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Today’s Green Deals are being led by ENGWE’s E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike that is coming along with some free gear at $899, alongside other models for the next two days. We’ve also got an exclusive low price on Bluetti’s AC180P Portable Power Station for $499, as well as Segway’s Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter down at a $500 low, with other affordable commuters. Coming from Best Buy, we have two one-day only sales on Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV charging adapter at its $45 all-time low for the second time in 2024, while Anker’s EverFrost 50 Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler is down at $619. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Discover 1 Plus discount, ALLPOWERS’ 24,000mAh power bank, 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.

Save $500 on ENGWE’s E26 dual-suspension all-terrain e-bike at $899 and get free gear

Checking back in on ENGWE’s Halloween sale, which is taking up to $600 off a lineup of e-bikes and giving away some free gear for two more days, we noticed a particularly good deal on the brand’s E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike for $899 shipped. Normally priced at $1,399 these days, we’ve mainly seen costs taken down somewhere between $999 and $1,199 more often, with today’s deal giving you a solid $500 off the going rate at the lowest price we can find. You’ll even get $69 in free gear too, with a bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield. It’s the best place to buy this model at the moment, with Amazon having discounted it to a higher $999 rate. You can learn more below or in our hands-on review.

ENGWE’s E26 all-terrain e-bike arrives with either a step-over or step-thru design as an affordable option for folks with longer-distance commuting needs. It comes stocked with a 750W brushless motor (peaking at 1,000W to provide up to 70Nm of torque) and a removable 48V 16Ah battery that provides a 28 MPH top speed alongside a rated 86 miles of travel distance on a single charge when utilizing the pedal assistance. While real-world performance will likely not reach the 80s range of distance, you’ll definitely get 40+ miles out of it, with throttle-only use shortening that range to around 30+ miles, give or take. For such a low price, this e-bike offers some solid additional features too, with its dual-suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, LED headlight and taillight, a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, fat tires with fenders over each, a rear cargo rack, and a large LCD color display.

Notable ENGWE Halloween Sale deals (ends October 31):

  • L20 2.0 Step-Thru Utility e-bike: $699 (Reg. $999)
    • 28 MPH for rate 68 miles of travel
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike: $899 (Reg. $1,199)
    • 28 MPH for rated 47+ miles of travel (up to 150 for dual battery)
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • X26 Dual-Battery Triple-Suspension Folding e-bike: $1,549 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 31 MPH for rated 93 miles of travel
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • And much much more…

Check out all the other e-bike deals here while ENGWE’s Halloween sale continues, including the bundle deals that save you more on buying two e-bikes together.

Exclusive Bluetti AC180P portable power station low

Save an exclusive $400 on Bluetti’s 1,440Wh AC180P LiFePO4 portable power station at new $499 low

You can now score a 9to5Toys-exclusive low price from Wellbots on the Bluetti AC180P Portable Power Station for $499 shipped, after using the code 9TO5EARLYBF400 at checkout for $400 off. Normally fetching $899 here, with a greater $999 price tag from Bluetti and other retailers starting it as high as $1,099, there hasn’t been many discounts on this model so far this year. When it does get discounted, it often drops from the higher pricing that I mentioned to $899, which has held out as the lowest price. It’s being beaten out here by an additional $400, giving you a larger-capacity backup power solution at the best rate we can find anywhere.

Bluetti’s AC180P power station arrives as the largest capacity model in the AC180 series, providing a 1,440Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and dishing out power at up to 1,800W (surging to 2,700W), making it a considerably strong companion for outdoor enthusiasts who might also want to have a backup option in case of emergencies too – especially with it able to hold its charge for three to six months at 80%. It also sports far more outport options than its counterpart models, with four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC car port, and even a wireless charger.

With its turbo-charging tech, you’ll be able to reach a full battery in up to 1.8 hours plugged into a wall outlet (with 80% taking only 45 minutes), while hooking up to its maximum 500W solar input allows for a recharge in up to 3.3 hours – plus, you can connect it to your car to recharge in 12.5 hours too. Of course, you’ll also have full smart controls over its settings and performance, as well, all accessed through the companion app.

Segway Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter

Hop on Segway’s easy-to-ride Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter for $500 low while it lasts

Browsing through Segway’s ongoing Halloween sale that is taking up to 60% off a lineup of its EVs through November 2, you’ll find the Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter down at $499.99 shipped for the time being. Normally priced at $1,200, this model is getting one of the largest discounts of the entire sale with $700 being cut off the price tag. While the savings last, you’ll be able to add this fun self-balancing scooter to your commute or general joyrides at the lowest price we have tracked, with it currently only available in used condition at Amazon at a much higher rate too.

Segway’s Ninebot S MAX scooter arrives stocked with dual 500W motors (1000W nominal power peaking up to 4800W) and a 432Wh battery that increases the speed and travel range over its predecessor S series self-balancing models, able to hit 12.4 MPH for up to 23.6 miles on a single charge. And if you’ve never climbed aboard one of these types of scooters, have no fear, as its companion app delivers step-by-step guidance for newcomers alongside smart controls. Not only does it keep itself balanced for you, but the Leansteer tech gives you precision response times in 0.01 seconds, meaning there won’t be any lag time that might cause you to fall off. There are also rear customizable LED lights for some personal flair while riding, and its compact design is easy to transport when not being directly ridden.

If you’re looking to grab an affordable commuting solution from this sale, there’s quite a few entry-level e-scooters that start from much lower prices:

Be sure to check out our full coverage of Segway’s Halloween sale to get a complete rundown of EV discounts that will be around until November 2, like the Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter that boasts regenerative braking for extended travels.

Rexing J1772 to Tesla EV charging adapter

Gain wider charging access with Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV adapter at $45 low (Today only)

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a return to the best rate on Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for $44.99 shipped. It is normally priced at $80 most days, with most of the discounts coming in the form of these one-day sales and dropping costs to $50 on average, with only one fall further to the $45 low back in July. Today though, this rate is returning for a second time, giving Tesla drivers a handy adapter at the all-time lowest price we have tracked.

Despite the wide coverage of Tesla charging stations across the country, they haven’t necessarily spread out evenly, and no one wants to get caught without any juice to go. Well, this adapter supports you through the problem, as it gives Tesla drivers a wider access to level 1 and level 2 EV chargers. It comes rated for a maximum 80A input and 240V output and stores right inside a glove box for easy keeping, making it perfect for sudden stop-offs at unaffiliated J1772 EV stations or for when you may be visiting non-Tesla friends/family who have a non-compatible home or portable setup.

At the moment, you can also find Rexing’s CCS to Tesla Adapter down at $149.99 from its full $200 price tag, offering an additional opportunity for drivers of a Tesla S, 3, X, or Y. Adding this adapter right along with the above adapter will offer further compatibility for your EV journeys, giving you access to over 5,000 CCS level 3 fast charging stations at up to 250kW or 250A speeds.

Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler

For the rest of the day you can save $330 on Anker’s 53L EverFrost dual-zone portable electric cooler at $619

Coming in as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Cooler 50 for $619 shipped. This is the largest of the three EverFrost models, often keeping near its $949 price tag, though we’ve been seeing a growing trend of discounts over 2024 that has periodically dropped the price down between $699 and $799 on average, with a few falls lower to $619 and one drop to the $600 low back in March. For today only, you can score this dual-zone model at a $330 markdown that lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $19 above the all-time low from spring. You won’t find it over at Amazon right now either, as its been out of stock for some time.

You won’t need to worry about ice with this dual-zone cooler from Anker, sporting a 53L storage capacity alongside an internal 299Wh battery that can keep your food and beverages refrigerated and/or frozen for up to 27 hours before needing to be plugged in. You can even take advantage of its solar-charging capabilities with a maximum 100W solar input (along with some additional charging options) to further extend the battery’s lifespan. It also features two USB-A ports and one USB-C port to recharge your personal devices when you need some backup power. It’s been designed for portability, with an EasyTow handle and two 6-inch wheels alongside an extendable table, a built-in bottle opener, and remote smart controls through the Anker app.

While it is currently not benefitting from Anker’s direct Halloween sale, you will find its two smaller 33L and 43L models getting discounts, with the dual-zone deal above beating out the price on the latter of the two by $30. You can check out more information about Anker’s sale, which ends November 3, by following the link here.

Fall e-bike deals!

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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Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access

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It sounds like Tesla jumped the gun when announcing that Nissan drivers now have access to the Supercharger network in North America.

They will have to wait a bit.

Yesterday, we reported that Tesla added Nissan to the list of automakers with EVs capable of using the Supercharger network in North America.

However, Tesla has since removed Nissan from its list of automakers with access and switched the Japanese automaker back to the “coming soon” list.

Nissan confirmed to Electrek that access is not currently available, but it will be available by the end of the year.

It sounds like a miscommunication on Tesla’s side. We hear that it should be coming soon.

Elon Musk fired Tesla’s entire charging team – seemingly to make an example of its then-head of charging, Rebecca Tinucci, who reportedly disagreed with Musk about making further layoffs following another layoff wave.

Instead of just firing her, Musk decided to fire the entire team and then sent an email to other Tesla managers using the charging team situation as a warning.

Tesla has since had to rehire several former members of its charging team to rebuild the department.

This is believed to have slowed down the opening of the Supercharger network to other automakers in North America. We were told that communications with Tesla’s charging team were difficult to non-existent for those automakers for weeks earlier this year.

As we have previously reported, the situation has definitely slowed down Tesla’s own deployment of Supercharger stations.

Nonetheless, the Supercharger network recently hit the milestone of 60,000 chargers worldwide.

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Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

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Europe’s “green dream” Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after a rescue package failed to go through, leaving the battery maker with just one week’s worth of cash in the account. Cofounder and CEO Peter Carlsson, who spearheaded a costly expansion, has also quit.

The Swedish-owned battery maker filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas, reports Bloomberg, with $5.8 billion debt. CEO Peter Carlsson, Telsa’s former chief products officer, stepped down from his role as CEO after the filing, but will remain onboard as advisor and director.

According to a statement, Northvolt said that its main factory will maintain business as usual during the reorganization, as the company now has a buffer from creditors, giving it time to restructure the balance sheet. However, the company said that this will not impact its business in Germany, and through the court process, Northvolt now has access to about $145 million in cash collateral. An additional $100 million in debtor-in-possession financing will be added to the pot via one of its customers, the report said.

In recent weeks, Northvolt has been in intense negotiations in the hope of securing a $300 million rescue package to give the company a bit more time to seek longer-term funding. But when that deal fell through, the battery maker was forced to seek protection from creditors via the Chapter 11 filing.  

The company still has a $7 billion project in place in Quebec – a new campus that is set to include a cell production plant, battery recycling, and cathode active-material production facilities –  and the bankruptcy won’t affect those plans, the company said on its website. “Northvolt Germany and Northvolt North America, subsidiaries of Northvolt AB with projects in Germany and Canada, are financed separately and will continue to operate as usual outside of the Chapter 11 process as key parts of Northvolt’s strategic positioning.”

The plant is expected to have capacity to produce 30 GWh of battery cell every year, with an expansion set to double that output, making it enough to power 1 million EVs. The Canadian government is putting $1.334 billion CND toward the project, with Quebec chipping in another $1.37 billion CND.

Northvolt has hit hard times in recent months, once thought of as Europe’s best shot to homegrown EVs and the makers of “the world’s greenest battery.” Enthusiasm mounted as the company opened the doors to its first plant in Sweden, in the small town of Skelleftea near the Arctic Circle, in 2021. Billions of dollars have been invested into the company, and Volvo, VW, and BMW rushed to place future orders.

All of this enthusiasm has been fueled by a vision to cut dependency on China by creating greener EV batteries using 100 percent recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Plans were put in place to build factories in Gothenburg, in southern Sweden, and Poland, Germany, and Canada, all backed by huge government subsidies. Back in January, the company raised an additional $5 billion, firmly locking in its position as one of Europe’s best-funded startups and recipient of the largest-ever green loan in the EU.

But then things started going south, with Northvolt’s production problems and massive delays forcing BMW to cancel its €2 billion battery cell order with the company. This past May, Northvolt also announced that it pushing back its plans for an IPO until next year. The interim report that followed revealed the dire state of its finances and how far its production had fallen short of goals, with Carlsson admitting he had been “too aggressive” with the company’s expansion plan.

Since Northvolt has put in place a series of changes to reset the company’s course, including bringing onboard a new CFO, leaving the former CFO to focus solely on expansion plans. Plus the company started making cuts, including closing down its research center, Cuberg, in San Francisco and deprioritizing secondary businesses. At the end of September, Northvolt announced that it would cut 1,600 staff from three Swedish sites and about 20 percent of its international workforce.

Last month, Volvo started proceedings to take over their joint venture with Northvolt, while Volkswagen Group’s representative to Northvolt’s board stepped down this month. Sweden, for its part, is ruling out taking a stake to save its homegrown enterprise, Bloomberg reports. Carlsson had said last month that the company needs more than $900 million to permanently shore up its finances.

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YMX Logistics deploys 20 new Orange EV electric yard trucks

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YMX Logistics and Orange EV Join Forces to Deliver Zero Emission Transportation Solutions to Yard Operations Across North America

Leading yard operation 3PL YMX Logistics has announced plans to deploy fully twenty (20) of Orange EV’s fully electric Class 8 terminal trucks at a number of distribution and manufacturing sites across North America.

As the shipping and logistics industries increasingly move to embrace electrification, yard operations have proven to be an almost ideal use case for EVs, enabling companies like Orange EV, which specialize in yard hostlers or terminal tractors, to drive real, impactful change. To that end, companies like YMX are partnering with Orange EV.

“This relationship between YMX and Orange EV is a significant step forward in transforming yard operations across North America,” said Matt Yearling, CEO of YMX Logistics. “Besides the initial benefits of reduction in emissions and carbon footprint, our customers are also seeing improvements in the overall operational efficiency and seeking to expand. Our team members have also been sharing positive feedback about their new equipment and highlighting the positive impact on their health and day-to-day activities.”

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YMX Logistics electric yard trucks; by Orange EV.

One of the most interesting aspects of this story – beyond the Orange EV HUSK-e XP’s almost unbelievable 180,000 lb. GCWR spec. – is that this isn’t a story about California’s ports, which mandate EVs. Instead, YMX is truly deploying these trucks throughout the country, with at least four currently in Chicago (and more on the way).

“Our collaboration with YMX Logistics represents a powerful stride in delivering sustainable yard solutions at scale for enterprise customers,” explains Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Orange EV. “With rising demand for electric yard trucks, our joint efforts ensure that more companies can access the environmental, financial, and operational benefits of electrification … this is a win for the planet, the workforce, and the bottom line of these organizations.”

We interviewed Orange EV founder Kurt Neutgens on The Heavy Equipment Podcast a few months back, but if you’re not familiar with these purpose-built trucks, it’s worth a listen.

HEP-isode 26

SOURCE | IMAGES: YMX Logistics.

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