s massive energy demand and the surge in AI and data center development, both of which require steady, large-scale power. The company points out that solar is the “cheapest source of power and the fastest to commission,” making it a smart choice for scaling quickly.

April 16, 2025: It’s adding another 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar module manufacturing capacity at its Brookshire factory, bringing the site’s total to 3.2 GW. The company didn’t indicate a timescale for when the capacity increase would be complete. The move is part of its strategy to reinforce its “larger strategy of de-risking its global footprint.”

The company first announced it would open the Texas factory in December 2023, its first footprint in the US. Its original plan was to have an initial capacity to manufacture 3 GW of solar modules annually by the end of 2024. 

Waaree plans to invest up to $1 billion to scale its annual solar panel production to 5 GW in Texas by 2027, which would make it one of the largest solar panel factories in the US.

Previous to manufacturing in Texas, the Mumbai-headquartered company, which is India’s largest solar module manufacturer, already supplied Indian-made solar panels to the US. But the US’s new reciprocal tariff on solar modules imported from India is 26%, adding to the existing 14.5% Section 201 tariff, bringing the total to around 40%. 

“At a time when the world is redefining the rules of global trade, we’re not waiting for the dust to settle – we’re building through it. … The strength of our US order book is a testament to the trust we’ve built, and this expansion is a signal – we’re here, we’re growing, and we’re deeply invested in powering America’s energy future,” said Dr. Amit Paithankar, whole-time director and CEO of Waaree Energies.

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BYD’s first mini EV was just spotted and it’s about to shake up Japan’s kei car market

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BYD's first mini EV was just spotted and it's about to shake up Japan's kei car market

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BYD is about to launch another low-cost electric car, but this one’s a little different. It’s BYD’s first kei car. You know, those tiny vehicles that dominate Japan’s city streets? BYD’s mini EV was just spotted out in public, giving us our first real look at the upcoming kei car.

BYD’s first mini EV was spotted in public

Last week, rumors surfaced that BYD was developing its first kei car, which would compete with top-selling models from Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, and other Japanese brands.

Kei cars, or “K-Car,” as they are sometimes called, are a class of ultra-compact vehicles that cannot be longer than 3.4 meters (134″). To put that into perspective, BYD’s smallest EV currently, the Seagull (called the Dolphin Mini overseas), is 3,780 mm (148.8″) long.

The mini vehicles are ideal in Japan because they are so small, making it easy to get around tight city streets. They are also more affordable and efficient than larger vehicles.

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BYD’s mini EV was spotted for the first time during a road test this week by IT Home (via CarNewsChina), revealing a familiar look. You can see it has that boxy, compact look of a typical kei car with sliding side doors.

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BYD’s kei car, or mini EV, in camouflage (Source: Sina/ IT Home)

According to reports, BYD is developing a new platform for the model. It will reportedly include a 20 kWh battery, good for 180 km (112 miles) WLTC range. By using its in-house Blade LFP batteries, BYD is expected to have a cost advantage.

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Nissan Sakura mini EV (Source: Nissan)

BYD’s upcoming mini EV is expected to start at around 2.5 million yen, or about $18,000. That’s about the same as the Nissan Sakura (2.59 million yen), Japan’s best-selling EV last year.

Last year, around 1.55 million kei cars were sold in Japan, accounting for roughly 40% of new vehicle sales. Honda’s N-Box was the top-selling kei car (EV or gas) for the third straight year.

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BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD)

As Nikkei reported, some are already calling BYD’s electric kei car “a huge threat.” A Suzuki dealer said, “Young people do not have a negative view of BYD. It would be a huge threat if the company launches cheap models in Japan.”

BYD already sells several electric cars in Japan, including the Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin, and Seal. Last month, the company launched the new Sealion 7 midsize electric SUV, starting at 4.95 million yen ($34,500).

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The U.S. has struggled for crypto clarity. Canada may have the answer

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The U.S. has struggled for crypto clarity. Canada may have the answer

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TORONTO — Canada has quietly become a global leader in digital assets.

Canada was among the first countries to enact rules for crypto, starting with anti-money laundering guidelines in 2014. The country has repeatedly evolved its regulatory guidance in recent years, while U.S. lawmakers remain stuck in gridlock — even with a pro-crypto White House and a Republican-controlled Congress.

That regulatory clarity has made Toronto a launchpad for blockchain growth, and Wall Street is taking notice.

Robinhood‘s recent acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi, owner of Bitbuy and Coinsquare, plugs it into Canada’s established user base.

“Canada is a very attractive market for us,” said Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s crypto chief. “It’s projected to be more than 30 million users using crypto here in Canada, with revenue projections of about $900 million in 2025.”

The company’s decision to spend just under $180 million to buy WonderFi, which has one of the longest-standing crypto licenses in the country, is a direct bet on that growth.

Galaxy Digital, the digital asset investing giant founded by Mike Novogratz, is headquartered in New York but listed in Canada because it couldn’t go public in the United States. After being among the first to launch spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., Galaxy will finally debut on the Nasdaq on Friday.

DeFi Technologies, a Canadian player focused on being the Strategy of Solana, is also planning a U.S. listing.

“A lot of companies have started on the Toronto Stock Exchange and are trying to uplist into the Nasdaq,” said Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman. “I think we’re going to see more of that.”

At Consensus 2025 in Toronto, one of the world’s largest crypto conferences, JPMorgan, Ondo, and Chainlink announced a $100 billion bet on blockchain with a new platform to tokenize real-world assets.

The two firms say the new offering allows treasuries to be tokenized and settled using blockchain, combining JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network with Ondo’s blockchain infrastructure.

“It’s really the first time that there’s been this interoperability between a bank’s permissioned blockchain environment and a public blockchain,” Allman said.

Crypto dealmaking has shown signs of life in recent months, as the United States has shifted its regulatory approach under President Donald Trump.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve have eased restrictions on banks handling crypto, rolling back prior guidance that required pre-approval for digital asset activities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has also taken a significant step by rescinding its restrictive accounting bulletin, which had forced companies holding crypto assets for clients to record them as liabilities. The new approach aligns crypto custody with traditional financial instruments.

At the same time, the SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force, inviting public input on how to better regulate digital assets.

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“They want large enterprises like Citi to have a seat at the table,” said Ryan Rugg, global head of digital assets for Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions division. “They’re asking for our opinion, where I think in the past, it was not quite the case.”

The booking of Eric Trump, the president’s son and a leader of the newly-formed American Bitcoin, as a headline speaker, highlighted the growing presence of the U.S. in the crypto arena. The firm made waves when it launched in March, and already intends to go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.

“It’s important to remember: Most countries are totally neutral on blockchain,” said Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital. “The U.S. had a fairly antagonistic stance on blockchain which made it difficult for companies to get bank accounts, made it difficult for companies to go public.”

He said he believes many companies that would have gone public a few years ago will hit U.S. markets in the next six months.

“There’s obviously tremendous appetite in the public markets,” he said.

Israel-based crypto and stock trading platform eToro went public on Wednesday after pricing above its expected range. Shares soared nearly 29% on its first trading day.

The advancements in the U.S. aren’t without setbacks. A first-of-its-kind stablecoin regulation bill failed to advance in the Senate after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about national security, while others expressed concerns about the president’s ties to crypto.

Still, the payment giants are charging ahead.

Mastercard announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Moonpay to let customers use debit cards to transact using their stablecoin balances.

PayPal announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with artificial intelligence platform Perplexity to enable chat-powered shopping. PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies told CNBC at Consensus 2025 that he sees a future where customers could transact in AI chats with their PayPal stablecoins or other crypto holdings.

“We are trying to make sure that PayPal and Venmo are the gateway product to get more people into crypto,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies. “A lot of people get into crypto through us, and that leads us to continue to add tokens.”

While PayPal leans on accessibility and payments, Robinhood is doubling down on tokenization and staking to capture both retail and institutional users.

“This debate here in the U.S. is really important — it shows that we want to embrace the technology instead of just regulating it and turning it off like it was before,” Kerbrat said, describing his appearance at an SEC roundtable under new chair Paul Atkins.

The company sees blockchain technology as a way to transform everything from stocks to private equity markets and real estate into digital tokens that can be traded instantly.

“We think at Robinhood that it is actually the future, and we can bring a lot more traditional assets on-chain using tokenization,” Kerbrat added.

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