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Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Anker’s SOLIX weekend flash sale that is taking up to 55% off a selection of power station units through March 9, with the expandable and versatile F3800 Portable Power Station getting a notable drop to $2,599, among others. Next, we have Lectric’s latest closeout sales on the XPedition 1.0 Cargo and XPeak 1.0 Off-Road e-bikes that are coming with up to $455 in free gear and getting price cuts to new lows starting from $1,099. We also have some EGO Power+ tool discounts, led by the 56V two-tool combo kit that includes a 15-Inch Cordless POWERLOAD String Trimmer and a 615 CFM Leaf Blower at $230. Lastly, there’s Hoverfly’s X3 and X5 Electric Scooters that are hitting new low prices starting from $340. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Spring Sale savings, 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.

Anker SOLIX weekend flash sale drops expandable F3800 3,840Wh LiFePO4 power station to $2,599

Anker SOLIX has launched a limited weekend flash sale through March 9 that is taking up to 55% off a selection of power stations while also running alongside the early-bird benefits for its soon-to-be-released F3800 Plus Power Station, which you can learn about here. Due to this, we’re seeing the standard SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station dropping much lower than we usually see it direct from Anker, currently down to $2,599 shipped. This unit would normally cost you $3,999 at full price, with sales usually only dropping costs down to around $2,999. Outside of the two times we secured exclusive $2,099 lows from Wellbots, we’ve only ever seen it drop lower to $2,399 back during Cyber Monday. You’re looking at the second-lowest price we have tracked from Anker, and the third-lowest overall, which saves you a solid $1,400 on a unit that can cover campsites, road/RV trips, and home backup.

This is currently Anker’s most versatile power station model that also sports the largest battery, which even expands upwards. The SOLIX F3800 provides you with a LiFePO4 capacity of 3,840Wh that can be upped to as much as 26.9kWh with the addition of expansion batteries. It delivers juice to your devices and appliances at up to 9,000W when surging (6,000W normally) through its 15+ output options – which include dedicated hook-ups for your RV, EV, and even your home’s circuit breaker (though this last option requires a Home Backup Kit for sectional support or the newer Home Power Panel for whole-home coverage, as well as connections with your roof panels). Alongside the typical AC input for charging, you can also connect up to a 2,400W solar input, which refills 80% of the battery in 1.5 hours.

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Be sure to also check out all the ongoing power deals that are running alongside Anker’s SOLIX weekend flash sale, which you can browse in full on the landing page here. At Amazon, you can currently find Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at $90 right now, or you can grab the upgraded SOLIX C200 60,000mAh Power Bank Station at its $100 low.

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Lectric clears out XPedition 1.0 and XPeak 1.0 e-bikes with free gear and price cuts starting from new $1,099 lows

Lectric is offering two different closeout sales on its XPedition 1.0 and XPeak 1.0 e-bikes, complete with price cuts and bundle packages. The newest of these clearance savings are on the XPedition 1.0 Cargo e-bikes, with the single-battery model down at $1,099 shipped and coming with $336 in free gear, while the dual-battery model is down at $1,399 shipped and coming with $455 in free gear. Originally priced at $1,399 and $1,699, respectively, this is some significant savings which we haven’t seen before – especially with these models hitting new all-time low prices.

Lectric’s Xpedition 1.0 Cargo e-bikes may not be the new 2.0 models with their upgraded features and expanded capabilities, but they still offer solid cargo hauling support – especially with this price cut we’re seeing. They sport a 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W) that provides up to 20 MPH speeds when only using the throttle and up to 28 MPH top speeds when utilizing the five levels of PAS (as long as your state laws allow it). The standard single battery model boasts an impressive travel range up to 75 miles, or you can increase the range up to 150 miles by purchasing the dual-battery model.

Aside from the add-on gear you get from the bundled items, this e-bike comes pre-stocked with custom puncture-resistant tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes paired with 180mm rotors, a headlamp, taillights, fenders over both wheels, and a backlit LCD display. Something to note here is that the e-bike is rated for a total 450-pound payload (with max rider weight being 330 pounds), meaning someone like me who’s 135 pounds can have another person (or multiple kids even) up to 315 pounds ride along too.

Lectric XPeak 1.0 off-road e-bike

We’re also seeing a changeup on the XPeak 1.0 Off-Road Step-Thru e-bike, starting with a price cut to the new $1,099 low and coming with $227 in free gear. Though it’s no longer accompanied by the free extra battery that its earlier closeout deal offered, you’re still getting a solid ride that can carry you up to 55 miles on one charge thanks to the semi-integrated 14Ah battery. You’ll be cruising at the same speeds as the above models, with its top 28 MPH speeds available when using the five PAS levels (depending on your local laws).

Like the above cargo models, there are some reliable features here you wouldn’t expect for their original price, with 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display, and several mounting points for any additional add-on accessories you may want to install down the line.

Now if you instead want the latest and greatest of these two models, you’ll find the 2.0 versions of these e-bikes getting some solid savings during Lectric’s Spring Sale, with the XPedition 2.0 26Ah Dual-Battery model getting a fully-loaded $762 bundle package at $1,799 – the biggest we’ve seen on it to date, among others.

EGO Power+ string trimmer and leaf blower combo

Prep for spring with EGO’s 56V 15-inch cordless POWERLOAD string trimmer & 615 CFM blower combo at $230

Amazon is now offering the EGO Power+ 56V 15-Inch Cordless POWERLOAD String Trimmer & 615 CFM Blower Combo Kit for $229.99 shipped. This bundle normally goes for $329 at full price, with recent discounts since the summer only taking costs down to $249, though we did spy it dropping lower to $229 back in May and June (which hasn’t appeared again since). Today’s deal comes in with a 30% markdown, slashing $99 off the tag and landing it down at the second-lowest price we have tracked – only $1 above the all-time low from last summer.

With spring quickly approaching, this EGO bundle is a solid choice to prepare for your lawn’s upcoming trimming and debris-clearing needs, complete with a 2.5Ah ARC battery and charger to keep it all running should this be your first investment into this brand. The 15-inch string trimmer can provide up to 45 minutes of runtime with the battery and features POWERLOAD tech, giving you easier line feeding with the simple press of a button, as well as a telescopic shaft. The leaf blower, on the other hand, delivers 75 minutes of runtime, with a variable speed control dial for 200 to 480 CFM that boosts to 615 after activating the turbo mode.

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If you’re also looking to upgrade to a new mower, we spotted a few solid options from EGO that are going right now, like the 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled model that comes with two 6.0Ah batteries for a 100-minute runtime still sitting at its new $700 low. There’s also the 42-inch and 52-inch Z6 ZTR Electric Riding Mowers are currently $1,000 off and start from $4,999.

Hoverfly X3 Electric Scooter

Get up to 18 or 25 miles of travel at 20 MPH top speeds on Hoverfly’s X3 and X5 e-scooters at new lows from $340

Amazon is now offering the Hoverfly X3 Electric Scooter for $339.60 shipped. This newer commuting model hit the market in November carrying a $450 price tag, which it’s coming down from thanks to the 25% markdown today. We saw it fall to $366 during Black Friday, dropping lower to $360 during Christmas sales before keeping above $400 at the start of the new year. We saw it fall previously to $340, which is getting etched out by $0.39 here at a new all-time low price. You’ll also find it matching in price direct from Hoverfly’s website.

A solid means to get through life’s commutes around town while keeping on a budget, Hoverfly’s X3 e-scooter houses a 7.8Ah battery that provides you with 18 miles of travel on one full charge. There are two speed modes here to utilize – the first of them letting you reach 15.5 MPH while the other bumps thing to the maximum 20 MPH top speed. The 500W motor, along with providing some substantial speeds over other budget models, also tackles up to 15% inclines – there’s even a walk assist mode for when you’re caught off guard by a dead battery or inclines get to be too steep. Your ride is also smoothed out thanks to the dual suspension and honeycomb solid tires, with it also featuring a headlight, a tailight, and a built-in digital code lock for when it’s not in use.

If you want to score a little more range, the upgraded X5 Electric Scooter is also hitting a new all-time low price of $386.99 shipped. Still boasting the same features and a 500W motor, the difference here is that this model comes with a larger 12Ah battery that provides an extended 25 miles of travel on one charge.

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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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MAN electric semi truck gets real as series production begins

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MAN officially kicks off EV truck production

MAN Trucks are always good for a headline, but despite the company’s pro-battery bluster they’ve barely managed to get 200 battery electric semi trucks on the road … until now that is: the company announced that series production of its heavy-duty eTruck prime mover is officially underway!

We’ve been huge fans of MAN Trucks’ CEO Alexander Vlaskamp since last year, when he had the courage to explain a simple truth: that it’s impossible for hydrogen to effectively compete with battery electric when it comes to a viable fuel for transportation.

Since then, we’ve talked a bit about MAN’s early BEV customers — but with just 200 trucks on the road, they’ve been few and far between. That’s all set to change now that MAN Executive Board Member for Production Michael Kobriger, together with Manfred Weber, Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the EPP, gave the go-ahead to start the eTruck production line at the company’s Munich plant.

From now on, both electric and diesel trucks will be produced in a fully integrated mixed production process on the same line, with enough capacity to produce up to 100 eTrucks per day. (!)

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 “The start of series production of our electric trucks is historic. It marks a turning point in our history,” explains Vlaskamp, enthusiastically. “The future of MAN begins now, at this very moment. The entire MAN team is proud to be actively shaping the transformation from diesel to electric drive. Our highly efficient electric trucks will make locally emission-free freight transport a reality. This is an enormously important step towards achieving our goal of becoming CO2-neutral by 2050. The fact that we can manufacture the electric trucks on the same production line as our state-of-the-art diesel trucks also gives us enormous flexibility and increases production efficiency.”

MAN says the plant’s maximum capacity is 100 trucks per day, citing about 8 hours to produce one of its heavy-duty semis. The interesting thing, though, is that it doesn’t seem to matter whether those 100 trucks are diesel- or battery-powered.

Flexible assembly

“The production of electric or diesel trucks on a single line can be flexibly adapted to market developments, and the vehicles can be built exactly in the order in which they are ordered by customers. This innovative concept is accompanied by extensive changes along the assembly line as well as in the supply chain and logistics,” says Kobriger, citing that while ICE trucks are initially fitted with axles, tanks and exhaust systems, the electric models are instead fitted with two batteries under the cab together with a “power pack” of electrical components.

All 5,000+ Munich-plant MAN employees have been trained in high-voltage technology in preparation for this “transformation” of the facility. The company says it has 700 of its 740 km (about 450 mile) battery electric trucks already sold, with more sales sure to come as availability ramps up to meet demand.

Electrek’s Take

Historic: MAN starts series production of electric trucks
Historic: eTruck production begins; via MAN.

Betting against Tesla has been bad business for well over a decade now, but with MAN now capable of putting out about as many electric semi trucks in a single day as Tesla has in the last ::checks notes:: eight years since the official launch of the Tesla Semi concept, it’s hard to imagine them catching up — and harder still to see them catching up with Volvo or Renault, each of who have logged tens of millions of electric semi miles in recent years.

That said, Tesla has beaten legacy brands with massive, seemingly insurmountable leads before – but the good news is that, when it comes to EVs, whoever wins, we kind of all win, you know? Even Elon! That’s my take, anyway. Head down to the comments and let me know yours.

SOURCE | IMAGES: MAN Trucks.

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NYC creates new department to hassle e-bike delivery riders

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New York City is creating a new department aimed at cracking down on e-bike delivery workers, and critics say it’s the latest move in a growing pattern of targeting micromobility riders instead of the real threats on the road.

Buried inside NYC’s new $116 billion city budget is a plan to hire 45 new unarmed peace officers tasked with enforcing laws against delivery cyclists, particularly those riding e-bikes and mopeds. The new officers will work under the just-announced Department of Sustainable Delivery, a division of the Department of Transportation set to deploy in 2028.

Mayor Eric Adams says the department will help improve street safety and hold delivery app companies accountable for the pressure they put on gig workers. “The newly created Department of Sustainable Delivery is yet another step that we’re taking to support delivery workers, keep pedestrians safe, and hold delivery app companies accountable for placing unrealistic expectations on their workers that put New Yorkers in harm’s way,” Adams explained in a published statement.

But the move is already raising red flags among advocates for delivery workers and cycling safety, who warn that these efforts could lead to increased surveillance and policing of low-income, often immigrant workers, many of whom already operate under grueling conditions just to make ends meet.

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The officers will be trained to issue moving violations and enforce commercial cycling laws, though city officials haven’t clarified exactly how they’ll distinguish between a reckless rider and one simply hustling to meet the often unrealistic delivery windows imposed by apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

While Adams frames the effort as a safety initiative, critics argue it’s another example of micromobility scapegoating. Just last month, he imposed a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes across the city, in a move that advocates say ignores the realities of urban riding and fails to address the vastly greater danger posed by cars and trucks. The administration also moved to undo a redesign of Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, rolling back a protected bike lane project that city data showed had improved safety.

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Delivery riders in NYC, many of whom are immigrants working long shifts in all weather conditions, overwhelmingly use e-bikes to cover more ground, more quickly. These workers have been essential to the city’s economy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they continue to face increasing scrutiny from law enforcement, often for minor infractions, even as drivers of multi-ton vehicles are rarely held to the same standard.

City Council spokesperson Mara Davis acknowledged the concerns, stating, “There are always concerns about any new policy that could give way to discriminatory policing of delivery workers and immigrants. We remain in discussions with advocates and constructive members of the mayoral administration to advance solutions on e-bike safety, sustainable delivery, and street safety.”

Despite the rhetoric about safety, the data paints a different picture. City statistics show that e-bikes account for less than 4% of traffic-related injuries, and Gothamist pointed out that only six pedestrian fatalities involving e-bike riders were reported between 2021 and 2024. Meanwhile, cars and trucks continue to kill hundreds of New Yorkers every year. But rather than increasing enforcement on reckless drivers or investing more in safe bike infrastructure, the city is spending taxpayer money to police bicycles.

Electrek’s Take

In a city desperately trying to transition to more sustainable forms of transportation, I just don’t think that increasing pressure on the people doing the most riding is the answer. Delivery workers are part of the solution to car dependence, not the problem.

If NYC wants cleaner, safer streets, the focus should be on supporting these riders with safe infrastructure, affordable bikes, and better labor protections – not treating them like traffic scofflaws. Yes, enforcement is important. And yes, dangerous riders should be penalized to the full extent of the law, especially when they pose a real threat to pedestrians. But let’s not pretend like that’s what this about. If we cared about pedestrian safety, we’d be increasing enforcement to prevent the hundreds killed every year by cars in NYC – not the two pedestrians killed by e-bikes.

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BYD is the first to unlock L4 smart parking and it comes with a surprise guarantee

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China’s EV leader, BYD, just reached another major breakthrough: its smart parking feature now offers L4 autonomy. To sweeten the deal, BYD says it will fully cover any losses associated with the new feature.

BYD becomes the first to achieve L4 smart parking

BYD said it was coming soon. Earlier this week, BYD posted on Weibo that it’s about to launch “the largest-scale smart driving OTA in history.”

On Wednesday, BYD confirmed that its smart parking system now offers L4 autonomy, becoming the first to achieve the feat. In a statement, the company said, “BYD is the first to achieve L4-level smart parking, and the official promise is to provide a safety guarantee​​​.”

The company is also pledging to cover any losses tied to the feature. Instead of going through their insurance company, drivers can contact BYD’s after-sales team to handle the incident.

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All BYD vehicles equipped with its God’s Eye smart driving system can get the upgrade. Earlier this year, the EV maker upgraded 21 of its best-selling vehicles with its God’s Eye system, at no additional cost.

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The breakthrough comes after BYD announced earlier this week that there are now over 1 million vehicles on the road with its God’s Eye smart driving system. With L4 smart parking, the vehicle can operate without human interaction under certain conditions.

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And that’s not all. BYD also said it’s pushing new OTA updates for its God’s Eye B and C systems. God’s Eye B will gain new functions, including multiple U-turns, detours, and a three-speed parking feature. Meanwhile, God’s Eye C is set to receive front parking and lane change reminders.

BYD’s smart driving system has three levels: A, B, and C. The A system is primarily reserved for the ultra-luxury Yangwang brand, while B is used for Denza and some premium BYD brand models. The God’s Eye C system is used for lower-cost BYD vehicles, such as the Seagull EV, its top seller in China.

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