Rad Power has switched over its sale offers through March 12, which continue the three new low prices on its RadRunner series of e-bikes, while also adding a rare price cut on the RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion on its returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike in the stylish burgundy red colorway for $1,499 shipped. Brought down off its $1,699 price tag, the brand brought this favorite back to the market in December, with the sales since then dropping costs to this same rate. What’s different today though, is the inclusion of a free extra battery for doubled mileage (valued at $499). You’re looking at the third-lowest price we have tracked overall, though the battery definitely makes this deal stand out, especially for folks who enjoy spending plenty of time in motion. Just be sure to add both the bike and the battery to your cart for the discount to be applied automatically.
I regularly take trips on this model when visiting my family, as my mom bought one last year before it was “discontinued,” even taking it out to run errands over my car on sunny days. Rad’s RadCity 5 Plus e-bike cruises through the streets at up to 20 MPH top speeds for up to 50+ miles thanks to the combination of its 750W rear hub motor and the 672Wh battery. Of course, the maximum travel distance is for when you’re utilizing the five levels of pedal assistance (plus there’s a bonus zero-level), doubled here to 100+ miles with the extra battery being added into the mix.
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Alongside its performance, your ride is only enhanced with features like the water-resistant wiring harness, hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated taillight with brake light functionality, a standard LED headlight, fenders over both puncture-resistant tires, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display.
Rad Power’s continued new low prices (while supplies last):
Rad Power’s other e-bike deals (ending March 12):
EcoFlow flash sale drops DELTA 3 Plus 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station with an alternator charger at $849 low
Running as part of EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale (ending tomorrow night), the brand has launched the last of this event’s limited flash sale savings, with the EcoCredits purchase offer going out of stock in only two minutes. The other offer gives you the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger at $849 shipped. You’d normally have to shell out $1,398 for this coupling at full price, which we only saw coming this low during Black Friday and a similar flash sale during the brand’s previous Valentine’s Day sale. It’s returning here today with $549 slashed off the going rate for the lowest price we have tracked.
Only on the market for six months now, EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus is developing quite a reputation among the brand’s lineup, with its 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity able to expand up to 5kWh with the addition of expansion batteries for either the DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations. There’s some significant output power too at 1,800W through its 13 ports, with the X-Boost tech here surging that rate up to 3,600W for larger appliances.
This X-Boost tech takes things further for its own recharging too, as it allows for five fast-charging means to re-juice itself. A wall outlet will get the battery back to full in 56 minutes, which also lines up with the timeframe that EcoFlow’s Smart Generator 4000 would take. Connecting it to your car via the included alternator charger refills things after 1.3 hours of driving, or you can hook up to 1,000W of solar input to top it off in 70 minutes. Lastly, there’s the multi-charge feature that lets you take advantage of both solar charging and AC charging simultaneously.
Be sure to check out EcoFlow’s entire lineup of deals on its power stations, solar generators, and accessories while its February Monthly Madness sale continues through tomorrow.
Heybike’s Mars 2.0 folding fat tire e-bike with a 28 to 32 MPH speed range returns to $899 low in flash sale
Heybike is having a flash sale on its Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike for $899 shipped through March 15. This model would normally cost you $1,499 if you were buying at full price, though we see regular discounts, often taking things down to $1,099, with some going further to $999 and the occasional fall lower to $899, like we saw during Black Friday. This is the first time we’re seeing the all-time low on this e-bike pop up in 2025, putting $600 back in your pocket – plus, you’ll also be getting a large basket free of charge with your purchase.
A great choice for riders on a budget, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 provides you with the means to commute up to 45 miles on a single charge thanks to the removable 600Wh battery, topping out at 28 MPH speeds. The 750W motor can also be upgraded to a 1,000W motor for $200 more, which gives you an increased speed up to 32 MPH. Your riding experience is supported by five levels of pedal assistance, and you’ll definitely get some solid features for what you’re paying.
Along with the folding frame that relieves limited storage space concerns, there’s also the 4-inch puncture-protected fat tires with fenders over each that stabilize and smooth out journeys, as well as a front suspension, integrated rear cargo rack, an LED headlight and taillight, an LED display, a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, and hydraulic disc brakes for the upgraded 1,000W model.
EGO’s 56V 21-inch self-propelled mower with Select Cut and two 6.0Ah batteries hits new $700 low
Amazon is now offering the EGO POWER+ 56V 21-inch Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries for $699.99 shipped. This package with the dual 6.0Ah batteries normally carries a $879 full price, which we don’t often see benefitting from discounts like the single 6.0Ah battery combo we’ve more frequently covered. Today’s deal trims $100 off the total cost, giving you a reliable means to maintain your lawn while replacing gas-guzzlers at a new all-time low price.
The brushless motor inside this cordless electric mower from EGO Power+ gets double the juice, thanks to the two included 6.0Ah batteries, delivering up to 100 minutes of runtime to cover all the corners of your lawn. The Touch Drive here allows for a more maneuverable self-propelled device, which even has a variable speed from 0.9 to 3.1 MPH. The Select Cut feature provides a more customizable cutting performance, with eight cutting height positions from one inch to four inches. There’s also the 3-in-1 functionality too, which gives you the option to either mulch, rear-bag, or discharge clippings out the side – and the throwing away of pull strings in favor of a push button start is always appreciated.
Of course, if you’re looking to save a bit more (and don’t need the full 100-minute runtime due to a smaller yard), you can find a near-similar mower from the brand with only a single 6.0Ah battery at $499 right now.
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.
EV charging veteran ChargePoint has unveiled its new charger product architecture, which is described as a “generational leap in AC Level 2 charging.” The new ChargePoint technology designed for consumers in North America and Europe will enable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities and the ability to charge your EV in as quickly as four hours.
ChargePoint is not only a seasoned contributor to EV infrastructure but has established itself as an innovative leader in the growing segment. In recent years, it has expanded and implemented new technologies to help simplify the overall process for its customers. In 2024, the network reached one million global charging ports and has added exciting features to support those stations.
Last summer, the network introduced a new “Omni Port,” combining multiple charging plugs into one port. It ensures EV drivers of nearly any make and model can charge at any ChargePoint space. The company also began implementing AI to bolster dependability within its charging network by identifying issues more quickly, improving uptime, and thus delivering better charging network reliability.
As we’ve pointed out, ChargePoint continues to utilize its resources to develop and implement innovative solutions to genuine problems many EV drivers face regularly, such as vandalism and theft. We’ve also seen ChargePoint implement new charger technology to make the process more affordable for fleets.
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Today, ChargePoint has introduced a new charger architecture that promises to bring advanced features and higher charging rates to all its customers across residential, commercial, and fleet applications.
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ChargePoint unveils maximum speed V2X charger tech
This morning, ChargePoint unveiled its next generation of EV charger architecture, complete with bidirectional capabilities and speeds up to double those of most current AC Level 2 chargers.
As mentioned above, this new architecture will serve as the backbone of new ChargePoint chargers across all segments, including residential, commercial, and fleet customers. Hossein Kazemi, chief technical officer of hardware at ChargePoint, elaborated:
ChargePoint’s next generation of EV chargers will be revolutionary, not evolutionary. The architecture underpinning them enables highly anticipated technologies which will deliver a significantly better experience for station owners and the EV drivers who charge with them.
The new ChargePoint chargers will feature V2X capabilities, enabling residential and commercial customers to use EVs to power homes and buildings with the opportunity to send excess energy back to the local grid. Dynamic load balancing can automatically boost charging speeds when power is not required at other parts of the connected building structure, enabling efficiency and faster recharge rates.
ChargePoint shared that its new charger architecture can achieve the fastest possible speed for AC current (80 amps/19.2 kW), charging the average EV from 0 to 100% in just four hours. That’s nearly double the current AC Level 2 standard (no pun intended).
Other features include smart home capabilities where residential or commercial owners can implement the charger within a more extensive energy storage system, including solar panels, power banks, and smart energy management systems. The new architecture also enables series-wiring capabilities, meaning fleet depots, multi-unit dwellings, or even residential homes with multiple EVs can maximize charging rates without upgrading their wiring configuration or energy service plan.
These new chargers will also feature ChargePoint’s Omni Port technology, enabling a wider range of compatibility across all EV makes and models. According to ChargePoint, this new architecture complies with MID and Eichrecht regulations in Europe and ENERGY STAR in the US.
The first charger models on the platform are expected to hit Europe this summer followed by North America by the end of 2025.
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Crashing oil prices triggered by waning demand, global trade war fears and growing crude supply could more than double Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit, a Goldman Sachs economist warned.
The bank’s outlook spotlighted the pressure on the kingdom to make changes to its mammoth spending plans and fiscal measures.
“The deficits on the fiscal side that we’re likely to see in the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] countries, especially big countries like Saudi Arabia, are going to be pretty significant,” Farouk Soussa, Middle East and North Africa economist at Goldman Sachs, told CNBC’s Access Middle East on Wednesday.
Spending by the kingdom has ballooned due to Vision 2030, a sweeping campaign to transform the Saudi economy and diversify its revenue streams away from hydrocarbons. A centerpiece of the project is Neom, an as-yet sparsely populated mega-region in the desert roughly the size of Massachusetts.
Plans for Neom include hyper-futuristic developments that altogether have been estimated to cost as much as $1.5 trillion. The kingdom is also hosting the 2034 World Cup and the 2030 World Expo, both infamously costly endeavors.
Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia
The Line, NEOM
Saudi Arabia needs oil at more than $90 a barrel to balance its budget, the International Monetary Fund estimates. Goldman Sachs this week lowered its year-end 2025 oil price forecast to $62 a barrel for Brent crude, down from a previous forecast of $69 — a figure that the bank’s economists say could more than double Saudi Arabia’s 2024 budget deficit of $30.8 billion.
“In Saudi Arabia, we estimate that we’re probably going to see the deficit go up from around $30 to $35 billion to around $70 to $75 billion, if oil prices stayed around $62 this year,” Soussa said.
“That means more borrowing, probably means more cutbacks on expenditure, it probably means more selling of assets, all of the above, and this is going to have an impact both on domestic financial conditions and potentially even international.”
Financing that level of deficit in international markets “is going to be challenging” given the shakiness of international markets right now, he added, and likely means Riyadh will need to look at other options to bridge their funding gap.
The kingdom still has significant headroom to borrow; their debt-to-GDP ratio as of December 2024 is just under 30%. In comparison, the U.S. and France’s debt-to-GDP ratios of 124% and 110.6%, respectively. But $75 billion in debt issuance would be difficult for the market to absorb, Soussa noted.
“That debt to GDP ratio, while comforting, doesn’t mean that the Saudis can issue as much debt as they like … they do have to look at other remedies,” he said, adding that those remedies include cutting back on capital expenditure, raising taxes, or selling more of their domestic assets — like state-owned companies Saudi Aramco and Sabic. Several Neom projects may end up on the chopping block, regional economists predict.
Saudi Arabia has an A/A-1 credit rating with a positive outlook from S&P Global Ratings and an A+ rating with a stable outlook from Fitch. That combined with high foreign currency reserves — $410.2 billion as of January, according to CEIC data — puts the kingdom in a comfortable place to manage a deficit.
The kingdom has also rolled out a series of reforms to boost and de-risk foreign investment and diversify revenue streams, which S&P Global said in September “will continue to improve Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience and wealth.”
“So the Saudis have lots of options, the mix of all of these is very difficult to pre-judge, but certainly we’re not looking at some sort of crisis,” Soussa said. “It’s just a question of which options they go for in order to deal with the challenges that they’re facing.”
Global benchmark Brent crude was trading at $63.58 per barrel on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in London, down roughly 14% year-to-date.
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