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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.

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.

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).

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus portable power station

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 Ninebot E2 Pro electric scooter

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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EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch ZTR electric riding lawn mower

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.

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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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Kia’s PV5 is the first to use Hyundai ‘Pleos’ software as orders open in Korea at $35,000

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Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. With orders opening in Korea this week, we are learning a little more about what to expect from the Kia PV5 before it rolls out globally.

Kia opens PV5 orders, reveals range and prices in Korea

The PV5 marks the launch of Kia’s “game-changing” Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business, unveiled at CES 2024.

Based on Hyundai’s new E-GMP.S EV platform, the electric van can be custom-tailored for different uses. The first two models, the PV5 Passenger and Cargo, are designed for personal and business use. You can take it camping, use it as a daily driver, load it with cargo for delivery, and much more.

The Passenger model is available in five-seater or 2-3-0 configurations, while the Cargo is offered in three different variations, depending on the amount of space or load capacity required.

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With a wheelbase of 2,995 mm, Kia’s electric van (Passenger) is about the same size as the European-spec Volkswagen ID.Buzz (2,998 mm).

For the first time, the rear seats of the five-seater models feature a new “fold & dive” function, providing up to 2,310 liters of space.

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Kia PV5 Passenger electric van (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

Powered by a 71.2 kWh battery, Kia’s passenger electric van offers a range of up to 358 km (222 miles). The Cargo version is available with either a 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh battery pack, providing a range of 280 km (174 miles) and 377 km (234 miles), respectively.

Using a 350 kW charger, the PV5 (Passenger and Cargo models) can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

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Kia PV5 Cargo electric van (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

The interior is equipped with Hyundai’s new tech and software, including “Pleos Fleet.” The PV5 electric van will be the first to feature the new vehicle control software, promising to cut business costs while improving efficiency.

Hyundai Motor Group and 42dot have developed a new end-to-end software platform that integrates everything from the infotainment system to the vehicle’s operating system and the cloud, enabling seamless connectivity.

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Kia PV5 Passenger electric van interior (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

The new software stack will also be used in Hyundai’s upcoming “Pleos” brand, starting in Q2 2026. By 2030, Hyundai Motor, including Kia and Genesis, plans to launch over 20 million vehicles with the next-gen OS.

Kia’s electric van also features a 12.9″ navigation screen at the center with a “PBV-exclusive” Android Auto-based OS (AAOS) infotainment system.

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Kia PV5 Cargo electric van interior (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

The new split-screen display enables you to use navigation, music, and other apps simultaneously. As one of the first Hyundai Motor vehicles with an App Market, you can also now choose from a number of third-party apps to install.

Kia is opening PV5 orders in Korea on Tuesday, June 10, starting at 47.08 million won ($34,700). That’s for the Basic and Plus Models, before the electric vehicle tax credit. With the EV tax credit and government subsidies, Kia expects the Passenger van can be purchased in the “mid to late 30 million won range,” or about $25,000 to $30,000

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Kia PV5 Passenger electric van interior (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

The Standard and Basic Cargo models start at 42 million won ($31,000), while the Long Range Cargo variants cost 44.7 million won ($33,000). With subsidies, Kia expects the Cargo variant will be available for as low as the “mid to late 20 million won range,” depending on the region.

Kia plans to launch several more variants shortly, including a chassis cab, open bed, light camper, luxury “prime” passenger, refrigerated truck, and sliding truck models.

The Korean launch follows Kia opening PV5 orders in the UK on May 1, starting at £32,995 ($44,000). It’s also available in Passenger and Cargo models with various configurations.

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Several Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars set on fire in LA riots

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At least 5 Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars were set on fire amid protests that turned violent in Los Angeles this weekend.

It could represent as much as 5% of Waymo’s fleet in Los Angeles being destroyed.

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched several raids in the Los Angeles area last week that triggered large-scale protests across the city over the weekend.

The protests were mostly peaceful and aimed to bring attention to federal agents indiscriminately arresting and detaining people, but in some cases, they were violent clashes with the police.

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Things took a turn for the worse with President Trump calling the National Guard.

There have been several instances of rioting, looting, and general property damage.

In a unique case, it appears that one or more rioters purposely called multiple Waymo vehicles to Arcadia and Alameda streets, where they slashed the vehicles’ tires, broke the windows, and wrote anti-ICE messages on them.

At around 5 PM on Sunday, the Waymo vehicles were set on fire:

With the ongoing protests, the fire department couldn’t get access to the vehicles and they eventually completely burned down:

Waymo is believed to be operating a fleet of about 100 self-driving cars in the Los Angeles area. Therefore, a significant percentage of the fleet was burned down today.

The company completes over 120,000 rides per week in California, but it operates a bigger fleet in the Bay Area and covers a big service area than in LA.

Waymo shouldn’t have too many issues replenishing its fleet, considering it recently acquired over 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicles to more than double its entire fleet over the next year.

The company currently operates over 1,500 vehicles across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Austin.

With a high utilization rate, the relatively small fleet has already taken significant market shares of those ride-hailing markets. It is estimated that Waymo accounts for approximately 20% of the ride-hailing market in San Francisco.

The new vehicles are going to enable Waymo to expand into new markets.

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‘Bitcoin Family’ hides crypto codes etched onto metal cards on four continents after recent kidnappings

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The Taihuttus on a ski trip to Sierra Nevada in southern Spain. They sold everything they owned in 2017 to bet on bitcoin — and now travel full-time as a family of five.

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A wave of high-profile kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives has rattled the industry — and prompted a quiet security revolution among some of its most visible evangelists.

Didi Taihuttu, patriarch of the so-called “Bitcoin Family,” said he overhauled the family’s entire security setup after a string of threats.

The Taihuttus — who sold everything they owned in 2017, from their house to their shoes, to go all-in on bitcoin when it was trading around $900 — have long lived on the outer edge of crypto ideology. They travel full-time with their three daughters and remain entirely unbanked.

Over the past eight months, he said, the family ditched hardware wallets in favor of a hybrid system: Part analog, part digital, with seed phrases encrypted, split, and stored either through blockchain-based encryption services or hidden across four continents.

“We have changed everything,” Taihuttu told CNBC on a call from Phuket, Thailand. “Even if someone held me at gunpoint, I can’t give them more than what’s on my wallet on my phone. And that’s not a lot.”

CNBC first reported on the family’s unconventional storage system in 2022, when Taihuttu described hiding hardware wallets across multiple continents — in places ranging from rental apartments in Europe to self-storage units in South America.

The Taihuttu family dressed up for Halloween in Phuket, Thailand, where they recently moved homes after receiving disturbing messages pinpointing their location from YouTube videos.

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As physical attacks on crypto holders become more frequent, even they are rethinking their exposure.

This week, Moroccan police arrested a 24-year-old suspected of orchestrating a series of brutal kidnappings targeting crypto executives.

One victim, the father of a crypto millionaire, was allegedly held for days in a house south of Paris — and reportedly had a finger severed during the ordeal.

In a separate case earlier this year, a co-founder of French wallet firm Ledger and his wife were abducted from their home in central France in a ransom scheme that also targeted another Ledger executive.

Last month in New York, authorities said, a 28-year-old Italian tourist was kidnapped and tortured for 17 days in a Manhattan apartment by attackers trying to extract his bitcoin password — shocking him with wires, beating him with a gun, and strapping an Apple AirTag around his neck to track his movements.

The common thread: The pursuit of crypto credentials that enable instant, irreversible transfers of virtual assets.

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“It is definitely frightening to see a lot of these kidnappings happen,” said JP Richardson, CEO of crypto wallet company Exodus. He urged users to take security into their own hands by choosing self-custody, storing larger sums on hardware wallets, and — for those holding significant assets — exploring multi-signature wallets, a setup typically used by institutions.

Richardson also recommended spreading funds across different wallet types and avoiding large balances in hot wallets to reduce risk without sacrificing flexibility.

That rising sense of vulnerability is fueling a new demand for physical protection with insurance firms now racing to offer kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies tailored to crypto holders.

But Taihuttu isn’t waiting for corporate solutions. He’s opted for complete decentralization — of not just his finances, but his personal risk profile.

As the family prepares to return to Europe from Thailand, safety has become a constant topic of conversation.

“We’ve been talking about it a lot as a family,” Taihuttu said. “My kids read the news, too — especially that story in France, where the daughter of a CEO was almost kidnapped on the street.”

Now, he said, his daughters are asking difficult questions: What if someone tries to kidnap us? What’s the plan?

One of the steel plates the Taihuttu family uses to store part of their bitcoin seed phrase. Didi etched it by hand using a hammer and letter punch — part of a decentralized storage system spread across four continents.

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Though the girls carry only small amounts of crypto in their personal wallets, the family has decided to avoid France entirely.

“We got a little bit famous in a niche market — but that niche is becoming a really big market now,” Taihuttu said. “And I think we’ll see more and more of these robberies. So yeah, we’re definitely going to skip France.”

Even in Thailand, Taihuttu recently stopped posting travel updates and filming at home after receiving disturbing messages from strangers who claimed to have identified his location from YouTube vlogs.

“We stayed in a very beautiful house for six months — then I started getting emails from people who figured out which house it was. They warned me to be careful, told me not to leave my kids alone,” he said. “So we moved. And now we don’t film anything at all.”

“It’s a strange world at the moment,” he said. “So we’re taking our own precautions — and when it comes to wallets, we’re now completely hardware wallet-less. We don’t use any hardware wallets anymore.”

To throw off would-be attackers, Didi Taihuttu encrypts select words from each 24-word seed phrase — then splits the phrases into four sets of six and hides them around the world.

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The family’s new system involves splitting a single 24-word bitcoin seed phrase — the cryptographic key that unlocks access to their crypto holdings — into four sets of six words, each stored in a different geographic location. Some are kept digitally through blockchain-based encryption platforms, while others are etched by hand into fireproof steel plates using a hammer and letter punch, then hidden in physical locations across four continents.

“Even if someone finds 18 of the 24 words, they can’t do anything,” Taihuttu explained.

On top of that, he’s added a layer of personal encryption, swapping out select words to throw off would-be attackers. The method is simple, but effective.

“You only need to remember which ones you changed,” he said.

Part of the reason for ditching hardware wallets, Taihuttu said, was a growing mistrust of third-party devices. Concerns about backdoors and remote access features — including a controversial update by Ledger in 2023 — prompted the family to abandon physical hardware altogether in favor of encrypted paper and steel backups.

While the family still holds some crypto in “hot” wallets — for daily spending or to run their algorithmic trading strategy — those funds are protected by multi-signature approvals, which require multiple parties to sign off before a transaction can be executed.

The Taihuttus use Safe — formerly Gnosis Safe — for ether and other altcoins, and similarly layered setups for bitcoin stored on centralized platforms like Bybit.

Didi Taihuttu during a recent visit to Sierra Nevada, Spain. The family’s lifestyle — unbanked, nomadic, and all-in on bitcoin — makes them outliers even in the crypto world.

Didi Taihuttu

About 65% of the family’s crypto is locked in cold storage across four continents — a decentralized system Taihuttu prefers to centralized vaults like the Swiss Alps bunker used by Coinbase-owned Xapo. Those facilities may offer physical protection and inheritance services, but Taihuttu said they require too much trust.

“What happens if one of those companies goes bankrupt? Will I still have access?” he said. “You’re putting your capital back in someone else’s hands.”

Instead, Taihuttu holds his own keys — hidden across the globe. He can top up the wallets remotely with new deposits, but accessing them would require at least one international trip, depending on which fragments of the seed phrase are needed. The funds, he added, are intended as a long-term pension to be accessed only if bitcoin hits $1 million — a milestone he’s targeting for 2033.

The shift toward multiparty protections extends beyond just multi-signature. Multi-party computation, or MPC, is gaining traction as a more advanced security model.

Didi, Romaine, and their three daughters live largely off-grid, managing crypto through decentralized exchanges, algorithmic trading bots, and a globally distributed cold storage system.

Didi Taihuttu

Instead of storing private keys in one place — a vulnerability known as a “single point of compromise” — MPC splits a key into encrypted shares distributed across multiple parties. Transactions can only go through when a threshold number of those parties approve, sharply reducing the risk of theft or unauthorized access.

Multi-signature wallets require several parties to approve a transaction. MPC takes that further by cryptographically splitting the private key itself, ensuring that no single individual ever holds the full key — not even their own complete share.

The shift comes amid renewed scrutiny of centralized crypto platforms like Coinbase, which recently disclosed a data breach affecting tens of thousands of customers.

Taihuttu, for his part, says 80% of his trading now happens on decentralized exchanges like Apex — a peer-to-peer platform that allows users to set buy and sell orders without relinquishing custody of their funds, marking a return to crypto’s original ethos.

While he declined to reveal his total holdings, Taihuttu did share his goal for the current bull cycle: a $100 million net worth, with 60% still held in bitcoin. The rest is a mix of ether, layer-1 tokens like solana, link, sui, and a growing number of AI and education-focused startups — including his own platform offering blockchain and life-skills courses for kids.

Lately, he’s also considering stepping back from the spotlight.

“It’s really my passion to create content. It’s really what I love to do every day,” he said. “But if it’s not safe anymore for my daughters … I really need to think about them.”

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