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Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day event is in full swing and we’re working non-stop to bring you all the best Green Deals we can find, starting with Anker’s sale that has pumped up its discounts and is taking up to $4,134 off power stations, bundles, and more – with bonus savings in the form of free gear – all starting from $99. GoTrax’s newer EBE1 16-inch folding e-bike has dropped down to a $540 Amazon Prime Day low, while Greenworks’ lineup of electric tools and lawncare equipment is seeing up to 53% off discounts. Bringing up the rear is the assortment of AeroGarden multi-plant indoor hydroponic systems that are down among some of their lowest prices too. You’ll find our Prime Big Deal Days hub taking the spotlight down at the bottom of the page for the next few days, curating everything together as we find them for your one-stop shopping pleasure. We’re updating the hub as fast as we can, so be sure to check back in regularly throughout today and tomorrow.

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 up to $4,134 during Anker’s Prime Big Deal Days sale with power stations, bundles, more starting from $99

Running alongside Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, Anker still has its ongoing sale that will be ending along with the 2-day event on October 9, taking up to $4,134 off SOLIX power stations, bundles, and accessories – with some bonus gifts on orders over $3,000. These discounts are bringing you some of the best deals we have seen to date, marking one of the year’s best opportunities to stock up ahead of camping trips, road trips, emergency power outages, and more – with releases starting from $99 and featuring old reliable models and new releases alike. Head below to see the complete rundown of all these great deals before they’re gone!

Before we dive into the savings, as I stated before, Anker is offering additional bonus gear with purchases that reach certain thresholds when buying direct from its website. You’ll receive a free 200W solar panel when your order totals between $3,000 to $3,999, or you can get a free EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler with purchases between $4,000 and $4,999, and lastly, you’ll score a free 400W solar panel for orders over $5,000. All you have to do is place your items in the cart and you’re gift will appear beside them, shipping after your order has been placed.

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You can browse everything Anker’s website has to offer at the landing page here or checkout the collection of Amazon-specific discounts here.

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GoTrax’s budget-friendly EBE1 16-inch folding e-bike with 28-mile range at $540 Amazon Prime Day low, more

As part of its Prime Big Deals Day event, Amazon is slashing costs on a large selection of GoTrax e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, like the EBE1 16-inch Folding Electric Bike for $539.99 shipped. This newer model under the brand would normally cost you $600 most days, which is where prices have mostly sat since it first hit the market last summer. We first saw this same rate during Labor Day sales and its back again today during this savings extravaganza as a second chance to add it to your commute for the best price that we’ve seen on Amazon, saving you a solid $60.

The EBE1 e-bike not only gives you two different riding mode options that can tackle most commutes, but it does so without burning a hole through your wallet like higher-end models. The folding frame makes storage and transport far easier when you’re not on the saddle, with it housing a removable 36V 7.8Ah battery that powers the 350W motor (peaks at 500W) up to top speeds of 15.5 MPH. You’ll enjoy either a full-electric ride using the throttle for up to 15.5 miles or get support from the pedal assistance for up to 28 miles. It also comes stocked with dual-mechanical disc brakes, an LED headlight, 16-inch one-piece rims, a rear shock absorber, and simple controls on the handlebars to switch between settings.

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Greenworks’ 40V 12-inch cordless electric chainsaw hits new $93 low, more up to 53% off for Prime Day

As part of its Prime Big Deals Day event, Amazon is taking up to 53% off a collection of Greenworks mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and more. One of the notable standouts is the Greenworks 40V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw for $93.09 shipped. Normally fetching $180, in 2024 the biggest discount we saw was back during July’s Prime Day event where costs dropped to the former $98 low. That price is being beaten out here today with a 48% markdown cutting $87 off the price tag and landing it at a new all-time low price.

This compact chainsaw arrives ready to handle storm cleanup, firewood collections, and more – whenever and wherever. It sports a 40V brushless motor that comes powered by a 2.0Ah battery, allowing up to 65 cuts of 4×4 planks on a single charge. It is stocked with a 12-inch bar and chain that keeps itself lubricated and running smoothly thanks to the built-in auto-oiler – plus, the little oil window to better keep track of when to refill it. The compact, lightweight design with a wrap-around handle ensures reduced strain while you maintain maximum control during its use. And you won’t need to deal with the headache of pulling its cord or priming the motor first as this chainsaw starts with a simple push of a button, ultimately saving you time, energy, and most importantly due to it being an electric model – money.

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Update your kitchen with AeroGarden’s upgraded Harvest 2.0 indoor hydroponic system at $60

As part of its Early Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon is now offering the black AeroGarden Harvest 2.0 Indoor Hydroponic System for $59.99 shipped. Down from its usual $90 price tag, it’s mainly been keeping above $80 for most of 2024, with summer having seen a short-lived drop to the $50 low before returning to its previous trend in the time since. Today you’ll benefit from a 33% markdown on this handy device, shaving a solid $30 off its price tag and landing it at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $10 above the all-time low.

There are two big benefits to updating you’re kitchen with the Harvest 2.0 – first off, you’ll have your favorite herbs, veggies, or flowers right at your fingertips, while also doing away with messy soil in favor of a spacious grow deck and water bowl design to grow up to 6 different plants up to 12 inches tall at once. It features a 15W grow light that includes an automatic on/off timer to mimic natural sunlight that “helps plants germinate up to 5x faster than in soil.” It has been upgraded from the original Harvest model with a dark interior within the grow deck to prevent better algae growth in the reservoir and a one-button control nutrient reminder.

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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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Crude prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry

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Crude prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry

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Oil prices jumped on Friday as the U.S. Treasury Department announced sweeping sanctions against Russia’s oil industry.

Brent gained $1.92, or 2.5%, to $78.84 per barrel by 11:12 a.m. ET, while U.S. crude oil advanced $1.89, or 2.56%, to $75.81 per barrel. Brent broke $80 per barrel for the first time since October earlier in day, hitting a session high of $80.75.

The sanctions target Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas and their subsidiaries, more than 180 tankers, and more than a dozen Russian energy officials and executives. The sanctioned executives include Gazprom Neft CEO Aleksandr Valeryevich Dyukov.

The sanctioned vessels are mostly oil tankers that are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that has dodged existing sanctions on the country’s energy exports, according to the Treasury Department.

“The United States is taking sweeping action against Russia’s key source of revenue for funding its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.

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“With today’s actions, we are ratcheting up the sanctions risk associated with Russia’s oil trade, including shipping and financial facilitation in support of Russia’s oil exports,” Yellen said.

The perception in the oil market is Indian and Chinese refiners that have imported Russian oil will have to scramble for barrels from the Middle East, said Bob Yawger, executive director of energy futures at Mizuho Securities, in a note to clients Friday.

The Biden administration has sought to ratchet up pressure on Russia and dispense aid to Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

“The Biden administration opted for more robust energy sanctions, which caught the oil market especially complacent about sanctions risks,” said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group.

“Therefore, we expect today’s material risk premium in Brent to stick pending signals from the Trump team as to whether they will continue these sanctions,” McNally said.

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This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan

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This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a .76B DOE loan

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Hydrostor’s GEM A-CAES has received a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.76 billion from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to build the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, a cutting-edge compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, in Eastern Kern County, California.

If everything goes as planned, Willow Rock will bring 500 megawatts (MW) and 4,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of long-duration energy storage (LDES) to the southern California power grid.

This system will lower energy costs, improve grid reliability during peak demand, and expand the rollout of renewable energy into the grid. Here’s how it works and why it’s unique.

How compressed air energy storage works

CAES technology is all about storing energy for later use, especially when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. Here’s how it works:

  1. Storing energy: The system takes surplus energy (often from renewable sources like solar or wind) and uses it to compress air, which is stored in underground caverns.
  2. Releasing energy: When the grid needs power, the compressed air is released, passing through a turbine to generate electricity. Willow Rock will be able to dispatch stored energy at full power for over eight-hour periods.

Unlike conventional batteries, CAES can scale up based on the size of the storage cavern and doesn’t rely on scarce critical materials. It’s durable, too –systems like Willow Rock are designed to last over 50 years.

Why advanced CAES is different

Traditional CAES systems face two big challenges: wasted heat and inconsistent power output. Willow Rock’s advanced compressed air energy storage system (A-CAES) technology solves these problems:

  • Thermal energy capture: Conventional CAES loses around 50% of energy during the air compression process. Willow Rock pairs a proprietary thermal storage system with this process, so it captures, stores, and reuses heat from the compression cycle.
  • Constant Pressure: Traditional systems lose efficiency as underground air pressure drops. Willow Rock maintains consistent pressure by using water from an above-ground reservoir. As a bonus, the facility will be a net producer of fresh water, as water condensed during the compression process will be captured and reused.

This innovative design means A-CAES systems can be installed in a greater variety of underground conditions – an estimated 80% of US geology could support similar systems, opening the door for wide deployment.

Willow Rock will create up to 700 construction jobs at its peak, and 40 full-time operations roles will follow. These positions require skills similar to those used in the oil and gas industry, making it a natural fit for Kern County, a region with roots in fossil fuel production.

GEM A-CAES is a subsidiary of Hydrostor USA Holdings, a subsidiary of Hydrostor of Canada.

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BYD launches its ultra-compact ATTO 2 SUV in UK and Europe with Blade Batteries

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Chinese EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has unveiled its ATTO 2 compact SUV to the European public. The launch, which took place at the Brussels Motor Show, kicks off BYD’s next EV entry into European and UK markets. The BYD ATTO 2 is smaller and more affordable than its SUV siblings, with a decent range to boot, perfect for European roads.

The ATTO 2 is a rebranded version of the Chinese EV automaker BYD’s Yuan Up – an ultra-affordable compact SUV that debuted in China in February 2024. BYD may not be bringing “Yuan” branded EVs over to new markets in Europe, but that lineup continues to grow each month.

BYD currently sells four all-electric models in the UK and seven in Europe, including the ATTO 3 SUV. Today, BYD debuted a rebranded version of the Yuan Up called the ATTO 2, which will go on sale to customers in the UK and Europe next month.

BYD unveils ATTO 2 in Brussels, sales begin in February

The Brussels Motor Show recently kicked off as the first major automotive expo in Europe in 2025, and BYD showed up with a new affordable BEV option to complement the ATTO 3. Per BYD executive vice president Stella Li:

We’re excited to start 2025 with another important model for our plans in Europe. The B-segment SUV class is incredibly popular here, and with the ATTO 2, we have an agile and versatile offering that will appeal to that large potential customer base. It takes all of BYD’s strengths in batteries, electric motors and Cell-to-Body construction and combines them in a compact package that brings new intelligent technologies to the urban SUV class.

The ATTO 2 is 4,310mm long, 1,830mm wide, and 1,675mm tall—145mm shorter and 45mm slimmer than its ATTO 3 sibling. Despite its compact size, the ATTO 2 offers up to 1,430 liters of cargo capacity with its rear seat down.

The ATTO 2 also sits atop BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, the first of the brand’s compact SUVs to utilize Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction, which integrates the battery completely into the vehicle chassis—this design results in optimized space and overall increased vehicle rigidity.

Speaking of batteries, the EU and UK customers who opt for an ATTO 2 can experience BYD’s proprietary Blade Batteries, which integrates LFP cells directly instead of fitting them into multiple modules. BYD says customers can choose between two battery sizes in their ATTO 2 order. At launch, a standard range edition will utilize a 45.1 kWh Blade Battery, delivering a (WLTP) 312 km (194 miles) range.

However, BYD said a larger-battery version of the ATTO 2 will arrive in the coming months and offer drivers greater range. The automaker is not yet sharing individual pricing for the ATTO 2 in the UK or Europe. Still, a representative for the company said the compact SUV is expected to land between the BYD Dolphin and ATTO 3 BEVs, which in the UK cost 26,140 GBP ($32,157) and 37,140 GBP ($45,689) respectively.

ATTO 2 sales are expected to begin in February.

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