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We’re closing out the week with a bunch more seasonal savings, with four new exclusive discounts that are giving us the absolute best and lowest prices on Vanpowers’ City Vanture and UrbanGlide e-bikes starting from $629. Right behind it is Bluetti’s official Christmas sale that is taking up to 62% off a solid lineup of power stations and bundles, like the AC300 Portable Power Station and a B300K Expansion Battery returning to its Black Friday pricing of $1,599. From there we have two more e-bike sales, the first being the second phase of Rad Power’s Christmas sales that is taking up to $300 off the selection of e-bikes and also offering free gear up to $200 in value – all starting from $1,299. Right behind is ENGWE’s more budget-friendly e-bike sale with up to $600 discounts and tons of free gear packages, with the popular M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike back at its $899 low, among others. Closing us out is Eve’s Aqua Smart Water Controller that is beating its Black Friday pricing at $103. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s holiday sales from ALLPOWERS, Velotric, Blix, 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.

These four exclusive discounts offer best prices yet on Vanpowers’ commuting e-bikes from $629 (Up to 63% off)

We’ve got four exclusive deals from Wellbots for you that are dropping four Vanpowers e-bikes down to the lowest prices we’ve seen across the board. The biggest discount (and lowest price) out of these models is on the City Vanture Urban e-bike for $629.10 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5BIKE10 at checkout for an additional 10% off. Normally $1,699 at Wellbots, with a larger $1,749 price tag direct from Vanpowers, we saw this model hit its former low of $840 back in 2023 direct from the manufacturer. That long-awaited low is being beaten out here today with this combined 63% markdown that slashes a massive $1,070 off its price tag and marks a new all-time low price going forward.

Vanpowers’ City Vanture e-bike is equipped with a 350W rear hub motor and powered by a smaller 252Wh battery – with everything supported by five levels of pedal assistance (but there’s no throttle here). This combination of tech provides a 25 MPH top speed and normally 50 miles on a single charge (which can be bumped up to 80 miles when taking advantage of the extra battery discount).

Sporting a sleek, aluminum alloy frame, it weighs in at just 34 pounds, complimenting its minimalist design and making it a more manageable model for folks who live in walk-up apartment buildings and the like. It features a seamlessly integrated battery into the main bar, both hiding and protecting it from sight and/or harm. You’ll also find that it comes with 28-inch Kenda tires, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a Gates CDN belt drive to pedal the bike without assistance, and an integrated LCD display with an IP66 waterproof rating.

***Note: Don’t forget to use the promo code 9TO5BIKE10 at checkout to score the best possible savings on these e-bikes! The additional savings have been factored in below.

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Bluetti power station Christmas sale

Save up to 62% on Bluetti power stations, bundles, more starting from $149 with bonus gifts in Christmas sale

Bluetti’s decking the halls with boughs of savings during its newly launched Christmas sale through December 23, taking 57% off power stations, bundles, and accessories at the same time that it’s offering special members-only pricing, giving away gifts, and even offering an additional 5% sitewide discount. One notable offer this season for folks looking for a reliable home backup solution is the AC300 Portable Power Station bundled alongside a B300K Expansion Battery for $1,599 shipped. Normally sitting at a $2,499 price tag here with a higher $2,999 rate coming from Amazon, we mainly saw it keep above $1,999 until Labor Day sales when the price was brought lower to $1,750, with the most recent Black Friday pricing taking costs down to $1,599. This rate is returning here today, giving you $900 in savings and a second chance at the lowest price we have tracked.

As I mentioned before, Bluetti is offering some additional bonuses during this sale, starting with a 5% sitewide discount for added savings when you use the promo code AFF5OFF at checkout. You can also get some gifts from the brand by simply subscribing, while other gifts are being given at certain purchase thresholds: T-shirts along with any purchase over $1,000, sweatshirts with any purchase over $2,000, and a K6 337Wh power bank with a purchase over $3,000.

Power outages will be far less of a concern for you with this backup bundle from Bluetti, which delivers a 2,764.8Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can add more batteries to in order to expand further up to 22,118.4Wh. There are 16 ports on this unit to tackle all your devices and appliances, with seven AC ports (including a 120V TT-30 port), four USB-A ports, two DC ports, a single USB-C port, and two 15W wireless charging pads. It dishes out power up to 3,000W that surges up to 6,000W, and comes with four different ways to recharge the main unit – plugged into a standard wall outlet, hooked up to a maximum 2,400W solar input, connected to a car port, and even dual-charging capabilities when using both AC and solar together.

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Rad Power’s second phase of Christmas savings drops RadExpand 5 folding e-bike to $1,299

Rad Power has switched into the second phase of its Christmas sales through December 18 with up to $300 discounts on four e-bikes along with some additional free gear promotions. Leading the group with the biggest savings is the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike which has dropped to $1,299 shipped. Carrying a full price of $1,599 outside of these sales, we’ve been regularly seeing it drop to $1,299 when getting discounts, with a few others bringing things lower to $1,249, and one sale in October hitting the $1,199 low. You’ll be saving $300 here today at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

The RadExpand 5 is Rad Power’s most popular storage-saving commuter solution that comes with a folding frame to condense its size to a more manageable one to better fit in tighter spaces, closets, car trunks, RVs, and more. It provides you with a 20 MPH top speed with up to 45+ miles of travel courtesy of the pairing between the 750W brushless geared hub motor and a 672Wh battery. There are four low-profile cadence-sensing PAS levels here that help you get the most out of its mileage, or you can use the throttle for all-electric riding at a decreased range.

Among its additional features, you’ll have a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, a standard LED headlight alongside an integrated taillight that offers brake light functionality, both of which automatically activate when daylight drops low enough. You’ll also get some cargo-hauling support from the integrated rear rack with a 55-pound limit, as well as fenders to go over both wheels, a water-resistant wiring harness, and an LED display.

More Rad Power phase 2 Christmas sale e-bike deals:

  • RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
    • comes with free Ballard Cargo Bag
    • add both to cart for automatic accessory discount
  • RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
ENGWE Christmas sale

ENGWE’s Christmas Holiday sale drops the M20 dual-suspension e-bike to $899 low with free gear

ENGWE’s Christmas Holiday sale is taking up to $600 off its massive lineup of affordable e-bike models with free upgrade gear getting tacked on too. One notable favorite is the M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike that is starting from $899 shipped. Normally going for $1,199 most days, we saw this same low price during the brand’s previous Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. The $200 discount brings costs even more into the affordable range for riders on a tight budget, delivering you a reliable EV at the lowest price we have tracked. Along with your purchase, you’ll also be getting $59 in free accessories.

ENGWE’s M20 e-bike cruises along at up to 28 MPH top speeds thanks to the pairing of its 750W brushless motor with a choice between the standard 13Ah battery that provides a 47-mile travel range or the upgraded 26Ah dual-battery model that bumps things up to 94 to 150 miles for an additional $100 during this sale (depending on the settings you’re riding at). There are five levels of PAS here along with a throttle for pure electric action too. Additional features include a pair of 20-inch fat tires, standard disc brakes, a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, and an LCD display.

At a slightly higher price is the newer M20 2.0 full-suspension model starting at $999 for the single 15.6Ah battery or you can double up with the 31.2Ah battery model for $1,199. This model provides the same top speed with a base 80-mile travel range that doubles up to 162 miles with dual batteries. It also gets some upgrades in the form of off-roading fat tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and more. You’ll also be getting $158 in free gear here, as well.

***Note: many of the following e-bikes have similar choices for single-battery or dual-battery builds, with the prices and specs below being given for the standard single-battery models.

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Eve Aqua smart water controller

Expand outdoor water systems with HomeKit control via Eve’s Aqua smart water controller at $103

Amazon is now offering the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller at a lower rate than we saw for Black Friday at $103.35 shipped. It has spent most of the year at its full $150 rate, with far fewer price cuts than we got in 2023, keeping mostly above $120. While we have seen it go for less in the past, you’re still looking at a solid $47 in savings here that beats out its Black Friday pricing by $7, giving you the opportunity to expand your outdoor spigots with HomeKit smart controls at a significantly reduced rate.

You won’t have to worry about acquiring an additional bridge or gateway for Eve’s Aqua smart water controller to get the full extent of controls for your sprinkler/irrigation system here, accessed through the companion app or Siri and coming with Thread compatibility. Once you’ve attached it, you can start setting schedules to have your garden automatically watered – with the system also keeping track of your water usage rates and shutting it off when things get to be too high, saving you from babysitting your meter or accidentally flooding your yard. It also comes fully compatible with popular hose systems and multi-channel water distributors like Gardena or Kärcher.

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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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Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year

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A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year.

In 2021, Tesla introduced updated versions of the Model S and Model X, its flagship EVs.

The design refresh failed to reignite the vehicle programs. At one point, Tesla envisioned a volume of 100,000 units per year for the two vehicles combined, but that number had fallen to about half as of last year.

Part of that is due to increased competition at the top end of the EV market from companies like Lucid, Rivian, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and others, but it is also due to Tesla’s own canabilization with Model 3 and Model Y vehicles getting more love over the last few years.

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Now, Tesla has confirmed that it plans to update the Model S and Model X.

Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, made the announcement on the Ride the Lightning podcast:

“Just give it a minute. We’ll get there. The upgrade a few years ago was bigger than most people thought in terms of architecture and structure; We’ll give it some love later this year; Everyone here has a little place in their heard for S/X. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.”

The executive didn’t elaborate on what the update will entail, but we can expect some of the similar features as those introduced in the latest Model 3 and Model Y refresh.

It is rare for Tesla to announce upcoming vehicle refreshes or comment on leaks due to the Osborne effect, which occurs when premature discussion of future, unavailable products damages sales of existing products.

Electrek’s Take

I am unsure if it is Moravy’s mistake or if Tesla just doesn’t care because Model S and Model X sales are in the dumpster anyway.

What can we expect from Model S/X refresh?

I am hoping for efficiency improvements for Tesla to catch up a bit to Lucid. Maybe Tesla will bring back the turn signal stalk, like it did for Model Y and it is expected to do with Model 3.

Also, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a bunch of lightbars like the new Model Y.

What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Autonomous warehouse robot maker Ati scores $20 million Series B

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Ati Motors Raises $20M Series B for Global Expansion of its AI-Powered Robotics Workforce

Automation and warehouse robots have been changing the way we ship and store goods for decades. In a post-Altman/OpenAI world, though, we get to call that kind of autonomous operation “AI” and slap a multimillion dollar valuation on it – which is exactly what Ati Motors did.

Don’t get me wrong, Ati Motors seems like a solid company. Not only are their Sherpa robots perfectly fine products, the company itself is experiencing a hockey stick of growth – nearly tripling its orders in 2024 from the year before. With that in mind, the $20 million Series B investment, led by Walden Catalyst Ventures (WCV) and NGP Capital (NGP) with participation from current investors including True Ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners, Athera Venture Partners and Blume Ventures, seems more like smart business and less like a late addition to the AI hype train.

For their part, the executives at Walden and NPG seem to agree.

“We’re excited to co-lead this investment in Ati Motors,” says Upal Basu at NGP Capital. “The company’s ability to successfully deploy fully autonomous mobile robots across diverse industrial environments, combined with their rapidly growing customer base, makes them a standout in the industrial automation space. We believe their unique approach to combining Edge AI, LIDAR, and robotics will help address a critical need in the manufacturing sector.”

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Sherpa Tug can haul 1,000 kg

Ati Sherpa is at home indoors and outdoors; via Ati Motors.

With both outdoor and indoor capabilities, the autonomous Sherpas are a natural fit for warehouses like Amazon and IKEA locations, but the bigger, 1,000 kg units could be suitable as airport luggage tugs, as well.

Ati’s press material says its autonomous Sherpa robots will “change the way you work, without you changing a thing, “adding that they are, “programmed to safely and seamlessly integrate into your existing workspace, workflow and workforce.”

The Sherpa robots feature 360 degree cameras and lidar sensors to constantly map their surroundings, as well as autonomous obstacle avoidance and automatic parking features. Their compact, li-ion battery packs are modular, good for up to 8 hours of continuous operation (depending on model), and can be easily swapped by a human operator in a matter of seconds.

Presumably, the batteries could also be swapped by a different Ati robot in a few more seconds, but that seems dystopian AF. Besides, the little Sherpas are undeniably adorable – so it’s OK.

Watch the video for the autonomous Sherpa PalletMover, below, then let us know what you think in the comments. (While you do that, I’m going to watch Wall-E again.)

Ati Sherpa – forklift certified

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California town seeks to criminalize wheelies on ’75 mph electric bikes’

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In a reflection of growing sentiment in the US against reckless electric bike riders, one California town is preparing to enact a series of new restrictions and legal clarifications for e-bike riders.

This week, the Santa Barbara City Council will be discussing proposed changes to its city ordinances pertaining to electric bicycles.

The move has been spurred by many in the city having taken issue with riders who operate their bikes in reckless or dangerous manners, often riding near pedestrians on sidewalks or showing a general disregard for the safety of passersby.

As KEYT pointed out, the concerns are often associated with riders of light electric motorcycles such as those made by Sur Ron, Talaria, and other similar bikes. These motorbikes generally do not fall under the legal definition of electric bicycles in most jurisdictions, including in California. Their use on public roads is usually illegal as most lack the requirements for street-legal use. Their intended use is trail riding, such as on fire roads and other off-road scenarios.

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“Among them is a Surron,” explained KEYT’s John Palminteri. “It is capable of going up to 75 miles per hour according to the manufacturer and through online video testing. There’s even an additional modification that is said to increase that number another five miles per hour.”

In actuality, most Sur Ron electric motorbikes are capable of speeds around 40-50 mph, though several popular online videos have showcased owners hot-rodding their bikes for higher speed. There are also larger, higher-performance models available, though they are considerably rarer on the streets. Such bikes are used more commonly in the motocross scene.

Young riders cruising the streets while popping wheelies on Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes have become a key image in the debate over reckless riding in cities around the US.

The proposed Santa Barbara ordinance changes include language to tackle that phenomenon head on, including “clarifying language that tricks or wheelies constitute riding in an unsafe manner when pedestrians or vehicles are present.”

Potential actions include “citations, an educational component, and the option to impound a bike by someone illegally riding it.”

According to KEYT, additional definitions and regulatory changes in the proposed ordinance ammendements include:

  • Defines what constitutes operating in an unsafe manner and provides examples of unsafe ridership behaviors. This section is applicable to any public street, public right of way, sidewalk, bicycle path, lane, or trail.
  • Requires riders to use bike lanes where possible, and on streets without bike lanes, to ride close to the right curb or edge of roadway.
  • Requires riders to ride in single file, and not more than two abreast except on paths or parts of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
  • Requires the yielding to pedestrians when emerging from an alley, driveway, bicycle path, building or otherwise approaching upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area.
  • Prohibits the riding of a bicycle or electric bicycle on any sidewalk except while an active threat to personal or public safety is present.
  • Requires the wearing of properly strapped helmets for all riders under 18 years of age and that all bicycles or electric bicycles have reflectors affixed to both the front and back wheels and on the rear of the bike.
  • Prohibits the operation of a bicycle or electric bicycle on a roadway unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make one braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
  • Prohibits the parking of a bicycle or e-conveyance in a manner that obstructs a sidewalk or pedestrian path.
  • Stipulates that any violation of the ordinance is punishable as an administrative citation with the fine not exceeding $100 for the first violation, $200 for a second violation, and $500 for each additional violation within a one-year period.
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