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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.

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’s Valentine’s Day sale returns DELTA Pro bundle with two 220W panels and bag to $2,374 low

EcoFlow is showing its customers the love with its newly launched Valentine’s Day sale through February 23 that is taking up to 57% off units, while also providing $100 in bonus savings for every $2,000 spent, as well as an extra 5% off sitewide discount. One notable return is the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag for $2,374.05 shipped, after using the code 25EFVDAFF at checkout. You’d normally be pressed for $5,096 for this package at full price, but the $2,722 in savings here provide a second chance at the lowest rate we’ve tracked, which beats out even recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing.

One of the most popular and expansive power stations under the brand’s flag, this EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundle is a great starting kit for your backup needs, able to cover trips, outdoor events, and even appliances during blackouts. The LiFePO4 batteries start with a 3,600Wh capacity that you can further expand up to 25kWh with future investments in add-on equipment. Its 14 ports dish out 3,600W of power output, which will cover most appliances, with things surging up to 7,200W to ensure essential devices stay running.

Plugging the power station into a wall outlet will have the station’s battery recharged in 1.8 hours, or you can refill its capacity in 2.8 hours should you have the maximum 1,600W of solar input available (with the 440W here obviously taking more time). Keeping track of its settings and monitoring charging statuses doesn’t have to keep you nearby either, as the companion app gives you the full array of remote smart controls you’d expect, it just takes a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.

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

EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale gift picks:

  • Two RAPID 5,000mAh 30W Magnetic Power Banks: $80 (Reg. $140)
    • 15W wireless charging, 30W built-in USB cable
  • RAPID 10,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank: $90
    • comes with free 30W GaN charger
  • RIVER 3 Plus (286Wh) with 45W panel and protective bag: $289 (Reg. $467)
  • DELTA 3 Plus (1,024Wh) with 5,000mAh magnetic power bank: $649 (Reg. $869)

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While these above deals are the featured savings during EcoFlow’s Valentine’s Day sale, you can browse much more by following this link to the landing page.

Lectric ONE e-bike

Grab Lectric’s premium ONE long-range e-bike with $308 in free gear and bonus extra battery savings option at $2,199

As part of Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, which you can check out in full in our original coverage here, the brand is offering its ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199 shipped with $308 in free gear thrown in too. It seems Lectric is keeping this e-bike down at $2,199 since cutting the price back during October, with this entire package valued at $2,507. While it’s not the largest bundle we’ve seen on this model, it is among the more sizeable ones, with you getting a free rear cargo rack, fenders, mirrors, and an accordion-style folding bike lock along with your purchase. As a bonus offer, Lectric is even taking $200 off the cost of an extra battery (found on-page) that would double its travel distance to 120 miles. You can also save 40% on the Wag-Along Pet Trailer during this sale at $107, down from $179.

The ONE long-range e-bike is Lectric’s premium commuter, sporting upgrades unseen on other models, like the Pinion auto-shifting gearbox, the Gates CDC 113-tooth Carbon Drive Belt System, and the 24A potted motor controller for effortless peaking to its maximum output power. The equipped Sutto 750W rear hub-motor (peaking at 1,310W) provides you with a top speed of either 20 or 28 MPH, depending on your state’s laws, while the 48V 14Ah battery keeps things running for up to 60 miles on a single charge (which increases to 120 miles if you take advantage of the extra battery discount). There are five PWR-supported pedal assistance levels with this model, with lag times between the system cut down thanks to the 96 magnet cadence sensors.

Pure electric cruising is possible thanks to the additional thumb throttle inclusion, with your riding experience further improved from the 20-inch puncture-resistant city tires, an integrated headlight and taillight – plus, hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, and a new color LCD display. Its sleek look is kept organized via the hidden cable routing, with cargo-hauling needs met thanks to the included free gear, and it never hurts to have a sturdy bike lock if you’re one to want to stop off at the store while you’re out, among the other bonus gear.

Check out the full lineup of Lectric’s Valentine’s Day savings with up to $654 in bundled gear while they last – and passenger packages being offered on the brand’s best-selling XP 3.0 e-bikes.

Greenworks 80V 24-inch two-stage snow blower

Clear an 18-car driveway with Greenworks’ 80V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower at $1,400 (Today only)

Coming in via its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $1,399.99 shipped. This heavy-duty package would normally cost you $2,000 at full price here and $2,100 direct from Greenworks, with mostly these one-day-only sales being the main source of savings that we’ve seen over the last year, the biggest of which took things to the $1,300 low in February 2024. You can take advantage of the 30% markdown here today to score $600 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked – $100 above the all-time low. It’s also beating out Greenworks’ direct pricing, which has it down at $2,000.

Plenty of folks in the Northeast and Midwest are aware that the snow season isn’t over yet, and this 80V heavy-duty solution from Greenworks makes an excellent companion for clearing it out of your way. The digitally-controlled brushless motor comes powered by the two 4.0Ah batteries to clear out an 18-car driveway on a single 60-minute charge using the dual-port turbocharger (with the blower offering a third slot for any existing batteries you may already have). It clears a 24-inch wide path at up to 18 inches deep, tossing the snow up to 50 feet out of the way with its 200-degree rotating chute. There’s also the zero-turn self-propelled hub motor wheels that won’t be bogged down in the powder or ice – plus, the LED lights provide visibility for those darker hours that you’re working.

If you’re looking for a less advanced snow removal device to handle clearing out occasional snowfall, or you just want to save some money over the above unit, you can check out the discounted equipment being offered direct from Greenworks’ site here.

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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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Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

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Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

PayPal Inc. co-founder and Affirm’s CEO Max Levchin on center stage during day one of Collision 2019 at Enercare Center in Toronto, Canada.

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Affirm, the online lender founded by Max Levchin, expanded beyond credit and entered the debit market four years ago with a card that let users pay over time. Now the company is making it possible for banks to offer that service to their customers.

Affirm, which pioneered the buy now, pay later business (BNPL), has partnered with FIS in a deal that will allow the fintech company to offer the pay-over-time service to its banking clients and their millions of individual customers.

Any bank that partners with FIS will be able to provide its own version of the Affirm Card, which launched in 2021, without asking customers to adopt a new piece of plastic. Consumers can access Affirm’s biweekly and monthly installment plans and have the money automatically deducted from their checking account.

There are approximately 230 million debit card users in the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. BNPL services have traditionally been tied to credit cards or standalone financing products, rather than to debit offerings.

Affirm CEO on earnings: Consumer is thriving and shopping across the board

“Consumers today are looking for innovative and user-friendly experiences that give them flexibility and control over their money,” Jim Johnson, co-president of banking solutions at FIS, said in the press release. Affirm’s offering can help banks “offer more competitive, differentiated services through their own banking channels,” he said.

Affirm has over 335,000 merchants in its network, ranging from travel booking sites and concert ticket providers to jewelry stores and electronics providers. By bringing BNPL into the debit world, Affirm aims to provide consumers more alternatives to credit.

In its earnings report last week, Affirm reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and posted a surprise profit from the holiday period. The stock rocketed 22% after the announcement.

Affirm’s active consumer base grew 23% year over year to 21 million users. The Affirm Card now has 1.7 million active users, up more than 136% from the year-ago quarter. Card volume has more than doubled.

In June, Affirm and Apple announced plans for U.S. Apple Pay users on iPhones and iPads to be able to apply for loans directly through Affirm.

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British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset

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British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset

The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station near Warminster in Wiltshire, England, on Aug. 15, 2022.

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British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit on weaker refining margins, announcing a $1.75 billion share buyback and a pledge to “fundamentally” reset its strategy.

The energy firm posted underlying replacement cost profit (RC profit) — used as a proxy for net profit — at $1.169 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $2.99 billion in the same period of last year and with an analyst forecast of $1.2 billion, according to a LSEG poll.

The company attributed its quarterly 48% drop in RC profit to “weaker realized refining margins, higher impact from turnaround activity, seasonally lower customer volumes and fuels margins and higher other businesses & corporate underlying charge.”

BP’s net debt hit just shy of $23 billion in the fourth quarter, increasing 10% year-on-year. Capital expenditure (capex) hit $3.7 billion in the October-December period, a steep drop from the $4.7 billion of fourth quarter 2024.

Despite this, the embattled energy company launched a $1.75 billion share buyback for the fourth quarter, with a dividend per ordinary share of $0.08. Analysts had previously questioned whether BP would slow down its share repurchases to reconcile its balance sheet.

“BP has guided to buybacks of $1.75bn to 1Q results, although no guidance is given beyond this. We had expected a cut to a lower run-rate with results, although there was some uncertainty whether the reduction in buyback would be given with the CMD or results. We continue to expect BP to reduce its buyback programme,” RBC analysts said Tuesday.

In its business breakdown, BP noted a 15% year-on-year drop in the RC profit performance of its gas & low carbon energy to $1.84 billion, despite a sharp recovery from $1 billion in the previous quarter. Oil production and operations jumped 37% on an annual basis, while the company flagged an overall “weak” contribution from its oil trading division following weaker refining margins.

BP shares were little changed following the results, down just 0.13% at 08:40 a.m. London time.

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In a statement accompanying the results, CEO Murray Auchincloss said the company has been “reshaping” its portfolio with a “strong progress” in cutting costs and a planned further overhaul ahead.

“We now plan to fundamentally reset our strategy and drive further improvements in performance, all in service of growing cash flow and returns. It will be a new direction for bp,” he said.

Oil majors have weathered a turn in tide over the past year, as crude prices retreated after initial support following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Western and G7 sanctions against Moscow’s barrels. In a January trading update, BP flagged higher corporate costs, lower fourth-quarter realized refining margins and one-off charges linked to its bio-ethanol acquisition.

BP has broadly underperformed its peers, with shares falling roughly 9% over the last year to the end of last week — compared with 6% gains for Shell. The stock gained ground on Monday, following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major, fueling speculation that the influential hedge fund could pressure the energy company to shift gears on its core oil and gas businesses.

Speculation has otherwise long mounted over whether BP could become a takeover target – though the company’s  £74-billion size could pose a challenge for suitors.

BP has sought to turn its fortunes through a major restructuring that included a downsize in leadership amid Auchincloss’ efforts to deliver at least $2 billion of cash savings by the end of 2026. In January, the firm expanded its cost-cutting drive to cut 4,700 of roles and last week revealed it is seeking buyers for its Ruhr Oel GmbH German refinery assets. But concerns linger over the clarity of BP’s strategic direction amid its sprawling green energy ambitions — with the company due to supply its next strategic update on Feb. 26.

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Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!

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On today’s wheelin’ and dealin’ episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you’ve seen Kyle.

We’ve also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy!

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