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The republican budget bill which cuts domestic manufacturing credits and adds trillions of dollars to the national debt in order to channel money to US elites will put 2 million jobs at risk, according to a new report by BlueGreen Alliance.

Over the last few years, the US has been undergoing somewhat of a manufacturing renaissance.

Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, both of which included many provisions for green and domestic manufacturing jobs, there has been tremendous investment in US manufacturing, at a much higher pace than prior to those laws being passed.

Overall, Biden’s push for EVs attracted $210 billion in investment and 230,000 direct EV jobs, to say nothing of the additional jobs that would be created to support those jobs and due to increased economic activity.

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This was particularly lucrative for certain states in particular, such as Nevada which would experience a 22.87% increase in the state’s manufacturing workforce, New Mexico with a 12.52% increase, or Georgia with a 10.17% boost. Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia would all see a boost of more than 5% in their manufacturing workforces.

But the new budget bill, passed by republicans in the House, would kill all those jobs and more.

We’ve already seen some of these effects, as several projects have been canceled due to job-killing republican policy.

But now, a new analysis by BlueGreen Alliance calculates just how much the republican bill would devastate US manufacturing. It estimates that the elimination of manufacturing credits would threaten nearly 300,000 direct manufacturing jobs.

“The job-creating track record of the clean manufacturing tax credits is undeniable and the changes to them included in the House bill threatens all of that progress. Every bit of data shows clearly that repealing these credits will hurt working Americans. We hope the Senate will see reason and reverse these damaging provisions.” 

Ted Fertik, Vice President of Manufacturing and Industrial Policy, BlueGreen Alliance.

But famously, manufacturing jobs are desirable because of their positive effect on a local economy, creating additional ancillary jobs in addition to the direct manufacturing jobs.

So, BlueGreen’s analysis looked at these as well, and found that a million “indirect jobs” would be threatened. Indirect jobs include things like supply chain jobs, providing parts for auto or clean energy manufacturing.

In addition, 643,000 “induced jobs” created by economic stimulus of the areas in question would be destroyed. These are jobs like restaurant workers, store clerks, and the other types of jobs you’d see when an area increases in population or has more money to spend.

“These numbers make it even more clear, if this bill becomes law, workers are the ones who will pay the price. As this administration blusters about its support for American manufacturing, this bill tells an extremely different story, openly selling out workers to pay for a billionaire tax break.” 

Jason Walsh, Executive Director, BlueGreen Alliance

Seven states would lose over 100,000 jobs, with California leading the pack at 329k, but three Southern states in the burgeoning US “battery belt” will be harmed exceptionally – Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina at 258k, 140k and 135k jobs lost respectively.

Notably, two of those states have two republican Senators – Tennessee and South Carolina. As the House bill has now been passed on to the Senate, it’s up to them whether they want to harm the economies of their state in order to satisfy their oil donors and give a multi-trillion-dollar giveaway to the richest Americans.

If you, perhaps, think that this bad idea is indeed a bad idea, you could get in contact with them to explain politely that you oppose sending US manufacturing jobs to China.

Or, if you live in another state, you can find your Senator here.


Among the proposed cuts is the rooftop solar credit. That means you could have only until the end of this year to install rooftop solar on your home, before republicans raise the cost of doing so by an average of ~$10,000. So if you want to go solar, get started now, because these things take time and the system needs to be active before you file for the credit.

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Aventon Sinch 2 folding e-bike at $1,399 low, Autel 40A level 2 EV station $399, EGO 18-inch chainsaw and 5.0Ah battery low, more

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Labor Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are done yet, and today’s Green Deals features a mix of new and ongoing deals on an array of eco-friendly tech. Our headliner for this edition is Aventon’s Sinch 2 Folding e-bike that is holding out at its $1,399 low for a short while longer, among the brand’s other Labor Day e-bike discounts. From there, we spotted Autel’s MaxiCharger 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station that comes with an RFID security card down at $399, as well as a new low price hitting EGO’s 56V 18-inch Cordless Chainsaw with a 5.0Ah battery for $249. We also have UGREEN charging solutions, a one-day-only deal on one of Fremo’s compact power stations, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected together in our curated Labor Day Green Deals hub here, with no telling just how much longer they’ll last.

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.

Save space and gain utility in your commute with Aventon’s Sinch 2 folding e-bike while at its $1,399 low

As part of its ongoing Labor Day Sale running through September 3, Aventon is still offering folks the chance to hop aboard its Sinch 2 Folding e-bike at $1,399 shipped. Missing out on this deal means you’ll likely be paying $1,699 when it reverts to its full price, which we’ve mostly seen dropping to $1,499 over the last year, though its been more regularly falling back to the $1,399 low since the launch of its upgraded Sinch 2.5 descendant. You’re looking at a $300 markdown while the sale lasts, giving you another opportunity to score the brand’s most popular space-saving model at the best tracked price.

As the name implies, Aventon’s Sinch 2 e-bike is the brand’s second-generation evolution of its space-saving folding legacy commuter, which is a handy convenience for folks that have limited storage space. It’s been given a 500W rear hub motor (that peaks at 1,056Wh) paired with a 672Wh battery to provide you with up to 55 miles of pedal-assisted travel (four levels supported by a torque sensor) at up to 20 MPH top speeds.

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There’s added utility alongside commuting needs with its stock features, which include a rear cargo rack for grocery and errand running, as well as the integrated front and rear lighting that sport turn signal functionality, an 8-speed derailleur, fenders to go over both 20 by 4-inch tires, an LCD smart “easy read” display, and more.

Be sure to check out Aventon’s full Labor Day Sale lineup while it lasts through Setpember 3, with up to $500 discounts on various models for all riders – including first and second-ever discounts on new models, like the Soltera 2.5 Lightweight Commuter e-bike that fell to $999, among others.

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Bring home Autel’s MaxiCharger 40A level 2 EV charging station that comes with an RFID security card for $399

Through its official Amazon storefront, Autel is offering its MaxiCharger 40A Level 2 EV Charger at $399 shipped in black or white colorways. This at-home charging station usually fetches $470 at full price, though we’ve regularly been seeing it drop to $399 for Prime members, with today’s deal opening up to non-members, as well. While we have seen it fall to $373 (back during October’s Prime Day event) and the one-time $352 low during Memorial Day sales, you’re still looking at a solid $71 markdown that lands it at the third-lowest overall price we have tracked and the second-best price of 2025.

If you want to learn more about this charging station, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Make up to 300 cuts with EGO’s 56V 18-inch cordless chainsaw and a 5.0Ah battery at a new $249 low

Amazon is now offering its best rate yet on the EGO Power+ 56V 18-inch Cordless Chainsaw with 5.0Ah battery at $249 shipped. This cordless tool usually fetches $399 outside of discounts, which we’ve seen go as low as $300, though that rate hasn’t reappeared since first popping up in the October 2024 Prime Day event. In 2025 things have only dropped between $349 and $329 regularly and as low as $320 during July’s Prime Day event, with the deal we’re seeing here today coming in as a larger-than-ever 38% markdown that slashes $150 off the going rate for the lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this chainsaw, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Keep up to five devices running with UGREEN’s Nexode 48,000mAh 300W power bank at $102 + more

By way of its official Amazon storefront, UGREEN is offering its Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger/Power Bank Station at $101.99 shipped. You’d normally have to pay $170 for this larger charging solution at full price, though Prime members have been getting the opportunity to grab it at $120 and $113 rates over the last few months, alongside occasional dips lower to $107 and $102 – the latter of which is what we saw it priced at for July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at a 40% markdown here, which cuts $68 off the going rate for the second-best price we have tracked – just $2 above the one-time low we saw at the end of March.

If you want to learn more about this charging solution, as well as the alternative devices seeing discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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Through the rest of the day you can score Fremo’s 6.2-pound TP300 power station at a new $150 low

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Fremo TP300 Portable Power Station at $149.99 shipped. This unit normally goes for $270 at full price, which is similar to what you’d be paying for Bluetti’s latest Elite 30 V2 power station that currently goes for $299 for non-Prime members. Over the year, we’ve seen discounts take the costs down as low as $160, primarily in these one-day-only Best Buy sales. You’re looking at a larger-than-ever 44% markdown for the rest of the day, giving you $120 in savings on a compact backup power solution as it lands at a new all-time low price.

If you want to learn more about this compact power station, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal 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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Tesla sales surged in Turkey over a loophole that has been patched

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Tesla’s sales have surged to unprecedented levels in Turkey, where the American automaker delivered nearly as many vehicles last month as it did across the entire European market.

It occurred because Tesla managed to take advantage of a loophole that has now been patched.

Turkey has a consumption tax rate (ÖTV) that varies depending on the type of car.

Earlier this year, they reduced the tax rate to 10% for EVs with a power output of less than 160 kW.

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Tesla vehicles wouldn’t qualify for that, but the automaker has resorted to one of its old tricks, which it also used to generate more sales in Canada back in 2021.

The American automaker software-locked the base Model Y RWD to just 160 kW of power to qualify for the lower tax rate. This significantly reduced the price and resulted in a surge of orders.

Tesla delivered 8,730 Model Y vehicles in Turkey in August, which was roughly equivalent to the total it delivered in a whole previous year in the country and comparable to about Tesla’s entire sales in Europe last month, following an approximately 40% decrease in sales.

Year-to-date, Tesla’s sales have now surpassed both previous full years combined:

However, Turkey has now patched the loophole. In July, the government announced that it would raise the base tax rate to 25% by the end of the month, but buyers could still take advantage of the tax rate if they had an invoice before then.

This resulted in a surge in demand for Tesla vehicles in Turkey, as evident in the August delivery results.

The demand was pulled forward, and Tesla is likely going to see sales slow down for the rest of the year.

That said, Tesla should still see demand settle higher than in previous years, as the OTV previously was as high as 60%.

Electrek’s Take

There has always been a strong demand for Tesla and electric vehicles in Turkey.

Back before Tesla officially entered the market, local EV enthusiasts were privately importing Tesla vehicles.

In the picture above, local early Tesla adopters in Turkey were begging the automaker to establish local service and Superchargers to support the community.

I believe there’s strong demand for Tesla vehicles in Turkey, but this specific surge is due to Tesla finding a loophole in the tax incentive, and the loophole has now been patched.

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The Kia vehicles we see on the road today are a drastic upgrade from its older models. After a major rebrand, including a new logo, name, and a bunch of sleek EVs, Kia is winning over buyers.

Kia revamps the brand with new EVs, designs, and more

It’s no longer Kia Motors. Now, it’s just Kia. The South Korean automaker rebranded in 2021 with a new name, logo, and stylish new vehicle designs. However, the new “Kia” is much more than just an updated logo.

Kia is transitioning from just another traditional automaker to a full-on mobility company. The South Korean automaker introduced a series of new low-cost electric vehicles that are already winning over buyers in nearly every pocket of the globe.

After selling nearly 254,000 vehicles globally last month, Kia said the “robust sales” were driven by steady demand for new EVs and hybrids.

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After delivering the first models in late 2024, the Kia EV3 has quickly become a top-selling EV in several markets. In the first half of 2025, it was the most popular retail EV in the UK and ranked sixth in all of Europe.

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Kia EV6 (right), EV3 (middle), and EV9 (right) Source: Kia

With the new EV4, EV5, and PV5 launching in new markets, Kia expects the run to gain momentum going into the end of the year.

Kia opened orders for the PV5, its first electric van, and EV4, its first EV sedan and hatchback, earlier this year. On Monday, it announced prices for the EV5, its Sportage-sized electric SUV, will start at £39,295 ($53,000) in the UK.

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Kia EV4 models during safety testing in Europe (Source: Kia UK)

The Sportage is Kia’s global, European, and UK-wide best-selling vehicle, so many see the EV5 being what could be the brand’s biggest hit yet.

It’s already helped turn around Kia’s business in China. As it arrives in new markets, the EV5 is expected to be Kia’s top-selling EV in many of them, including Canada.

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Kia EV5 (Source: Kia)

Kia is already coming off back-to-back annual sales records in Canada, but with new EVs launching, including the EV5, it expects to top it next year.

Although it has four new electric vehicles on deck, Elias El-Achhab, the vice president and chief operating officer of Kia Canada, said (via The Star), “the EV5 is the one we’re most excited about.” The compact SUV segment accounts for over one-third of all cars sold in Canada, making the EV5 a cornerstone of Kia’s growth plans.

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Kia EV5 interior (Source: Kia UK)

The electric SUV will be exclusively sold in Canada in the North American market, not the US. Since it’s imported from Korea, Kia would take a significant hit from Trump’s auto tariffs if it were to sell it in the US.

In Canada, Kia expects it “to be our largest volume EV next year, and eventually our number one volume vehicle,” El-Achhab said.

Although prices have yet to be revealed, El-Achhab promises the EV5 will be “priced comparably to many of its combustion-engine equivalents but will be better equipped.”

When asked about rising car costs due to the tariffs, El-Achhab explained that “the volatility isn’t good for anyone,” but Kia is flexible enough to adjust its production accordingly. Even if Kia gets a bigger piece of the sales pie, “the pie will shrink, debt levels will go up,” Kia Canada’s vice president added, “We’d prefer not having to face that situation.”

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