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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals in a higher gear, with Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike taking the lead at $5,525. Anker has launched its early fall Prime Day sale that will be ending right along with the upcoming 2-day event and has the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station starting from $1,199, with plenty of discounted bundle and extra savings options too. Offering you more choice for your commute, we have the return of Hyper’s Jet Fuel BMX e-bike to its $600 low for a longer-term period, as well as OKAI’s Ranger All-Terrain e-bike down at $1,500. Bringing up the rear today is a one-day low price on the popular Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at $170. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s ongoing EV sales from Velotric, Rad Power, and Juiced Bikes, and plenty 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.

Save $975 on Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike at $5,525

Courtesy of its ongoing Outlet Event, Best Buy is offering the Segway x260 Electric Dirt Bike for $5,524.99 shipped. Normally keeping to its $6,500 price tag, this particular model has seen very few discounts since first hitting the market in 2019. We’ve seen it fall lower once before, back in 2020 when it dropped to the $4,000 low, but Motocross enthusiasts are getting a chance at some solid savings here today, with $975 cut from its going rate to give you the second-lowest price we can find.

Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike cruises onto the scene sporting a 3kW brushless DC motor that peaks at 5kW in order to tackle up to 45-degree inclines, as well as a removable 60V/32Ah battery to power the whole system. In just four hours of charging you’ll have the juice to travel up to 74.6 miles and hit top speeds up to 46.6 MPH, with acceleration going from zero to 31 MPH in just 4.02 seconds. It provides two different riding modes to balance its riding capabilities, with the sport mode giving more speed while the EP mode offers further range, each at the cost of the other.

The x260 electric dirt bike been outfitted with a bunch of features to support it through its rough and tumble rides, like the 70/100-19 off-road tires, double-shoulder inverted front fork suspension, a multi-link hydraulic spring, an LED headlight, and hydraulic disc brakes with rear regenerative braking to get back some of your lost energy for extended rides. Don’t worry about it getting a little wet during your ride either, as its controller comes with an IP67 waterproof rating while the battery provides IP65 protection.

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Keep essentials running with Anker’s SOLIX F2000 power station from $1,199 in early fall Prime Day sale

Anker has launched its Early Prime Big Deal Days sale through October 9 which is taking up to $4,134 off its lineup of power stations, solar generator and home backup bundles, as well as accessories too – with extra gifted savings opportunities on orders over $3,000. You’ll find a well-rounded backup solution in the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station that is down at $1,199 shipped from its usual $1,999 price tag. During most of the sales we’ve seen in 2024, prices on this model often get dropped between $1,299 and $1,399, while we have seen it go lower once before to the $1,099 low back during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at the second-lowest price we have tracked here today, giving you a solid $800 in savings.

Avoid getting stuck in the dark wherever you are with this reliable SOLIX F2000 power station that boasts a well-rounded 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity while delivering up to 2,400W of power output. It’s been given 12 output ports to ensure significant and versatile coverage of your devices and appliances, with four AC ports, three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two car ports, and an exclusive RV port for mobile home travelers. It recharges up to 80% of its battery in only 1.4 hours plugged into a wall outlet, while utilizing its maximum 1,000W solar input will get you the same amount in as little as 2.5 hours. You’ll also get extra efficiency built right in as the smart AC ports work with its internal systems to switch into a power-saving mode for energy conservation that extends its lifespan and prevents waste.

There are quite a few discounted bundle options here to expand its capabilities once it arrives at your doorstep, with the unit including a 200W solar panel for $1,399, or you can bump it up to a 400W solar panel for $1,599, as well as getting a doubled 4,096Wh capacity with an expansion battery at $1,999. If you’re planning to use it to keep your home supported through power outages, you can snag the station with a transfer switch and the appropriate cable for $1,599, with an option to add a 200W solar panel to this combo for $200 more, or get the 4,096Wh expansion battery bundle with the transfer switch at $2,399.

Be sure to head to the main landing page here to check out all that Anker is offering during this sale.

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Best Buy offers a second chance to score Hyper’s Jet Fuel step-over BMX e-bike at $600 low (Reg. $1,000+)

After offering it two weeks ago as one of its 24-hour Deals of the Day, Best Buy is now offering a longer-term discount on the Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over e-bike at $599.99 shipped. Down from its $1,000 price tag here, we’ve seen few discounts on this particular model over the year, with most coming direct from Hyper and cutting costs down from its higher $1,198 MSRP there to keep near $900 to $1,000. We saw this model drop to its $600 low just two weeks ago in a 24-hour sale, but it’s returning here today with the same $400 markdown (and without the limited-time constraints) giving you another chance to grab it at the lowest price we have tracked.

Combining the convenience of e-mobility solutions with a 26-inch BMX design, Hyper’s Jet Fuel e-bike brings plenty of power alongside durability for teens and adults alike up to 275 pounds – especially for first-time e-bike riders. The 26-inch aluminum frame sports a 250W rear-hub motor that pairs with the integrated flush-mounted 36V 10.4Ah battery and three levels of pedal assistance to top out at 20 MPH for up to 20 miles on a quick four-hour charge – plus, you can always ride it like any normal bike too. It comes stocked with 26-inch multi-surface fat tires, front and rear disc brakes, a premium BMX padded saddle, and a simple handlebar-mounted controller for effortless setting adjustments.

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OKAI’s Ranger e-bike carries you through streets and trails for up to 45 miles at $1,500 (Reg. $2,000)

Amazon is offering the OKAI Ranger e-bike at $1,499.99 shipped. Normally fetching $2,000 most of the time, we saw it kick off 2024 by dropping to its $1,020 low for a short-lived period at the tail-end of January before quickly rising back up to its full price. Since then, we’ve mainly seen the price keeping above $1,500 with two particular instances where it was brought back down, first to $1,300 for a one-day Best Buy sale in February and then to $1,400 in April. You’re looking at the fourth-lowest price here today as it receives a solid 25% cut from its tag, saving you $500 on this all-terrain e-mobility solution. It even beats out OKAI’s website right now, where it is discounted at a higher $1,550 rate at the moment.

OKAI’s Ranger e-bike has been given a 750W BAFANG rear-hub motor (peaking at 1,000W) that pairs with the removable 48V battery to reach top speeds of 20 MPH and carry you for up to 45 miles on a single six-hour charge, making it as reliable a commuter option as it is great for joyriding around your town/city. It’s been equipped with several features to support it through urban and off-road adventures, like the 26-inch by 4-inch fat tires with puncture protections, a RST travel hydraulic suspension fork with lockout, Tektro disc brakes, and an integrated full-color LED touchscreen display. You’ll even get the bonus of a NFC card to lock your e-bike when you’re away from it for added security.

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Clear fall’s debris with the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at $170 low for today only

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering folks another chance to grab the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at $169.99 shipped through the rest of the day. This powerful blower would normally cost you $250 most days, but we’ve been seeing consistently lower discounts in 2024 than in previous years, with it first hitting its $170 low back during July. Since then it’s only fallen to $180 at the lowest, but you’re getting another chance for today only to add it to your tool arsenal at $80 off its usual rate and the lowest price we have tracked.

This 80V blower from Greenworks arrives boasting “25% more air volume and 20% more speed” than its predecessors while also weighing in “20% lighter than gas blowers” – plus, you won’t have to deal with the fumes and noise on top of it all. With its included 2.5Ah battery you’ll be able to clear out yards for up to 70 minutes on a single charge. It’s been given a brushless motor that has become a standard with the brand, which reaches air speeds of 170 MPH and is easy to control thanks to the variable speed trigger. If you’ve already invested in Greenworks equipment before, you’ll be able to get more out of this model by interchanging batteries – compatible with most of the other tools in the brand’s ecosystem.

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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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ALSET Auto’s expanding franchise business offers Tesla-like experience for EV protection and personalization

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ALSET Auto doesn’t protect cars; it protects EVs. This year, the Tesla customization company expanded its services to include all EV owners and offers services such as tint, ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), and colored wraps. As ALSET Auto’s business grows, the company is offering new franchise opportunities to help expand its services to EV owners in the US and Canada.

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Founded by EV owners for EV owners

ALSET Auto was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2018 by Phil Bunting and Marcus Brown after they each purchased Teslas and were dissatisfied with their experience in their search for viable exterior protection options.

I called a half dozen shops in my area and got the same runaround. They loved to disparage Tesla’s soft paint, but no one wanted to give me a firm price for paint protection over the phone,

recalls ALSET CEO, Phil Bunting:

They all wanted me to bring my Tesla into their shop first, refused to provide a firm estimate over the phone, and declined to list their all-in prices on their website. I remember thinking, if I can build, price, and purchase a $100,000 Model X on my iPhone in five minutes, why should getting my Tesla protected be any different?

Thus, the idea for ALSET (Tesla spelled backward) was born. The company envisioned offering customers an experience similar to buying a Tesla, where the price is transparent, and there is no upselling, bait-and-switch tactics, or pricing gimmicks. Instead of selling Tesla owners on the fear of what could happen to their EV’s unprotected paint, ALSET set out to build a lasting connection with customers based on a shared passion for the cars they love.

Over the past five years, ALSET Auto has quickly become a leading provider of paint protection and personalization services. Operating in 15 markets across North America, ALSET has protected and personalized more than 7,000 EVs.

Aside from Cybertruck wraps, ALSET Auto’s three core services appeal to the broader market of owners who are looking to protect, preserve and enhance the look of their EVs. The company forged a partnership with XPEL Inc. to offer its customers a suite of best-in-class protective film and coating options, which include:

ALSET Auto offers a suite of options to protect, preserve and personalize your EV

Tesla Cybertruck wraps have quickly become a significant portion of ALSET Auto’s expanding business. The company offers the largest selection of colored PPF in the industry with more than 250 options in gloss, matte, metallic, and color shifting. The company is currently wrapping about 100 Cybertrucks per month, with several locations wrapping as many as five per week. Bunting elaborated:

The demand for colored paint protection film in recent years has surged because most EVs are offered in limited colors. Unlike flimsy vinyl wraps, colored PPF offer durable protection, self- healing properties and longer warranty coverage. It is the best of both worlds for protection and aesthetics. For Cybertrucks, we are finding that it’s a matter of when their owners will purchase wraps, not if.

The company has received nearly 1,000 five-star reviews for offering highly specialized customer service along with an industry-leading, lifetime warranty. In addition, ALSET services are CARFAX certified so that all upgrades appear on CARFAX reports to increase resale value and assist in insurance claims.

  • Full Car XPEL Stealth PPF / Source: XPEL Inc.
  • XPEL FUSION+ Ceramic Coating
  • XPEL Prime XR Plus Ceramic Window Film

Paint Protection Film (PPF) – This durable self-healing film is offered in a clear or matte finish and is most commonly applied to the entire car or the front impact zones which include the full hood, fenders, bumper and mirror caps. PPF protects the vehicle’s paint from unsightly rock chips, scratches and abrasions. In many instances, scratches in the film can be removed with heat from the sun or blowdryer, or by using hot water.

Nano Ceramic Coatings – When fully cured, ceramic coatings are up to three times harder than factory clear coat. ALSET Auto’s full interior and exterior ceramic package uses four different ceramic formulas which are applied to the paint and trim, wheels, windshield, as well as the interior. While these coatings are not intended to prevent rock chips, they help protect from light scratches and swirls, environmental contaminants, and etching from bug guts and bird droppings. They also make your EV extremely shiny and hydrophobic, which makes washing and maintenance a breeze.

Ceramic Window Film – Available in a variety of shades, ceramic window tint offers unrivaled heat rejection as well as protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. It also provides a sleeker look and enhanced security and privacy. EVs with ceramic window tint can expect to get more range from their battery due to lower cabin temps and less use of their EV’s air conditioning. 

ALSET Auto also participates in XPEL’s OEM referral programs, which include Tesla and Rivian.

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ALSET Auto plans to award 12 new franchises in 2025

After successfully opening corporate locations in Portland and Seattle, ALSET Auto launched the company’s first franchise in 2021 in Dallas, Texas. In doing so, ALSET Auto completed a rigorous franchise registration process with iFranchise Group, Inc., an industry-leading consultancy group that has worked with Massage Envy, Denny’s, Vitamin Shoppe, Shelf Genie and other name brands.

Since then, ALSET Auto has expanded to 15 locations with several more franchises currently in the pipeline. 

  • Locations:
    • Atlanta, GA
    • Austin, TX
    • Dallas, TX
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • Orange County, CA
    • Portland, OR
    • Raleigh, NC
    • Richmond, VA
    • San Diego, CA
    • Sacramento, CA (ALSET Affiliate)
    • Seattle, WA
    • Tampa, FL
    • Vancouver, BC, Canada

The average annual revenue for ALSET Auto locations open at least 12 months was $1 million in 2023, according to the company’s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). 

ALSET Auto provides franchisees a wide range of ongoing support including training, site selection assistance, coaching, access to proprietary software systems, in-house marketing and advertising, vendor partnerships, and dealer programs. These services are critical to setting up news franchise operators for success.

Current ALSET franchisees joined the company without any prior experience in the industry. They come from various backgrounds, including the restaurant and entertainment industries, sales, technology, sports, and finance.

Ideal franchise candidates are EV owners and enthusiasts who are passionate about the booming EV market and seeking financial freedom and independence from a typical 9-to-5 job. Candidates should be well-capitalized, business-minded, passionate about the EV industry, and committed to actively working in their business.

To learn more about franchising with ALSET Auto and receive the company’s franchising e-brochure, visit their website here.

If you’re interested in learning more about their services, visit their retail site at www.alsetauto.com.

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Oxa reveals Ford E-Transit self driving van and minibus [video]

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Oxa Unveils Autonomous Ford E-Transit Van and Minibus

While Tesla is thinking about a utopian future populated by a self driving van and shuttle bus, autonomous software company Oxa has fully electric Ford E-Transit vans and shuttles that are operating on UK and US roads today.

“Great to see Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiled … including the Robovan. But why wait?” Those are the words of Oxa’s VP of Director Strategic Partnerships & Universal Vehicle Autonomy, Paul Reynolds, on LinkedIn – and it’s hard to argue against the idea that if a self-driving van is a good idea five years from now, it’s a good idea today.

And Oxa says it has a self driving van today that’s ready to deliver on that idea’s promise.

Oxa’s autonomous-capable hardware is designed to fit snugly on the outside of the popular Ford E-Transit commercial van without encroaching on the van’s interior. That means fleets will be able to integrate the self-driving vans into existing fleets without the need to redesign their existing upfit solutions – a critical piece of the overall puzzle for fleet managers.

That also means that the self-driving version of the Oxa-powered Ford E-Transit can be configured to do everything the conventional ICE Transits can do, and serve logistics (delivery van), trades (work van), and passenger/shuttle services (up to 10 seats in passenger E-Transit trim – which we don’t yet get here in the US).

“Making the Ford E-Transit available for autonomous operations is the next step on our journey to deliver safe, scalable, and sustainable autonomous solutions,” explains Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa. “This vehicle represents an important milestone in our mission to reshape the future of passenger transportation and logistics.”

The Oxa E-Tranist self driving van is equipped with a full suite of sensing equipment to “take in the road,” including high-definition cameras, lidar, and radar sensors. The Oxa hardware sends a full 360-degrees’ worth of perception and long-range detection to the system’s processors, enabling autonomous operation at electronically-limited speeds of up to 35 mph in mixed traffic. The Transit’s manual controls are fully preserved, too, enabling a seamless transition to human operation in adverse/edge case conditions.

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Ford E-Transit self driving van, driven by Oxa.

There are a dozen ways an autonomous electric van like this can make life better for students, seniors, and people with limited mobility right now – and, given the ethereal nature (and horrible track record) of that other company when it comes to delivering on its own robotic taxi promises, it seems smart to give the Oxa solution a look.

Check out the video, above, and let us know how you think it compares to last month’s Hollywood launch party in the comments.

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Yamaha throws in the towel, pulls out of e-bike market in North America

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Yamaha has announced to its dealers that it will be pulling its e-bikes out of the North American market at the end of this year. In the meantime, the brand says that it will offer sales of up to 60% off for its remaining inventory and continue to support its e-bikes already sold in the US for at least five more years.

Yamaha’s electric bikes have been well-received in global markets and have also received rave reviews in the US. However, the company’s higher prices make it harder to compete in the North American market, which is dominated by value-oriented models with significantly lower price points.

Yamaha’s various electric bikes designed for commuting, fitness, and mountain biking all feature higher-end components, which has resulted in the company competing more directly with premium bicycle shops. The company’s elaborate frames and in-house motors have added value to their models, yet have also contributed to a more premium price range.

Meanwhile, Yamaha hasn’t been immune to the same sales slowdown and overstocking issues that have plagued the e-bike industry over the last few years, as the company explained to its dealers in the letter seen below.

“Dear Yamaha eBike Dealer,

We want to thank you for your partnership and for your business in purchasing and retailing Yamaha eBikes, and for proudly representing the Yamaha brand. However, as you know, the combination of a post-COVID oversupply within the entire bicycle industry, coupled with a significant softening of the market, has resulted in a particularly challenging business environment where it is extremely difficult to achieve a sustainable business model. Given these market conditions, we regret to inform you that Yamaha has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the U.S. eBike business and cease wholesaling units effective the end of this year.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS) entered the U.S. eBike market in 2018, and we have enjoyed the opportunity to partner with you these past six years to sell exciting, high-quality, all-road, mountain, and fitness/lifestyle eBikes.

We will continue to support your dealership in the sell down of your inventory by extending the current “Fan Promotion” program where customers may receive up to 60% off their purchase of a new Yamaha eBike. This “Fan Promotion” program will be offered on all units retailed and warranty registered through June 30, 2025. YMUS will continue to provide parts, service, and customer support in the United States both now and in support of our limited 5-year warranty.

Finally, we wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to you and your staff for your dedication and support of the Yamaha eBike business.

Thank you for your understanding and support.”

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