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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, which is taking up to 52% off power stations along with new offers and bonus savings. One of the new bundles we’re seeing gives you the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709. We also spotted Lectric cutting prices on its XP 3.0 e-bikes to new lows of $799 and $999, while Segway has announced tariff hikes on select models starting May 1, with those EVs currently up to $300 off and starting from $170. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower that comes with a 2.5Ah battery for $180. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly Roundup.

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.

Gear up for outings with up to 52% off EcoFlow power stations + bonus savings in latest sale, deals from $209

EcoFlow has launched its Spring-to-Summer Sale running through May 7 and taking up to 52% off its power station lineup, complete with new offers and sitewide bonus savings. Among the new units and bundles making their debut, including the brand’s new WAVE 3 Portable AC unit, we spotted a solid combination in the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that is coming along with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for the additional 5% off. This collective package would normally cost you $3,497 at full price, giving you a significant 49% discount straight out of the gate. The deal only gets better with the 5% bonus savings attached, which totals $1,788 in all that has been cut from the price. You won’t find this bundle at Amazon either, with the station and alternator charger combo sitting at its full rate of $1,799 right now.

A sizeable companion for your out-of-the-house travels, as well as offering some backup support during unexpected emergencies, EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max covers your devices and appliances with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand up to 6,144Wh by adding expansion batteries. The 2,400W power output through its 15 ports should handle most of your appliances, though, for larger needs, the X-Boost mode can be activated to increase the output up to 3,400W too.

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It allows for two solar inputs to be hooked up to reach a maximum of 1,000W for recharging, or you can take advantage of its dual-charging capabilities using solar alongside a standard wall outlet for 80% battery in 43 minutes, among other options. On top of the solar generator capabilities that the panels provide, the alternator charger gives you another way to recharge the battery by simply hooking the station to your car and hitting the road.

***Note: The 5% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

EcoFlow’s other new arrival bundles (2x EcoCredits):

  • DELTA 3 Plus (1,024wh) with 500W alternator charger and free bag: $949 (Reg. $1,188)
  • WAVE 3 Portable AC with add-on battery and 500W alternator charger: $1,699 (Reg. $2,587)
    • Comes with free 110W solar panel

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You can shop through EcoFlow’s entire Spring-to-Summer Sale on the landing page here.

Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike

Lectric cuts prices on its best-selling XP 3.0 e-bikes with 45 to 65 miles of travel to new lows of $799 and $999

Alongside the ongoing Earth Day Sale bundles, Lectric has switched up the Lightning Deals on its XP3.0 e-bikes, getting rid of any bundled gear in favor of offering them with price cuts to new all-time low rates. While these flash savings last, you’ll find the brand’s Standard XP 3.0 models down at $799 shipped while the Long-Range XP 3.0 models are dropping to $999 shipped. Normally priced at $999 and $1,199, respectively, we’ve only seen a few rare $100 flash price cuts in the past, with the savings coming in doubled during this limited-time sale. With $200 off the going rate, you’ll be scoring these already affordable best-sellers at new all-time low prices.

Lectric has been a major leader in the EV market for the last number of years, with these XP 3.0 models taking the mantle as the best-selling e-bikes in America, which isn’t hard to see why with their solid performance and lower prices, especially at these new lows. Regardless of which you choose, they all come with a folding frame that condenses them down for easier storage, each with a 500W hub motor that peaks at 1,000W and can top out at either 20 or 28 MPH speeds, depending on your state’s laws.

The only real difference (aside from the step-over/step-thru designs) is the battery size and the travel distance they provide, with the Standard models carrying you up to 45 miles while the PAS is activated and the Long-Range models going further to 65 miles. There are throttles for when you want to cruise off pure electric power, though keep in mind that this will decrease your travel range. They also come stocked with an integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, and an LCD display.

Lectric is also continuing its Earth Day Sale bundle pricing across its other e-bike models, which you can shop in our original coverage of the sale here, or on the landing page here.

Segway eKickScooter

These Segway EVs are currently up to $300 off ahead of tariff price hikes on May 1 – deals start from $170

Segway has announced that it will be increasing prices on a selection of its EVs due to tariffs starting May 1, with many of the models now seeing short-term discounts ahead of the price hikes. Among the included models is many of the brand’s latest releases, including the Ninebot F3 eKickScooter that is currently down at $699.99 shipped. This model launched at the top of the month with a $250 preorder discount off its $850 price tag. With the initial preorder savings over, you’re now looking at a $150 markdown off the going rate, which drops costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s no telling how high the price will rise in a few days, so this might just be the best post-launch discounts we’ll see for a while, with it beating Amazon by $45. Head below for more on this model and the other EVs that will be rising in price.

***Note: the brand is offering a free service package valued at $129 on select purchases that includes an extended 6-month warranty and shipping protections for the F3, MAX G3, GT3 SuperScooter, and the ZT3 Pro through May 11. You can learn more about it on the landing page here.

Commuting is the name of the game with Segway’s new F3 eKickScooter, which comes with a brushless motor that can peak at 1,000W of output to tackle up to 20% inclines while also offering faster pick-ups to its 20 MPH max speed. There’s also a 477Wh battery here that provides ample travel range at up to 44 miles on a single charge. There’s been some smart innovations (discussed further below) that take things to the next level, while also coming stocked with 10-inch self-sealing jelly tires, a larger footboard, front hydraulic and rear elastomer suspension, a 6W auto-on headlight, brake lighting, turn signals, a front mechanical disc brake, as well as a rear electronic brake, and a 2.4-inch TFT smart display with navigation and caller ID – plus, the whole thing sports an IPX6 water-resistance rating.

As mentioned, there are a bunch of new smart features on this model, one of the biggest of which is the Apple Find My capabilities and Airlock proximity locking/unlocking – which can both be accessed through the companion app, with the latter’s distance also being fully adjustable. It’s also been given the brand’s SegRange optimization that improves travel range by 20%, as well as the SegRide Stability Enhancement System that improves handling by making it far more resistant to disturbances you ride over and slipping on wet roads, even at its top speeds.

Segway’s other EVs seeing price hikes May 1:

  • C2 Lite eKickScooter: $170 (Reg. $200)
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
  • C2 Pro eKickScooter: $270 (Reg. $300) | $39 cheaper at Amazon
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
  • S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $500 (Reg. $600)
    • 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
  • ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $1,000 (Reg. $1,300) | matched at Amazon
    • 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • MAX G3 eKickScooter: $1,100 (Reg. $1,400) | $100 cheaper at Amazon
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GT3 SuperScooter: $1,600 (Reg. $1,700) | matched at Amazon
    • 31 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GoKart Pro 2: $2,000 (Reg. $2,300) | matched at Amazon
    • can be reassembled into a S Max self-balancing scooter
    • can be used as an indoor racing controller
  • Xyber Electric Bike: $3,000 (No price cut)
Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld blower

Clear debris with up to 750 CFM air flow from this 80V Greenworks cordless handheld blower at $180 (Today Only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower with a 2.5Ah battery for $179.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Usually fetching $250 at full price, you’re looking at a 28% markdown off the going rate while these savings last, which saves you $70 at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $10 above the low that we last saw during Christmas sales. The closest match to this model you’ll find at Amazon is this 500 CFM blower for $170 right now, while Greenworks’ direct site is offering a refurbished version at $200 or a brand new model with some additional gear at full price.

With this Greenworks leaf blower in your arsenal, you’ll get plenty of strong force hitting up to 170 MPH speeds to clear out leaves and debris from around your home. The included 2.5Ah battery provides a 60-minute runtime on a single charge, with it easily switching out with other batteries from the brand you may already have for extended duties. It’s been given a quieter design thanks to the brushless motor and also sports a variable speed trigger for on-demand power bumps as you need them, complete with a cruise control and turbo function – plus, the whole thing comes in much lighter than other models at just 8.82 pounds.

We’ve got some hangover Greenworks deals holding onto their savings from last week, like the combo bundle that gives you a 60V 540 CFM leaf blower alongside a 13-inch string trimmer and a 4.0Ah battery for $165 or the brand’s 40V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw that is down at $128.

Best Spring EV deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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Oil giant Equinor backs crisis-stricken Orsted as Trump lashes out at offshore wind

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Oil giant Equinor backs crisis-stricken Orsted as Trump lashes out at offshore wind

Picture taken on September 4, 2023 shows windmills at the Nysted Offshore Wind Farm constructed by Danish windpower giant Orsted in 2002-2003 in the Baltic Sea near Gedser in Denmark.

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Norwegian oil giant Equinor on Monday pledged to support Denmark’s Orsted with almost $1 billion of fresh capital, backing the beleaguered company amid sustained attacks on offshore wind projects from the Trump administration.

In an apparent show of confidence in the world’s largest offshore wind developer, Equinor signaled its intention to participate in Orsted’s planned 60 billion Danish krone ($9.4 billion) rights issue and said it intended to hold on to its 10% ownership in the company.

Equinor said its strategic support of the rights issue reflects its confidence in Orsted’s underlying business and the competitiveness of offshore wind in the future energy mix. The state-backed Norwegian energy group is the second largest shareholder in Orsted, behind the Danish government.

As part of the move, Equinor said it would nominate a candidate to Orsted’s board of directors.

Shares of Orsted rose 3.6% on the news, before paring gains. The stock price, which is down nearly 90% from a 2021, peak notched a fresh record low last month after the Trump administration ordered the company to halt work on a near complete windfarm.

Equinor shares were last seen 0.2% higher on Monday morning.

Both companies have been navigating challenges around the offshore wind industry, with Equinor saying it is closely monitoring developments in the U.S., and that it intends to remain in dialogue with Orsted.

The wind industry has been a target for U.S. President Donald Trump since his first day in office. The latest blow came on Friday when the U.S. Department of Transportation canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen infrastructure projects that would support offshore wind power nationwide.

“Wasteful, wind projects are using resources that could otherwise go towards revitalizing America’s maritime industry,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

Analysts at RBC Capital Markets said Equinor’s move to support Orsted could be seen as a first step for the company considering the possibility of a potential merger between the two offshore wind portfolios.

“The challenge with participating fully is that the company will effectively increase its net exposure to two 100%-owned US offshore wind projects, neither of which look likely to be farmed down in the near term, and where political support remains uncertain,” analysts at RBC Capital Markets said in a research note.

“The incremental positive is that alongside its maintained shareholding, Equinor will now be having board representation, making the most of a challenging situation,” they added.

Spokespeople for Equinor and Orsted did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.

— CNBC’s Spencer Kimball & Ganesh Rao contributed to this report.

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

Komatsu electric mini offers ‘realistic working day’ operation

Japanese equipment giant Komatsu has added a not-so-giant electric excavator to its growing lineup of battery-powered construction equipment. The new Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator promises a full day of work from a single charge.

Komatsu says the design of its latest mini excavator was informed by data sourced from more than 40,000 working days of comparably-sized diesel excavators. The company found that, in 90% of its global customers’ mini excavator deployments, these vehicles are in active use for less than 3.5 hours per day.

“This defined the target for the required, reliable working time with the excavator,” reads the Komatsu web copy. “This result makes it possible for Komatsu to offer an attractively priced machine with a performance that exactly matches the requirements.”

Keeping costs down are relatively conservative specs. Komatsu chose to power the PC20E-6 with a 23.2 kWh battery pack sending electrons to an 11 kW (~15 hp), high-torque electric motors. Not exactly super impressive on paper, but the machine has an operating weight of 2,190 kg and enough juice for up to four (4) hours of continuous operation.

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More than enough, in other words, to have completed 90% of of those 40,000 work days the company analyzed.

Getting it done

PC20E-6 electric mini excavator; via Komatsu.

If, for some reason, that four hours’ runtime isn’t enough, an on-board charging option for 230V and 3kW charging power compatible with various plug adapters is standard, with an external DC quick charger for 400V and 12 kW charging as optional. In either case, it won’t be long before the machine is back at work.

To help the later adopters sleep well about their battery-powered investments, the PC20E-6 ships with Komatsu’s E-Support maintenance program, which includes free scheduled maintenance by a Komatsu-trained technician, a 3 year/2,000 hour warranty on the machine, plus a 5 year/10,000 hour warranty on the electric driveline. The company says the battery should last 10 years.

“The Komatsu E-Support customer program is included free of charge with every market-ready electric mini excavator and offers exclusive machine support,” said Emanuele Viel, Group Manager Utility at Komatsu Europe. “The bottom line is that the risk for the end customer is significantly reduced, especially when it comes to exploring the electrification advances in the industry.”

Komatsu hasn’t released official pricing quite yet, but has revealed that the P20E-6 will begin series production this October.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Komatsu.

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Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas July 2022

Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin.

MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay off 82 workers in Texas due to Tesla unexpectedly ending its contract with the company.

Here are the details from the WARN notice:

  • State / agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
  • Notice date: August 27, 2025.
  • Employees affected: 82
  • Likely effective date: September 1, 2025
  • Context from the filing/letter: layoffs tied to an unexpected termination of a major customer contract (Tesla—Gigafactory Texas, 1 Tesla Road); positions include 61 technicians, 7 team leads, 7 supervisors, 7 managers; no bumping rights; workers not union-represented.

In April 2024, Tesla initiated waves of layoffs at the plant, resulting in the dismissal of more than 2,000 employees in Austin, Texas.

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Since then, Tesla’s sales have been in a steady decline. While the automaker is expected to have a strong quarter in the US in Q3 due to the end of the tax credit, sales are expected to decline further in Q4 and the first half of 2026.

Many industry watchers have expected Tesla to initiate further layoffs due to the situation.

Electrek’s Take

We may be seeing the beginnings of a new wave of layoffs at Tesla, as the automaker typically starts with contractors.

To be fair, Tesla could also potentially end the contract unexpectedly for other reasons, but the timing does align with the need to cut costs and staff ahead of an inevitable downturn in US EV sales.

I think it’s inevitable that we start seeing some layoffs. I think Tesla will have to slow down production in the US to avoid creating an oversupply, especially in Q4-Q1.

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