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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Labor Day Sale, which is not only seeing increased savings on its e-bike bundles, but is giving the ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike $220 in free gear and a $500 price cut to a new $1,899 low. We also have Anker’s eufy SoloCam Solar Security Camera multi-packs at their lowest prices starting from $120 (with the single-cam package at $65), as well as a $5 FREE credit promotion from EVgo to top off your EV’s battery at over 1,100 stations. From there, we have deals on EcoFlow solar generator bundles, a solar-charging Goal Zero light, two one-day-only discounts from Jackery and Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive low price on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh station, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 extra battery bundle, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Lectric’s ONE long-range belt-drive commuter e-bike gets $220 bundle and $500 price cut to new $1,899 low in Labor Day sale

Lectric has launched its Labor Day Sale, which is seeing increased e-bike bundles (especially on the new XP4 e-bikes and XP Trike2) alongside a surprise price cut on the brand’s most high-end model. It’s rare to see price cuts outside of clearance sales, but during this sale, Lectric is offering its ONE Long-Range Belt Drive Commuter e-bike at $1,899 shipped on top of the $220 bundle package you’ll also be getting. Normally, this model has been going for $2,399 these days, with only rare $100 price cuts that we’ve spotted a couple times over the year – but now you’re getting $500 off the tag with $220 in FREE gear for $720 in total savings at the best new price that we have tracked. Your bundle gear will include a rear cargo rack and fenders to go over both tires. Head below for more on this model and the full lineup of deals we’re seeing during this sale.

The Lectric ONE Long-Range e-bike is the brand’s most high-end commuting solution, sporting upgrades that you won’t find elsewhere on any of the under models under its flag. It’s been equipped with a Sutto 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W) that is paired with a Gates CDC 113-tooth Carbon Drive Belt System, providing you with top speeds of 20 to 28 MPH, depending on your state’s laws. Everything comes powered by the 14Ah battery for up to 60 miles of PWR-supported pedal assistance, with a throttle available for electric cruising at a reduced mileage.

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Along with the motor and belt-drive system, there are two other notable premium features, including a Pinion auto-shifting gearbox and a 24A potted motor controller that lends towards more effortless surging up to its peak power output levels. Your riding experience is further heightened by the hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, 20-inch puncture-resistant city tires, an integrated headlight, a brake-activated taillight, hidden cable routing, and a color LCD screen – plus, don’t forget the bonus add-on features you’re getting with the bundle!

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Anker’s solar eufy SoloCam S220 multi-packs at lowest prices starting from $120 or get one at $65 (Save up to 50%)

By way of its official eufy Amazon storefront, Anker is offering the best return pricing on its 2-pack and 3-pack bundles of SoloCam S220 Solar Security Cameras, starting from $119.99 shipped, with the 2-cam bundle matching in price direct from the brand’s website, while the 3-cam bundle beats out the direct pricing by $20. The 2-camera package usually fetches $200 at full price, with this same rate regularly appearing between late March and late May, before rising back in price and only returning during the 4-day July Prime Day event. You’re getting another chance at that low pricing once again while the savings last here, cutting $80 off the tag for the best price to either start or expand your home security setup. If you’re only in need of one camera, you can pick up the lone device at its second-lowest price of $64.99 shipped, with it also matching directly from Anker’s eufy website.

If you want to learn more about these solar-powered cameras, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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Here’s how you can score a FREE $5 credit to charge your EV at 1,100+ fast-charging stations

We just spotted a great deal for all you EV drivers out there, as EVgo is offering a $5 FREE charging credit through either the iOS app or Android app, after using the promo code BACKTOSCHOOL5. The apps are completely free to download onto your smartphone, so don’t stress about any extra or hidden fees, and instead take advantage of this rare opportunity to top off your EV’s battery without spending a single dime. There’s no telling how long this will last, so jump on scoring your credit today!

For more information on when, where, and how to score this $5 FREE credit, be sure to check out our original coverage of this promotion here.

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EcoFlow undercuts its own 48-hour flash sale pricing on the DELTA 2 Max 400W solar bundle at $1,349

Through its official Amazon storefront, EcoFlow is offering its DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with 400W solar panel at $1,349 shipped, which beats out the brand’s current direct 48-hour flash sale pricing by $50. While it may carry a $3,098 MSRP direct from EcoFlow, it keeps lower at $2,539 when at full price at Amazon, with today’s deal being the second-best price we’ve seen over the last four months, beaten out by the $1,279 low that popped up for last month’s Prime Day event, as well as a $1,299 rate we last saw in March. You’re looking at a 47% markdown here, saving you $1,190 off the going rate (and $1,749 off the MSRP), landing it at the third-lowest overall price that we have tracked.

To learn more about this bundle, as well as the other deals beating out EcoFlow’s current flash sale, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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Goal Zero’s solar-charging 500 Lumen Torch Light doubles as a 5,200mAh power bank for $38

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Goal Zero is offering its 500 Lumen Torch Light at $37.89 shipped. It normally fetches $50 at full price, which we’ve only seen fall lower by $1 in 2025, with prices in 2024 going as low as $25 in a one-time-only October Prime Day discount. You’re looking at a 24% markdown off the going rate here today, which saves you $12 at the second-best price of the year.

To learn more about this multi-functional device, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Jackery’s Explorer 290 portable power station drops to $171 in one-day-only Best Buy sale

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Station at $170.99 shipped, which is only available in a refurbished state at Amazon and sitting at its full $279 MSRP direct from the brand’s website. At Best Buy, though, it carries a $250 tag, which we haven’t seen brought down much by discounts over 2025, but it has gone lower to $160 and the $152 low back in 2024. You’re looking at a 32% markdown here for the rest of the day only, taking $79 off the tag (and $108 off the MSRP) for the third-lowest price we have tracked.

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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Greenworks’ usually $220 1,900 PSI portable electric pressure washer combo kit drops to $104 for today only

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is bringing the costs down on the Greenworks 1,900 PSI Portable Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for $103.99 shipped, which isn’t currently available on Amazon and beats out the refurbished pricing direct from the brand’s website by $17. We also saw this package offered in a similar one-day sale last week that brought the price down from its usual $220 tag to $110, with previous discounts in past months having seen it go lower to $100 and $95. The deal here is a 53% markdown off the going rate, saving you $116 at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this combo kit’s capabilities, 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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Tern just launched an Airstream e-bike and it looks kind of perfect

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Tern just launched an Airstream e-bike and it looks kind of perfect

Tern has just unveiled a new pair of electric bikes in collaboration with Airstream, and they might be the most “on-brand” accessories an RV owner could dream of.

The two-bike collection includes special edition versions of Tern’s Vektron S10 and HSD P5I e-bikes. Those two models are already well-loved e-bikes in the urban mobility world, known for their bulletproof designs and rugged everyday rider build quality. But now they come wrapped in Airstream’s signature polished aluminum aesthetic and are purpose-built for life on the road… or more accurately, life off the road.

The new Vektron S10 Airstream by Tern is a premium folding electric bike that combines compact stowability with full-size performance. It folds down in seconds and tucks neatly into an Airstream trailer or tow vehicle.

And it’s not just a pretty new face, either. This is still a Bosch-powered, cargo-capable workhorse that can haul groceries or even a kiddo on the rear rack.

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The second model, the HSD P5I Airstream by Tern, is a compact electric cargo bike that’s essentially a small pickup truck disguised as a bike. You get serious utility in a short, nimble package. It’s ideal for campsite errands, runs into town, or cruising around a rally site.

Both models use Bosch’s Performance line drive system with pedal assist up to 20 mph (32 km/h), and they tap into Tern’s impressively deep accessory ecosystem so you can spec them out with front racks, passenger seats, panniers, and more. The Vektron S10 Airstream is priced at $3,699, while the HSD P5I Airstream rolls out at $5,099.

According to Steve Boyd, Tern’s GM for North America, “folding e-bikes and compact e-cargo bikes make the perfect addition to the RV lifestyle.” And frankly, it’s hard to disagree. When you’re parked for the night, your trailer isn’t going anywhere, but your e-bike sure can. Whether you’re headed to the nearest trailhead, grocery store, or lakeside picnic spot, these e-bikes let you leave the truck behind and ride in style.

I’m always hearing from RV owners about how an e-bike – or usually a pair of them – completely changed the game for them by giving them easy mobility beyond where they can reach with their rig.

Airstream’s CMO Mollie Hansen says the company wanted to give owners a better way to explore and make memories, and this partnership with Tern fits right into that mission. The idea is to extend the sense of freedom you get from your trailer onto two wheels, and maybe even spark a little envy from the folks camped next to you.

The design of the bikes was led by The Show Design Co., and the team had plenty of direct contact with real Airstream owners during testing, including a visit to the Airstream International Rally in Sedalia, Missouri. According to company president Mike Milo, the bikes proved to be a hit. And now they’re heading to their official debut at this year’s Airstream Club International Rally in York, Pennsylvania (August 23–28), where owners will get free demos.

Electrek’s Take

This collaboration makes a lot of sense to me, and it’s almost surprising it didn’t happen sooner. Airstream and Tern are both brands with serious design chops and practical roots. Folding e-bikes and cargo e-bikes already dominate the RV world because of how easy they are to transport and how useful they are once you’re parked. Add in some Airstream polish and now you’ve got the official e-bike of campfire coffee runs and last-minute beer missions.

Of course, these aren’t budget bikes by any means, but they’re built to last. When someone tells me they want a bike that is built to haul and they don’t mind paying a bit extra for something higher quality, I always tell them to go to Tern. These bikes are just built to a higher standard, literally. I say that if you want a bike that looks like it’s built tough, get one of those ridiculous Hummer fat tire e-bikes. If you want something that’s actually built tough, you get a Tern.

Now, if they could just also build one that looks like a mini aluminum trailer for e-bikes, we’d really be in business. They’re close… Tern already has a bicycle tow kit!

Tern’s new Airstream-edition e-bikes are neat, but can we also get a Tern edition Airstream meant for e-bikes, too?!

Ok… now, after spending time making AI generate that image, I really want to build that thing!

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India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil

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India, Russia vow to deepen trade ties, defying Trump’s tariff threats over oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (right) and India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar enter a hall for their talks at Zinaida Morozova’s Mansion in Moscow on Aug. 21, 2025.

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India and Russia agreed Thursday to expand bilateral trade ties, signaling that U.S. tariff pressure on New Delhi over Russian oil purchases is unlikely to derail their partnership.

India currently faces additional tariffs of up to 50% on goods shipped to the U.S., after the Trump administration escalated tariff threats in response to its substantial imports of Russian energy.

The India-Russia relations had been among the “steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War,” Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at a joint press conference in Moscow.

Both countries vowed to boost bilateral trade, including increasing India’s exports of pharmaceuticals, agriculture and textiles to Russia to help reduce the current imbalance, Jaishankar said.

Bilateral trade between New Delhi and Moscow reached a record $68.7 billion for the year ended March 2025, with India’s increased oil imports contributing to a $59 billion deficit.

Other plans include sending Indian workers with skills in IT, construction and engineering to help Russia address its labor shortages, Jaishankar added.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector and Russian oil shipments to the Indian market are “making wide strides.” Both sides remain committed to implementing joint energy production projects in the Russian Far East and the Russian Arctic shelf, among other sites, he said.

“This strategic partnership … contributes to regional security and stability, which is undeniably important considering the challenging international circumstances that we are operating under,” Lavrov added.

Western governments have imposed sanctions on Moscow, arguing India’s increased imports helped bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine. New Delhi has pushed back, saying the U.S. administration requested the purchases to keep the markets calm, while pointing to the U.S. and European Union’s continued trade with Russia.

Russian embassy officials in New Delhi reportedly said Wednesday that oil shipments to India will continue despite U.S. pressure, adding that Moscow hoped a trilateral meeting with India and China would take place soon.

“Despite the political situation, we can predict that the same level of oil import [by India],” Roman Babushkin, the charge d’affaires at the Russian embassy in India, told a press briefing.

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“Russia has been a close strategic partner of India since the 1970s and the Trump administration’s tariff threats are not going to change that,” said Daniel Balazs, a research fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

“On the contrary, it might even act as a catalyst,” Balazs added, prompting New Delhi to agree to a trilateral meeting that Moscow sought to broker with China.

India was the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, importing 1.6 million barrels per day in the first half of this year, up from 50,000 bpd in 2020, though still trailing China’s 2 million bpd imports, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Washington has not placed secondary tariffs on China for its Russian oil purchases. When asked about China’s role in Russian oil purchases, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that Beijing’s imports were considered to be less egregious because it had already been a major buyer even before Russia invaded Ukraine.

By contrast, Washington has escalated criticism of India in recent days, accusing the nation of profiteering from cheap Russian crude and threatening higher tariffs on Indian goods.

Ceasefire on the line

Trump’s true agenda appears to have little to do with Washington’s stated goal of curbing Moscow’s oil revenues, but extracting leverage from these trading partners, according to several geopolitical experts. These include securing a trade deal with New Delhi while pushing Putin for a ceasefire pact in Ukraine.

Last week, Trump rolled out a red carpet to greet Putin on his first visit to the U.S. in about a decade, sharing a ride with him in the presidential limousine to the venue. The meeting was held in Alaska, which was once a part of Russia.

The meeting did not appear to have produced meaningful steps toward a ceasefire in Ukraine and the Russian government has reiterated its opposition to any short-term ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

Speaking at the joint news briefing Thursday, Lavrov said he had briefed Indian officials on those talks.

“India’s approach continues to emphasize dialogue and diplomacy as essential to resolving differences,” Jaishankar said.

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It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?

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It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?

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The storm hit. The power’s out. With all the damage around you, it looks like you might be without power for a few days (at least). But you planned for this. You have a home backup battery. What happens now?

If you’re considering a home backup battery, or you already have one and haven’t needed it yet, you might be wondering what you’re supposed to do when the inevitable happens. The good news is: you probably won’t have to do much at all.

Whether you’ve got an industry standard like the Tesla Powerwall, one of the new GM Energy Storage Bundles, or any of the other excellent home battery systems on the market, from your point of view they’ll function in pretty much the same way.

Step 1: do nothing

“Jus’ chill, baby,” by ChatGPT.

Modern home batteries are paired with an automatic transfer switch. That’s a switch, usually installed near your home’s electrical panel, that allows you to go from grid power, to battery, and back. And, because it’s automatic, you don’t have to do anything at all.

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The instant the grid goes down, the automatic transfer switch recognizes the loss of power and automagically disconnects your house from the grid, seamlessly connecting it to your backup battery instead. Your lights stay on, the refrigerator keeps humming, and whatever else you’ve chosen to back up just keeps on keeping on. In some cases, the transition to battery power happens so smoothly that you might not even realize the neighborhood’s lost power, not noticing the neighbors’ dark windows until you step outside.

When the power comes back, that side of the switch gets energized, and it does its thing again, only in reverse – switching you back from battery to grid power and intelligently re-charging the battery in anticipation for the next blackout.

How long will my battery last?

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13.5 kWh Powerwall battery; via Tesla.

Unfortunately, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have an easy answer. In the simplest terms, if you have a small battery and try to keep the AC running, you might run out of juice in a few hours. On the other hand, if you have great big battery and save its electrons for just the barest essentials (a few lights, a laptop, and a phone or radio, for example) you might never run out of power.

To put some numbers to that, a 31 cu. ft. Samsung RF32CG5400SRAA stainless steel refrigerator is rated at 785 kWh/year. That works out to about 2.15 kWh/day. Factor in 20-40% higher energy needs for warmer temperatures, a few daily door openings, defrost cycles, inverter losses, etc. and you’re looking at 18-22 kWh of usable battery capacity to keep that thing running for a full week on battery power. Now do that same math for every appliance you deem a “must have,” then do the “nice to haves,” and on down the line.

That doesn’t even address the other form of “last,” and whether you’re looking for a ten- or twenty- year battery solution.

What you need to do, in other words, is talk to the experts. Let them know what appliances you need to keep running, how long you want to prepare for, and let them do the math to help determine which battery solution is right for you.

I’ve included a video that covers the process of picking a solar battery from EnergySage (a trusted affiliate partner), below, and invite you to share some of your own backup battery-picking experiences in the comments.

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