Headlining today’s Green Deals is the spotlight we’re shining on the rare discount hitting Rad Power’s RadTrike for $1,499 for the first time in over a year, which comes as part of the brand’s latest sale offers. After yesterday’s bundled flash offer, we have a new exclusive deal for our readers on EcoFlow’s standalone DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station for $552. There’s also Segway’s sale offers, which include the Ninebot E2 Pro eKickScooter that sports Apple Find My at $500, with up to 58% taken off the other models. Lastly, we spotted the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower with four 12Ah batteries and an e-STEER LCD wheel at a new $4,999 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s free extra battery bundle on Rad’s RadCity 5 Plus e-bike, the return $899 low on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 e-bike, and more.
Find leisure in joyrides, errands, more on Rad Power’s RadTrike at $1,499 for the first time in a year
Looking back in on Rad Power’s latest e-bike sale, which is continuing the new low prices on its RadRunner series, as well as offering a free extra battery bundle with the newly resurfaced RadCity 5 Plus commuter – we also spotted the first savings on the RadTrike in over a year, currently down at $1,499 shipped. This model originally launched at the end of 2022 carrying a $2,499 price tag, ultimately falling to a new $1,699 MSRP back at the beginning of 2024, which is also when we last saw it discounted. For much of the last year it has kept to its full new rate, even during Black Friday sales, with today’s deal coming in as a long overdue $200 markdown, dropping costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked.
Ideal for older riders looking for a relaxing means to commute around town, Rad Power’s RadTrike comes far more stable, thanks to its three wheels, while also offering some versatility in the form of the integrated rear cargo rack, should you be using it for errands and the like. It’s been given a 750W brushless-geared hub motor paired alongside a 480Wh battery, delivering 14 MPH top speeds for up to 55+ miles of travel when using the five levels of pedal assistance here.
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Other stocked features on Rad Power’s RadTrike include puncture-resistant tires, full fender coverage over each of them, an LED headlight, an integrated taillight with brake lighting, a half-twist throttle for electric-only riding, and a simple display for setting adjustments and battery levels. One notable setting worth pointing out here is the addition of a reverse throttle, allowing you to back up when needed for easier maneuverability.
Be sure to check out all the great deals that we’re seeing during Rad Power’s current sale, including the RadTrike, which are running through March 12 (while the new RadRunner low prices are only lasting as long as supplies do).
9to5Toys readers can save an exclusive $247 on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus 1,024Wh LiFePO4 power station at $552
We’ve secured another exclusive deal from Wellbots for our readers today, with the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station for $551.65 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5DELTA3P15 at checkout. Normally costing you $799 in full since hitting the market back in July, it’s starting off here at $150 off, with the exclusive code taking another $97 from the tag for some significant savings that beats any price we’ve seen directly from EcoFlow. All-in-all, you’re looking at $247 in savings, dropping things to the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $11 above the exclusive deal we brought to you at the top of February.
Still fresh on the scene and already creating plenty of buzzing excitement among backup power circles, EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus power station provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity that delivers up to 1,800W through its 13 port options normally. The X-Boost tech added into its systems surges that number up to 3,600W outputs to cover larger appliances, while its capacity can be expanded all the way to 5kWh by adding any of the expansion batteries for the brand’s DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations.
It’s recharging capabilities are also bolstered thanks to the X-Boost inclusion, allowing for five different means of fast-charging speeds. Plugging it into a wall outlet gives you a full battery in 56 minutes, which also matches the timeframe that EcoFlow’s Smart Generator 4000 would take. Connecting and charging via your car and an alternator charger takes a little more time at 1.3 hours of driving, or you can utilize up to its 1,000W solar input maximum to refill it in 70 minutes. It’s fifth method comes by way of solar charging and an AC plug-in at the same time.
Segway’s Ninebot E2 Pro e-scooter with Apple Find My falls to $500 in latest sale
Segway is having a sale on a selection of its e-scooters for commutes, off-road adventures, and fun joyrides at up to 58% off. If you’re just looking for a budget-friendly commuter to and from classes, you can’t go wrong with the brand’s E2 Plus model, though if you want something with a bit more range and more advanced features, there’s the Ninebot E2 Pro eKickScooter for $499.99 shipped. This newer model hit the market after last year’s CES event carrying a $600 price tag, with discounts usually only going to $500, though we did spy it dropping to a $400 low during Black Friday for the first time. Today’s deal saves you a solid $100 off the going rate here, dropping it to the second-lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find this model matching in price over at Amazon right now too.
Segway’s Ninebot E2 Pro eKickScooter arrives with upgraded features over its E2 Plus predecessor, particularly the 275Wh battery that extends travel times from 15.5 miles (E2 Plus) up to 21.7 miles, depending on the settings you use. The 750W motor here pairs nicely with the rear-wheel drive, tackling up to 18% inclines and producing top speeds of 15.5 MPH.
One notable upgrade that fans have been asking more and more of from Segway is the inclusion of Apple Find My, allowing you to keep track of your scooter at any time. It’s a well-needed addition as previous models have fallen vulnerable to theft due to their simple push-button starts. There’s other features worth noting here, like the built-in front and rear direction indicators for safer travel, as well as an improved anti-skid traction control system and 10-inch air-leakage-proof tubeless tires for increased stability. It’s also been given a streamlined 2.8-inch integrated LED dashboard for at-a-glance real-time data when you need it, as well as setting adjustments.
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Save $1,000 on EGO’s Z6 42-inch ZTR electric riding mower with four 12Ah batteries and e-STEER wheel at new $4,999 low
Amazon is now offering the best rate we’ve seen on the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower with four 12Ah batteries for $4,999 shipped. Normally fetching $5,999 at full price since the summer of last year, we’ve only seen it go as low as $5,499. It’s been keeping at its recent going rate since July, with today’s deal being the first discount in eight months, beating out all those that came before to mark out a new all-time low that saves you $1,000.
The 42-inch deck on the EGO Power+ Z6 riding mower houses four independent brushless motors and comes powered by the four included batteries to tackle lawn mowing duties for up to 2.5 acres before needing to recharge. If you have any other 56V ARC batteries lying around, you can add them to the two additional ports to extend its runtime further.
There are three driving modes here (Control, Standard, and Sport), with the brand’s e-STEER technology in the form of a steering wheel for added control – which pairs with the model’s zero-turn maneuverability. Along with stocked features like the adjustable seat suspension for comfort, your experience can be further customized by using the LCD interface on the steering wheel (which is where you’ll select the different driving modes, among other settings). Head below for more.
If you have more ground to cover in your mowing duties, you’ll also find the 52-inch model coming along with six 12Ah batteries for its second-lowest price of $5,999.99, down from $6,999 and only $1 above the lowest price we’ve tracked. The additional batteries here provide a greater runtime to tackle up to four acres on one full charge, while the other main difference (aside from its deck size) is the more traditional means of driving that doesn’t include the LCD steering wheel.
If you’re only looking for a more standard push mower, the brand’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled model that comes with two 6.0Ah batteries for 100 minutes of runtime is down at a new $700 low 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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