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Starting off today’s Green Deals is Anker’s SOLIX winter sale that will be running through the rest of the week and taking up to 56% off units, including the bundle on the F2000 Portable Power Station with a backup transfer switch for your circuit breaker at $1,449, among many others. We also have Lectric switching up its New Year savings after the recent flash sale ended, with its newest XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes and the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes seeing the biggest free gear packages up to $654 – all starting from $1,399. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 15-inch POWERLOAD Carbon Fiber Split-Shaft String Trimmer dropping to $179, with a roundup of the select discounts on other tools. Lastly, while it is not a “green technology,” Orbit’s Velo Advanced Bike Tracker can certainly be used to always know where your e-bike is – all at a $35 Amazon low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power e-bike sale offers, 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.

Anker SOLIX winter sale bundles F2000 LiFePO4 power station with backup transfer switch at $1,449

Anker has launched a SOLIX winter sale through January 26 that is giving folks up to 56% off its lineup of popular power stations, with a particular bundle unavailable elsewhere. You can score the brand’s F2000 Portable Power Station bundled with a transfer switch for your circuit breakers at $1,449 shipped. Down from the bundle’s normal $2,448 price tag, we only saw it fall lower once before during the short-term Cyber Monday sale when it was $50 less, with it otherwise keeping above $1,500. The 41% markdown here is striking $999 off the price tag for the second-lowest price we have tracked, which is all the better considering the discounted power station alone costs $1,099 (matching at Amazon) and the transfer switch would run you $449, saving you nearly $100. You also won’t find this combo outside of Anker, with it being unavailable most days at Amazon.

Whether you’re prepping to handle sudden blackouts over winter or just stocking up for adventures away from home, Anker’s SOLIX F2000 has your back with its 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity and 2,400W output power (surging up to 3,600W to tackle higher-power appliances). There are 12 versatile output ports to utilize here, including an exclusive RV port for those traveling by way of a motor home. It can reach an 80% battery recharge in 1.4 hours after being plugged into a standard wall outlet, or you can connect it to its 1,000W maximum solar input to get the same amount of juice in up to 2.5 hours. You’ll also get extra efficiency built right in as the smart AC ports work with its internal systems to switch into a power-saving mode for energy conservation that extends its lifespan and prevents waste.

If you’re grabbing the package with the included transfer switch, you’ll gain the addition of hooking the F2000 up directly to your breaker to cover up to six circuits, each rated for up to 15A single-pole. It even comes pre-wired for easier installation, with Anker assuring that there’s “no need to hire an electrician.”

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If you want to view Anker’s full SOLIX winter sale lineup, follow the link to the landing page here.

Lectric XPeak 2.0 off-road e-bikes

Lectric’s latest XPeak 2.0 and XPedition 2.0 e-bikes are getting up to $654 in free gear starting from $1,399

Lectric’s flash sale has ended, and the brand’s New Year sale is switching around prices on its e-bike bundles, with its two newest models holding some of the biggest packages of free gear for the time being. You’ll find the latest releases, the XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes getting packages we last saw during their November releases, with the standard High-Step and Step-Thru models getting $316 in free gear at $1,399 shipped, while the Long-Range High-Step and Long-Range Step-Thru models come with $365 in free gear at $1,599 shipped. These bundles would normally run you $1,715 and $1,964, respectively, with them only beaten out by the short-term $404 packages we saw recently.

Coming in two colorways, Lectric’s four XPeak 2.0 e-bikes arrive with significant upgrades from the previous model, like the new torque sensor that pairs with the brand’s PWR+ tech for even more responsive PAS, which works alongside the 750W Stealth M24 rear hub-motor (which peaks at 1,310W) to support riders up to a max speed of 28 MPH. The standard models’ 15Ah semi-integrated battery provides a travel range of up to 60 miles on a full charge, while the long-range models’ new 20Ah battery extends that range up to 80 miles.

These e-bikes also come with structural upgrades, including a new hydroformed aluminum frame, a higher-end RST Renegade front suspension fork with blacked-out fork stanchions for a much sleeker and stealthier look, as well as lock-on hand grips, a larger 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes – plus, a new color LCD too. Continued features include the 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, puncture-resistant knobby tires, hidden cable routing, accessory mounting points, removable pedals, and a thumb-throttle for pure electric riding. With the included bundle packages, you’ll also have the option to add on a rear cargo rack, fenders over both wheels, an Elite 850-lux headlight, an accordion-style folding bike lock, and a suspension seat post for more comfort when heading off the beaten path.

Lectric’s new XPeak 2.0 standard e-bikes with $316 in free gear:

Lectric’s new XPeak 2.0 long-range e-bikes with $365 in free gear:

Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 13Ah e-bike with $326 in free gear

Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 26Ah e-bike with $505 in free gear

Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 35Ah e-bike with $654 in free gear

While the other e-bike packages have mostly shrunk in size, you can still take advantage of the savings that do exist to score some solid add-on accessories for them by heading to the landing page here.

EGO Power+ 15-inch string trimmer

This EGO Power+ 15-inch carbon fiber split-shaft string trimmer replaces broken lines with button press at $179

We just spotted the EGO Power+ 15-inch POWERLOAD Carbon Fiber Split-Shaft String Trimmer with a 2.5Ah battery at Amazon for $179 shipped. Normally this tool would cost you $250 at full price, with discounts often keeping things at $199 or higher. Today’s deal brings you a 28% markdown that saves you $71 off the going rate while it is down among its lowest prices – just $6 above the all-time low from March.

This string trimmer from EGO Power+ comes designed for far easier and more convenient use around the home, equipped with the brand’s POWERLOAD tech that automatically winds your trimmer so that you can simply replace broken strings with the push of a button. It also comes sporting a carbon fiber shaft (that can also be separated to switch out with another attachment) for increased durability while providing a 15-inch cutting swath. What’s more, unlike other models, this one comes compatible with all of the brand’s EGO ARC batteries making it far more easy for folks with varying sizes to utilize all that they have – with the included 2.5Ah battery providing a 30-minute runtime here. Head below for more.

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Orbit Velo advanced Apple Find My bike tracker

Orbit’s discreet Velo advanced bike tracker with Apple Find My integration falls to $35 Amazon low

As a bicyclist, one of my biggest fears is losing my ride to theft or my own incompetence, but we just spotted the perfect support for those concerns with the Orbit Velo Advanced Bike Tracker at $34.63 shipped from reputable seller Bike A Mile at Amazon. Normally going for $40 in full, since 2023 it’s been seeing only trickles of savings, with the steepest drop being to the $35 low back in April. Today though, that price is getting beaten out here for a new Amazon low.

Bike security is a growing concern – especially for e-bike riders – but this tracker from Orbit should put your mind at ease thanks to the Apple Find My integration. It comes with specialized bolts and a unique tool thereby ensuring a solid attachment to either the bottle cage mount or below your bottle cage – plus, it has a IPX6 waterproof design so don’t worry about it splashes or even heavy rain you may get caught in. On that note – while it is designed for standard bikes, it can be placed on many e-bike models on the market – just be sure yours has screw points on the appropriate spot. After its secure, you’ll enjoy “up to 3 years of tracking with a replaceable battery.”

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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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JackRabbit’s new solar charging kit keeps your e-bike topped up from the sun

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JackRabbit's new solar charging kit keeps your e-bike topped up from the sun

JackRabbit, the maker of pint-sized electric microbikes, is back with a new product designed to quickly recharge their batteries from pure, uncut photons mainlined into an e-bike directly from the sun. In true independent charging form, the Solar Charging Kit from JackRabbit keeps riders rolling even when there’s not a convenient AC outlet in sight.

Unveiled this week, the Solar Charging Kit consists of a single folding solar panel and a tiny voltage converter that is configured to output 42.0V, which is the exact voltage required by JackRabbit’s little e-bike batteries. There’s also an added USB-A and a USB-C charging port for powering other devices in addition to charging JackRabbit batteries.

“This Solar Charging Kit plugs directly into your bike,” explained the company, “letting you recharge without needing an outlet, but with a speed comparable to the charger that comes with the OG/OG2 (42V, 2A).”

That would mean the panel outputs around 80W of solar power, which the company says can recharge its batteries in just three hours. That fairly quick recharging speed is helped by the fact that JackRabbit’s batteries are a mere 151 Wh, or around a third of the size of most e-bike batteries.

If that sounds small, then you’re right – it is. But JackRabbit is all about going micro, offering barely 25 lb rideables that are easy to store and bring on adventures, even when they aren’t actually being ridden.

With small batteries that fit under the 160Wh limit for many airlines in the US, the batteries can be quickly charged and taken to the widest number of locations. And for riders that want to go further than a single 10-mile (16-km) battery will allow, extra batteries are small enough to fit a pants pocket. The company also offers much larger Rangebuster batteries, though they won’t pass by TSA and make it onto an airplane in your personal item.

It sounds like the Solar Chargking Kit should be able to charge up JackRabbit’s large RangeBuster batteries, though likely in more than three hours.

The $349 Solar Charging Kit is a bit pricier than building something similar yourself, but it’s also safer and more convenient than hacking together your own battery charger since it’s designed to work with JackRabbit’s batteries right out of the box.

Technically it’s only inteded for JackRabbit’s micro e-bikes (themselves technically seated scooters, even if they look and feel more like a typical bike), but it’d probably work for just about any 36V e-bike that requires 42.0V to charge.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen solar charging kits for electric bikes, and it’s a trend that is certainly appreciated by outdoors and camping enthusiasts, festival goers, or anyone who finds themself and their bike spending extended periods in the great, sunny outdoors.

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Polestar hopes to steal Tesla sales, CATL revenue dips, and feeding the orcas

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under.

As above, Polestar is hoping Elon’s descent into politics spells opportunity for the struggling Swedish/Chinese performance brand, CATL has big news in Europe, and Scooter Doll shows off a new electric submarine that’s so expensive, they won’t even tell us the price.

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Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running

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Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running

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Solar generated 11% of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember.

EU gas generation declined for the fifth year in a row, and total fossil generation fell to a historic low.

“Fossil fuels are losing their grip on EU energy,” said Dr Chris Rosslowe, senior analyst and lead author of the report. “At the start of the European Green Deal in 2019, few thought the EU’s energy transition could be where it is today; wind and solar are pushing coal to the margins and forcing gas into structural decline.”

The European Electricity Review published today by global energy think tank Ember provides the first comprehensive overview of the EU power system in 2024. It analyzes full-year electricity generation and demand data for 2024 in all EU-27 countries to understand the region’s progress in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean electricity.

Wind and solar continue their meteoric rise in the EU

The EU power sector is undergoing a deep transformation spurred on by the European Green Deal. Solar generation (11%) overtook coal (10%) for the first time in 2024, as wind (17%) generated more electricity than gas (16%) for the second year in a row.

Strong solar growth, combined with a recovery of hydropower, pushed the share of renewables to nearly half of EU power generation (47%). Fossil fuels generated 29% of the EU’s electricity in 2024. In 2019, before the Green Deal, fossil fuels provided 39% of EU electricity, while renewables provided 34%.

Solar is growing in every EU country and more than half now have either no coal power or a share below 5% in their power mix. Coal has fallen from being the EU’s third-largest power source in 2019 to the sixth-largest in 2024, bringing the end into sight for the dirtiest fossil fuel. EU gas generation also declined for the fifth year in a row (-6%) despite a very small rebound in power demand (+1%). 

The EU is reaping the benefits of reduced fossil fuel dependency

The surge in wind and solar generation has reduced the EU’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and its exposure to volatile prices since the energy crisis. Ember’s analysis found that without new wind and solar capacity added over the last five years, the EU would have imported an additional 92 billion cubic meters of fossil gas and 55 million tonnes of coal, costing €59 billion. 

“While the EU’s electricity transition has moved faster than anyone expected in the last five years, further progress cannot be taken for granted,” continued Rosslowe. “Delivery needs to be accelerated particularly in the wind sector, which has faced unique challenges and a widening delivery gap. Between now and 2030, annual wind additions need to more than double compared to 2024 levels. However, the achievements of the past five years should instil confidence that, with continued drive and commitment, challenges can be overcome and a more secure energy future be achieved.” 

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe said: “This milestone is about more than just climate action; it is a cornerstone of European energy security and industrial competitiveness. Renewables are steadily pushing fossil fuels to the margins, with solar leading the way. We now need more flexibility to kick-in, making sure the energy system is adapting to new realities: more storage and more smart electrification in heating, transport and industries.”

Read more: China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 – in numbers

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