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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have Bluetti’s latest Home Backup Sale with up to $3,500 in savings on a selection of backup power solutions, like the new Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station that has dropped down to its $999 low for the second time ever, among others. We also spotted EGO’s standard Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower with four 10Ah batteries hitting a new $3,999 low. Then there’s some additional deals from Lectric and Rad Power, like Lectric’s $200 off promotion on extra batteries for double mileage – which are available with select e-bike purchases starting from $999, as well as Rad’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike and RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike starting from $1,299. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $500 off preorder deal on Segway’s new Ninebot MAX G3 eKickScooter, Jackery’s Spring Sale offers, 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.

Bluetti Home Backup Sale drops new Elite 200 v2 2,073.6Wh LiFePO4 power station back at $999 low

Bluetti is having a Home Backup Sale that is taking up to $3,500 off a selection of power stations and solar generator bundles – with most of these offers hundreds of dollars cheaper than at Amazon. One notable low price this go around is on the brand’s new Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station for $999 shipped. This model just released back in November carrying a $1,699 price tag, which we’ve mainly seen fall to $1,099 in most sales so far and going lower to $999 for the first time in last month’s Valentine’s Day sales. Today’s deal is giving you a second chance at its lowest tracked price, saving you $700 while equipping you with the latest backup power solution from under Bluetti’s flag. It’s even beating out Amazon, where it is still listed at its full price.

A perfect addition to your travel and camping setups, Bluetti’s new Elite 200 v2 power station provides you with a 2,073.6Wh LiFePO4 capacity, delivering up to 2,600W of output normally and ramping up to 5,200W for larger appliance needs. There are eight ports to cover your device’s needs: four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, and one DC port. It comes featuring the brand’s Turbo Boost tech with built-in MPPT modules for faster recharging, only taking 50 minutes to refill 80% of the battery when utilizing its dual AC and DC charging capabilities. Of course, there’s also the options for standard wall charging, car charging, or you can take advantage of the sun’s rays with up to a maximum 1,000W solar input. It’s also been designed to work at 16dB “whisper-quiet” levels, so you won’t be disturbed at times when you’re trying to relax or sleep.

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EGO Z6 electric riding mower

EGO’s standard Z6 42-inch zero-turn electric riding mower with four 10Ah batteries hits new $3,999 low (Save $1,500)

Amazon is now offering the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower with four 10Ah batteries at $3,999 shipped. This combination of mower + batteries usually costs $5,499 at full price, which we’ve only really seen budge occasionally by $200 to $300 since July. Before summer 2024, the lowest we saw it drop to was $4,499, making today’s deal all the better. You’re looking at a $1,500 markdown here, which gives you the best savings we’ve tracked at the lowest price to date. You’ll also find its upgraded counterpart with four 12Ah batteries and the brand’s e-STEER wheel at a new $4,999 low right now too.

Powered by the included batteries, this 42-inch riding mower from EGO operates via its four independent brushless motors for up to two acres of lawncare duty on a single two-hour charge. What’s really great here for those already investing in the brand, is that your other 56V batteries can fill the additional two spaces in order to increase its runtime further. It provides three different driving modes – control, standard, and sport – normally cruising along at up to 8 MPH speeds.

You’ll have ten cutting height levels to choose from (1.5 to 4.5 inches), as well as the 3-in-1 functionality for bagging, mulching, and side-discharges. There’s also the premium features like the LED lights for when you work during darker hours, as well as a USB charging port for your devices – plus, there’s even Bluetooth app connection to enable a remote key from your phone, full control of your mowing experience, easy battery monitoring and firmware updates.

If you want to upgrade to bigger batteries for longer runtimes, or would prefer a LCD display integrated into a steering wheel design, be sure to check out the ongoing low price on its 12Ah battery/e-STEER counterpart.

Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bike as part of extra battery promotion

Running alongside Lectric’s ongoing Spring Forward Sale, as well as the new $1,099 lows we’re seeing in the switched-up closeout sales on the XPedition 1.0 and XPeak 1.0 e-bikes, the brand is also running a special promotion that takes $200 off an extra battery (normally $500) for longer travel times when purchasing from a selection of models. One of the included models that the extra battery will very much pair nicely with is Lectric’s XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes, which also get $206 in free gear at $1,299 shipped. The bundle package on it right now would normally cost you $1,505 at full price, which seems to be the average size of free gear we’ve seen on this model. The free gear includes a rear cargo rack, fenders for both wheels, a phone mount, and an accordion bike lock. Head below to see the other e-bikes benefitting from the $200 off extra battery discount.

Coming in both high-step and step-thru designs, Lectric’s XPress 750 commuter e-bike has been my main source of crossing larger distances in NYC for a while now, especially with my e-scooter only able to make it around my immediate area. The removable 14Ah battery powers the 750W rear hub motor (which peaks at 1,310W) to provide 20 MPH speeds for me (up to 28 MPH when permitted by state laws) for up to 60 miles when utilizing its five PAS levels (supported by a torque sensor). Of course, if you spring for the extra battery at $300, you’ll get up to 120 miles of travel, which should be more than enough for most folks, as I take mine out for hours at a time and have not run the battery to empty once yet, though I usually don’t rely on the throttle which would drain things much faster.

There’s a bunch of other solid features to praise on such a low-priced e-bike, like the puncture-resistant tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, front suspension fork, a 7-geared freewheel paired with a Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru-axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an integrated headlight and taillight, and a full-color LCD display with a USB-A port to charge your personal devices, especially if you use them as a GPS while riding.

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You can also check out the full lineup of e-bike deals from Lectric’s Spring Forward sale here, and be sure to also check out the closeout sales on the XPedition 1.0 and XPeak 1.0 e-bikes that are getting up to $455 in free gear at new low prices starting from $1,099.

Rad Power RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike

Commute and more on Rad’s cargo-hauling RadWagon 4 and folding RadExpand 5 e-bikes starting from $1,299

We’ve seen a lot of top-notch deals coming from Rad Power’s latest sale (ending March 12), like the three continuing low prices on the RadRunner Utility e-bikes, the rare RadTrike discount, or the RadCity 5 Plus commuter getting a free extra battery. Looking back in on the sales, there are two other solid options in the lineup for your space-saving and cargo hauling needs, starting with the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at $1,299 shipped. Normally priced at $1,599, we’ve seen it go as low as $1,199 in the past (last seen in October), though more often it drops to this same $1,299 rate on average. This $300 markdown gives you some solid savings on a more manageable model that doesn’t take up as much space – all at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 is a space-saving model with a folding design that makes it far more manageable for folks with limited space – whether you plan to store it inside closets, car trunks, RVs, and more. The 750W brushless geared hub motor and 672Wh battery provide a 20 MPH top speed for up to 45+ miles on a single outing when the four PAS levels are activated, with a throttle for pure electric riding that will lessen its travel distance. Among its additional features, you’ll have a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, a standard LED headlight alongside an integrated taillight that offers brake light functionality, both of which automatically activate when daylight drops low enough. You’ll also get some cargo-hauling support from the integrated rear rack with a 55-pound limit, fenders to go over both wheels, a water-resistant wiring harness, and an LED display.

Now if you tend to need more cargo hauling power for packages, kids, and the like, the brand’s RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike is definitely the way to go, and it’s currently down at $1,499 shipped from its usual $1,799 price tag. The integrated rear cargo rack here has a 120-pound payload, which explains why I see so many of these around NYC taking kids to and from daily appointments. The combination of its 750W rear hub motor and 672Wh battery provides the same speed and travel range as the above model, supported by five levels of pedal assistance. Stock features include an auto-on headlight and integrated taillight with brake lighting, custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders over each, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, a water-resistant wiring harness, and a backlit LCD display that has a USB port to charge your phone with.

As I’ve mentioned before, you only have until the end of March 12 to take advantage of all the great deals we’re seeing from Rad Power’s sale – with the RadRunner low prices specifically lasting for as long as supplies do.

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Paris’ popular bike share program has a big sticky finger problem

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Paris' popular bike share program has a big sticky finger problem

Paris’ bike-share system, Vélib has long been considered one of the shining success stories of urban micromobility. With a massive fleet of over 20,000 pedal and electric-assist bicycles around Paris, the service has helped millions of residents and tourists get around the City of Light without needing a car or scooter. But lately, a growing problem is threatening to knock the wheels off this urban mobility marvel: theft and joyriding.

According to city officials and the service operator, more than 600 Vélib bikes are now going missing every single week. That’s over 30 bikes a day simply vanishing from the system – some stolen outright, others taken on “joy rides” and never returned.

“At the moment we’re missing 3,000 bikes,” explained Sylvain Raifaud, head of the Agemob company that currently operates the Velib system. That’s nearly 15% of over 20,000 Vélib bikes across Paris.

The sticky-fingered culprits aren’t necessarily professional thieves or organized crime rings. Instead, they’re often regular users who treat the shared bikes like disposable toys.

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The city estimates that many people have figured out how to pry the bikes out of the system’s parking docks, unlocking one for a casual cruise and then ditching it somewhere far from a docking station.

Once pried free, the bikes are technically usable for the next 24 hours until their automatic locking feature kicks in. At that point, the bikes are often simply abandoned. Some end up in alleyways. Others get tossed in rivers. A few just disappear completely.

And since the bikes are intended to be parked at their many docking stations around the city, they don’t have GPS chips, further complicating recovery of “liberated” bikes.

The issue started small but has grown into more than an inconvenience – it’s beginning to undermine the entire purpose of the service. With bikes going missing at such a high rate, many Vélib docking stations are left empty, especially during rush hours.

Riders looking for a quick commute or a convenient hop across town are increasingly finding themselves without available bikes, or having to walk long distances to find a functioning one.

That kind of unreliability chips away at user confidence and threatens to drive potential riders back into cars, cabs, or other less sustainable forms of transport at a time when Paris has already made great strides to dramatically reduce car usage in the city.

The losses are financially painful, too. Replacing stolen or vandalized bikes isn’t cheap, and the resources spent on tracking down missing equipment or reinforcing anti-theft measures are stretching thin. Vélib has faced theft and vandalism issues before, especially during its early years, but this latest surge has officials sounding the alarm with renewed urgency.

Officials acknowledge that there’s no easy fix. Paris, like many cities with bike-share systems, walks a fine line between accessibility and accountability. Part of what makes Vélib so successful is its ease of use and widespread availability. But those same features make it vulnerable to misuse – especially when enforcement is limited and the consequences for abuse are minimal.

The timing of the problem is especially unfortunate. In recent years, Paris has seen impressive results in reducing car traffic, expanding bike lanes, and promoting cycling as a key part of its sustainable transport strategy. Vélib is a cornerstone of that plan. But if the system becomes too unreliable, it risks losing the very people it was designed to serve.

Meanwhile, as Parisians increasingly find themselves staring at empty docks, the challenge for the city and Vélib will be to restore confidence in the system without making it harder to use. That means striking the right balance between freedom and responsibility, between open access and protection against abuse.

In a city where cycling is supposed to be the future of mobility, losing thousands of bikes to joyriders and sticky fingers isn’t just frustrating; it’s unsustainable.

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CNBC Daily Open: Elon Musk, founder of companies and political parties

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.

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When they lose a significant other, most men do indeed become a “TRAIN WRECK.” Then they pick up the pieces of their lives and start living again — paying attention to their personal grooming, hitting the gym and discovering new hobbies.

What does the world’s richest man do? He starts a political party.

Last weekend, as the United States celebrated its independence from the British in 1776, Elon Musk enshrined his sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump by establishing the creatively named “American Party.”

Few details have been revealed, but Musk said the party will focus on “just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” and will have legislative discussions “with both parties” — referring to the U.S. Democratic and Republican Parties.

It might be easier to realize Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.

To be fair, some thought appeared to be behind the move. Musk decided to form the party after holding a poll on X in which 65.4% of respondents voted in favor.

Folks, here’s direct democracy — and the powerful post-separation motivation — in action.

 — CNBC’s Erin Doherty contributed to this report.

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CNBC Daily Open: Most people don’t start a political party after separation

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US President Donald Trump, right, and Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 30, 2025.

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When they find themselves without a significant other, most men finally start living: They pay attention to their personal grooming, hit the gym and discover new hobbies.

What does the world’s richest man do? He starts a political party.

Last weekend, as the United States celebrated its independence from the British in 1776, Elon Musk enshrined his sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump by establishing the creatively named “American Party.”

Few details have been revealed, but Musk said the party will focus on “just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” and will have legislative discussions “with both parties” — referring to the U.S. Democratic and Republican Parties.

It might be easier to realize Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.

To be fair, some thought appeared to be behind the move. Musk decided to form the party after holding a poll on X in which 65.4% of respondents voted in favor.

Folks, here’s direct democracy — and the powerful post-separation motivation — in action.

 — CNBC’s Erin Doherty contributed to this report.

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Trump confirms tariffs will kick in Aug. 1. That postpones the deadline by a month, but tariffs could “boomerang” back to April levels for countries without deals. Trump on Friday said letters with “take it or leave it” offers will go out to 12 countries Monday.

U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday. Despite the White House pushing back the return of “reciprocal” tariffs, some investors could be worried trade negotiations would result in higher-than-expected duties. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.48% Friday.

OPEC+ members to increase oil output. Eight members of the alliance agreed on Saturday to hike their collective crude production by 548,000 barrels per day, around 100,000 more than expected.

Elon Musk forms a new political party. On Saturday, the world’s richest man said he has formed a new U.S. political party named the “American Party,” which he claims will give Americans “back your freedom.”

[PRO] Wall Street is growing cautious on European equities. As investors seek shelter from tumult in U.S., the Stoxx 600 index has risen 6.6% year to date. Analysts, however, think the foundations of that growth could be shaky.

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The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

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CEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real time.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure. 

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