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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a $500 discount on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike that is down at a $1,399 low and also has a few ways to score some bonus savings. We’ve also got a bunch of lingering Prime Day deals like Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $779 low, as well as several other models/bundles still remaining at their recent low prices. Next, you can score $304 off UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at $495, or save up to 50% on a whole collection of Greenworks tools, including a 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower that comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery for $240, among others. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-time Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 bundle discount and the Hangover Prime Big Deal Days hub, which still has a significant amount of leftover deals that are still lingering and worth a look before they’re gone.

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.

Tenways’ 37-pound CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike assists you up to 53 miles at $1,399 low

Tenways has discounted two of its e-bike models on varying ends of the commuting spectrum by $500, giving folks ample opportunities at higher-end designs at more affordable rates. The standout deal for those who like to actually cycle and just want some added assistance is that the brand’s lightweight CGO600 Pro e-bike has been dropped down to $1,399 shipped. Normally going for $1,899 at full price these days, there have been a few discounts that have popped up since its release last year, often taking costs down to $1,499, with a few others that have gone further to $1,399, which happens to be the best price we can find since the brand hit our radar. You can learn more about this model below or through our hands-on review at Electrek.

Tenways’ CGO600 Pro e-bike cruises onto the scene as a lightweight companion for folks who enjoy the activity of cycling over just wanting a throttled model to do all the work (as there is none). It weighs in at just 37 pounds, meaning urban commuters might find this an ideal fit – especially if you’re living in a walk-up apartment building. It sports a 350W rear hub motor that comes powered by a removable, smaller-than-usual 360Wh battery (again, no throttle so less battery and weight) – topping out at 20 MPH and four levels of pedal assistance (with a torque sensor) to utilize for up to 53 miles on a single charge.

The CGO600 Pro e-bike’s single-speed design also comes complimented with a Gates carbon belt drive system over a standard chain, throwing out concerns of growing noise and/or rust that standard chain systems tend to develop over time – especially for those living on the coasts where salt water in the air can exasperate problems faster. It also comes stocked with a nice array of features like Tektro dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-proof tires, LED lighting, internally-routed cables, a compact OLED display, companion app integration – as well as four solid colorways on top of three different size options (which is a rare thing to be offered in the e-mobility world).

Tenways is also offering some added savings and free gear too – with a quick sign-up onto the brand’s newsletter getting you a mudguard set for the wheels alongside a kickstand (valued at $118). If you happen to be a medical provider, military member, first responder, or teacher, you can follow the link on the page to get verified and receive an additional $150 off your purchase.

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Bluetti AC180 solar generator bundle at new $779 low in hangover Prime Day savings

We’ve got some lingering fall Prime Day deals still available through the official Bluetti Amazon storefront, with the brand’s AC180 Portable Power Station bundled alongside a 200W solar panel down at $779 shipped, after clipping the on-page $520 off coupon. You’d usually find this package priced at $1,299, with most discounts having kept costs above $879, and a few more recent ones dropping things lower to $799. The recent Prime Big Deals Day event increased the savings and took things even further, with the chance to still score it here today at a 40% markdown that also lands it at a new all-time low price. You can find the power station alone still down at its new $459 Prime Day low, or bump up the solar input to a 350W panel for $949, after clipping the on-page $550 off coupon.

Fall camping trips can always use a reliable backup power companion and the AC180 power station tackles device and portable appliance needs at an affordable price. It delivers a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that dishes out up to 1,800W of power output – with smart controls to adjust settings through the BLUETTI app on your tablet or smartphone. It boasts 11 output ports: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and even a wireless charging pad for your smaller, more personal devices. Recharging times come significantly reduced with this unit too, as you can get to 80% battery in as little as 45 minutes when your plug it into a wall outlet, or in 2.8 to 3.3 hours when connected to a 500W solar input.

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Save $304 on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 LiFePO4 power station as it returns to $495 low

Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, UGREEN is offering another chance to score its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at the best rate we’ve seen for $495.38 shipped, with a 38% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Recently this unit would cost you $799, after falling from its original $999 MSRP back in the middle of summer. We last saw this same opportunity at the tail-end of July, with the months since having kept costs to the new going rate, but it returns here today with $304 slashed off its price tag for the best price we have tracked.

Built around a LiFePO4 battery, the PowerRoam 1200 delivers a 1,024Wh capacity and pumps out juice at up to 2,500W, letting it handle larger appliances during your travels or power outages. You can recharge the battery to 80% in just 50 minutes when you connect it to a standard wall outlet, while a full charge will take a little longer at 1.5 hours. Utilizing two 200W solar panels, you can take advantage of its solar charging capabilities to recharge its battery in about three to four hours. Smart controls are available through the UGREEN app via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, and it also boasts an impressive 13 output port options to cover a wide array of needs: six ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port.

If you were hoping for a larger option, UGREEN’s PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station is also getting a similar discount to $1,311, with a lesser 18% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Arriving with its own LiFePO4 battery that offers a 2,048Wh capacity, you can further expand that up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately). Equipped with the brand’s PowerZip tech, recharging is far faster than you might expect, taking just 1.5 hours with a standard wall outlet (50 minutes for 80%), or you can connect up to its maximum 1,200W of solar input to charge via the sunlight. Its durable body has been designed with a 4-wheel detachable trolley for easier transport options, complete with smart controls via the app, and 16 output ports: six AC ports, four USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two DC ports, one RV port, and one car port.

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric lawn mower with 5.0Ah/50,000mAh power bank battery

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery at $240 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 19-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower for $239.99 shipped. After sitting at $270 across 2023, we saw this model jump up closer to $320 in 2024 and now down to match the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon. It has seen a fair share of discounts this year that brought costs back down into its older price range, with some keeping above $256 and others going $16 lower. Today, you’re looking at the chance to grab it at this lower rate that happens to be the best price we have tracked here, saving you $80 in the process.

This 40V Greenworks model comes in as a lawn care solution that not only replaces the annoying features of gas-guzzlers like noise, fumes, and fuel costs but won’t burn a hole through your wallet to do so like many higher-end mowers. It sports the usual brushless motor design that the brand is known for these days, powered by the included 5.0Ah battery that gives you up to 35 minutes of continuous runtime – which can easily be switched out for other batteries if you’ve already got others in your arsenal. It’s all housed inside a 19-inch steel deck and has seven different cutting heights on top of a 2-in-1 functionality to either mulch or side discharge your clippings. Its battery even has a secondary usage in that its USB port can be used to charge your personal devices on top of powering the mower (50,000mAh capacity).

There’s still a bunch of leftover Prime Day deals on other Greenworks tools that we’re seeing keep to their discounted rates – up to 50% off. Depending on just where you may be located, weather conditions and your needs might vastly differ and there is a wide variety of outdoor gear being offered here to get you through the rest of fall and even prep ahead for winter. Check out some of these notable tools:

Fall e-bike deals!

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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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Aptera shows its production-intent solar EV at CES, ships this year? (Update)

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Aptera has publicly unveiled the production-intent version of its long-awaited solar EV, which it says will start deliveries by the end of this year.

Update: We swung by the booth a took a few pictures of Aptera’s production-intent vehicle chassis, see below.

Aptera has a long history in the automotive space, dating all the way back to its original founding in 2006 by co-founders Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony. It has had the same basic teardrop design all along, but at the time it was going to be fueled by a small gas engine, promising 330 miles per gallon.

But the last iteration of Aptera hit many bumps in the road, and went defunct in 2011, having to return thousands of customer deposits.

Then, in 2019, the company was relaunched, by the same original founders as before. But this time, it had a solar-powered electric car – which, frankly, makes a lot more sense for a futuristic vehicle than a gas engine does.

That’s the iteration we’re on now, and six years later – and nearly 20 years after the company’s first founding – Aptera says it’s finally ready to produce its solar EV.

It’s showing off its production-intent chassis at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, offering the public a chance to see this vehicle which it says will go into production and delivery this year. Its booth is in the central plaza, outdoors in the sun – where a solar EV belongs.

The company has been showing off its progress towards production intent over the course of the last years, doing wind tunnel testing of what it claims will be one of the lowest-drag vehicles ever (with a previously-claimed .13 Cd), receiving carbon bodies in August and completing its first low-speed drive in October.

Now the car is out and about driving normally at CES (and Aptera is offering media ride-alongs, which we’ll hopefully get a chance to fit in). Aptera says that it drove the car for around 20 miles yesterday, and it ended the day with more charge than it started due to its extensive solar panels, which Aptera is showing off in production-intent form for the first time.

The panels cover the vehicle’s hood, dash, roof and hatch and Aptera says they can generate up to 40 miles of free driving per days, powered by sunlight. In sunny climates, this will give owners over 10,000 miles per year of solar-powered driving.

On a sunny Las Vegas winter day, as it was for the reveal, the solar panels should be working quite nicely (though they would work even better if it weren’t one of the shortest days of the year).

The unveil included a short livestream at Aptera’s outdoor booth in the Central Plaza, which you can watch below:

The livestream included a short speech by co-CEO Chris Anthony and a quick vehicle walkaround, including showing off the vehicle’s NACS port, which Aptera was the first to announce adoption of way back in 2022.

Aptera says it has another announcement coming soon regarding the vehicle’s battery pack, and that its anticipating offering track time in the car in a few months for investors (the company is funding itself through a crowdfunding campaign through which it has raised $135 million of equity).

Previously, Aptera said the vehicle would have multiple battery options, with 250, 400, and even 1,000-mile (!) battery packs (which this author thinks is unrealistically excessive, and frankly a sign for pause). But Aptera has backed off from talking much about its previous 1,000-mile target, and all we heard about during this reveal is the 400-mile, 45kWh pack that will be included on the company’s $40,000 launch edition vehicle (which will have limited options otherwise).

Aptera says that it anticipates first deliveries of its launch edition by the end of this year – a timeline which the company has stated before, but which we wouldn’t be surprised to see slip. Nevertheless, that’s the messaging.

Aptera says it has 50,000 reservations for its vehicle, at $100 a pop (or $70, if you use our Aptera referral link). You can reserve an Aptera over at Aptera’s website.

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Check out Hyundai’s new electric minivan caught undisguised for the first time

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Who said minivans weren’t cool? Hyundai’s first electric minivan (which could double as a camper van) was spotted in public without camouflage, giving us a better look at what to expect. Check out the upcoming EV below.

When will Hyundai’s first electric minivan launch?

Hyundai is preparing to launch its first all-electric minivan this year. The Staria is the electric successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) introduced in 2021.

Last March, Hyundai revealed its new ST1 electric business van platform, based on the Staria powertrain. The ST1 is Hyundai’s first commercial EV with configurations including a refrigerated van and chassis cab. Meanwhile, the minivan will get its own model in 2025.

According to Korea’s Newsis, Hyundai will convert one of its production lines at its Ulsan Plant 4 on January 25, 2025, for the Staria electric.

Ahead of its official debut, we are already getting a look at Hyundai’s first electric minivan undisguised. The Staria EV was spotted by the online community “Family Staria” in a Korean parking lot without camouflage.

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Hyundai's-electric-minivan

You can see that the EV model has a design similar to that of Hyundai’s Staria Lounge, which transforms from a seven- or nine-seat limousine into a full-fledged camper van.

Outside of the grille, which is now closed and includes a charging port, the electric minivan is a near replica of the premium Staria Lounge.

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Hyundai Staria Lounge(Source: Hyundai)

Given it’s still a test vehicle, the design could change once finalized. A tag on the windshield reads “Vehicle for UT Evaluation of the Road Vulnerable,” suggesting it has a few more tests before being released to the general public.

The Staria electric is expected to feature Hyundai’s latest 84 kWh batteries. Local reports suggest it will be able to handle over 10% more capacity than the ST1.

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Hyundai Staria Lounge Camper Van (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai’s first electric van is expected to launch in overseas markets. According to The Korean Economic Daily, Hyundai plans to start production of the Staria EV in Europe in the first half of 2026. European-made models will be sold locally and overseas, such as in Australia and Thailand.

Will Hyundai launch a camper van version like the Staria Lounge? More info will likely be released soon with an official launch expected this year. Stay tuned for updates.

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Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials’ while playing video games

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Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing 'unsupervised self-driving trials' while playing video games

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Elon Musk is claiming that Tesla has started doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials internally’. He made the claim while playing video games, and It should be taken with a grain, or pound, of salt.

Yesterday afternoon, on a Tuesday, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and defacto in charge of 6 companies and a government department, was playing video games and streaming on X for more than an hour.

During the stream, fans were asking him questions and one of them was about Tesla’s self-driving effort.

Musk said:

Tesla Full Self-Driving unsupervised, maybe I’ll mention, we are going to [correct himself], we actually are doing trials of that with Tesla employees already and we expect to have that in commercial service sometime this year, which I mentioned at the last earnings call.

There are two things that Musk said at the last earnings call. He did indeed claim that Tesla would launch its “unsupervised Full Self-Driving” capability in California and Texas around Q2 2025.

He also said that Tesla started testing its robotaxi ride-hailing app with employees in the Bay Area:

We have for Tesla employees in the Bay Area. We already are offering ride-hailing capabilities. So, you can actually — with the development app, you can request a ride, and it will take you anywhere in the Bay Area.

However, he also said that Tesla had “safety drivers” behind the wheel for this test program, which means that it is no more than its current “Supervised Full Self-Driving,” a level 2 driver assist system. It is mainly to test the ridesharing features of the app rather than a different version of its self-driving system.

That makes sense, considering that Tesla would need a permit to operate a self-driving vehicle in California, even as part of a test program, and we haven’t found Tesla’s permit application yet

With this new comment, Musk clearly said “unsupervised” self-driving.

Electrek’s Take

I wouldn’t be shocked if Elon misspoke here while playing video games or he is plain confused about the situation.

Considering Tesla doesn’t have any permit to operate driverless vehicles, if it is operating a “unsupervised self-driving trials internally”, it has to be doing it on private property, which could be no more than the Cybercabs we have seen driving around Gigafactory Texas.

It’s not much different than Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event, which was purposely located at Warner Bros’ studio lot, which are private roads.

I seriously doubt that Tesla is currently operating unsupervised self-driving vehicles on public roads.

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