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This week’s closing Green Deals is being led by a massive and unexpected price cut on Heybike’s Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes to new low prices, with the 1,000W rear-hub model at $2,199 ($400 off), while the 750W mid-drive model is at $2,499 ($600 off). Bluetti has some member-only deals running through the weekend, like the AC200L Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels for $1,649. We also spotted EGO’s advanced 56V 22-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with select cut and touch drive tech and a 10.0Ah battery for $999, as well as Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with a 4.0Ah battery at $220. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow EcoCredits May Madness event that ends tonight, Hiboy’s Father’s Day EV sale, 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.

Heybike’s carbon-fiber Hero all-terrain rear and mid-drive e-bikes get up to $600 price cuts to new lows from $2,199

As part of its ongoing anniversary celebration, Heybike is offering the biggest price cuts yet on its Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes, with the 1,000W rear-hub model dropping to $2,199 shipped, while the 750W mid-drive model is down at $2,499 shipped. They’ve been given initial $300 and $500 discounts from their usual $2,599 and $3,099 price tags, with the brand automatically applying an additional $100 savings in your cart – plus, you’ll be getting a free gift pack too for some extra goodies. We’ve mostly seen these models getting $100 discounts during major sales, even during Black Friday, and very few flash offers at $200 off. It’s quite a surprise to now see them benefitting from $400/$600 markdowns, which take things lower than ever to land at new all-time low prices.

Heybike’s Hero models are the brand’s higher-end all-terrain e-bikes with carbon fiber frames, which start with a choice, depending on just what kind of environments you tend to travel through. The cheaper option is the 1,000W rear-hub model (peaks at 1,800W) that dishes out more power to tackle climbing hills and carrying heavier loads, while the 750W mid-drive model (peaks at 1,400W) moves the motor in the center of the frame for more balanced weight, as well as sporting a torque sensor over the other’s cadence sensor, providing smoother power transition and handling steep inclines. They both sport a removable 864Wh battery and hit speeds up to 35 MPH alongside up to 60 miles of travel distance with PAS activated.

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Of course, for the higher prices, you’re also getting some higher-end features with Heybike’s Hero e-bikes, like the full suspension made up of a hydraulic front fork absorption and rear suspension. There are also the hydraulic disc brakes, the puncture-protected 4-inch fat tires, a 9-speed Shimano derailleur, a shock-absorbing saddle – plus, an integrated handlebar with a built-in headlight and LCD screen for setting adjustments and performance readouts, and more.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of e-bike deals while Heybike’s 4th anniversary savings last through June 6, including the cheaper off-roading models. You’ll also find many ongoing Memorial Day EV sales from our favorite brands collected together in our holiday EV hub here, with some, like Lectric’s $742 in savings, ending tomorrow night, May 31. We also have an update on Navee’s new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter that has fallen even further in price (along with other Father’s Day EV offers) to $760.

Bluetti AC200L power station

Bluetti’s AC200L solar generator with two 200W panels covers camping, RVing, and more at $1,649 (Save $850)

With its Memorial Day Sale having come to a close, Bluetti is offering short-term member-only discounts (sign-up is free) on three units, as well as some additional price cuts open to anyone. Among the bunch, we spotted the AC200L Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels for $1,649 shipped. Normally $2,499 at full price, we’ve only seen it go as low as $1,699 from the brand’s direct sales events, while the official Amazon storefront has offered it for as low as $1,598, which has most recently been appearing as supply-limited Lightning deals. After you’ve signed up for free, you can grab this station with a $850 markdown that drops the costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, with the price also currently matching at Amazon, though you won’t get to earn points from purchases to redeem for benefits.

***A quick note: as I’ve stated, sign-up for membership is free, with multiple tiers that are achieved through purchases and unlock greater benefits as you move up. Things start at the base Starter level, moving to the Explorer level after spending $10 to $4,999. From there, you’ll reach the Pro level after spending $5,000 to $14,999, the Elite level after spending $15,000 to $29,000, and the Master level after spending $30,000 or more.

One of the brand’s higher-end models that covers campsite visits, RV trips, home backup emergencies, and more, the Bluetti AC200L power station is a well-rounded solution that starts with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can be further expanded with additional gear. You can bump its capacity to 4,096Wh with a B230 expansion battery, 6,348Wh with two B210 batteries, or max things out at 8,192Wh with two B300 batteries. It provides a steady stream of up to 2,400W to devices and appliances (surging up to 3,600W) through its 11 output ports: four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, one car port, one RV port, and a NEMA TT-30 port.

By plugging it into a standard wall outlet, you can regain 80% of the battery in as fast as 45 minutes, while the unit can max out at 1,200W of solar input, which would put it back at full in 1.7 to 2.2 hours, with the 400W input in the bundle taking three times as long. And, as always, you’ll have the full array of smart controls through your tablet or smartphone via the companion app.

Bluetti’s other member-only deals:

You can also check out the other power station and add-on accessory discounts that are running alongside these member-only deals by heading to the landing page here.

EGO 56V 22-inch cordless self-propelled lawn mower

This 22-inch EGO cordless self-propelled mower comes with a 10.0Ah battery + select cut/touch drive tech at $999

Amazon is now offering the EGO POWER+ 56V 22-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with upgraded tech and a 10.0Ah battery at $999 shipped. Since it was released last year, we’ve almost exclusively seen it keep between $1,199 and $1,299 at Amazon all the way through most of March 2025, with some short-term falls to its $839 low peppered in over a year ago, which we haven’t seen again since. Recently, it’s been returning to $1,000 with discounts, with today’s deal taking things lower by $1, giving you $301 in savings at the second-best price we have tracked, all while giving you one of the brand’s more advanced mowing solutions.

If you want one of the best mowing options from EGO, without shelling out the money for the brand’s popular riding mowers, this 22-inch model takes quite a step up from many of its counterparts. To start, it has a cast aluminum deck over the more standard plastic ones we usually see, lending towards a much more durable build, as well as eight cutting height levels over the usual seven. It delivers up to 11.1 foot-pounds of cutting torque, with blade speeds going as high as 3,350 RPM, which outdoes plenty of gas guzzlers. The included 10.0Ah battery provides you with 70 minutes of continuous runtime on a single 60-minute charge, which you can swap out with any other batteries from the brand for extended jobs.

And its self-propulsion takes a step up with the touch drive tech here, which allows you to engage the function by simply placing your palms on the handle, complete with a convenient dial that you can scroll through for speed changes. What’s more, it comes boasting the brand’s select cut system, which allows for more customization with interchangeable lower mulching blades and a high-lift bagging blade, depending on just how much you’re tackling. The handles also conveniently fold to save you space when its not in use.

Of course, you can save a bit more by going with this more standard EGO 56V 21-Inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery for a new low of $357.30 shipped. You won’t have the self-propulsion here, though the lightweight body is easy to maneuver around your yard, but you will get the same folding design to help save space. It offers a cutting height range between 1.25 inches and 4 inches and delivers up to 6.0 foot-pounds of cutting torque.

greenworks 80V 770 CFM cordless leaf blower

Clear our yards and more with 770 CFM from this 80V Greenworks cordless electric leaf blower kit at $220

Amazon is currently offering the Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah battery for $219.99 shipped. Normally going for $300 at full price, aside from today’s deal and the $210 low we only saw pop up for Black Friday, discounts have been taking the cost down to $240 at most, which is where it’s currently priced on Greenworks’ direct site. With the deal here, you’ll be saving $80 off the going rate at the best post-Black Friday pricing we have tracked.

Weighing in at just under 11 pounds, this is a lightweight means to clear out your yards, walkways, driveways, and more – all while tossing out that noisy, fume-belching gas model. The brushless motor lends towards greater torque, efficiency, and especially quieter performance so you won’t drive your neighbors crazy at earlier or later hours in the day, with a trigger-activated variable speed control (and cruise control settings) allowing up to 770 CFM of force (180 MPH wind speeds) for clearing away unwanted debris. The battery provides you with 80 minutes of continuous runtime, and it sports the brand’s standard push-button starts so you don’t have to deal with pull strings.

You can also upgrade to Greenworks’ 40V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with a 5.0Ah battery while its down at a $360 low, covering up to 1/3 acre on a single charge. There’s a collection of the brand’s new and legacy electric pressure washers down at return lows starting from $82, as well as a collection of 40V, 80V, and 82V batteries getting up to 33% discounts starting from $80.

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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’s India plans won’t include manufacturing and here’s why

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Tesla’s India plans won’t include electric vehicle manufacturing, according to the local minister of industries, and the reason is quite simple.

Tesla has been trying to enter the Indian automotive market for years, but it has been unable to circumvent the country’s protectionist efforts, which include high import duties on foreign vehicles.

There have been several false starts in the country. CEO Elon Musk has stated on several occasions that Tesla is actively trying to enter the market.

For the last five years, it seemed that the American automaker was on the verge of entering the Indian market with local hires and even vehicle validation, but it never materialized.

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Over the past few months, a new initiative has been underway, and it has shown promise.

It came after India finally reached a compromise on its import duties on cars last year, opening the door for Tesla and other EV automakers to launch in the country.

The deal involves significantly reducing import duties for a limited number of electric vehicles, provided the automaker makes a substantial investment and commitment to establish an electric vehicle factory in India within the coming years.

Since then, Tesla has started hiring service and sales staff, and there have been several reports that the automaker is closing in on some retail and service locations.

However, we now learn that Tesla doesn’t plan to take advantage of the deal, which includes establishing local vehicle manufacturing.

HD Kumaraswamy, India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries, announced that Tesla won’t be one of the automakers planning to build EV factories in the country (via BBC):

“Mercedes Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia have shown interest [in manufacturing electric cars in India]. Tesla – we are not expecting from them.”

Another Indian government official added that while Tesla participated in the first round of discussions with stakeholders, it stopped participating in the process after, while the previously mentioned automakers continued.

Kumaraswamy still said that he believes Tesla plans to open “two showrooms” in the country, but it’s not clear how it plans to handle the situation with the import duties.

Tesla also faced another recent setback in India when it lost its head of the country last month.

Electrek’s Take

I said it several times in the last few months amid Tesla’s latest effort to enter India, but I’ll repeat it: I’ll believe it when I see it.

We have been burned too many times on this.

Showrooms are one thing, but Tesla also needs to deploy service and charging stations. If its vehicles are still subject to steep import duties without the benefits of the promise of a manufacturing investment, it’s going to be a tough market for Tesla.

The primary reason Tesla is not committing to a manufacturing facility in India is likely due to its factories currently operating at approximately 60% capacity.

It makes no sense to invest in more manufacturing capacity if you are not already utilizing your current fully deployed capacity. That’s also why Tesla halted its Gigafactory Mexico project, along with the US tariffs.

Tesla currently has a demand problem. Not a production capacity demand.

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A leaked recording of a new Tesla training program reveals that the company is concerned about a growing employee morale issue.

Last year, we noted that, following a mass wave of layoffs that was poorly handled on many levels, Tesla has been facing significant employee morale issues.

A year later, it looks like these are ongoing and Tesla is trying to address them.

Last week, Tesla had a week-long production shutdown at Gigafactory Texas and employees were offered to come in for some training during that time.

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One of the training sessions was related to “company culture,” and Business Insider obtained a recording, releasing some quotes from it.

The instructor asked Tesla employees attending the training if they’d ever felt “I can’t work under these conditions”or had felt set back by constant change at the company.” “I know I have,” the instructor told the employees.

The recording made it clear that Tesla is having some turnover issues due to morale. The instructor said:

“A lot of people leave this company, and they have kind of a negative taste in their mouth. They think: ‘Man, it was terrible. It was bad. I got burnt out. I feel like I didn’t get anything done, nobody listened to me.’”

The company culture training reportedly used to be for Tesla management, but the instructor said that the company decided to expand it to all employees.

They added:

“Leadership has kind of another level of responsibility for trying to guide and direct that culture. But at the end of the day, it’s us as the people on the ground that are the reflection of the culture.”

The instructor highlighted the need for employees to focus on Tesla’s “higher purpose.”

Tesla greatly benefited from being a mission-driven company with the aim. of accelerating the transition to electric transport and sustainable energy.

It helped with hiring and in pushing Tesla’s well-known aggressive work rate.

However, Tesla’s mission shifted in the last few years as CEO Elon Musk had Tesla focus on autonomous driving, and many people feel that the original mission has taken a step back with the CEO backing Donald Trump and the Republican party, who have historically campaigned against electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Electrek’s Take

Company culture begins at the top and flows down. Musk has historically asked a lot out of Tesla employees, but he has barely been working at Tesla for the past year.

That’s not outstanding leadership.

Furthermore, he alienated most of Tesla’s customer base, and while he still has loyalists at Tesla, I think that his massive drop in favorability is also reflected among Tesla employees.

I think talent retention should be one of the biggest concerns at Tesla right now.

I track employee comings and goings closely and I see a continued exodus of talent right now that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Employee morale is part of it.

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President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform moved a step closer to having a bitcoin exchange-traded fund available to everyday investors.

NYSE Arca, the all-electronic arm of the New York Stock Exchange that handles most ETF trading, filed on Tuesday to list a bitcoin fund linked to the president’s media company, the latest sign of Trump’s expanding push into the crypto world. Known as a 19b-4 form, the filing is required before regulators can decide whether to allow the fund to launch and trade on a U.S. exchange.

Called the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, the fund is designed to track the price of bitcoin and offer a simpler way for investors to gain exposure without holding the asset directly. The filing follows an announced partnership between Trump Media and Crypto.com in March to bring a suite of digital asset products to market later this year, pending regulatory approval.

Those planned offerings include baskets of cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and Crypto.com’s native Cronos token, combined with traditional securities. The products will be branded under Trump Media and made available to global investors through major brokerage platforms and the Crypto.com app, which serves more than 140 million users worldwide.

Since the January 2024 launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, the market has swelled to more than $130 billion in total assets. BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accounts for the lion’s share, with nearly $69 billion in assets, making it the largest digital asset manager in the world.

Trump is the majority owner of Truth Social’s parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, which has made a series of crypto-aligned moves in recent months — from trademarking digital asset products to unveiling a $2.5 billion bitcoin treasury plan last week in Las Vegas. If approved, the ETF would represent one of the most politically connected entries into the booming market for bitcoin funds.

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