Aventon makes way for latest releases by offering its Level 2 commuter e-bikes for $1,599
With the arrival of Aventon’s new Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bikes, the brand is having a clearance sale on select models, led by the Level 2 Commuter e-bikes at $1,599 shipped, which come in either the step-over or step-through designs. They would normally cost $1,899 at full price, but we’ve been seeing them keep more towards $1,699 most of the last year, falling to $1,599 during Black Friday and Christmas sales and into the new year. While we’ve seen this model go as low as $1,499 back in 2023 direct from Aventon, while Best Buy offered a one-day $1,299 low sale in April of last year, this is the best rate we’ve seen in the time since, giving you $300 in savings and equipping your commutes with some serious traveling power.
The Level 2 has been Aventon’s flagship commuter model for some time now, though that may be changing now that we’re seeing the upgraded smart capabilities of the new Level 3 e-bikes. The streamlined frame houses a 500W (peaking at 750W) rear-hub motor with a fully-integrated 14.0Ah battery, delivering up to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 60 miles on a full charge. Using the throttle alone to cruise around limits the speed to 20 MPH, with the 28 MPH speed available when utilizing the five PAS levels (supported by a torque sensor).
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There’s a rear-mounted rack to carry any cargo along with you, as well as front and rear fenders over the hybrid tires and a front suspension fork. It also features integrated head and taillights, with the rear lights offering a brake light function, and you’ll find a handy backlit LCD display attached to the handlebars that gives you real-time at-a-glance status updates as you ride.
GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
Pay $10 now to secure $300 off Anker’s new 40L or 58L EverFrost 2 electric coolers in early-bird preorders
Following behind the early pre-sale offer from Wellbots, Anker is now offering its own early-bird savings on the new SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler in two sizes – with a $10 ticket purchase through March 6 securing you a $300 off coupon down the road, leading the 40L model to drop to $599.99 shipped, while the 58L model will be taken down to $799.99 shipped. These new devices will normally fetch $900 and $1,100 at full price once officially launched, with today’s deal specially solid if you wanted the smaller of the two options, otherwise, the 58L model comes in $1 above the Wellbots offer we covered last week. Regardless of which option you choose here, there’s also the additional $60 in savings you’ll get with the included free gear: a cup holder, a knife holder, and a fishing rod holder.
As I said, we’re seeing a similar deal on the 58L from Wellbots that gives you the same free gear package at $1 less, with the purchase there securing your unit before it begins shipping next month, so you don’t have to worry about coming back to then make another purchase like you will here. You can learn about that deal and the 58L model in our original coverage.
Coming in as the second-largest model of the three (the smaller 23L won’t launch until a later date than the others), Anker’s 40L EverFrost 2 doesn’t sport the dual-compartments like its 58L counterpart, but will still provide cooling or freezing functions so you don’t have to worry about ice runs ever again. Controlled via its app, these new models are tossing out the first generation’s direct cooling systems in favor of air-cooled refrigeration, giving you a chilled space for food and drinks in up to 18 minutes, depending on which mode you have it set in.
Like the dual-zone model, this mid-size unit also sports dual battery ports, allowing it to run up to 104 continuous hours while in Eco mode. Each 288Wh battery also comes with extra functionality, as it can be removed from the cooler and used as a power bank if need be, providing you with the means to top off devices with the 60W USB-C and 12W USB-A ports. There are four options for recharging: connect a maximum 100W of solar input, plug into a wall outlet or a 12V car port (these three are rated for a 3.6-hour charge time), or you can use a USB-C connection for a 5.5-hour charge. Every size comes with an IPX3 water-resistance rating, as well as large 6-inch wheels for semi-rough terrain and a fold-down tray that is also used as a handle.
Get 40A speeds with Leviton’s at-home or on-the-go EV40P Level 2 smart EV charger at a new $334 low
Amazon is now offering the best rate yet on the Leviton EV40P Level 2 Smart EV Charger for $334.04 shipped. This model usually carries a $499 price tag, though it’s been more recently keeping around $418 to $444 in 2025. While the last year has kept the price above $400 during most discounts, today’s deal comes in with a better-than-ever 33% markdown, saving you $165 at a new all-time low price that beats out the previous low we last saw in August by $50. It’s also beating out Leviton’s direct site, where it’s currently priced higher at $549.
The EV40P charger from Leviton comes encased in a water-resistant enclosure while its 25-foot cable can stand up to freezing and cracking, allowing you to install it either indoors or outdoors. On that note, this model comes with a plug-in design for both at-home and on-the-go needs, delivering up to 40A charging speeds, as long as there is a NEMA 14-50P outlet available. The SAE-J1772 connector ensures universal compatibility with most EVs on the market, including Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Subaru, and even Tesla with a Leviton NACS Adapter. Using the My Leviton App, you’ll get full smart controls that give you the real-time status of the station whether it’s in use or not, as well as additional remote controls to set schedules during off-peak hours, start/stop sessions, and even receive notifications when faults occur.
If you’re more in the market for a hardwired model to install at your home with higher charging speeds, you can find the Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV charger at $455 right now, down from $569. It comes with a J1772 connector, though Tesla drivers can find the option for a NACS connector direct from the brand’s site where it matches in price. You’ll get up to 50A speeds here, averaging around 37 miles for every hour of charging. It sports the usual array of smart controls you expect and comes weather-resistant against temperatures as low as -40 degrees.
Out-of-home adventures last longer with DJI’s Power 1000 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station at $419
DJI’s official Amazon storefront is offering its DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station for $419 shipped, after clipping the on-page $30 off coupon. Normally you’d be paying $999 for this model at full price, though today it’s already starting off lower than we’ve seen it in 2025 – plus, with the additional $30 off coupon things are going even further with a combined 58% markdown. While we have seen things go as low as $399 and $379 back during Black Friday and Christmas sales (which haven’t been seen again since), you’re still looking at $580 in savings at the third-lowest price we have seen – $40 above the all-time low. It’s even beating out DJI’s direct site by $280.
An ideal backup companion for anyone who spends most of their time out of the house (especially if its to fly any of the brand’s high-quality drones), the Power 1000 station provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity to top off laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, and more. There are 8 port options on this unit, with its two ACs delivering up to 2,200W (surging to 2,600W) for larger appliance coverage, while the dual USB-Cs offer 140W fast-charging speeds each, as well as the others.
If you pair this power station with either a MPPT module or the brand’s Power Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable, you can utilize the sun’s rays for solar charging. It boasts a sizeable 1,600W max solar input, which takes about 80 minutes to refill the battery to full. You can also recharge it by plugging it into a wall outlet for an 80% battery in 50 minutes, with a 100% battery taking a little longer at 70 minutes.
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.
A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one.
Honda Prologue EV listed for lease at just $99 per month
Honda’s electric SUV is already one of the most popular EVs in the US. In December, it was the third top-selling electric vehicle trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.
Since the first models hit the streets last March, the Prologue climbed to become the seventh best-selling EV in 2024, beating out Chevy’s new Equinox EV and even the Rivian R1S.
Although Honda, like most, is offering generous discounts to clear inventory, one dealer is taking it to the extreme.
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Buena Park Honda in California is promoting a Honda Prologue lease deal for just $99 for 24 months (plus taxes) with a $3,977 down payment. The crazy low offer is for the 2024 Prologue EX FWD with 10,000 miles a year, but there’s a catch.
Honda Prologue listed for lease at just $99 per month (Source: Buena Park Honda)
For one, there’s only one model listed in its inventory, and it’s the Elite trim, listed at $51,850 (MSRP of $59,350 minus the $7,500 federal EV tax credit). You will also need a trade-in vehicle, including a 2014 or newer Honda or competitor brand.
A salesperson from the dealership told online auto research firm CarsDirect that the EX models are out of stock because they are “really hard to get your hands on.”
2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)
Also, if you factor in the down payment and $595 acquisition fee, the effective cost is $295 per month. That’s only slightly better than the official $239 for a 24-month lease offer Honda is promoting. With just $1,499 due at signing, the effective rate is $301 per month, or just $6 more.
2024 Honda Prologue trim
Starting Price (w/o $1,395 destination fee)
Starting price after tax credit (w/o $1,395 destination fee)
Starting price after tax credit (with $1,395 destination fee)
EPA Range (miles)
EX (FWD)
$47,400
$39,900
$41,295
296
EX (AWD)
$50,400
$42,900
$44,295
281
Touring (FWD)
$51.700
$44,200
$45,595
296
Touring (AWD)
$54,700
$47,200
$48,595
281
Elite (AWD)
$57,900
$50,400
$51,795
273
2024 Honda Prologue prices and range by trim
Although this is offered in California and other CARB emissions states, the Prologue is on sale in different regions for just $209 for 24 months. With $2,699 due at signing, the effective rate is still just $321 per month.
Honda says the Prologue “delivers the same level of quality, reliability, and performance” you expect from the brand.
Based on GM’s Ultium platform, the electric SUV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 296 miles. Although it shares GM’s tech, Honda fine-tuned the Prologue with an added multi-link front and rear suspension to give it a more “sporty” drive.
The Prologue has more interior space, with 111.7 cu ft of passenger volume, than the Honda CR-V (106 cu ft). It also features an 11.3″ touch-screen infotainment system with built-in Google, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto support, something GM has moved away from.
Europe will give €100 billion in short-term relief to clean manufacturing in order to compete with China, as it unveiled today in its Clean Industrial Deal. The money comes at the same time as the US is actively seeking to harm its manufacturing sector and send clean jobs to China.
The EU’s Clean Industrial Deal is a new plan focused on advancing clean manufacturing and increasing efficiency for energy-intensive industries.
The European Commission advanced the deal today with the hope of easing Europe’s current energy difficulties and making its manufacturing sector more competitive with China’s.
The €100 billion (~$105 billion USD) from the plan will support several initiatives to improve Europe’s manufacturing and clean energy competitiveness, including acceleration of clean energy and electrification, energy efficiency measures, recycling and raw materials access, and education for clean jobs.
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The hope is that this money, which will be drawn from several sources including existing funds and from member states, will spark additional private sector investment in the amounts of several additional hundreds of billions of Euros through the next decade.
Europe intends to implement a number of reforms to help act on this plan, including cutting red tape, using its scale as a single market in order to better negotiate for raw materials, and bolstering coordination between EU member states to promote quality green jobs. It says the deal will create 500,000 new jobs in Europe.
Overall, the EU expects the plan to save €130 billion annually on energy costs by 2030, largely by boosting domestic supply of clean energy.
European energy concerns drive this deal
These moves are important right now for Europe, as the bloc has experienced significant energy difficulties in recent years. Europe has long been reliant on supplies of methane gas from Russia, despite decades of urging from environmentalists and others. Russia has exploited this reliance to push Europe into accepting various misdeeds over the years, including stealing Crimea and shooting down a passenger plane, knowing that Europe’s addiction to its oil products leaves it in a compromised position.
All of this came to a head during Russia’s (second current) invasion of Ukraine in 2022, where Europe finally woke up and acted to reduce imports of Russian gas. However, since the bloc had not properly readied itself for this moment by building up its own domestic supply, this led energy prices to skyrocket in the short term, and today they remain higher than they were before the crisis started (though it turns out, cutting off Russian gas wasn’t as apocalyptic as some had thought it would be).
This, along with global inflation experienced by every country due to the COVID epidemic, has fueled popular resentment and social unrest in Europe – even counterintuitively leading some voters (and one EV company CEO) to support anti-climate, pro-Russian extremist parties.
But so does looming Chinese dominance in clean tech
It also comes in the context of a steep rise in Chinese clean-tech exports, particularly in the realm of electric vehicles. China recently became the world’s largest exporter of automobiles, an industry which has long been a cornerstone of Europe’s industrial base.
But whether European industry will actually take that time to make the right choices, or whether it will continue to delayEVmanufacturing and therefore lose the lead even further, remains a question. This is one of the reasons why there are better solutions than tariffs – like investment, which incidentally, the Clean Industrial Deal announced today provides.
And so, the Clean Industrial Deal is an important moment. It signals an additional commitment by Europe not just to try to compete with China – by actually investing in doing well, instead of just trying to put up barriers and sit on its laurels – but to acknowledge that the future needs to be clean and that the bloc is currently not doing enough to ensure that it is.
The US made a similar deal under President Biden
The United States undertook a similar effort under President Biden via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which dedicated nearly $400 billion in funding for climate and energy-related programs, with a focus on bringing back American manufacturing of advanced products.
The IRA, along with Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), were incredibly effective at bringing more manufacturing investment and green jobs to the US. In total, companies announced $211B of investment and 227K jobs in EV manufacturing alone since the IRA and BIL were passed. And the net effect of the Biden-Harris administration’s clean investments resulted in a savings of $250B and 200k lives per year.
…But republicans are trying to ruin it
…Or at least, those investments would have helped. Unfortunately for America and the world, the current occupier of the White House is convicted felon Donald Trump, who finally received more votes than his opponent on his third attempt (despite committing treason in 2021, for which there is a clear legal remedy).
While he has only occupied the White House for a little more than a month now, Mr. Trump has already signaled several attempts to give back the environmental, efficiency and manufacturing gains seen under President Biden.
The effect of all this hostility towards manufacturing and energy progress is that companies have canceled billions of dollars in plans to build new manufacturing hubs in the US, seeking greener pastures. These cancellations have disproportionately hit republican districts harder than the rest.
But perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that an ignoramus who has famously sent manufacturing jobs to China in his own businesses is actively seeking to cut education and manufacturing investment here in America. All of this can only result in the US becoming less competitive in manufacturing in the long term – especially in the face of greater commitments from the rest of the globe in leaning up their act.
And Europe sees an opening
But that’s not just us saying this: Europe itself recognizes the US’ backwards move, and sees it as an opening. With the US floundering on manufacturing, Europe knows that it has a chance to gain prominence now that one of its global competitors seems ready to take itself out of the game.
“The fact that the US is now moving away from the green agenda… does not mean that we would do the same. The opposite. It means that we need to step forward,” EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen said today, as quoted by DW.
China, too, is ready to take advantage of the US’ missteps. It’s looking to throw its weight around against countries (including those in Europe) who would erect trade barriers to EV growth, and shows no sign of relenting on EV development. And since no serious person thinks the future of the auto industry is anything but electric, or that energy won’t become more renewable as time goes on, those who stall on the way there will only be left in the dust of those who carry on.
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