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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269, with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt, which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799. Next, there’s Segway’s early Black Friday sale that has given us a new low price on the brand’s Ninebot S MAX Self-balancing scooter at $465, among other models. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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 40% on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam LiFePO4 power stations at new Black Friday lows starting from $269

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Wellbots is offering the lowest prices we’ve seen on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations, as well as accessories and bundle options, with savings starting on its PowerRoam 600 station at $269.40 shipped. Normally priced at $449 here, with a higher $500 MSRP at sites like Amazon, this is the first discount we’ve seen on this smaller power station in 2024, with most discounts across various sites focused on its larger 1200 and 2200 models. This is a solid 40% markdown that slashes $180 off the price tag and drops it to the lowest price we have tracked.

Coming in as the smallest of UGREEN’s power stations, the PowerRoam 600 delivers a personal 680Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and 600W power output that peaks up to 1,200W (bumps up to 1,500W when utilizing its solar charging capabilities). There are twelve versatile output ports to connect your devices and small appliances: five ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port. Thanks to its PowerZip tech charging is fast and easy, refilling 80% of the battery in just 50 minutes when connected to a wall outlet, while a full battery takes up to 1.5 hours to reach. It also sports an array of smart controls through its companion app like Quiet Mode, Energy-Saving Mode, Safety Child Lock, and so on.

UGREEN’s larger PowerRoam 1200 and PowerRoam 2200 power stations are also seeing their lowest prices yet at $389.40 shipped and $749.40 shipped, respectively. The 1200 model provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a power output up to 2,500W through its 13 ports, while the 2200 model delivers a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be further expanded up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately), with it dishing out up to 3,500W of power through its 16 ports. They both offer similar recharging speeds through outlets and solar charging – with the 1200 model offering a max 400W solar input and the 2200 model boasting a higher 1,200W of solar input. They both come with the same smart control functionality too.

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Vvolt Black Friday sale offers FREE extra battery with e-bike purchase and up to $1,099 in savings – deals from $1,799

Vvolt has joined the other EV brands in launching its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale through December 3, offering a free extra battery with select e-bike purchases and up to 70% off accessories. There is one model seeing a discount during this sale, the brand’s Centauri SE Commuter e-bike for $2,599 shipped. Normally priced at $3,299, since coming under our radar at 9to5Toys, we first noticed regular price cuts back in September following the release of the brand’s new Centauri II model. The price has been regularly cut down since by a solid $700, which brings costs down into a far more affordable range for an e-bike designed with quality parts and features, landing it at the lowest price that we have tracked or seen. On top of the $700 in savings, you’ll also be getting the extra Ranger battery that bumps your total up to $1,099 in all – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Vvolt’s Centauri SE e-bike sports a sleek, streamlined frame that houses a 350W custom-tuned Ananda mid-drive motor (peaking at 650W) that is powered by the 490Wh removable battery. This combination delivers a 28 MPH top speed and a 60-miles travel range on a single charge, with only pedal assistance as an option here, supported by both internal torque and cadence sensors for faster activation and speed pick-up. This model also tosses out the chain-drive design in favor of a Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive that provides a longer lifespan, quieter operation, and doesn’t need any grease.

It’s a much more manageable bike with its max 52-pound weight, depending on which of its sizes ou choose from. Among its features, you’ll find integrated front and rear lights, 360 degrees of reflective graphics for rides in the darker hours of the day, as well as Kenda Kwest anti-puncture tires, Tektro 720 hydraulic disc brakes, an Enviolo internal rear hub transmission, and a full-color display.

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Segway’s early Black Friday savings slashes $735 off Ninebot S MAX smart self-balancing scooter at new $465 low

Segway has officially kicked off its early Black Friday savings event that is taking up to 60% off a selection of EVs, with more EVs being added on November 21. However, one notable new low price we spotted is over at Amazon on the Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter that is down at $464.99 shipped. Usually running you $1,200 at full price, this is hands-down the biggest discount we’ve seen to date on this model at $735 being slashed from the tag. This 61% markdown is giving you an amazing option to add it to your commute and/or neighborhood joyrides at a new all-time low price.

Offering an increase in both speed and travel mileage from its predecessor S series scooters, Segway’s Ninebot S MAX comes with dual 500W motors – a nominal 1,000W of power that peak up to 4,800W to tackle up to 15% inclines with ease. You’ll be able to top out at 12.4 MPH for up to 23.6 miles on a single charge – plus, if you’re a little hesitant to hop on one of these self-balancing scooters due to lack of experience, you don’t have to worry as the companion app provides step-by-step guidance for newcomers. Not only does it keep itself balanced for an easier riding experience, but the Leansteer tech also gives you precision control response times in just 0.01 seconds, eliminating the chance of falling off from lag times. 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.

Segway Ninebot early Black Friday EV deals under $300:

Segway Ninebot early Black Friday $301 to $500 EV deals:

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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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US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers

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US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers

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Solar panel giant Qcells announced today that it’s temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its factories in northeast Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs.

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The supply chain delays are hindering the company’s ability to import components to build its solar panels. This has resulted in Qcells’ two factories in Cartersville and Dalton being unable to operate at full capacity for several months.

Qcells spokeswoman Marta Stoepker shared the following statement in an exclusive with Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta:

The company says the furloughed workers, who were notified this afternoon, will retain full benefits and won’t be laid off. However, Qcells will no longer be using staffing agency employees in Georgia “at this time.”

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As Qcells introduced new supply chains to support its growing solar panel manufacturing facilities in Georgia, the company was recently forced to scale back production while our shipments into the US were delayed in the customs clearance process.

Although our supply chain operations are beginning to normalize, today we shared with our employees that HR actions must be taken to improve operational efficiency until production capacity returns to normal levels.

Stoepker said it expects to bring the furloughed workers back “in the coming weeks and months.” She continued:

Our commitment to building the entire solar supply chain in the United States remains. We will soon be back on track with the full force of our Georgia team delivering American-made energy to communities around the country.

Electrek’s Take

In January 2023, the Seoul-headquartered Qcells announced it would invest more than $2.5 billion to build a solar supply chain in Georgia – the largest-ever investment in clean energy manufacturing in the US to date. That included expanding the Dalton solar factory and building a fully integrated solar supply chain factory in Cartersville, Georgia, that will manufacture solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished panels.

It’s not quite there yet, because that takes time. In the meantime, it’s being penalized by Customs. The US government under Trump says it’s keen on boosting domestic manufacturing. Why would it work against a company that’s onshoring an entire solar supply chain, including recycling?

Dalton and Cartersville employ nearly 4,000 people. Its total output will reach 8.4 GW of solar production capacity per year, which is equivalent to nearly 46,000 panels per day – enough to power approximately 1.3 million homes annually.

It’s ludicrous that it has been forced to furlough a quarter of its workforce due to the ineptness of the Trump administration’s US Customs policies. This is right up there with the ICE arrests at Hyundai’s plant in Georgia. Bravo.

Read more: Georgia gives US solar panel manufacturing a big boost with a new factory

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Toyota is yet again delaying EV battery plans

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The breakthrough EV batteries Toyota says will double driving range and cut charging times are facing another setback. The company is once again delaying plans for a new battery plant in Japan.

Why is Toyota delaying its EV battery plant this time?

Earlier this year, Toyota bought a 280,000-square-meter plot of land in Fukuoka, Japan, where it planned to build a plant to produce the more advanced EV batteries.

A location agreement was expected to be signed by April, but Toyota pushed back construction by several months, blaming slower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.

The agreement was expected to be finalized this Fall, but that will no longer be the case. According to Nikkei, Toyota is delaying the EV battery plant for the second time. Toyota will review and adjust plans over the next year.

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Fukuoka governor, Seitaro Hattori, confirmed the news with reporters on Friday following a meeting with Toyota’s president, Koji Sato. Hattori also shut down claims that Toyota was planning to scrap the battery plant altogether.

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Toyota EV battery roadmap (Source: Toyota)

Toyota again blamed slowing EV demand for the delay. The decision comes despite Keiji Kaita, president of Toyota’s Carbon Neutral Advanced Engineering Development Center, confirming at the Japan Mobility Show just last week that it’s “sticking on the schedule” to introduce its first solid-state battery-powered EV by 2028.

Last month, Toyota said it aimed to “achieve the world’s first practical use of all-solid-state batteries in BEVs” after securing a partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. to mass-produce them. It’s also working with Japanese oil giant Idemitsu.

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Idemitsu’s value chain for solid electrolytes used in all-solid-state EV batteries (Source: Idemitsu)

The company recently revealed a solid-state battery pack prototype that it claims can deliver 747 miles (1,200 km) range and 10-minute fast charging, but will we ever see it actually in production?

Electrek’s Take

Toyota has been making empty promises about EV batteries for almost a decade now. It initially planned to introduce solid-state EV batteries in 2020, then pushed it to 2023, then 2026, and now it’s saying it will be around 2028.

Mass production is likely closer to the end of the decade, if Toyota doesn’t delay it again. While it’s blaming the slowing demand, global EV sales are still on the rise. According to Rho Motion, global EV sales topped 2 million for the first time in a single month in September 2025. Through the first nine months of the year, EV sales are up 26% compared to the same period in 2024.

Even with the US ending the $7,500 federal tax credit and other policies designed to promote electric vehicles, global adoption will continue building momentum over the next few years.

Is it a demand issue, or is Toyota just looking for another excuse? With rivals like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, BMW, and Honda advancing next-gen EV batteries, Toyota will only fall further behind if it continues delaying key projects.


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Podcast: Tesla is now Elon’s, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:


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