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The savings train is still on the Labor Day track, as Electric Bike Co. extends its holiday flash sale on the Model J e-bike while adding the Model C e-bike with BMX handlebars to the mix – with both models now down at $1,499 after using the provided promo codes. From there, we secured an exclusive deal for a refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station at $377, and Heybike has switched to its End of Summer Sale, which is offering the second-ever chance on the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike extra battery bundle at its $1,199 low. We also have Govee’s latest outdoor garden lights returning to their second-best price, Worx’s 20V 5-inch mini chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, with ongoing Labor Day deals still available in our curated holiday Green Deals hub here.

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.

Electric Bike Co. extends Labor Day flash sale on BMX Model C and Model J e-bikes at best prices of the year for $1,499

Electric Bike Co. has extended its Labor Day Flash Sale that includes the Model J e-bike at $1,499 shipped, after using the promo code LABOR150 at checkout, which we first spotted getting a discount on the holiday, and now includes the Model C e-bike for $1,499 shippedafter also using the promo code LABOR150 at checkout. The latter of these two commuters goes for $1,899 at full price, which we’ve only seen fall as low as $1,599 in past years, while keeping above $1,649 in 2025. You’re looking at a combined $400 markdown that lands the cost $100 under the previous low that last popped up in early 2024, giving folks a short-term window at the best new price that we have tracked. You’ll also be getting a free bell and 3X PowerBoost Smart SuperCharger ($321 value) thrown in for $721 in total savings.

Originally based on the now-discontinued Model A series, this Model C e-bike from Electric Bike Co. arrives sporting custom BMX-style handlebars alongside the revamped (and still classic) beach cruiser design. It brings along a 500W rear hub motor that may be limited to a 750W peak depending on where you live, with it otherwise able to peak at 1,250W – plus, there’s the 14Ah battery that powers everything and delivers up to 60 miles of pedal-assisted travel at up to 20 MPH speeds (or unlocked 28 MPH speeds, once again depending on your local laws).

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Of course, you can expect other solid features coming along for the ride too, including the puncture-resistant tires, the 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, integrated front and rear LED lighting, a rear cargo rack, a throttle for pure electric riding, an LCD color screen for setting adjustments, as well as a USB port to charge up your phone or other devices, and more.

Just remember, whether you want to pick up Electric Bike Co.’s Model J e-bike or the Model C e-bike during this flash sale, just be sure to use the promo code LABOR150 at checkout to score the maximum savings.

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Exclusive: Anker’s refurb SOLIX C1000X 1,056Wh power station at $377 (Reg. up to $799 new)

We secured an exclusive deal from Welbots that gives our readers a refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station for $377.10 shippedafter using the exclusive code 9TO5ANK10 at checkout. Normally the site would charge you $479 for this unit at full price, which we’re seeing start off with a cut to $419, which isn’t too much under the $429 all-time low on a new model we last saw in February. You’ll not only be saving a total of $102 here, but you’ll be getting this at the best price we can find anywhere. What’s more, Wellbots is promising a 2-year warranty along with your purchase, with it being shipped in a “pristine” condition.

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

man and woman on beach with Heybike's Mars 2.0 folding fat-tire e-bikes
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Heybike has switched over to its End of Summer Sale event that is seeing up to $649 in savings across a condensed e-bike list, with many of them also receiving free bundled gear too. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second-time chance at Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike coming with an extra battery for double the mileage at $1,199 shipped, with the option to forgo the bundle and get the standard e-bike’s package with a front and rear basket starting from $999 shipped. Normally, this twice-offered bundle with the battery would cost $1,848 without any savings, which we first saw pop up two weeks ago in the early days of the brand’s Labor Day Sale. It’s coming back around here, likely in an ongoing response to the release of the new upgraded Mars 3.0 e-bike, giving you $649 in total savings at the lowest price we have tracked. Head below for more on this model and the others seeing discounts in this sale.

If you want to learn more about this particular e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Add more vibrant color to flower beds with Govee’s Matter-ready Outdoor Garden Lights 2-pack at $150

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Govee is giving folks another chance at the second-best price on its new Outdoor Garden Lights Two-Pack back at $149.99 shippedafter clipping the on-page coupon, which once again beats out the direct website pricing by $10. This new device is still fresh onto the scene, having only been on the market since June and normally going for $200 at full price. The discounts in the time since have seen two previous falls to this same rate, while keeping higher at $177, $160, or more the rest of the time – with a single drop to the $140 low we only saw during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at the third-ever chance to pick up this two-pack at the second-best price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about these new outdoor lighting devices, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Make up to 100 cuts, even in tight spaces, with Worx’s 20V 5-inch mini cordless chainsaw at $90

Amazon is offering the Worx 20V 5-inch Mini Cordless Chainsaw at $90.33 shipped. It’s down from its $130 full price tag, which we’ve mostly seen dropping to $100 over the last few months, though costs have occasionally fallen lower to $89, $85, and the one-time $84 low that appeared during July’s Prime Day event. Things are down among its lowest rates right now, with the 31% markdown here cutting $40 off the going rate for the best price since Prime Day.

If you want to learn more about this mini chainsaw, as well as its upgraded Nitro variant, 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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Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total

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Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total

Tesla reported three more crashes involving its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas – now bringing the total to 7 incidents despite low mileage and in-car supervisors preventing more accidents.

Since the launch of the ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas, where Tesla moved the supervisor from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat, it now has to report crashes to NHTSA.

In the first month of operation in July, Tesla reported three crashes with its Robotaxi service.

The automaker reported one more Robotaxi crash last month, and this one was interesting because it coincided with Tesla announcing that the Robotaxi fleet had traveled 250,000 miles from its launch in late June to early November.

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It revealed Tesla’s current Robotaxi crash rate, which is about 2x higher than Waymo’s, despite in-car supervisors that prevent an unknown number of crashes.

Now, Tesla has reported to NHTSA three more incidents that happened with the Robotaxi fleet in Austin in September:

Report ID  Incident Date  Incident Time (24:00) City State    Crash With    Highest Injury  Severity  Alleged SV  Pre-Crash Movement  CP Pre-Crash Movement     Narrative       
13781-1178 7 SEP-2025 13:08 Austin   TX               Animal                     No Injured  Reported            Stopped      NM Crossing Roadway  [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1178 6 SEP-2025 03:43 Austin   TX   Non-Motorist: Cyclist  Property Damage.  No Injured  Reported         Stopped     Moving Alongside Roadway [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1178 4 SEP-2025 20:42 Austin   TX           Passenger Car Property Damage.  No Injured  Reported    Proceeding Straight     Backing [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1168 7 SEP-2025 01:25 Austin    TX     Other Fixed Object Property Damage.  No Injured  Reported       Making Left Turn     NaN [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1150 7 JUL-2025 03:45 Austin    TX          SUV       Property Damage.  No Injured  Reported            Stopped      Proceeding Straight [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1145 9 JUL-2025 12:20 Austin    TX     Other Fixed Object            Minor  W/O Hospit alization   Other, see Narrative     NaN [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
13781-1137 5 JUL-2025 15:15 Austin    TX       SUV          Property Damage.  No Injured  Reported      Making Right Turn     Making Right Turn  [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]

Unlike other companies reporting to NHTSA, Tesla abuses the right to redact data reported through the system. The automaker redacts the “narrative” for each reported crash, preventing the public from knowing how the crashes happened and who is responsible.

Based on the limited information in Tesla’s reports, we know that one of the new crashes involved a Robotaxi driving into a car backing up, another involved a cyclist, and the last one involved an unknown animal.

Electrek’s Take

My favorite thing about reporting on those is the messages from Tesla fans who say: You don’t know how many of those Robotaxi are responsible for?

It’s funny because I agree, but whose fault is that? Tesla could do like every other company and report the narratives.

Waymo does, and it’s clear that it isn’t responsible for many of the crashes they are involved in. I am sure that’s the case with some of those Tesla Robotaxi crashes.

However, Waymo has hundreds of millions of rider-only autonomous miles, and Tesla has a few hundred thousand, all with a supervisor on board, a finger on a killswitch, ready to prevent further crashes. Who knows how many more crashes Tesla would have had without them?

I expect a few because humans generally have a crash, whether they are at fault or not, every 700,000 miles. Tesla has 7 in probably ~300,000 miles, which should be worrying to anyone, whether the Robotaxis were responsible or not.

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Hyundai is cooking up a new off-road SUV, and it sure looks electric

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Hyundai is bringing “something big” to the LA Auto Show this week, and the teaser points to a slick new off-road electric SUV. Here’s our first look.

What is this off-road Hyundai SUV?

The LA Auto Show is just days away, and Hyundai is gearing up to steal the spotlight once again. Last year, it was the IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV. What will it be this year?

Hyundai gave us a sneak peek of a new “extreme off-road show vehicle,” the Crater Concept, ahead of its upcoming debut.

Although details are still pretty slim at this point, the sketch shows a high-riding, rugged SUV, clearly designed for off-roading with massive tires and aggressive wheel arches.

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Hyundai didn’t say what powertrain the off-road SUV will use, but given the closed-off grille and no visible tailpipes, all signs point to it being electric in some way. It could be a battery-electric (EV) or even a fuel-cell-electric vehicle (FCEV).

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Hyundai Crater off-road SUV concept (Source: Hyundai)

The Crater Concept looks a bit like the new Nexo, Hyundai’s dedicated hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The updated Nexo introduces Hyundai’s new “Art of Steel” design language, which was first shown on the Concept THREE electric hot hatch in September.

Hyundai said the design theme “combines resilience with artistic form,” which exudes strength and sophistication.

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Hyundai Crater off-road SUV concept (Source: Hyundai)

The dour dot lamps on the Crater Concept look about the same as Hyundai’s new “HTWO” lamps, exclusive to its FCEVs.

Hyundai said the Crater Concept has been “crafted to amplify the same spirit and robustness found in Hyundai’s XRT production vehicles,” like the IONIQ 5 XRT, Santa Cruz XRT, and new Pallisade XRT Pro.

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Hyundai Crater off-road SUV concept (Source: Hyundai)

The design team at Hyundai Design North America also introduced its new design and ideation studio on Monday, codenamed “The Sandbox” internally.

Hyundai’s new creative hub is exclusively dedicated to creating new outdoor adventure vehicles and rugged Xtreme Rugged Terrain (XRT) gear.

Will the Nexo be next? It sure looks like it. Hyundai will reveal the Crater Concept during a livestream press conference at the LA Auto Show on November 20 at 9:45 am PT. Check back for updates.

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Electric big rigs get a new fast-charge pit stop in California

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Terawatt Infrastructure has switched on its newest commercial EV charging hub in Rialto, California, giving electric truck fleets a new high-speed charging stop along one of the US’s busiest freight routes.

The hub is situated on the eastbound side of I-10 and is designed for heavy-duty fleet use, particularly for trucks traveling from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach through Southern California’s industrial centers.

Neha Palmer, Terawatt CEO and cofounder, said, “Our network enables companies to reduce emissions and run a variety of routes across a number of vehicle classes with the confidence of a dependable charging solution. EV fleets can now travel further, more cleanly, without slowing down their operations.”

The Rialto site is built with high‑speed charging, security, and amenities that support daily freight operations. Here’s what it offers:

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  • 18 pull‑through 350 kW DC fast‑charging stalls
  • 55 bobtail parking stalls for overnight or shift‑based parking
  • A driver lounge with wifi, climate control, and restrooms
  • License plate recognition for quick entry
  • Solar canopies and 100% renewable‑powered charging
  • 24/7 security with cameras and gated access

Terawatt’s first medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging stop in California, Rancho Dominguez, opened in April.

In September 2024, Terawatt joined some of the world’s largest shippers and carriers to launch the I-10 Consortium heavy-duty EV operations pilot, described as the first-ever US over-the-road electrified corridor. As part of that effort, Terawatt is providing charging infrastructure, including software, operations, and maintenance support, at six of its owned charging hubs along the I-10 corridor.

Read more: Maersk, PepsiCo, others to pilot a heavy-duty EV charging corridor between LA and El Paso


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