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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale with up to $500 in savings on its older and newer e-bikes, including up to $479 in savings on the kid-safe bundles for the RadWagon 4 and 5 Cargo e-bikes that start from $1,499. Like yesterday, we are also seeing a double-feature of power station sales from EcoFlow, with its second phase Spring-to-Summer Sale offering up to 52% off units (and bonus sitewide savings), like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is down at a $2,659 low, among others. There’s also the one-day-only flash sale options on the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station for $999 alongside the newer 125W x 4 (500W) Bifacial Modular Solar Panel at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive first-chance $800 savings on the new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 Portable Power Station, as well as the brand’s Mother’s Day 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.

New Lectric XP4 e-bike preorder deals now live

The new XP4 e-bikes are now up for pre-order starting from $999 with some notable bundle discounts that add as much as $365 in FREE add-on gear with purchase. You can browse through the new models and discounted pricing below – all of the details on the specs and new features are waiting right there.

  • XP4 Tempest Grey e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Pine Green e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Raindrop Blue e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
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Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 and 5 cargo e-bikes get kid-safe bundles with up to $479 in savings in Mother’s Day Sale

Rad Power Bikes has launched its Mother’s Day Sale promotions through May 21, with up to $479 in savings on e-bikes and accessory packages alongside the ongoing $500 discount on the RadRunner 3 Plus that is lasting until supplies run out. Among the offers is Rad Power’s returning RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike offer at $1,499 shipped, alongside the inclusion of a free kid-friendly caboose ($179 value). Be sure to add both to your cart for the discount to be automatically applied. It carries a $1,799 price tag outside of sales since falling from its original $1,999 rate in 2024. Over the last year we’ve mainly seen it down at $1,599, though its recently been returning to $1,499 since January, occasionally getting the added benefit of the caboose, like we’re seeing today. This is the best price we have tracked in the last two years, beaten out by a $1,399 rate we last saw in 2023, and a $1,299 preorder low from years before. You’ll also see this same free caboose promo being offered on the latest generation RadWagon 5 model.

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Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 e-bike is one of the best models for moms who want an alternative way to get their kids to daily appointments, which I see more and more of cruising around the streets of NYC. Its 750W rear hub motor tops out at 20 MPH, while the 672Wh battery gives you the means to haul yourself or cargo up to 45+ miles on a single charge when its five PAS levels are being utilized, or you could use just the throttle to ride on electric power for around 25+ miles.

As you haul your precious cargo with its 120-pound payload integrated cargo rack, you’ll also be benefiting from its other stock features, like the taillight that has braking functionality – perfect to signal to other riders and cars while in the streets. There’s also the custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders over each, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, a 200-lumen auto-on headlight, a water-resistant wiring harness for weather protection, and a backlit LCD display that has a USB port to charge your phone with. Of course, with the added caboose, children catching a ride will get additional stability and security, while giving you more peace of mind to focus on “driving.”

And with Rad Power’s new and upgraded RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike, which sadly only gets the caboose and is still sitting at its full $2,399 price tag, you’ll have extended travels up to 60+ miles and faster 28 MPH top speeds thanks to the 750W motor and 720Wh battery, but it does sport a torque sensor over the above’s cadence sensor, lending to smoother pick up from the pedal assistance, as well as some other upgraded features.

Rad Power’s ongoing e-bike deal (while supplies last):

Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale e-bike deals:

Rad Power’s Mother’s Day deals on new e-bikes (no price cuts):

  • 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 free caboose
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

Be sure to also check out the three new refreshed RadRunner series of cargo utility e-bikes, with the RadRunner Max even sporting some new smart features like Apple Find My and a radar system for approaching vehicles.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station

Score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro 3 4,096Wh LiFePO4 power station at $2,659 low (Reg. $3,699)

EcoFlow has switched up some of its lineup of power station deals in the second phase of its ongoing Spring-to-Summer Sale through May 18, keeping the WAVE 3 and GLACIER cooler discounts and extra sitewide savings active while changing some prices and switching out certain offers. Among the offers this go around, folks have another opportunity at the lowest price on the newer DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station for $2,659.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off. Outside of these sales you’d be pressed for $3,699 on this model at full price, which we’ve mostly seen brought down to $2,899 (not counting bonus savings) by discounts until the brand’s recent Mega Sale from last month, when it first fell to $2,799. Not only is that starting price returning, but so too are the extra savings, dropping things back to the lowest rate we have tracked while beating out Amazon.

One of EcoFlow’s newer power stations, the DELTA Pro 3 starts off with a 4,096Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can further bolster upwards to as high as 48,000Wh. Likewise, its starting 4,000W of output power (which surges to 6,000W) will also expand with additional equipment up to 12,000W – particularly when three power stations have been connected together. Unlike the other units under the brand’s flag, this one boasts a massive array of recharging methods: seven solo-source options and 18 combination options. Plugging it into a standard wall outlet, for example, fills you back to an 80% battery in 50 minutes, or you could take advantage of the 2,600W max solar input, EV charging, cigarette outlets in cars, dual PV charging, and much more.

There are 14 output port options to cover all your devices and appliances, one of which happens to be a TT-30R port to cover RV needs too – with you able to monitor and adjust settings and performance through the smart controls via the companion app. It’s one of the few models that’s been given the brand’s X-Core 3.0 tech, providing superior host safety, performance, and intelligence improvement. It also allows for its surging power output to climb higher for more demanding appliances while also increasing charging speeds, lessening noise and temperatures, improving the battery management system, and extending its overall lifespan – you can charge and recharge it every day for nearly 11 years, which means with less use it’ll last you many more beyond.

You can view the full lineup of EcoFlow’s Phase 2 Spring-to-Summer Sale here.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max portable power station

For rest of the day, you can grab EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max 2,048Wh power station at $999 (Reg. $1,899)

Running as part of EcoFlow’s second phase of Spring-to-Summer Sale offers, through the rest of the day the brand is offering two flash deals – one power station and one solar panel. The first is on the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that comes with a free protective bag for $999 shipped. Normally carrying a $1,899 MSRP, this unit has mainly been taken down to $1,099, including during the first phase of this sale. While that sale did see an additional 5% discount (continued during this phase), the rate here is still beating it out by $45. We did see it drop lower to $949 and $899 during the brand’s Amazon-exclusive Black Friday sale, only the $949 pricing reappeared once in 2025, back in March, with the third-lowest pricing here today now beating out Amazon to give you $900 in savings.

A sizeable unit to cover you traveling and select at-home backup power needs, the DELTA 2 Max’s LiFePO4 cells carry a 2,048Wh capacity, which can be expanded up to 6,144Wh by adding on the appropriate expansion batteries. It sports 15 port options to cover devices and appliances alike, dishing out a steady 2,400W of power, which you can increase to 3,400W for larger needs by activating its X-Boost mode in the companion app. You can connect two solar inputs up to a maximum 1,000W limit to recharge via the sun’s rays, while it also sports dual-charging capabilities from solar and a wall outlet being used simultaneously, giving you 83% of a battery refill in just 43 minutes, among some other options.

The second of these flash offers gives you the brand’s latest 125W x 4 (500W total) Bifacial Modular Solar Panel for $599 shipped. This newer model usually goes for $899 at full price, with discounts during direct brand sales having gone as low as $649, though we’ve spotted it going lower to $499 at Amazon, where it’s currently listed at full price. This panel’s modular design makes it a solid portable option that provides the most wattage input of the brand’s panels, with an IP68 dust-tight and waterproof rating to stand up to the elements. Two of these models are also the perfect compliment to the above station to reach its max solar input.

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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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Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XP4, new RadRunners, Tariff troubles, more

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XP4 e-bike, a new set of RadRunners from Rad Power Bikes, California’s e-bike voucher program hits more hurdles, the effect of Trump tariffs on several e-bike and e-moto companies, and more.

The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

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AUSA adds new, rough terrain electric forklift to its line of construction EVs

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Ausa Rolls Out First Electric Rough-Terrain Forklift, New Reversible Dumper

Last month’s bauma event in Germany was so big that the industry hive mind is still trying to digest everything it saw – and that includes these new, rough terrain electric material handlers from Spanish equipment brand AUSA!

AUSA calls itself, “the global manufacturer of compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and handling of material,” and backs that claim up by delivering more than 12,000 units to customers each year. Now, the company hopes to add to that number with the launch of the C151E rough-terrain electric forklift, which takes its rightful place alongside AUSA’s electric telehandler and 101/151 lines of mini dumpers.

The C151 features a 15.5 kWh li-ion battery pack good for “one intense shift” worth of work, sending electrons to a 19.5 kW (approx. 25 hp) electric motor and the associated forks, tilt cylinders, etc. Charging is through a “standard” CCS L1/2 AC port, which can recharge the big electric forklift to 80% in about 2.5 hours.

Looked at another way: even if you drive the battery to nearly nothing, the AUSA can be charged up during a lunch break or shift change and ready to work again as soon as you reach for it.

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The 6,040 lb. (empty) AUSA C151E has a 3,000-pound maximum load capacity and a maximum lift height just over 13 feet.

“It is an ideal tool for working in emission-free spaces such as greenhouses, municipal night works, enclosed spaces, etc.,” reads AUSA’s press material. “It can be used in more applications than a traditional rough terrain forklift, offering greater performance as a result.”

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AUSA C151E electric rough terrain forklift; via AUSA.
AUSA C151E electric rough terrain forklift; via AUSA.

AUSA’s messaging is spot-on here: because you can use the C151E – in fact, any electric equipment asset – is a broader set of environments and circumstances than a diesel asset, you can earn more work, get a higher utilization rate, and maximize not only your fuel savings, but generate income you couldn’t generate without it.

“More, more, and more” is how a smart fleet operator is looking at battery power right now, and that’s the angle, not the “messy middle,” that the industry needs to be talking about.

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The aluminum sector isn’t moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

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The aluminum sector isn't moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

HAWESVILLE, KY – May 10

Plant workers drive along an aluminum potline at Century Aluminum Company’s Hawesville plant in Hawesville, Ky. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (Photo by Luke Sharrett /For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Sweeping tariffs on imported aluminum imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are succeeding in reshaping global trade flows and inflating costs for American consumers, but are falling short of their primary goal: to revive domestic aluminum production.

Instead, rising costs, particularly skyrocketing electricity prices in the U.S. relative to global competitors, are leading to smelter closures rather than restarts.

The impact of aluminum tariffs at 25% is starkly visible in the physical aluminum market. While benchmark aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange provide a global reference, the actual cost of acquiring the metal involves regional delivery premiums.

This premium now largely reflects the tariff cost itself.

In stark contrast, European premiums were noted by JPMorgan analysts as being over 30% lower year-to-date, creating a significant divergence driven directly by U.S. trade policy.

This cost will ultimately be borne by downstream users, according to Trond Olaf Christophersen, the chief financial officer of Norway-based Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminum producers. The company was formerly known as Norsk Hydro.

“It’s very likely that this will end up as higher prices for U.S. consumers,” Christophersen told CNBC, noting the tariff cost is a “pass-through.” Shares of Hydro have collapsed by around 17% since tariffs were imposed.

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The downstream impact of the tariffs is already being felt by Thule Group, a Hydro customer that makes cargo boxes fitted atop cars. The company said it’ll raise prices by about 10% even though it manufactures the majority of the goods sold in the U.S locally, as prices of raw materials, such as steel and aluminum, have shot up.

But while tariffs are effectively leading to prices rise in the U.S., they haven’t spurred a revival in domestic smelting, the energy-intensive process of producing primary aluminum.

The primary barrier remains the lack of access to competitively priced, long-term power, according to the industry.

“Energy costs are a significant factor in the overall production cost of a smelter,” said Ami Shivkar, principal analyst of aluminum markets at analytics firm Wood Mackenzie.  “High energy costs plague the US aluminium industry, forcing cutbacks and closures.”

“Canadian, Norwegian, and Middle Eastern aluminium smelters typically secure long-term energy contracts or operate captive power generation facilities. US smelter capacity, however, largely relies on short-term power contracts, placing it at a disadvantage,” Shivkar added, noting that energy costs for U.S. aluminum smelters were about $550 per tonne compared to $290 per tonne for Canadian smelters.

Recent events involving major U.S. producers underscore this power vulnerability.

In March 2023, Alcoa Corp announced the permanent closure of its 279,000 metric ton Intalco smelter, which had been idle since 2020. Alcoa said that the facility “cannot be competitive for the long-term,” partly because it “lacks access to competitively priced power.”

Similarly, in June 2022, Century Aluminum, the largest U.S. primary aluminum producer, was forced to temporarily idle its massive Hawesville, Kentucky smelter – North America’s largest producer of military-grade aluminum – citing a “direct result of skyrocketing energy costs.”

Century stated the power cost required to run the facility had “more than tripled the historical average in a very short period,” necessitating a curtailment expected to last nine to twelve months until prices normalized.

The industry has also not had a respite as demand for electricity from non-industrial sources has risen in recent years.

Hydro’s Christophersen pointed to the artificial intelligence boom and the proliferation of data centers as new competitors for power. He suggested that new energy production capacity in the U.S., from nuclear, wind or solar, is being rapidly consumed by the tech sector.

“The tech sector, they have a much higher ability to pay than the aluminium industry,” he said, noting the high double-digit margins of the tech sector compared to the often low single-digit margins at aluminum producers. Hydro reported an 8.3% profit margin in the first quarter of 2025, an increase from the 3.5% it reported for the previous quarter, according to Factset data.

“Our view, and for us to build a smelter [in the U.S.], we would need cheap power. We don’t see the possibility in the current market to get that,” the CFO added. “The lack of competitive power is the reason why we don’t think that would be interesting for us.”

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While failing to ignite domestic primary production, the tariffs are undeniably causing what Christophersen termed a “reshuffling of trade flows.”

When U.S. market access becomes more costly or restricted, metal flows to other destinations.

Christophersen described a brief period when exceptionally high U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum — 25% additional tariffs on top of the aluminum-specific tariffs — made exporting to Europe temporarily more attractive for Canadian producers. Consequently, more European metals would have made their way into the U.S. market to make up for the demand gap vacated by Canadian aluminum.

The price impact has even extended to domestic scrap metal prices, which have adjusted upwards in line with the tariff-inflated Midwest premium.

Hydro, also the world’s largest aluminum extruder, utilizes both domestic scrap and imported Canadian primary metal in its U.S. operations. The company makes products such as window frames and facades in the country through extrusion, which is the process of pushing aluminum through a die to create a specific shape.

“We are buying U.S. scrap [aluminium]. A local raw material. But still, the scrap prices now include, indirectly, the tariff cost,” Christophersen explained. “We pay the tariff cost in reality, because the scrap price adjusts to the Midwest premium.”

“We are paying the tariff cost, but we quickly pass it on, so it’s exactly the same [for us],” he added.

RBC Capital Markets analysts confirmed this pass-through mechanism for Hydro’s extrusions business, saying “typically higher LME prices and premiums will be passed onto the customer.”

This pass-through has occurred amid broader market headwinds, particularly downstream among Hydro’s customers.

RBC highlighted the “weak spot remains the extrusion divisions” in Hydro’s recent results and noted a guidance downgrade, reflecting sluggish demand in sectors like building and construction.

— CNBC’s Greg Kennedy contributed reporting.

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