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We’ve got some great deals for you in today’s Green Deals, starting with Anker’s latest release of the SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station, which is getting some massive launch savings in the form of a $1,600 price cut and a free 400W solar panel (valued at $899) for $3,199. There’s even more to consider, with several bundle options seeing up to $4,600 in price cuts, as well as the various bonus savings, among others. We’ve also got Rad Power’s Spring Sale with up to $749 in e-bike savings, including continuing RadRunner lows, accessory packages on the latest models, and two extra battery bundles on the RadRover 6 Plus and RadExpand 5 e-bikes starting from $1,299. Bringing up the rear is EGO’s T6 56V 42-inch Cordless Riding Lawn Tractor that is hitting a new $3,499 low, among the brand’s other riding mowers. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt 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.

Anker launches new SOLIX F3800 Plus power station with a massive $1,600 price cut and a FREE $899 solar panel

Anker has officially launched its new SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station with a slew of early-bird benefits through March 18, starting with the initial discount to $3,199 shipped. This upgraded model will be carrying a full price of $4,799 once these savings are gone, which is getting brought down by the 33% markdown here to save you $1,600. Along with the price cuts we’re seeing on the station and its bundle options (up to $4,600 off), Anker is also offering a free 400W solar panel ($899 value), 2x AnkerCredits, a referral for 10% cash back, and an extra 5% off orders over $4,000 – just use the code F3800PLUS5 at checkout. You’ll also find this price cut matching at Amazon, but keep in mind that the bonus savings/gifts aren’t offered there.

Building upon the success of its predecessor while also able to pair up with it, Anker’s latest SOLIX F3800 Plus power station starts with the same 3,840Wh capacity that is expandable up to 26,900Wh with six expansion batteries. It provides up to 6,000W of output power through its 15 port options (surging to 9,000W), which can go as high as 12,000W when pairing two stations together (either the standard or the plus). While the earlier model offered three ways to recharge, this model boasts four – plugging into a wall outlet, connecting up to a maximum 3,200W solar input (800W more) or the brand’s Home Power Panel, and with up to 6,000W coming from a gas generator.

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There are a few differences between the Plus and the standard, like the obvious solar input increase, and the increased capacity that it can accept from a generator. From there, things are mainly changed up by way of its powering EVs and RVs. Where the standard model sported both L14-30R and 14-50R outputs, the Plus only has the L14-30R, but it has been given a TT-30R port to cover RV needs better.

***Note: Remember, if you plan to spend over $4,000, be sure to use the code F3800PLUS5 at checkout to score the maximum savings!

Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus single-unit bundle deals:

Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus dual-unit bundle deals:

You can also check out the alternative savings on the predecessor SOLIX F3800 power station here.

Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike

Save up to $749 on Rad Power e-bikes with extra batteries for RadRover 6 Plus and RadExpand 5 models from $1,299

Rad Power Bikes has launched it’s Spring e-bike Sale through March 26, with continuing low prices on the RadRunner series, accessory bundles on its newest models, and two free extra battery promotions, among other savings – all up to $749 in total. Alongside the RadExpand 5, we spotted Rad Power’s popular RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike getting a free extra battery at $1,399 shipped. This e-bike normally carries a $1,599 price tag outside of sales, with discounts mainly keeping things above $1,399, though we did see it go to $1,299 back in September and $1,199 at the start of the new year. Today’s deal gives you the third-lowest price we have tracked but makes up for the smaller price cut with the extra battery for a doubled travel range (valued at $499) – just be sure to add both to your cart for the automatic discount to be applied.

I’ve been riding on my parents’ (now discontinued) high-step RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for over a year now whenever I go down to visit them in Virginia, and there’s no question as to why this model has become so popular amongst riders, as it offers a durable design and plenty of solid features. The paired 750W brushless geared hub motor with the semi-integrated 672Wh battery provides a top speed of 20 MPH, as well as 45+ miles of travel on a full charge when its five PAS levels are activated (doubled to 90+ with the extra battery). It does also offer pure electric riding, though this will cut down on its initial mileage.

Whether you plan to ride on the streets or take your adventures off-road, the RadRover 6 Plus handles it all, with the fat Kenda Juggernaut puncture-resistant tires having no problem cutting through the swampy terrain of Virginia while the water-resistant connectors offer up protections after adverse weather has moved through. There’s also the Shimano 7-speed derailleur, hydraulic brakes, fenders above both tires, an LED headlight and taillight with brake lighting (and auto-on functions for both), and a LCD display.

  • RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles (90+ with extra battery)
  • RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles (90+ with extra battery)

Rad Power’s continuing RadRunner low prices:

Rad Power’s other e-bike deals:

  • RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
EGO Power+ T6 56V 42-inch cordless riding lawn tractor

EGO’s T6 56V 42-inch cordless riding lawn tractor with six 6.0Ah batteries hits new $3,499 low

Amazon is now offering the best price we’ve seen to date on the EGO Power+ T6 56V 42-inch Cordless Riding Lawn Tractor with six 6.0Ah batteries at $3,499 shipped. Coming down off its full $4,295 price tag, it spent the last year mainly bouncing between its MSRP and $4,100, with it only being since the tail-end of February that we saw it fall further to $3,999 for the first time, which has dropped even lower here today. You’re looking at a $796 markdown here, which equips you with the lowest priced riding mower from under the EGO flag at a new all-time low.

While it may not offer the zero-turn mobility like its Z6 counterpart, the EGO T6 cordless riding tractor can still tackle some ample yard sizes up to 1.5 acres with the included six 6.0Ah batteries, which could be switched out for any other batteries you have lying around for extended runtimes. The 42-inch stamped steel deck houses dual brushless motors that provide up to 6 MPH speeds, all running at the equivalent of a 21-horsepower gas engine, with 12 cutting heights to choose from ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 inches.

Through its onboard digital display, you can customize your mowing routine with three blade settings, three drive speeds, and even a cruise control function. There are also some premium features like the LED headlights, Bluetooth connections for remote setting/charging controls, an onboard USB charging port, a steel front bumper, and a rear tow hitch.

EGO T6 add-on accessory deals:

Other EGO Power+ riding lawn mower deals:

For fans of the brand looking to save more by going with one of its push mowers, you’ll find the continuing $700 low price on the 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled mower that comes with two 6.0Ah batteries for a 100-minute runtime.

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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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Tesla Semi suffers more delays and ‘dramatic’ price increase

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According to a Tesla Semi customer, the electric truck program is suffering more delays and a price increase that is described as “dramatic.”

Tesla Semi has seen many delays, more than any other vehicle program at Tesla.

It was initially unveiled in 2017, and CEO Elon Musk claimed that it would go into production in 2019.

In late 2022, Tesla held an event where it unveiled the “production version” of the Tesla Semi and delivered the first few units to a “customer-partner”: PepsiCo.

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More than 3 years later, the vehicle never went into volume production. Instead, Tesla only ran a very low volume pilot production at a factory in Nevada and only delivered a few dozen trucks to customers as part of test programs.

But Tesla promised that things would finally happen for the Tesla Semi this year.

Tesla has been building a new high-volume production factory specifically for the Tesla Semi program in a new building next to Gigafactory Nevada.

The goal was to start production in 2025, start customer deliveries, and ramp up to 50,000 trucks yearly.

Now, Ryder, a large transportation company and early customer-partner in Tesla’s semi truck program, is talking about further delays. The company also refers to a significant price increase.

California’s Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) awarded Ryder funding for a project to deploy Tesla Semi trucks and Megachargers at two of its facilities in the state.

Ryder had previously asked for extensions amid the delays in the Tesla Semi program.

In a new letter sent to MSRC last week and obtained by Electrek, Ryder asked the agency for another 28-month delay. The letter references delays in “Tesla product design, vehicle production” and it mentions “dramatic changes to the Tesla product economics”:

This extension is needed due to delays in Tesla product design, vehicle production and dramatic changes to the Tesla product economics. These delays have caused us to reevaluate the current Ryder fleet in the area.

The logistics company now says it plans to “deploy 18 Tesla Semi vehicles by June 2026.”

The reference to “dramatic changes to the Tesla product economics” points to a significant price increase for the Tesla Semi, which further communication with MSRC confirms.

In the agenda of a meeting to discuss the extension and changes to the project yesterday, MSRC confirms that the project went from 42 to 18 Tesla Semi trucks while the project commitment is not changing:

Ryder has indicated that their electric tractor manufacturer partner, Tesla, has experienced continued delays in product design and production. There have also been dramatic changes to the product economics. Ryder requests to reduce the number of vehicles from 42 to 18, stating that this would maintain their $7.5 million private match commitment.

In addition to the electric trucks, the project originally involved installing two integrated power centers and four Tesla Megachargers, split between two locations. Ryder is also looking to now install 3 Megachargers per location for a total of 6 instead of 4.

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The project changes also mention that “Ryder states that Tesla now requires 600kW chargers rather than the 750kW units originally engineered.”

Tesla Semi Price

When originally unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker mentioned prices of $150,000 for a 300-mile range truck and $180,000 for the 500-mile version. Tesla also took orders for a “Founder’s Series Semi” at $200,000.

However, Tesla didn’t update the prices when launching the “production version” of the truck in late 2023. Price increases have been speculated, but the company has never confirmed them.

New diesel-powered Class 8 semi trucks in the US today often range between $150,000 and $220,000.

The combination of a reasonable purchase price and low operation costs, thanks to cheaper electric rates than diesel, made the Tesla Semi a potentially revolutionary product to reduce the overall costs of operation in trucking while reducing emissions.

However, Ryder now points to a “dramatic” price increase for the Tesla Semi.

What is the cost of a Tesla Semi electric truck now?

Electrek’s Take

As I have often stated, Tesla Semi is the vehicle program I am most excited about at Tesla right now.

If Tesla can produce class 8 trucks capable of moving cargo of similar weight as diesel trucks over 500 miles on a single charge in high volume at a reasonable price point, they have a revolutionary product on their hands.

But the reasonable price part is now being questioned.

After reading the communications between Ryder and MSRC, while not clear, it looks like the program could be interpreted as MSRC covering the costs of installing the charging stations while Ryder committed $7.5 million to buying the trucks.

The math makes sense for the original funding request since $7.5 million divided by 42 trucks results in around $180,000 per truck — what Tesla first quoted for the 500-mile Tesla Semi truck.

Now, with just 18 trucks, it would point to a price of $415,000 per Tesla Semi truck. It’s possible that some of Ryder’s commitment could also go to an increase in Megacharger prices – either per charger or due to the two additional chargers. MSRC said that they don’t give more money when prices go up after an extension.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the 500-mile Tesla Semi ends up costing $350,000 to $400,000.

If that’s the case, Tesla Semi is impressive, but it won’t be the revolutionary product that will change the trucking industry.

It will need to be closer to $250,000-$300,000 to have a significant impact, which is not impossible with higher-volume production but would be difficult.

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BP chair Helge Lund to step down after oil major pledges strategic reset

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British oil and gasoline company BP (British Petroleum) signage is being pictured in Warsaw, Poland, on July 29, 2024.

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British oil major BP on Friday said its chair Helge Lund will soon step down, kickstarting a succession process shortly after the company launched a fundamental strategic reset.

“Having fundamentally reset our strategy, bp’s focus now is on delivering the strategy at pace, improving performance and growing shareholder value,” Lund said in a statement.

“Now is the right time to start the process to find my successor and enable an orderly and seamless handover,” he added.

Lund is expected to step down in 2026. BP said the succession process will be led by Amanda Blanc in her capacity as senior independent director.

Shares of BP traded 2.2% lower on Friday morning. The London-listed firm has lagged its industry rivals in recent years.

BP announced in February that it plans to ramp up annual oil and gas investment to $10 billion through 2027 and slash spending on renewables as part of its new strategic direction.

Analysts have broadly welcomed BP’s renewed focus on hydrocarbons, although the beleaguered energy giant remains under significant pressure from activist investors.

U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management has built a stake of around 5% to become one of BP’s largest shareholders, according to Reuters.

Activist investor Follow This, meanwhile, recently pushed for investors to vote against Lund’s reappointment as chair at BP’s April 17 shareholder meeting in protest over the firm’s recent strategy U-turn.

Lund had previously backed BP’s 2020 strategy, when Bernard Looney was CEO, to boost investment in renewables and cut production of oil and gas by 40% by 2030.

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, who took the helm on a permanent basis in January last year, is under significant pressure to reassure investors that the company is on the right track to improve its financial performance.

‘A more clearly defined break’

“Elliott continues to press BP for a sharper, more clearly defined break with the strategy to pivot more quickly toward renewables, that was outlined by Bernard Looney when he was CEO,” Russ Mould, AJ Bell’s investment director, told CNBC via email on Friday.

“Mr Lund was chair then and so he is firmly associated with that plan, which current boss Murray Auchincloss is refining,” he added.

Mould said activist campaigns tend to have “fairly classic thrusts,” such as a change in management or governance, higher shareholder distributions, an overhaul of corporate structure and operational improvements.

“In BP’s case, we now have a shift in capital allocation and a change in management, so it will be interesting to see if this appeases Elliott, though it would be no surprise if it feels more can and should be done,” Mould said.

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Quick Charge | hydrogen hype falls flat amid very public failures

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Quick Charge | hydrogen hype falls flat amid very public failures

On today’s hyped up hydrogen episode of Quick Charge, we look at some of the fuel’s recent failures and billion dollar bungles as the fuel cell crowd continues to lose the credibility race against a rapidly evolving battery electric market.

We’re taking a look at some of the recent hydrogen failures of 2025 – including nine-figure product cancellations in the US and Korea, a series of simultaneous bus failures in Poland, and European executives, experts, and economists calling for EU governments to ditch hydrogen and focus on the deployment of a more widespread electric trucking infrastructure.

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news.

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