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We’ve got plenty of seasonal sales in today’s Green Deals, led by Aventon’s 4th of July Sale that is taking up to $500 off its e-bike lineup, with prices getting lower than we’ve seen this year, like on the Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike that has dropped to a $1,599 annual low, among others. EcoFlow has launched another 48-hour early Prime Day flash sale that gives you another shot at the best pricing on the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station (with varying options for free gear/savings) starting from $1,709, as well as two expansion battery offers for DELTA 2 and DELTA Pro Ultra setups. Next, Velotric’s 4th of July event is offering up to $720 in savings on its e-bikes – legacy and new releases – with models like the Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike going lower than ever this year at $1,199. We also spotted LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Washer/Dryer with a ventless inverter heat pump starting from $1,800, as well as Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robot Lawn Mower down at $499. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever savings on the Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes, the new low prices hitting Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus units, 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.

Hop on Aventon’s Aventure 2 e-bike for all-terrain journeys at $1,599 annual low in 4th of July Sale

Aventon Bikes has an ongoing 4th of July Sale event running through July 8 with up to $500 discounts across its e-bike lineup, like the Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike for $1,599 shipped. While this model carries a $1,999 MSRP, it’s been spending 2025 keeping down at $1,699 in and out of sales, especially since the new Aventure 3 smart e-bike was released at the top of May for $1,999 shipped. We have seen the Aventure 2 fall lower in past years, though none of those rates have been seen in quite some time and are far less likely to reappear with tariffs still putting pressure on the American market. You’re looking at the best price we have tracked in the last 12 months, with the $400 markdown here even beating out its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing by $100. Head below for the full sale’s lineup.

Aventon’s Aventure 2 e-bike, as the name may imply, is all about supporting you through all-terrain adventures, coming with a 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,130W) paired alongside a 15.0Ah integrated battery. This combination provides up to 20 to 28 MPH adjustable top speeds, with four levels of pedal assistance supporting you for up to 60 miles on a single charge, or you can cruise along on pure electric energy at a reduced mileage. Among its list of features, which don’t include the smart features you’ll get going with its new upgraded 3rd-generation counterpart, you’ll find a rear-mounted cargo rack, fenders over both 26 by 4-inch tires, an integrated headlight, an integrated taillight that provides brake lighting and turn signal functionality, as well as a backlit LCD screen for performance data and setting adjustments, and more.

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Aventon’s other 4th of July e-bike deals:

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike: $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike: $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Over Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Through Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Abound LR Cargo e-bike: $1,999
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • 6 inches longer, 8 pounds heavier, with lockable onboard storage over SR model
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Over e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Through e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
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EcoFlow flash sale returns DELTA Pro station back to best pricing from $1,709 and expansion batteries from $429

As part of its ongoing early Prime Day Sale, EcoFlow has launched another 48-hour flash sale that mimics one we saw last week, with three different units being included – one of which has two varying ways to save, depending on your needs. The only power station offer comes to the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station that can either get a free protective bag at $1,799 shipped (not valid with extra savings) or you can add it to your cart from this landing page and get a free RAPID 5,000mAh power bank at $1,709.05 shippedafter using the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% savings. While the station carries a $3,699 MSRP, it usually can be scored from Amazon around $1,999, though this sale has given us a return to $1,799 for the first time since March, with another opportunity at the $1,709 low thanks to the extra savings. You’ll currently find just the power station down at $1,784 from Amazon, which doesn’t include any free gear or bonus savings.

There’s a reason EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station has remained one of the most popular legacy models from under the brand’s flag, what with its expansive capabilities from its starting 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity all the way up to 25KWh when adding on additional equipment. Through the 14 output ports you’ll get a steady power range up to 3,600W, which surges to 7,200W for larger appliance needs. There are three main ways to recharge here, either through a standard wall outlet, with a car auxiliary port, or when connecting up to its 1,600W max solar input to charge via the sun’s rays.

The next two offers are expansion battery opportunities, with the DELTA 2 Extra Battery back down at its lowest price of $429 shipped, and also matching from Amazon, letting you expand your DELTA 2 setup by 1,024Wh towards the max 3,072Wh capacity. The second of these offers gives you two DELTA Pro Ultra Extra Batteries for $4,399 shipped, which sadly can’t use the extra savings codes but does get a free 500W (4 x 125W) modular solar panel with it. Adding these batteries to your DELTA Pro Ultra setup bumps its capacity up by a massive 12.2kWh, which can go as high as 90kWh.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of EcoFlow’s early Prime Day Sale offers while they last through July 7, with up to 60% off in initial discounts, extra 5% and 7% savings, free gifts, and more – all from $179.

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Velotric’s 4th of July Sale offers up to $720 in e-bike savings and free bundled gear starting from $599

Velotric has launched its 4th of July/Prime Day Sale with up to $720 in savings across its e-bike lineup, including bundled gear accompanying its newest models and new low pricing on the Fold 1 Lite. Among the options, we spotted the popular Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with a rear cargo rack ($83 value) at $1,199 shipped. While the e-bike would normally cost you $1,699 at full price, the bundle here would sit a little higher at $1,782 without the deal. This model has been seen as low as $1,299 in 2025 previously, with the cost going lower than ever this year thanks to the $500 markdown off the going rate, landing it down at the second-lowest price that is only beaten by the $1,099 low we last saw during the brand’s Black Friday Sale. Head below to get a full breakdown of all the deals we’re seeing while this sale lasts.

Velotric’s Discover 1 Plus e-bike is one of the brand’s most popular commuting solutions, equipped with a 500W rear hub motor (that peaks at 900W) alongside a 691.2Wh battery for up to 65 miles of PAS-supported travel. It comes with a standard 20 MPH speed, which you can boost to 28 MPH after unlocking, with a throttle available for any pure electric cruising you want to get in, though keep in mind this will reduce its travel range. While it doesn’t offers the smart features like Apple Find My that comes with its Discover 2 counterpart, the Discover 1 Plus still brings a solid lineup of features for such a low price.

Stopping power is heightened by the double hydraulic disc brakes, while pedaling is supported with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, and it comes with an IPX7 waterproof construction. You’ll also find 26-inch puncture-resistant tires with fenders over each, an integrated LED headlight, a taillight that boasts brake lighting, and a 3.5-inch LCD screen for real-time data and setting adjustments. That display also provides you with a USB port to charge devices, and the option to set it to a walk assist mode when you can’t easily pedal up extreme inclines.

Velotric’s 4th of July Sale new e-bike deals (bundled gear):

  • Fold 1 Plus e-bike: $1,499 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 68 miles
    • comes with free suspension seat post 2.0 ($120 value)
  • Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike: $1,799 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free rear cargo rack and fender set ($150 value)
  • Nomad 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,999 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • comes with free front basket ($120 value)
  • Nomad 2X Multi-Terrain Camo e-bike: $2,499 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 75 miles
    • comes with free green LED flashlight ($50 value)

Velotric’s other 4th of July Sale e-bike deals:

  • Fold 1 Lite e-bike (new all-time low): $599 (Reg. $1,099)
    • 28 MPH for up to 48 miles
  • Fold 1 Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free suspension seat post 2.0 ($120 value)
  • T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,649)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free fender pack ($82 value)
  • Go 1 Utility e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 25 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free rear pegs ($52 value)
  • Packer 1 Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $2,199)
    • 25 MPH for up to 52 miles
    • comes with free child safety balustrade ($120 value)
  • Summit 1 e-bike: $1,899 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free fender pack ($80 value)
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LG’s WashCombo smart all-in-one electric ventless washer/dryer now up to $1,500 off starting from $1,800

As part of its ongoing 4th of July appliance sale, Best Buy is offering the LG WashCombo All-in-One Electric Washer/Dryer with ventless inverter heat pump at $1,799.99 shippedafter using the code Save10 at checkout for an additional 10% savings. This eco-friendly ventless model would normally cost you $3,300 these days, which we’ve mostly seen returning to $2,000 over 2025, which goes lower than we’ve seen this year thanks to the extra holiday savings. You’ll be getting a $1,500 markdown off the going rate while this deal lasts, dropping costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, only beaten out by the $1,500 low we last saw during July 2024. It’s even beating out LG’s direct pricing by $199, though this doesn’t factor in the additional savings you get for multi-year care plans, installation, and haul-away services – all of which are not included from Best Buy.

This ENERGY STAR-certified washer/dryer has everything you need to complete laundry tasks in one space-saving unit, which is also handy if you’re considering doubling up to tackle laundry at twice the speed. It comes offering a wide array of smart controls via its companion app alongside a built-in smart system that can recognize soil levels in your fabrics and adjust settings accordingly, taking much of the guesswork and/or memorization out of the equation.

Among its many features, there are two notable standouts, with the first being its namesake ventless design, which allows for it to be installed virtually anywhere that has access to a standard 120V outlet. The inverter heat pump tech pairs nicely with this feature, increasing efficiency “using up to 60% less energy with every load” over other models. The second of the standout features is the ezDispense reservoir that can keep up to 31 loads worth of detergent stored at a time, which you could also divide between detegent and fabric softener too.

Be sure to check out all the appliance deals – with extra savings – during Best Buy’s 4th of July Sale, which you can browse on the landing page here. You can also check out LG’s direct 4th of July appliance deals on the sale’s landing page here, which include significant savings when bundling multiple units.

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Get automous mowing support from Husqvarna’s Automower 115H robot at $499

Amazon is offering the Husqvarna Automower 115H 4G Robotic Lawn Mower at $499 shipped. While it carries a $700 MSRP direct from the brand, we’ve been tracking it between $499 and $599 for a few months now at Amazon. Discounts brought things to their lowest $490 rate once before back in May, with today’s deal otherwise being the best price we have tracked, especially if you missed out on its one-time low. You’ll save $201 off the going rate with this deal while gaining autonomous assistance with your lawn mowing duties.

Tackle your lawncare duties in a smarter fashion that doesn’t involve you out in the yard during this hot summer with Husqvarna’s 115H robot mower that can tackle up to 0.4 acres (720 square feet an hour) on a single charge. Not only does it come with a weatherproof construction, but it also features the brand’s patented guidance system that provides uniform cuts through autonomous navigation, with smart controls for adjusting settings and planning schedules available through its companion app. A notable standout is the built-in alarm system that sounds off if anyone or anything ever lifts it while in the middle of its routine, continuing until it is found and turned off with a custom PIN code.

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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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Big Oil forced to confront some tough choices as ‘monster profits’ fade into memory

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Oil pumpjacks operate at Daqing Oilfield at sunset on November 18, 2024 in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province of China.

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Energy supermajors are being forced to confront some tough choices in a weaker crude price environment, with generous shareholder payouts expected to come under serious pressure over the coming months.

U.S. and European oil majors, including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell and BP, have moved to cut jobs and reduce costs of late, as they look to tighten their belts amid an industry downturn.

It reflects a stark change in mood from just a few years ago.

In 2022, the West’s five biggest oil companies raked in combined profits of nearly $200 billion when fossil fuel prices soared following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Flush with cash, the likes of Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies sought to use what U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres described as their “monster profits” to reward shareholders with higher dividends and share buybacks.

Indeed, the amount of cash returns as a percentage of cash flow from operations (CFFO) has climbed to as much as 50% for several energy companies in recent quarters, according to Maurizio Carulli, global energy analyst at Quilter Cheviot.

It’s better to cut buybacks than dividends: For investors, buybacks are gravy, but dividends are the meat.

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Energy finance analyst at IEEFA

In today’s environment of weaker crude prices, however, Carulli said this policy risks taking on new levels of debt beyond what could be considered a “healthy” balance sheet.

BP and, more recently, TotalEnergies have announced plans to take steps to reduce shareholder returns.

Quilter Cheviot’s Carulli described this as a “sensible change in direction,” noting that other oil majors will likely follow suit.

Thomas Watters, managing director and sector lead for oil and gas at S&P Global Ratings, echoed this sentiment.

Oil refinery at sunrise: an aerial view of industrial power and energy production.

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“Oil companies are under pressure as crude prices soften, with the potential for prices to fall into the $50 range next year as OPEC continues to release surplus capacity and global inventories build,” Watters told CNBC by email.

“Faced with the challenge of sustaining these returns in a lower-price environment, many will look to reduce costs and capital spending where they can,” he added.

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Brent crude futures year-to-date.

IEEFA’s Williams-Derry linked the move to a steady weakening of the Saudi Aramco’s share price through most of this year, noting that other private oil majors will want to avoid the same fate.

Ultimately, Williams-Derry said oil majors likely have three questions to consider now that the Ukraine boom in oil prices has faded.

“Do they keep taking on new debt to fund their shareholder payouts? Do they slash buybacks, eliminating one of the major factors propping up share prices? Or do they cut back on drilling, signaling weaker production in the future?” Williams-Derry said.

“There are risks to each choice, and no matter what they choose they’re bound to make some investors unhappy,” he added.

Big Oil outlook

For some, Big Oil’s current state of play is not nearly as bad as it might have been.

“It perhaps hasn’t been as gloomy as people expected earlier in the year, because you’ve had this narrative, really since the announcement of Trump’s tariffs back in April, that the oil market was meant to go into a glut and a period of oversupply later in the year,” Peter Low, co-head of energy research at Rothschild & Co Redburn, told CNBC by video call.

“What’s actually surprised people is how resilient oil prices have been because they have stayed in that $65 to $70 a barrel range, more or less,” he added.

Oil prices have since slipped below this range.

International benchmark Brent crude futures with December expiry traded 0.4% lower at $64.97 per barrel on Friday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures with November expiry dipped 0.3% to trade at $61.24.

“The question, probably less for 3Q and perhaps more for 4Q, is really to what extent distributions and buybacks in particular might need to be to cut to reflect a weaker commodity price environment,” Low said.

“I think given that 3Q was OK, they will probably wait to see what happens in the coming weeks and months and 4Q would be a more natural point for them to revisit shareholder distributions,” he added.

TotalEnergies and Britain’s Shell are both scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Oct. 30, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron set to follow suit on Oct. 31. BP is poised to report its quarterly results on Nov. 4.

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Truckers are ready to embrace battery power TODAY – but it’s not what you think

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A new whitepaper by heavy truck makers PACCAR and Dragonfly Energy that incorporates real-world fleet trial data and Environmental Chamber Testing conducted at the PACCAR Technical Center seems to indicate that over-the-road truck drivers are ready to embrace battery power and reduce emissions – just not while they’re driving.

The whitepaper, titled Reducing Idle Time & Fuel Costs: Lithium Powered Solutions for Commercial Fleets, looked at different ways to reduce harmful diesel emissions across the duty cycles of a number of different fleet operations, and what they found was that powering a truck’s auxiliary and cabin systems with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery dramatically reduced engine idle time even under worst-case operating scenarios.

Another report by a group called the Clean Air Task Force showed that idling heavy-duty diesel engines while drivers are “hoteling” in their trucks (they’re parked, but running the engine to power the sleeper cab’s climate controls, kitchens, or electronics) exacts a heavy toll on both drivers and shipping fleets.

Idling not only burns fuel and increases operating costs at 0 MPG, it also emits a dangerous cocktail of harmul pollutants that pose direct health risks to drivers, rest stop employees, and nearby communities. Diesel exhaust contains fine particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), and numerous airborne toxins that are known carcinogens, making them a serious problem even to those who think climate change is a global conspiracy from “Big Science” to keep those plucky young oil billionaires in the place.

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From a mechanical standpoint, extended idling also accelerates engine wear, degrades emission-control systems, increases maintenance, and shortens engine life.

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Battle Born batteries for semi aux systems; via Dragonfly Energy.

By adding a relatively high capacity hybrid battery (like Dragonfly Energy’s Battle Born brand batteries) to the something like a PACCAR Kenworth T680 (at top), drivers can stay parked for several hours, operating their sleepers’ refrigerators, ACs, or heaters without the noise and emissions and costs of diesel – and they probably sleep better too, without the drone of neighboring diesels cranking on around them all night.

“We believe idle reduction remains one of the most immediate and cost-effective ways fleets can reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving driver comfort. But just as important, the industry is increasingly focused on operational efficiency and maximizing asset utilization,” explains Wade Seaburg, chief commercial officer at Dragonfly Energy. “We believe our collaboration with PACCAR not only validates the performance of our LiFePO₄-powered solutions, but also highlights how they help fleets maximize uptime, extend equipment life and get more out of their assets.”

The electrification of the auxiliary systems also reduces engine hours, stretching out the time between scheduled maintenance and reducing operational downtime.

In other words, the hybridization of OTR trucks is a win-win-win. The full whitepaper is available for download at BattleBornBatteries.com/Lithium-Powered-Idle-Reduction. Take a look at it yourself, then let us know what you think of the idea in the comments.

SOURCE | IMAGES: PACCAR, Dragonfly Energy; via AP Newswire.


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Renault says a desirable $20,000 EV is coming – and it’s NOT made in China

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French car brand Renault believes they’ve got the key to more affordable EV batteries, and their new LFP tech promises to slash the costs of production by 40%. The result? New, desirable EVs with a sub-20K price tag that aren’t made in China.

Spanish news site Motorpasión is reporting that Renault, like Ford, is embracing a more affordable lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistries that are safer, cheaper, and less dependent on rare mineral mining than conventional li-ion batteries.

That’s a big change from the recent past. Because they’re less energy dense and weigh a bit more than comparably-sized lithium-ion NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) batteries, European automakers looked down on LFPs. But with Chinese automakers like BYD, MG, and Leapmotor flooding Europe with affordable LFP-powered EVs, that stigma is fading fast.

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The stability, battery life, and cost advantages of LFP have become too compelling to ignore — especially as global lithium and nickel prices continue to fluctuate, making long-term business projections difficult. Renault’s decision to embrace LFPs then, is less about catching up on the Chinese’ technology than it is about catching up catching up on the Chinese’ economics, and acknowledging that affordability is the real barrier to mass adoption.

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That was the thinking behind Renault’s relaunch of the R5 E-TECH (sold as the Le Car in the US) and the announcement that a new Twingo would be coming soon.

It was also the thinking behind the French carmaker’s decision to launch the new Ampere vehicle software development sub-brand back in 2023. At the time, the stated goals were to improve (what are now called) Renault’s software-defined vehicles and, separately, to reduce manufacturing costs of new EVs by 40% – which, if you’ll notice, is just about what the switch to LFP chemistries will enable them to do.

“Creating a new model of company specializing in electric vehicles and software running as of today: How better to illustrate our revolution and the boldness of our teams?” asked Luca de Meo, Renault Group CEO, at Ampere’s launch. He answered his own question, saying, “Instill a sustainable corporate vision and ensure it is reflected in each and every process and product. Build on the Group’s strengths and review the way we do everything. Form a tight-knit team and work for the collective. Harness our French roots and become the leader in Europe. Assert our commitment to our customers, our planet and those living on it.”

Renault is set to launch an all-new, all-electric version of its iconic Twingo minicar from the 1990s in the next few months (at top). The car is targeted straight at the BYD Dolphin and is expected to have a starting price of about €17,000 (just under $20,000 US).

SOURCE: Motorpasión; images via Renault.


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