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Our penultimate Green Deals of this week is headlined by EcoFlow’s Game Day Power sale that is taking up to 50% off its units, with a bonus 5% sitewide discount, 15% off accessory discounts, and 3x EcoCredit rewards with purchases – with many of its New Year deals continuing. We did spot some new low prices though, like on the DELTA Pro solar generator bundle that comes with two 220W solar panels and a free protective bag for $2,374, among others. Rad Power has also launched a new flash sale running parallel to its ongoing deals, dropping two models to their lowest rates, one of which is the RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike hitting a new $1,199 low. That’s not the only EV lows here, as Greenworks’ 80V Venture e-bikes are all 25% off, with the 27.5-inch commuter e-bike dropping to a new $1,425 low. Lastly, we have Camplux’s new Nano 3 Max Portable Water Heater and Shower returning to its $360 low in its third-ever discount. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker winter sale roundup, the rare Orbit Velo bike tracker deal, 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.

EcoFlow Game Day Power sale drops DELTA Pro 440W solar generator bundle with free bag to new $2,374 low (50% off)

With the Super Bowl on the horizon, EcoFlow is switching up savings with its Game Day Power sale through February 5 that is cutting up to $2,999 off power station price tags, with a bonus 5% off sitewide coupon code, a 15% off accessory discount, and 3x EcoCredits for all the deals on the sale’s main page (listed below). One bundle option that stands out is the site-exclusive DELTA Pro Portable Power Station package with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag for $2,374.05 shipped, after using the code 25EFDCAFF5 at checkout. This combination of items usually runs $4,997 in full, with last year’s Black Friday savings taking things lowest to $2,399. Today, you’re looking at a combined 55% price cut to a new all-time low price that beats out its Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing.

Able to cover your on-the-go plans as much as it can cover emergency backup needs, EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro provides a much larger 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be invested in over time and expanded all the way to 25kWh with additional equipment. With a solid 3,600W output through its 14 port options that can handle most appliances, that number surges up to 7,200W to ensure everything essential gets the juice needed to stay running.

Recharging the station’s own battery is fairly quick, as plugging it into a standard wall outlet will refuel it back to full in just 1.8 hours, or you can get a full recharge in 2.8 hours when utilizing the maximum 1,600W of solar input. All the usual remote smart controls you’ve expected from EcoFlow are available here and can be accessed through the companion app when connected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

***Note. The 5% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code 25EFDCAFF5 at checkout to score the maximum savings!

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There’s even more discounts during EcoFlow’s Game Day Power sale which you can browse in full here, just keep in mind that the maximum 3x EcoCredits reward only applies to the main sale’s page deals (listed above). If you’re considering the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station, be sure to check out the exclusive new $541 low from Wellbots that we’ve secured for our readers.

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Rad Power flash sale drops RadRover 6 Plus and RadExpand 5 e-bikes to lowest prices starting from $1,099

Rad Power is having a flash sale with up to $500 in savings on two of its e-bikes through the weekend, alongside its ongoing sale that ends January 29. Of the inclusions, our favorite out of the two is the RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,199 shipped. Normally priced at $1,599, we saw it hit its lowest rate back at the end of its September fall sales when it fell to $1,299, with Black Friday and Christmas sales keeping costs up at $1,399. Today’s limited-time savings are cutting $400 off the tag to provide you with a new all-time low rate and the perfect opportunity to land your ride through the rest of the year.

My parents own the now discontinued high-step model of the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike, which I regularly cruise around on when visiting them in Virginia, and which I detailed in my Travel Kit here. There’s little question why it’s become one of the brand’s more popular models recently, with its durable design and solid lineup of features. You’ll get a reliable 45+ miles of travel when utilizing its five levels of PAS at up to 20 MPH top speeds thanks to the combination of its 750W brushless geared hub motor and semi-integrated 672Wh battery. There’s also a throttle for pure electric riding, but keep in mind it will cost you mileage to solely use.

As I mentioned in my Travel Kit coverage, this model is a great companion for rides on the streets and for when things go off-road, as the thick Kenda Juggernaut puncture-resistant tires easily tackled the swampy and varying terrain, with the water-resistant connectors providing added protections during these parts of my journeys. Along with these, the bike also comes equipped with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, fenders to go over both wheels and a solid LCD display to monitor and switch through its settings.

The other offer during this short-term flash sale is the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at $1,099 shipped, which lands back at the all-time low we only saw during a similar 3-day Cyber Monday flash sale. It sports the same motor and battery combination as the above model, providing the same 20 MPH speeds and 45+ miles of travel through its five PAS levels – all on a single charge. The highlight of its design is the folding frame that makes it far easier to store in tighter spaces (even car trunks/truck beds). It features an LED headlight and taillight integrated with the rear cargo rack that sports automatic and brake lighting. There’s also the 20-inch by 4-inch fat tires with fenders over each, a water-resistant wiring harness, a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, and an LED display.

Be sure to also check out Rad Power’s full sale spread with its newest models getting free accessories, select tried and true models hitting some of their lowest recent rates, and even extra battery discounts.

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Greenworks’ 80V Venture e-bikes at 25% off with the 27.5-inch commuter hitting a new $1,425 low

Direct from Greenworks, we just spotted all three of the brand’s 80V Venture-series e-bikes getting 25% taken off their price tags, with the lowest price being on the 27.5-inch Commuter e-bike that has fallen to $1,424.99 shipped. Normally keeping to its full $1,900 price tag, we’ve seen very limited discounts since it hit the market at the start of 2024, with Black Friday sales bringing costs down lowest to $1,520. That Black Friday pricing is beaten out here though, saving you $475 at a new all-time low price. It’s even beating out Amazon, where it still sits at its full MSRP.

This 80V commuter e-bike is one of Greenworks’ Venture series models, designed to expand the brand’s versatile battery ecosystem, which is standard across most of its tools. The 350W brushless rear hub motor (that peaks at 500W) is powered by the brand’s included 4.0Ah battery (and you’ll also get a rapid charger) that can be switched out with other tools/batteries you may already own.

Utilizing three different forms of pedal assistance as you ride, you’ll be able to cruise around at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 22 miles on a single 40-minute charge. It also features a front suspension fork, an adjustable suspension seat, a 7-speed Shimano shifter, 27.5-inch Kenda tires, an LED headlight, a rear cargo rack, as well as an LCD display paired with a simple control panel along the handlebars.

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Camplux’s portable Nano 3 Max heats water for brewing, doing dishes, showering, more at $360 low

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Camplux is offering its Nano 3 Max Portable Propane Water Heater & Shower for $359.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $80 off coupon. Released in November, this newer model has seen few discounts from its full $440 price tag since, which was dropped to $360 for the first time in December and has only repeated once for a short time at the top of 2025. Today’s deal marks the third-ever discount we’ve tracked, cutting $80 off the tag and giving you the means to enjoy outdoor ventures without worrying about bathing options.

Heading out into the wilds beyond your home? Don’t want to have to struggle looking for public means to wash up? Well, Camplux’s new Nano 3 Max is the perfect device to add to your nomad kit, as it comes battery-powered for up to 100 minutes of continuous use after a 3-hour charge (provided you keep its submersion pump in a water source the entire timeframe. It utilizes a small propane tank to provide you with hot water in seconds (while also ensuring the lowest emissions), which you can use for beverages, doing dishes on the fly, or to mainly shower via the included attachments. There’s even a secondary pet shower hose for your furrier companions, as well as three adjustable spray modes.

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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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Autonomous electric haul truck fleet set to revolutionize mineral mining in China

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A fleet of Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks have been deployed in China, supported by Huawei's Cloud Services and 5G-Advanced network

Powered by tech giant Huawei 5G-Advanced network, a fleet of over 100 Huaneng Ruichi all-electric autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment assets have been deployed at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia.

With more than 100 units on site, China’s state-backed Huaneng Group officially deployed the world’s largest fleet of unmanned electric mining trucks at the Yimin coal plant in Inner Mongolia this past week. The autonomous trucks use the same Huawei Commercial Vehicle Autonomous Driving Cloud Service (CVADCS) powered by the ame 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network that powers its self-driving car efforts. Huawei says it’s the key to enabling the Yimin mine’s large-scale vehicle-cloud-network synergy.

Huawei is calling the achievement a “world’s first,” saying the new system has improved operator safety at Yimin while setting new benchmarks for AI and autonomous mining.

The autonomous mine project aligns with a broader push by Chinese government and industry to integrate AI and advanced connectivity into traditional industries – an approach we’ve already seen meet with great success in port environments by Hesai and Westwell.

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And, if technology like Rocsys’ charging robots take off, these autonomous haul trucks won’t even need anyone to plug them in at the end of their shifts!

For their part, Huaneng Ruichi claims its cabin-less electric offer an industry-leading 90 metric ton rating (that’s about 100 imperial tons) and the ability operate continually in extreme cold temperatures as low as -40° (it’s the same, C or F), while delivering 20% more operational efficiency than a human-driven truck.

The Huawei-issued press release is a bit light on truck specs, but similar 90 tonne electric units claim 350 or 422 kWh LFP battery packs and up to 565 hp from their electric drive motors and some 2,300 Nm (1,700 lb-ft) of tq from 0 rpm.

Huawei executives said the Ruichi trucks reflect the company’s vision for smarter mining operations, with the potential to introduce similar technologies in markets like Africa and Latin America. The 100 asset electric fleet marks the first phase of a plan to deploy 300 autonomous trucks at the Yimin mine by 2028.

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Chinese autonomous electric mining trucks get to work in Mongolia
Electric haul trucks; via Huawei.

From drilling and rigging to heavy haul solutions, companies like Huaneng Group are proving that electric equipment is more than up to the task of moving dirt and pulling stuff out of the ground. At the same time, rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines while a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous tech in those machines.

The combined factors listed above are rapidly accelerating the rate at which machines that are already in service are becoming obsolete – and, while some companies are exploring the cost/benefit of converting existing vehicles to electric, the general consensus seems to be that more companies will be be buying more new equipment more often in the years ahead – and more of that equipment will be more and more likely to be autonomous as time goes on.

SOURCES | IMAGES: Huawei, South China Morning Post, and Supply Chain Digital.

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Tesla starts accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, confirms insane depreciation

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Tesla Cybertruck (Source: Tesla)

Tesla has started accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, something that wasn’t the case more than a year after deliveries of the electric pickup truck started.

We are starting to see why Tesla didn’t accept its own vehicle as a trade-in: the depreciation is insane.

The Cybertruck has been a commercial flop.

When Tesla started production and deliveries in late 2023, the vehicle was significantly more expensive and had less performance than initially announced.

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At one point, Tesla boasted having over 1 million reservations for the electric pickup truck, but only about 40,000 people ended up converting their reservations into orders.

Now, Cybertruck inventory is sitting unsold for months and Tesla is having to offer heavy discounts to move them.

We previously reported that Tesla refused to accept the Cybertruck, its own vehicle, as a trade-in more than a year after starting deliveries.

Tesla didn’t share an explanation at the time, but we assumed that the automaker knew the Cybertruck was depreciating at an incredible rate and didn’t want to be stuck with more trucks than it was already dealing with.

Now, Tesla has started taking Cybertruck trade-ins, at least for the Foundation Series, and it is now providing estimates to Cybertruck owners (via Cybertruck Owners Club):

Tesla sold a brand-new 2024 Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series for $100,000. Now, with only 6,000 miles on the odometer, Tesla is offering $65,400 for it – 34.6% depreciation in just a year.

Pickup trucks generally lose about 20% of their value after a year and 34% after about 3-4 years.

It’s also wroth nothing that Tesla’s online “trade-in estimates” are often higher than the final offer as noted in the footnote o fhte screenshot above.

Electrek’s Take

This is already extremely high depreciation, but Tesla is actually trying to save face with estimates like this one.

As Tesla wouldn’t even accept Cybertruck trade-ins, used car dealers also slowed down their purchases as they also didn’t want to be caught with the trucks sitting on their lots for too long.

On Car Guru, the Cybertruck’s depreciation is actually closer to 45% after a year and that’s more representative of the offers owners should expect from dealers.

That’s entirely Tesla’s fault. The company created no scarcity with the Foundation Series. They built as many as people wanted. In fact, they built too many and ended having to “buff out” the Foundation Series badges on some units to sell them as regular Cybertrucks and as of last month, Tesla still had some Cybertruck Foundations Series in inventory – meaning they have been sitting around for up to 6 months.

Now, Tesla is stuck with thousands of Cybertrucks, early owners are already getting rid of their vehicles at an impressive rate, and the automaker had to slow production to a crawl.

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Linfox adds 30 fully electric semi trucks to Australian logistics fleet

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Volvo receives order for 30 electric trucks in Australia and announces production start of electric trucks

Australian logistics company Linfox is making big moves to electrify its heavy-duty semi fleet with the addition of thirty new Volvo FH and FM Electric semi trucks as the Swedish brand works to begin production at its Brisbane facility.

Volvo Trucks is expecting to begin full scale production of its FH and FM Electric semi trucks at the Brisbane factory in early 2026, just in time to fill the Linfox order – which happens to be the company’s largest in Australia. So far.

“We are very proud to continue our close partnership with Linfox. The order for 30 Volvo electric trucks is proof of their trust in our company and in zero-emissions transport as a viable solution here and now,” said Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. “Our commitment to start building electric trucks in Australia demonstrates our confidence in this technology, and means we can offer an industry-leading range of purpose-built electric trucks all around the world.”

With the production kickoff of electric trucks in Australia, it means Volvo Trucks is building its big HDEVs and prime movers in five countries on three continents. Which, as the company’s electric fleet approaches the 100 millionth mile logged mark, probably means they’re pulling well ahead of some of the other guys.

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“Linfox is excited to partner with Volvo in driving the future and leading sustainable logistics in Australia,” explains Peter Fox AM (Member of the Order of Australia), Executive Chairman of Linfox. “Further electrifying our fleet sets the standard for us and our customers and the entire industry.”

Linfox’ latest order includes 29 Volvo FH Electric and one FM Electric semi. The company currently has four electric Volvo trucks in its fleet of 195 semis, with plans to continue to electrify as ICE-powered assets reach retirement.

Electrek’s Take

Linfox Volvo semi fleet; via Volvo Trucks.

Now counting miles in operation in the tens of millions and rolling out its third generation of electric semi trucks, Volvo (and, by extension, Mack and Renault) continue to build a huge lead in the commercial trucking space. The competition, meanwhile, seems content to post pictures of its first factory while trucks that have been on order for years still haven’t reached customers.

I can’t see how they (Tesla) catch up from here.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Volvo Trucks.

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