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Prime Day may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are all gone, as our Green Deals today features some newly launched Prime Day events alongside continued/extended savings across a variety of brands and devices. Leading the group is EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale that is taking up to 60% off units with three tiers of extra savings, free gifts, and more, with offers like the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle that gives you a 400W panel and transfer switch at a new $2,089 low. There’s also the four current EcoFlow flash sale offers from the same sale that is seeing the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station hit a new $349 low through the rest of the day. Lastly, we spotted Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw falling to $100. From there, we’ve included many of the best hangover deals from last week from Lectric, Segway, Rad Power, Ford, and EGO, with the rest collected into our updated Prime Day Green Deals hub.

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.

EcoFlow has launched a third phase of its Prime Day Sale through July 18, giving folks an extended period to score its power stations and solar generator packages at some of the lowest prices of the year – complete with extra 5%, 7%, and 9% savings, free gear with select bundles, a free gift for members on purchases over $500, and more. Among the switched-up lineup of deals, we spotted the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 400W panel and getting a free transfer switch at $2,089.05 shipped, after using the promo code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. This bundle would normally cost you $4,898 at full price, which we’ve seen taken down to $2,199 at Amazon (where it’s currently priced without the free transfer switch) and $2,099 from the brand’s direct sales. The deal here is coming in lower than ever, with the combined 57% markdown here cutting $2,809 off the tag and landing things at a new all-time low price. Head below for more on the sale’s special promotions and the other deals.

EcoFlow has switched up the promotions during this third phase of its Prime Day Sale, starting with sitewide extra 5% savings using the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout. From there, you can score an automatic 7% savings on orders between $3,500 and $5,000, as well as an extra 9% savings on orders over $5,000 – though there are some units that these 7%/9% savings can’t be used on (more on the main landing page here). Members, aside from having their usual benefits, will also have access to some select special discounts while also getting a free Power Hat with orders of $500 or more. Lastly, select bundles are continuing their $500 installation subsidy

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One of EcoFlow’s most sizeable legacy units, the DELTA Pro power station starts with a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity and can expand as high as 25kWh when adding expansion batteries and connecting multiple power stations. It puts out a steady stream of up to 3,600W of power, surging up to 7,200W, and boasts 14 port options to connect devices and appliances. There are all the remote smart controls you could want through its companion app, and the station has three primary ways to recharge: plugged into a wall outlet, as well as your car’s auxiliary port, or you can connect up to its max 1,600W solar input. The included transfer switch gives you sectional home backup support, letting the station cover up to six of your breaker circuits in emergencies.

***Note: the extra savings have not been factored into the prices below, so be sure to use the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for any orders under $3,500 for the best deal, with larger orders automatically getting the bonus 7% and 9% savings added in your cart.

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There are also four flash sale offers that will running through the rest of the day, which you can browse alongside the full lineup of EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale on the landing page here.

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro portable power station

EcoFlow flash sale drops RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh LiFePO4 power station to new $349 low

As part of its Phase 3 Prime Day Sale through July 18, EcoFlow currently has four flash offers running through the rest of the day with up to 42% savings. The notable standout that is beating out its previous event pricing is the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station down at $349 shipped. Normally going for $599 at full price, we saw it marked down to $359 last week at Amazon, which is currently offering it $20 higher right now. Now, you’ll get more savings than ever on this compact backup unit as $250 is cut from the tag, landing it at a new all-time low price. Head below to learn more about this unit and the other three flash sale offers.

EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro is the largest of the brand’s compact RIVER series, bringing along a 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity to your out-of-house adventures while also covering your personal devices during emergency outages. There are 11 output ports available here, with the station delivering up to 1,600W of steady juice through them, thanks to the X-Boost tech that’s been added in over past models. It can be ready for last-minute plans in 70 minutes by plugging it into a wall outlet, while also offering USB-C and car port charging options. There’s also the max 220W solar input that you can utilize to take advantage of the sun’s rays.

EcoFlow’s other current phase 3 flash offers (ending July 14):

Worx Nitro 20V mini chainsaw

Prune in the thick of it all with Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless mini chainsaw at $100

Amazon is now offering the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw at $99.99 shipped. You’d have to shell out $150 for this tool at full price, which we saw brought down to $104 in last week’s Prime Day event, and is now coming in lower for the second-best price we have tracked. You’ll get a 33% markdown off the going rate while the savings last, cutting $50 off the tag and landing it just $1 above the all-time low that we last saw in February.

To maintain the growth of your shrubs, smaller trees, and more within densely populated areas of your yard/gardens, it’s always handy to have a tool that can perform in tight spaces, and Worx’s Nitro 20V mini chainsaw is just the compact tool for the job. There’s an automatic oiler that keeps the 5-inch bar and chain lubricated and running smoothly for up to 160 cuts until its 2.0Ah battery will need to recharge. There’s even built-in safety features to maintain control and comfort, like the squeeze-start trigger, the safety guard, and more.

Lectric launches new and improved XP Trike2 with $227 in free gear for preorder at $1,499

As part of Lectric’s newly launched Better Than Prime Sale, the brand is offering preorder savings on its all-new XP Trike2 that comes with $227 in free gear at $1,499 shipped, while the upgraded 750 model won’t be available for preorder until September. This bundle would normally cost $1,726 in full, but as most folks know, the brand tends to provide discounts on the bundled items over actual price cuts. This all-new commuting solution is getting the first chance at savings through July 28th, when it is slated to begin shipping. Along with the eTrike, you’ll be getting a wider saddle with a supporting backrest, an Elite headlight, and a suspension seat post. Head below to learn more about this model and its upcoming 750 variant too.

If you want to learn more about this new model, be sure to check out our original coverage on this preorder deal here. Be sure to also check out Lectric’s full Better Than Prime Sale lineup while the deals last through July 16.

Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter

Segway e-scooters up to 46% off during Prime Day, with the ZT3 Pro all-terrain smart model at a new $850 low

As part of its Prime Day event, and running alongside the second-ever post-launch Xafari and Xyber e-bike savings, Amazon is offering up to 43% off a large selection of Segway e-scooters to upgrade your commutes and joyrides. One notable standout is the newer ZT3 Pro All-Terrain eKickScooter dropping to $849.99 shipped. While it carries a $1,300 MSRP, this model has been keeping down at $1,000 lately at Amazon. Discounts have mostly kept costs above $950, though we have spotted some unexpected and short-lived falls to $920 and $915 in March and June, with those rates beaten only by the $900 preorder low from its September launch in 2024. Now, you’re getting a better opportunity than ever, with the $150 markdown ($450 off its MSRP) dropping things to a new all-time low rate.

To learn more about this model and the other EVs benefitting from discounts in this extended sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Rad Power Radster Road e-bike

Rad Power extends savings on new Radster Road and Trail e-bikes through Prime Day to $1,999 lows and more

Rad Power is extending its previous promotions for Prime Day through July 23, with the continued new low price on the RadExpand 5, 50% discounts on select accessories, and of course, the second-ever savings on its new Radster series of e-bikes, with the Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike at $1,999 shipped, as well as the Radster Road Commuter e-bike that is also at $1,999 shipped. They’ve both been mainly keeping to their $2,199 full tags since releasing in March, with only the Memorial Day Sale on the books for taking the price down lower to this same rate. The $200 discount is extending through for nearly another two weeks now, giving you some of the brand’s latest models at the best prices we have tracked. Head below for more.

To learn more about these new e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

Segway Xafari and Xyber e-bikes

Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes with Apple Find My, proximity locking, more are starting from a new $2,000 low

Running parallel to Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event, Segway has some limited-time discounts of up to $400 on its two new e-bikes. Through July 11, you can score the Xafari e-bike at $1,999.99 shipped, while the Xyber e-bike is down at $2,999.99 shipped. Normally fetching $2,400 and $3,300, respectively, we’ve only seen previous post-launch discounts hitting these models once before at the top of June, when their prices were brought down to $2,200 and $3,000. While the low price is returning for the Xyber e-bike, the Xafari is seeing even lower pricing for this event that saves you $400 off the tag at the new best rate we have tracked.

To learn more about these two advanced e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

Ford Mustang e-bike

For the first time, save $500 on Ford’s Mustang and Bronco e-bikes starting from $3,500

We’re getting a first-time chance at cash savings on Ford Bikes’ e-bike series, starting with the Mustang e-bike starting from $3,500 shipped, after using the code DEARBORN500 at checkout, which also includes the 60th Anniversary Red variant. Normally, these e-bikes have been keeping to their $4,000 price tags (and $4,390 pricing for the other colorways) since their release last year, with the deal here being the first chance at savings on their pricing that we have tracked. You’re looking at a sitewide $500 markdown off the going rate, dropping things to the best price we have seen anywhere. Head below to learn more about this model and the Bronco counterpart, or check out our launch coverage from Electrek.

To learn more about these high-end e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

EGO Power+ lawn mower

EGO’s 56V 21-inch cordless self-propelled Select Cut mower with two 6.0Ah batteries at $700

As part of the Prime Day sale event, Amazon is offering up to 40% savings across a wide variety of EGO Power+ lawncare solutions, like the 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with Select Cut tech, a touch drive, and two 6.0Ah batteries for $699.99 shipped. The combination of this advanced mower with the two batteries normally fetches $879 at full price, which hasn’t seen much by way of discounts compared to its single-battery package. While we have seen it go as low as $650, you’re looking at the second-best price we have tracked during this sale, saving you $179 off the tag while replacing your gas guzzler and upgrading to a more advanced system for lawn care. Head below to see more of the brand’s tools benefitting from discounts right now.

To learn more about this lawn mower, be sure to check out our original coverage of this 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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Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Sale takes up to 63% off power stations, Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bikes with free $217 bundle $1,599, Bluetti, more

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Leading today’s march of Green Deals is Anker’s SOLIX Fan Fest Sale that has increased savings on power stations from Labor Day up to 63%, with offers like the new SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station starting at $1,649, among others. We also have Tenways’ End of Season Sale that is offering an increased $217 in FREE gear on its CGO600 Pro Lightweight Commuter e-bikes at $1,599, as well as the first discount hitting Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 Power Station bundled with a carrying case for $259. From there, EGO has given folks a return low price on an advanced pole saw alongside its Nexus power station, with three one-day only deals from Greenworks and Worx, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Home Backup/Hurricane Preparedness Sale, the $799 promotion on Vanpower’s City Vanture Urban Commuter e-bike, 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.

Anker’s SOLIX Fan Fest Sale increases savings on power stations as high as 63% with deals starting from $120

Anker has launched its SOLIX Fan Fest Sale running through September 21, with up to 63% discounts on its massive power station and accessory lineup – which is an increase from the brand’s Labor Day event. Alongside the low prices we spotted on the EverFrost 2 electric coolers, as well as the launch deals on the new C1000 Gen 2 station, we also noticed the brand’s other recent release, the SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station dropping to $1,649 shipped during this sale, which sits $1 under Amazon’s pricing. It fetches $2,599 at full price, with discounts having mostly gone as low as $1,699, unless the sales offered bonus savings that saw the cost drop to $1,614 or the one-time $1,599 rate we saw during Prime Day. The deal here is the third-best we have tracked, saving you $950 off the going rate and bringing you one of the latest, upgraded backup power solutions from the Anker flag.

Unlike the new C1000 Gen 2 station, which is a more compact backup option, Anker’s SOLIX F3000 power station brings a whole lot more punch to its game, as it starts with a 3,072Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can expand up to 24kWh with investments into the compatible expansion batteries (bundles available below). There are 11 output ports to connect devices/appliances (including a TT-30R AC port for RV backup), which will receive up to 3,600W of power that can be doubled to 7,200W when two stations are connected together.

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One of the SOLIX F3000 power station’s notable upgraded features is the addition of passthrough charging, which it can receive from a generator for up to 3,600W of input, bringing extra versatility to emergency power failures. You’ll also have to options to plug into a standard AC outlet or even charge from an EV. There’s also the max 2,400W solar input that can have it fully recharged in under two hours with optimal sunlight.

***Note: Some of these power stations – particularly the F3800 models, which also get free protective covers – have automatic 5% extra savings that will be added in your cart. Those differences have not been factored in to bracket prices.

Anker’s Fan Fest F3000 deals:

If you want to browse the entirety of Anker’s SOLIX Fan Fest Sale, which includes the above SOLIX F3000 power station discounts, be sure to check out our original and curated coverage of those deals here.

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Tenways End of Season Sale drops 37-pound CGO600 Pro e-bikes to $1,599 with $217 in FREE gear ($2,116 value)

Tenways is continuing most of its Labor Day savings within its newly launched End of Season Sale, which is taking up to $500 off select e-bikes, while also offering an additional $200 discount when buying two. Among the lineup, Tenways’ popular CGO600 Pro Lightweight Commuter e-bikes (both the chain-drive and belt-drive variants) are dropping back down to $1,599 shipped, while also coming with $118 in free gear and a complimentary gift box (a $99 value). Coming down off its $1,899 full tag price, things have been taken lower in the past, though since March we’ve been seeing tariff hikes keep the price up at $1,599, with occasional falls lower to $1,499. You’re still getting a solid $517 savings package with this deal, not to mention the additional savings you can get buying two together and/or verifying your status as a medical provider, first responder, teacher, or military member (giving you an extra $150 off).

If you want to learn more about this lightweight commuter, or browse the other e-bike deals, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

man and woman sit at table in nature with Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 power station

Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 power station bundled with a carrying case gets first discount to $259, more from $219

Through its official Amazon storefront, Bluetti is offering the first chance at savings on its new Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station bundled with a carrying bag at $259 shipped, after clipping the on-page $140 off coupon, which is unavailable directly from the brand’s website and has no option to buy the bag separately. This bundle package just hit Amazon five days ago, carrying a $399 price tag, with today’s deal being a first-ever chance to save on it. All-in-all, you’re getting $140 in total savings that sets the bar for future discounts down the road.

If you want to learn more about this station’s capabilities, as well as browse the other bundles, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

EGO's 56V 10-inch carbon fiber pole saw being used to cut off tree branch

Grab EGO’s carbon fiber telescopic pole saw with an LED guide light and 2.5Ah battery at its $299 low

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V 10-inch Cordless Carbon Fiber Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw with 2.5Ah battery at $299 shipped. It’s been recently fetching around $389 at full price, with the discounts we’ve seen this year having dropped the costs to this same low rate twice before. It’s coming back around for a $90 markdown, letting you expand your outdoor arsenal at the best price we have tracked.

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

man prepping food in pot on burner being powered by EGO Power+ Nexus portable power station

EGO’s modular Nexus power station with two 7.5Ah batteries can also refuel your arsenal at $899

At Amazon, you can currently find the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station with two 7.5Ah batteries at $899 shipped. This bundled package usually runs for $1,099 without discounts, which we’ve mostly seen keeping down near $999 with discounts. While these drops to $899 are usually rare sightings, the price has been holding out strong since mid-August, with no telling how much longer it may last. Aside from the $838 low we saw once back during Black Friday, you’re otherwise looking at the best tracked price, which saves you $200 off the going rate. If you already have a collection of EGO ARC batteries, you can pick the station up on its own for $593.

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

man cleaning driveway with Greenworks 1,900 PSI electric pressure washer

Greenworks’ framed 1,900 PSI electric pressure washer back at $120 while the 12-inch cleaner attachment is at $23 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 1,900 PSI Electric Framed Pressure Washer at $119.99 shipped (currently unavailable on Amazon and beating the brand’s direct website by $30), which is running parallel to the one-day-only discount we’re also seeing on the brand’s 12-inch Surface Cleaner Attachment at $22.99 shipped. That pressure washer would normally run you $200 at full price, with discounts mostly taking it to this rate or higher, more often as a one-day-only deal, which has only been beaten out by a one-time discount to $118. For the rest of the day, you can pick one up at $80 off to tackle your outdoor cleaning needs at the next-best price we have tracked – landing just $2 above the all-time low.

If you want to learn more about the pressure washer or cleaner attachment, be sure to check out our original coverage of these one-day-only deals here.

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Gain more portable workspace with Worx’s Pegasus 2-in-1 folding table & sawhorse at $95 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx Pegasus 2-in-1 Folding Work Table & Sawhorse at $94.99 shipped, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $42. It usually fetches $140 to $150 at full price across various marketplaces, with discounts over the last year having mostly kept costs above $110, though we have spied some short-term falls as low as $90. For the rest of the day, you can pick it up here with a $55 markdown that lands it at the second-best price of the last 12 months – just $5 above the low we last saw in January.

If you want to learn more about this work table/sawhorse, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

Best Summer EV deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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The massive new Hyundai EV plant outside of Savannah, Georgia, was raided by ICE last week. Federal agents took hundreds of people into custody at the site, including executives from LG Energy Solution, Hyundai’s battery partner and co-owner of the plant.

Update 09/10/2025: A charter plane was shown taking off from the Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Wednesday, headed for the US.

According to reports (via The Associated Press), the plane landed in Atlanta, but cannot depart the US just yet due to unknown reasons on the US side.

The detainees are currently being held at an immigration detention center in Georgia. They are expected to be released and transferred to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the charter plane is waiting to bring them home.

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The battery plant site that was raided is one of over 20 that South Korean companies are currently building in the US.

As the largest workplace raid by the US Homeland Security, the event is quickly spreading backlash among South Koreans.

Charles Kuck, an immigration attorney from Atlanta who represents several of the detained citizens, told The Associated Press that no other company in the US makes the machines used at Hyundai’s plant. So, they had to come from overseas to install or repair equipment at the plant. He added that many were doing so under various visa programs legally.

Why was the Hyundai EV plant raided by ICE?

After celebrating the grand opening of its new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia earlier this year, the Korean automaker said it’s “building the future of mobility with America, in America.”

On September 4, a construction site for a new battery plant was raided by US immigration authorities. Up to 475 people were arrested as part of an investigation into undocumented individuals. It was the US Department of Homeland Security’s largest single-site enforcement operation to date.

The South Korean Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday, September 5 (via Yonhap News), claiming that the individuals were mistreated.

“The economic activities of our companies investing in the US and the rights and interests of our nationals must not be unfairly violated,” South Korean ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong said.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 models, which are built at HMGMA EV plant in Georgia (Source: Hyundai)

The ministry’s spokesperson added that “We conveyed our concern and regret through the US Embassy in Seoul today.” Korea sent officials to Washington and to the Hyundai plant to establish an on-site task force to deal with the matter.

Update 09/08/25: South Korea reached a “broad agreement” on September 7 to release the roughly 300 Korean citizens detained in the US.

A foreign ministry official confirmed on Monday (via Yonhap News) that “We have agreed on a plan to bring all our citizens back home safely via a chartered flight.” The official added that the citizens will head home voluntarily rather than facing deportation.

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The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (Source: Hyundai)

Backlash is erupting in Korea after video footage circulated on social media showing the detained workers shackled before being loaded onto buses and DEA agents armed with guns outside the facility.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is in talks with Washington to discuss ways to prevent similar incidents from happening again, including increasing the visa quota for South Korean workers.

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Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Muñoz with Georgia Governor Brian P Kemp at Hyundai Day (Source: Hyundai)

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump still believes the US and South Korea have “a great relationship.” Trump told reporters after a visit to the US Open tennis final on September 8 that “we have a great relationship with South Korea, really good relationship.”

Trump later posted on Truth Social that the US will “make it quickly and legally possible” to bring foreign battery experts to the US, adding, “What we ask in return is that you hire and train American Workers.”

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 built at HMGMA (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai’s site in Georgia spans nearly 3,000 acres total and includes an assembly facility, two battery plants, a weld shop, and several others for training, logistics, and more.

As the largest economic project in Georgia, the plant, including Hyundai’s suppliers, is expected to create nearly 40,000 jobs while drawing $12.6 billion into the state.

Hyundai currently builds the new 2025 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9, its first three-row electric SUV, at the Georgia facility.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai)

The ICE raid came just days after US President Trump hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House. It’s part of the administration’s aggressive crackdown on immigration. Lee has committed to investing another $150 billion in the US, including a new EV battery plant, as it seeks to ease trade tensions.

Check back soon for the latest information, as this is still an ongoing story. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.

Source: The New York Times, Yonhap News


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Less than two weeks after completing its acquisition of aerial mobility business Blade, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has expanded an ongoing partnership with Uber, Inc. to bring those flights to the popular rideshare app.

Regarding eVTOL development news, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) is a regular on the Electrek homepage. Joby is one of dozens of aerial mobility developers seeking certification to begin commercial air taxi operations worldwide with passengers on board.

However, Joby only began eVTOL test flights in the US with a pilot on board two years ago, followed by test flights in Japan in front of long-standing partner Toyota last November, and most recently, piloted flights in the United Arab Emirates this past June.

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Joby Aviation’s bespoke eVTOL took off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and performed an exhibition flight across New York City ahead of plans for full commercial air taxi operations led by Joby in 2025.

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That has yet to happen, but it moved closer than ever to reality last month, when Joby successfully acquired Blade, an established network of terminals and existing customers in markets like New York and Southern Europe.

Blade will continue its aerial and heliport operations as a subsidiary of Joby. However, the eVTOL developer is immediately implementing those air taxi services into the Uber App through a global partnership with the rideshare behemoth.

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Joby’s flagship eVTOL in New York City / Source: Joby Aviation

Joby to expedite eVTOL air taxi rides with Blade and Uber

Per Joby Aviation, it is expanding its global partnership with Uber Technologies to integrate the recently acquired Blade passenger business into the Uber App as early as next year. Joby and Uber have been working together since 2019, and in 2021, the former even acquired Uber’s Elevate division, which was focused on developing on-demand urban air transportation and eVTOL air taxi systems.

The eVTOL developer explained that the growing partnership with Uber “lays the foundation” for introducing its zero-emissions air taxis in key markets. Joby founder CEO JoeBen Bevirt elaborated:

We’re excited to introduce Uber customers to the magic of seamless urban air travel. Integrating Blade into the Uber app is the natural next step in our global partnership with Uber and will lay the foundation for the introduction of our quiet, zero-emissions aircraft in the years ahead. Together with Uber’s global platform and Blade’s proven network, we’re setting the stage for a new era of air travel worldwide.

Joby’s new air travel business from Blade flew over 50,000 passengers in 2024, operating from heliports in Manhattan to JFK airport and Newark Airport, or the Hamptons. In Europe, Blade offers flights from Nice to Monaco and Cannes and operations in St. Tropez and the French Riviera.

Through the acquisition, Joby intends to utilize Blade’s existing infrastructure and experience to accelerate its own launch of electric air taxi services. Currently, those planned markets include Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Following its latest deal, Joby’s pending air taxi flights will be accessible through the Uber app. Uber president and COO Andrew Macdonald also spoke:

Since Uber’s earliest days, we’ve believed in the power of advanced air mobility to deliver safe, quiet, and sustainable transportation to cities around the world. By harnessing the scale of the Uber platform and partnering with Joby, the industry leader in advanced air mobility, we’re excited to bring our customers the next generation of travel.

So next year, you may be able to open the Uber app, order a robotaxi to a Manhattan heliport, then take an eVTOL air taxi to the airport for your flight. That’s pretty cool.


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