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Today is National Bike to Work Day which means today’s Green Deals are all about e-bikes! Headlining our lineup of savings today is Lectric’s newly launched Memorial Day Sale that is offering increased bundles with up to $742 in free gear, with the largest of them on the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes (biggest bundles to date) starting from $1,399. Next, from Rad Power’s ongoing Mother’s Day savings, we have the RadRover 6 Plus and RadExpand 5 e-bikes starting from $1,299 for off-road commutes and those in need of space-saving options. There’s also Ride1Up’s Memorial Day Sale that is taking up to $300 off two e-bikes, including the Prodigy v2 Mid-Drive models, as well as an accessory promo on the Portola Folding e-bike, among others. Lastly, Velotric’s Bike Month Sale has dropped the urban-minded T1 ST Plus e-bike with Apple Find My to $1,399, with others up to $400 off. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s launch deals on Jackery’s HomePower 3000 Solar generator bundles, Segway’s E2 Plus II eKickScooter preorder, 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.

Lectric Memorial Day Sale offers up to $742 in free gear with the XPedition 2.0 cargo e-bikes from $1,399

Lectric has launched its Memorial Day Sale with increased bundle packages that give you up to $742 in free gear along with your purchase. The largest of these savings is on the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes, which come in three variants, with the standard 13Ah model at $1,399 shipped and getting $394 in free gear, the 26Ah dual-battery model at $1,699 shipped with $593 in free gear, and the 35Ah dual-battery model at $1,999 shipped and coming with $742 in free gear. As is usually the case, the savings from this brand tend to come in the form of free bundled gear, with the packages we’re seeing on these models being the biggest yet – beating out their Black Friday deals. Head below to learn more about these e-bikes and the deals on the brand’s other models during this sale.

All three variants of Lectric’s XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes sport the same two colorway options (Raindrop Blue or Stratus White), as well as come equipped with 750W M24 rear hub motors (peaking at 1,310W) that top out at 28 MPH speeds and provide improved acceleration and torque for climbing up inclines, especially when hauling any cargo with you. The only real difference here depends on what battery setup you would prefer, with the standard 13Ah model giving you up to 60 miles of travel, the 26Ah (dual 13Ah) model going further up to 120 miles, and the 35Ah (dual 17.5Ah) model going furthest to 170 miles – all with the PAS support activated. What’s really nice here, too, is the improved 5A charger that “cuts down on charging speeds by 60%,” so you don’t have to wait around all day for the battery to recharge.

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These models have had their rear cargo racks extended for more hauling potential – whether that means packages, groceries, or passengers – and the bikes boast an impressive 450-pound payload. There’s plenty of other top-notch features for the price, like the adjustable dual spring 50mm front suspension fork, the Shimano 8-speed drivetrain, narrower 20-inch by 2.5-inch wheels with fenders over each, more powerful hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, the headlamp and taillights with brake lighting and turn signal functionality, the wider-stance kickstand, and a color display.

Lectric’s XP4 e-bike preorders with up to $356 bundles (shipping June 2):

Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike clearance offers (price cuts only):

XPedition 2.0 offers with up to $742 bundles:

XP Electric Trike with $508 bundle

XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bike offers with $404 bundles:

Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $336 bundle

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ONE LR e-bike with $220 bundle

Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike

Find commuting solutions in Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus fat-tire and RadExpand 5 folding e-bikes from $1,299

If you didn’t know, May 12 to May 18 is Bike to Work week, and for those who may not have jumped aboard their alternative rides yet, you can certainly prep to do so through the warmer months ahead. Rad Power currently has its ongoing Mother’s Day Sale event going through May 21, taking up to $500 off models, like the popular RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike that is down at $1,399 shipped right now. This model normally goes for $1,599 at full price, which has only been beaten by a drop to $1,299 back over the fall in 2024 and the $1,199 low from January, with it otherwise being brought down to this rate in the time since. This is the third-lowest price we have tracked and still offers a solid $200 in savings off the tag while giving you a well-rounded model for on-street and off-road ventures.

For over a year now I’ve regularly gotten to hop aboard my parent’s RadRover 6 Plus while visiting them in the Great Dismal Swamp, which may pose challenges to some models but has otherwise not stopped my travels around town, be that along roads or through nature. The 750W brushless geared hub motor is paired alongside a semi-integrated 672Wh battery, providing speeds up to 20 MPH and a travel distance up to 45+ miles when the five PAS levels are turned on. I always appreciate the addition of a throttle, as it allows me to go off electric power when I tire out or am just not in the mood to do much pedaling, though, as is the case with all e-bikes, solely using this does cut down its mileage.

It’s a solid option for folks who enjoy on-street and off-road treks alike, as the fat Kenda Juggernaut puncture-resistant tires stand up well to swampy terrain during my visits, while the electrical system is protected thanks to the water-resistant connectors. You’ll also get it arriving stocked with a 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.

Another solid option for commutes to work, as well as saving space when you get there or back home, is the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike that is down at $1,299 shipped from its usual $1,599 tag. It comes equipped with the same motor and battery setup as above, with the same speed and mileage, as well as five levels of PAS to take advantage of. Its main feature is the folding frame, which condenses it to 29 inches high by 25 inches wide by 41 inches long. There’s the integrated rear cargo rack for some cargo-hauling functionality, an LED headlight and integrated taillight that have both automatic and brake lighting, solid fat tires with fenders over each, water-resistant wiring harness, a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, and an LED display.

Be sure to check out the other deals during the remainder of Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale, like the discounts and bundle packages on the RadWagon 4 and 5 Cargo e-bikes, as well as the accessory promos on its other new models.

Ride1Up Memorial Day Sale

Ride1Up has its Memorial Day Sale running through May 27, with two of its e-bikes getting up to $300 taken off their tags and an accessory promotion on its popular and affordable Portola Folding e-bike. The biggest of the cash savings is landing on the Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive e-bike starting at $2,195 shipped for its 9-speed drive-train model, while the belt-drive counterpart is down at $2,595 shipped. These two models normally go for $2,495 and $2,795, respectively, these days, with $200 price cuts often being the average discount seen in sales lately, which is continuing on the belt-drive model, while the chain-drive model saves you an additional $100 on top of that. Head below for more on these and the other models seeing discounts during this sale.

Released back in the latter half of 2023, Ride1Up’s Prodigy v2 is a more affordable mid-drive e-bike when compared to many others on the market that range up to twice the price. It comes equipped with a German-made Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive motor that produces 90Nm of torque and has a built-in torque sensor, pairing with the 36V 504Wh battery to deliver up to 28 MPH top speeds and 30 to 50 miles of travel range. While not as lightweight as some urban commuters, it’s fairly manageable with a 58-pound weight for the chain-drive model and 61 pounds for the belt-drive.

There’s a bunch of solid stock features here too, like the Tektro HD-M745 180mm Hydraulic disc brakes, the rear cargo rack, Maxxis Rekon Race tires with fenders over each, the 80 Lux headlight, Commuter Glow 6V taillight, 100mm air fork suspension, kickstand, Brose 1.5-inch color display, and more.

Ride1Up’s Memorial Day Sale e-bike deals:

  • Portola Folding e-bike: $1,095 (No price cut)
    • 20 MPH throttle, 28 MPH PAS for up to 40 miles
    • Upgrade to 13.4Ah battery for $100 more and 45-mile travels
    • Buy one accessory get one of equal or lesser value
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,195 (Reg. $2,495)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
  • Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
  • Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike

Commute through urban streets on Velotric’s T1 ST Plus e-bike with Apple Find My and 70-mile range for $1,399

It’s National Bike to Work Day, and while you may not have a electric model this year to commute on, you can certainly take advantage of Velotric’s Bike Month Sale pricing and score yourself the means to do so through summer and into fall. There are obvious favorites like the Discover 1 Plus at $1,299 or its upgraded Discover 2 counterpart, but I wanted to shine a spotlight on a solid option for folks commuting in more urban areas, the T1 ST Plus e-bike that is at $1,399 shipped. It’s going for $1,649 at full price these days due to the tariffs that have been affecting the market in the past few months, with discounts only having brought down the cost to this rate since. While we did see the price go lower last year, there’s no telling how long it’ll be until we see those rates again, as well as if prices will continue going up later in the year with the market’s uncertainty. Still, you can pick up this lightweight model at $250 off the going rate, gaining some added smart security on top of electrifying your commute.

Velotric’s T1 ST Plus e-bike is an ideal model from this brand for urban commuters and riders who prefer active cycling, firstly for weighing in at just 39 pounds, making it a more manageable model up and down stairs, and secondly due to this being a purely PAS-focused ride without any throttle for pure electric cruising. It comes with a 350W motor (peaking at 600W) alongside a 36V 352.8Wh battery to reach top speeds of 28 MPH (unlocked over the standard 20 MPH limit). It comes with three different riding modes, each with five PAS levels and supported by a torque sensor, giving it up to 70 miles of range on a single charge.

It features a bonus walk mode for assistance whenever you may have to hop off the bike, namely to go up extremely steep angles, but a real highlight here is the Apple Find My inclusion, so you’ll always know where it is and can track it down. You’ll also be getting some other stock features, like the Shimano 8-speed derailleur, an integrated LED auto-headlight, double hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, an IPX6 waterproof rating, and a 3.5-inch LCD display with USB charging for your personal device.

If you’re commutes (and day-off adventures) tend to go off-road, you might be more interested in the brand’s Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain e-bike for $1,499 shipped, coming down from $1,899. It comes with a larger 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,200W) with a 691Wh battery, hitting max speeds of 28 MPH for up to 55 miles when activating its five PAS levels – plus, there is a throttle on this model when you don’t want to pedal. The fat puncture-resistant tires ensure your fun won’t be stopped early once you go off-road, while the hydraulic suspension fork works to smooth out rougher paths and the hydraulic disc brakes provide solid stopping power – all with an IPX6 waterproof rating, among other features. You can also check out the brand’s latest release, the upgraded Nomad 2X Full Suspension Fat Tire e-bike that takes things to more customizable heights.

You can check out the full lineup of this sale’s deals on the landing page here.

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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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How Saudi Arabia is diversifying away from oil — and betting big on AI

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President and CEO of Saudi’s Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024.

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Think of Saudi Arabia and the first thing that comes to mind might be its massive, oil-derived wealth.

While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia’s economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.

According to Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Investment Khalid Al Falih, more than half — 50.6% — of the Saudi economy is now “completely decoupled” from oil.

“This percentage is growing,” Al Failh told CNBC’s Dan Murphy, adding that government revenue used to be almost completely derived from oil money, but now, 40% of its revenue comes from sectors and sources that “have nothing to do with oil.”

“We’re seeing great results, but we’re not satisfied. We want to do more. We want to accelerate the kingdom’s diversification and growth story,” he said.

Saudi Arabia is doubling down on fast-growing sectors such as artificial intelligence, naming it one of its new growth areas, with Al Failh saying the kingdom will be a “key investor” in developing AI applications and large language models. Saudi Arabia would also build data centers “at a scale and at a competitive cost not achieved anywhere else.”

“AI has emerged [in] the last three, four years, and it’s definitely going to define how the future economy of every nation. Those who invest will lead, and those who lag behind, unfortunately, will lose,” he pointed out.

On Monday, AI chip company Groq’s CEO, Jonathan Ross, told CNBC that  for AI infrastructure thanks to its energy surplus. The country could see more than $135 billion in gains by 2030 thanks to AI, according to PwC.

Saudi Arabia’s quarterly budget performance report revealed that total government revenue for the first half of 2025 came in at 565.21 billion Saudi riyals ($150.73 billion), with oil making up 53.4% of the country’s overall revenue, down from 67.97% in the same period in 2019.

In 2024, the country reported a 1.3% rise in full-year GDP, mainly driven by a 4.3% increase in non-oil segments. Oil activity, on the other hand, fell 4.5% year on year.

The country’s sovereign wealth fund — the Public Investment Fund — has acquired stakes in tech giants, video game publishers and football clubs as it uses oil revenues to diversify into other sectors.

PIF has acquired stakes in video-game heavyweight Electronic Arts, establishing the SoftBank Vision Fund with Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group Corp in 2017, and a takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle United in 2021.

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When asked if declining oil prices were piling pressure on Saudi Arabia’s economy and government revenue, Al Falih said that the country was not scaling back budgets and there were no cuts to public spending.

Oil prices have fallen in 2025, with Brent crude spot prices down 13.4% so far this year, according to FactSet. Saudi Arabia’s oil revenue slid 24% in the first half of 2025 from a year earlier.

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The government will continue to address all activities that require government spending, Al Falih said, noting that the PIF has grown sixfold since its creation and that the country was approaching nearly $1 trillion in capital deployed across sectors of strategic interest.

Tourism has also been a key growth area for Saudi Arabia. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the country’s tourism minister, told CNBC that the sector’s share in GDP had grown to 5% in 2024 from 3% in 2019.

“We are [opening] resorts, new airlines, new airports, and the numbers are growing, and we are focusing on countries and visitors that are coming from outside to experience our great culture,” Al-Khateeb highlighted.

The tourism minister also expressed confidence that the sector could contribute 10% of GDP by 2030, aiming to raise it to 20% eventually.

“This 20% will help Saudi Arabia to diversify the economy and make it more sustainable,” he added.

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A $900M Texas solar mega-farm will power Meta’s data centers

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Meta just signed more power purchase agreements (PPAs) with ENGIE North America, expanding their partnership to more than 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar across four projects in Texas. It’s just a shame the social media giant is also going big on gas plants in Louisiana to power its data centers at the same time.

The latest PPAs include ENGIE’s new 600-megawatt (MW) Swenson Ranch Solar project in Stonewall County, southeast of Lubbock. When it comes online in 2027, Swenson will become ENGIE’s largest solar farm within its 11 GW North American portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Meta will buy 100% of Swenson’s power to run its US data centers.

ENGIE says the $900 million project will create over 350 construction jobs and generate over $158 million in tax revenue for Stonewall County and the local hospital district over its lifetime.

“Our objective is to bring reliable, cost-competitive power to the grid as rapidly as possible, and projects like Swenson demonstrate the importance of solar to meet the timely needs of our customers,” said Dave Carroll, ENGIE North America’s CEO and chief renewables officer.

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Meta’s head of global energy, Urvi Parekh, said the expanded deal with ENGIE “enables us to continue matching 100% of our electricity use with clean and renewable energy to support our data center operations,” Parekh said.

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Meta isn’t exactly putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to matching 100% of its electricity use with clean energy. The social media giant is also building a $10 billion data center – one of the world’s largest – in Richland Parish, Louisiana, that’s going to be powered by three gas-powered plants, which utility Entergy will build especially for Meta, which is paying 50% of the costs. Those three plants will produce 2,262 MW of dirty fossil fuel power. For perspective, that’s nearly 10% of Entergy’s current energy capacity across four states.

So while the 1.3 GW of clean energy that ENGIE will produce in Texas for Meta is great, it doesn’t make up for the CO2 emissions it’s about to create with this dirty project it’s building in a lower-income farming community in Louisiana. It certainly isn’t for speed, because solar is the fastest to put up. Limited state oversight – and a 2024 state law that lets the company skip paying sales tax – likely helped Meta make that destructive decision.

Read more: Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.


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Genesis is building a new luxury off-road SUV, and all signs point to an EV [Images]

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That rugged new Genesis SUV we’ve been waiting for might be electric after all. A Genesis EV was spotted in South Korea with a new off-road style and EV powertrain.

Is the Genesis off-road luxury SUV an EV?

Genesis is turning ten this year, and to celebrate, it’s giving the people what they want. The luxury brand has a slate of new vehicles set to launch over the next few years, including a flagship full-size electric SUV, high-performance cars, and a luxury off-roader.

Hyundai confirmed during last month’s CEO Investor Day that Genesis will offer vehicles across all powertrains, rather than electric only, as initially planned.

Although we knew the “ultra-luxe” GV90 would be electric when it arrives in 2026, Genesis has kept most details of its luxury off-road SUV a secret.

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We got our first look at it in April after Genesis unveiled the X Gran Equator Concept. The rugged-looking SUV is the brand’s “first adventure vehicle concept,” but that’s about all we know.

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Genesis said the off-road SUV “marries on-road sophistication with off-road resilience,” offering adventure and refinement, but didn’t provide any specifics.

After a modified Genesis test car was spotted in South Korea with off-road upgrades, it’s looking more likely that the off-road SUV may actually be an EV.

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The images posted by user hscarstory on an online forum are among the first to emerge. The vehicle, a modified Genesis Electrified GV70, was being tested by the “Chassis Test Team.” You can see a few added off-road elements like a fine-tuned suspension and bigger tires.

It also has a large tow hook or wrench on the front, a staple of Hyundai XRT test cars. The test vehicle is expected to be the first of a new Genesis off-road brand or trim, similar to Hyundai’s XRT.

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Genesis said the X Gran Equator Concept wasn’t confirmed for production. Still, certain design elements and features, such as the integrated roof rails and split-opening tailgate, “showcase the brand’s future design potential.”

The brand has yet to say when the luxury off-roader will arrive. We do know Genesis is launching its first hybrid, the GV80, next year.

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It will introduce its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70 in late 2026 or early 2027. We got our first look at the Genesis GV70 EREV and hybrid models earlier this month, out for testing.

The GV90 is expected to arrive in mid-2026 as the first vehicle built on Hyundai’s new eM platform. Genesis has yet to reveal when it will launch the luxury off-roader, but it’s expected to arrive as a 2027 model. Since it’s introducing new powertrains, we can’t rule out an EREV or a hybrid variation of the off-roader.

Can Genesis compete with the Rivian R1S? Or the upcoming Range Rover Electric? We should learn more soon. Check back for the latest updates.

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