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Today’s Green Deals are led by the first of EcoFlow’s Valentine’s Day flash sales, with both a RIVER 2 Pro solar generator bundle and the DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station at up to 42% off and starting from $599. Next, we have various sizes of Camplux’s electric tankless water heaters (8kW to 27kW) for under-sink and whole-bathroom support alike, all starting from a new $170 low. There’s also Worx’s Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710 PSI portable electric pressure washer that is down at a new $140 low, as well as the return of Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at $300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike ALPHA e-bike preorder discount, Aiper’s Valentine’s sale, 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’s first Valentine’s flash sale takes up to 42% off the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA Pro Ultra power stations from $599

As part of its ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, EcoFlow is offering the first of its scheduled flash sales, with two power station setups seeing up to 42% discounts through the rest of the day. The first of these offers is for on-the-go backup needs, giving you the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a 160W solar panel for $599 shipped. This traveling package would normally cost you $1,048 at full price, which we only saw go lower to $549 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. It’s coming in here at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you $449 and even beating out its Amazon pricing by $50.

Sitting on the larger end of EcoFlow’s RIVER series, the RIVER 2 Pro arrives ready to support your campsites and provide short-term backup power with its 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity. The X-boost tech installed in this unit provides up to 1,600W of power output through its eight ports, giving it the means to “run 80% of home appliances.” It’s a handy model for last-minute adventurers thanks to the fast charging that recharges the entire battery in just 70 minutes connected to a wall outlet, with a USB-C and car port option, as well. With this being a bundle deal, you’ll be able to take advantage of its solar charging capabilities right out of the box, giving you a full battery in up to 9 hours (with times cut down between 3.5 to 4.5 hours when utilizing its maximum 220W solar input).

The second of these flash offerings is tailored to help you begin or expand your whole home backup setup, with EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station down at $4,899 shipped, from $6,098. It starts with a 6.1kWh LiFePO4 capacity and 7,200W of max output power that you can further expand to 90kWh and 21.6kW output with more equipment. Aside from the obvious assistance it can provide by directly connecting your appliances and devices to it, with the brand’s Smart Home Panel 2 added in, this unit supports you through blackouts with auto-switchover on your breakers, with it also analyzing your power usage to offset peak rates and being able to solar charge via roof panels. It gains mobility via the wheels, with it also boasting an IP54 dust-proof and splash-proof build that can withstand temperatures from -4 to 113 degrees.

Be sure to check out the full extent of EcoFlow’s Valentine’s Day sale that is running through February 23, and keep an eye out for the other scheduled flash sales on February 15, 19, and 20. If you’re planning on grabbing the DELTA 3 Plus power station, specifically, we have an exclusive $541 low price on the unit coming from Wellbots that is still active and worth taking advantage of.

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Various Camplux electric tankless water heaters for sinks, showers, more at up to 40% off starting from a $170 low

Camplux’s official Amazon storefront is offering some solid savings across a selection of its electric tankless water heaters, with things starting lowest for the 8kW model that is down at $169.99 shipped. Normally running you $190, this smaller unit doesn’t get discounts as frequently as its larger counterparts, with today’s deal being the lowest price we’ve seen it go, shaving $20 off the tag. While this is an under-sink unit, you’ll find more options below the fold for whole-bathroom coverage.

Whether you’re living in an older home, a vacation cabin, or need extra support, this 8kW under-sink tankless water heater from Camplux arrives ready to contribute to the household’s support in a compact unit that conveniently fits in “cabinets, bathrooms, garages, basements, and other tight space.” Once you’ve got it installed and running, you don’t have to “wait more than 3 seconds to get plenty of hot water,” with 1-degree increments available between 86 and 131 degrees. There are plenty of safety protections built right in, like against overheating, anti-dry heating, water-electricity separation, and more – plus, the low-consumption heating rods deliver “efficiency up to 99.8% and saving 60% water heating costs for your home.” Keep in mind before buying: it requires a minimum 0.47 GPM water flow to activate alongside double-pole 40A breakers, a wire gauge of 1 x 8 AWG, and a 1/2-inch NPT connection.

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Worx Nitro Hydroshot Plus portable electric pressure washer

Worx’s Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710 PSI portable electric pressure washer hits new $140 low

Amazon is offering the Worx Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710 PSI Portable Electric Pressure Washer for $139.99 shipped. Recently fetching $170 at full price these days after falling from its original $210 rate earlier in 2024, it was mainly seen last year keeping to its MSRP, dropping as low as $145 during Black Friday sales. That rate is getting beaten out here today by this $30 markdown ($70 off its original tag), dropping things lower than we’ve ever seen in time for you to prep for spring’s arrival and all the outdoor cleaning that may be waiting for you.

This portable electric pressure washer from Worx comes stocked with an upgraded Brushless Motor 2.0 over its predecessors, powered by the included 4.0Ah Power Share PRO battery (with a charger for it too). Weighing in at just 4.41 pounds, it provides a lower setting for light-duty cleanings and a higher setting that reaches its max 710 PSI for more stubborn grime hanging around. There’s a 20-foot draw hose that provides a continuous water flow of 0.9 GPM, as well as an IPX5 waterproof rating on the device. It features a 5-in-1 multi-spray nozzle that can switch between a 0-degree direct spray, 15 degrees, 25 degrees, or a 40-degree radius – plus, there’s a watering setting for rinses.

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Transform food waste into nutritious soil with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at $300

Govee’s official Amazon storefront is offering its Smart Electric Composter at $299.99 shipped. Usually carrying a $500 price tag with it since releasing back in October, we’ve mainly seen it bouncing back and forth between $350 and its full rate since early December, with occasional drops lower to $300, like we’re seeing today. This is a solid $200 in savings that you’ll benefit from here, dropping costs to the lowest price we have seen since Black Friday and the third-lowest overall – $50 above the low that hasn’t reappeared since it first hit the market.

Adding Govee’s Smart Electric Composter to your kitchen ensures you’ll not only have a better means to track and cut down on food waste (thanks to the digital records it provides), but also get low-cost soil that is ripe with nutrients for your plants. There are three main performance modes here, complete with voice controls via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, as well as remote smart controls through its companion app, which also provides safety notifications when anything may go wrong with its system. And don’t worry about stinking up your kitchen either, as its been given two interchangeable filters to prevent odors from permeating the space.

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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’s retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick

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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.

This project has been in the works for a long time.

In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.

A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.

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Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.

In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.

7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:

Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.

A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.

Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.

Electrek’s Take

I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.

However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.

You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.

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Westinghouse plans to build 10 large nuclear reactors in U.S., interim CEO tells Trump

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Plant Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant in Waynesboro, GA, August 15, 2024.

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Westinghouse plans to build 10 large nuclear reactors in the U.S. with construction to begin by 2030, interim CEO Dan Sumner told President Donald Trump at a roundtable in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Westinghouse’s big AP1000 reactor generates enough electricity to power more than 750,000 homes, according to the company. Building 10 of these reactors would drive $75 billion of economic value across the U.S. and $6 billion in Pennsylvania, Sumner said.

The Westinghouse executive laid out the plan to Trump during a conference on energy and artificial intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University. Technology, energy and financial executives announced more than $90 billion of investment in data centers and power infrastructure at the conference, according to the office of Sen. Dave McCormick, who organized the event.

Trump issued four executive orders in May that aim to quadruple nuclear power in the U.S. by 2050. The president called for the U.S. to have 10 nuclear plants under construction by 2050. He ordered a “wholesale revision” of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s rules and guidelines.

The U.S. has built only two new nuclear reactors over the past 30 years, both of which were Westinghouse AP1000s at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia. The project notoriously came in $18 billion over budget and seven years behind schedule, contributing to the bankruptcy of Westinghouse.

The industry stalwart emerged from bankruptcy in 2018 and us now owned by Canadian uranium miner Cameco and Brookfield Asset Management.

Westinghouse announced a partnership with Google on Tuesday to use AI tools to make the construction of AP1000s an “efficient, repeatable process,” according to the company.

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Hyundai’s electric minivan sheds its camo: Check out the new Staria EV

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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.

Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut

The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.

Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.

We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.

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Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.

New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.

Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.

Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.

The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).

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Hyundai Staria Lounge (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.

In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.

Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien

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