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Today’s Green Deals are seeing three separate sales with new low prices in each, starting with Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale that is offering up to $500 in savings across a massive lineup of e-bikes, with its RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike dropping to a new $1,499 low. Keep in mind for this sale though – some of the offers are ending February 17 while others continue to February 26. Next, Bluetti’s Valentine’s Day sale is taking up to 60% off its power stations, like the popular AC180 model that is hitting a new $436 low, among others. Bringing up the rear is Jackery’s Valentine’s Day flash sale that is running alongside its Tax Season Savings sale and dropping select offers to lower rates through the weekend, like the Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels at a new $1,799 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Xpeak 1.0 clearance sale, the EGO Power+ snow blower discounts, 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.

Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale drops the RadRunner Plus utility e-bike to new $1,499 low

Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale is in full swing, with up to $500 in savings across a large lineup of e-bikes, with some 50% off accessory promotions on newer models – and the brand is once again offering limited-time flash deals (ending February 17) alongside longer-lasting deals (ending February 26). Among the offers, which include some solid savings on the popular RadRover 6 Plus and RadCity 5 Plus e-bikes, we spotted the best rate yet on the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike that is down at $1,499 shipped. Fetching $1,799 since Rad dropped the MSRP by $200 back at the top of 2024, we’ve only seen it go as low as $1,599 in early 2024, with the latter half of the year (and into 2025) seeing it drop to $1,699. You’ll be getting a nice $300 off its going rate here, landing it at a new all-time low and giving folks a great opportunity to upgrade their commutes.

A perfect companion for versatile commuters, Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike is ready to get you to work, help out with errand running, or shepherd a friend along with you thanks to the combination of its 750W brushless geared hub motor, the 672Wh battery, five levels of pedal assistance, and its rear rack (that comes with a padded seat). You’ll get up to 45+ miles of travel on a single charge (as long as your not just using the throttle) at top speeds of 20 MPH.

The stocked features include Kenda K-Rad 20-inch tires with fenders over each, Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes, an LED Headlight that can be set to automatically turn on in lower light settings, an integrated taillight with brake lighting and a flash mode, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated rear cargo rack with a 120-pound carrying capacity, a half-twist throttle, and a backlit LCD display with a USB port to charge your devices.

Rad Power Presidents’ Day flash sale offers (ending Feb. 17)

Rad Power Presidents’ Day sale long-term offers (ending Feb. 26)

Rad Power Presidents’ Day sale new e-bike offers (ending Feb. 26)

  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart

You can check out Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale, which includes all the above deals, by heading to the landing page here.

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Bluetti’s Valentine’s Day sale takes 60% off power stations with its AC180 1,152Wh LiFePO4 unit hitting a new $436 low

Bluetti has launched its Valentine’s Day sale through February 24 with up to 60% off in initial discounts, some short-term flash sale offers, member-only deals, and an extra 5% off sitewide promo code. Coming in as the most notable deal of the bunch is Bluetti’s popular AC180 Portable Power Station is dropping to $436.05 shipped, after using the promo code AFF5OFF for the additional 5% savings. This unit normally goes for $999 at full price, which we saw hit $455 in the previous New Year sale and is now dropping even lower this time around. Thanks to the extra 5% in savings, you’re looking at a new all-time low that saves you $563 while equipping you with one of the brand’s most reliable backup power solution.

One of the brand’s most popular units for portable backup power needs, the AC180 brings a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 capacity into the equation that is ready to cover devices and appliances with an 1,800W output that surges up to 2,700W when needed. It offers 11 port options to achieve these means: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and even a wireless charging pad. Recharging takes as little as 45 minutes to reach an 80% battery when plugging the station into a wall outlet, or you can get that same recharge in 2.8 to 3.3 hours when utilizing 500W of solar input. You’ll find solar generator bundles for this model starting from $664.05 (using the coupon code) for a 100W panel, with other options for 200W, 350W, and 400W panels on the same page.

***Note: The prices below have not had the 5% sitewide coupon factored in – be sure to use the code AFF5OFF at checkout to score the most savings!

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Jackery Valentine’s flash sale drops Explorer 2000 Plus solar generator with two 200W panels to new $1,799 low

As part of its ongoing tax season sale, Jackery has added a 3-day Valentine’s flash sale on five backup power solutions, which is cutting the sale’s price on these offers down further through the rest of the weekend. Among the bouquet of savings, we noticed Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels falling to $1,799 shipped. Normally costing you $3,299 at its full price, it’s only been seen going as low as $1,899 since Black Friday, when the rate first appeared. Today’s flash deal is taking things lower than ever, with the 45% markdown here saving you $1,500 at a new all-time low. It’s also beating out the pricing through the brand’s official Amazon storefront, which is keeping it $100 higher.

Coming in as one of the brand’s expandable setups, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus starts with a solid 2,042.8Wh LiFePO4 capacity that have five extra batteries added to the mix, taking things up to 12,000Wh – plus, you can connect two of these full setups (two power stations + 10 batteries) to double things to 24,000Wh. The station produces plenty of output power for devices and appliances alike through its 10 ports, with it regularly dishing out up to 3,000W that can surge up to 6,000W. There’s also the 1,200W of max solar input here too, which gives you a full battery in two hours when utilized (six 200W panels), so you’re looking at around four to five+ hours with this bundle. You can also regain a full battery in two hours by plugging the station into a wall outlet too, though keep in mind this doesn’t account for any expanded setups.

***Note: Some of these offers may have extra 5% off promotions going during these sales, which have not been factored into the prices below. Be sure to use the provided on-page codes at checkout for the maximum savings!

Jackery’s other Valentine’s Day flash sale offers:

You can check out the entire lineup of Jackery’s ongoing Tax Season Sale (ending February 19) by following the link here to our original coverage.

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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 officially starts autonomous ‘testing’ phase in Austin days before planned launch

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Tesla has officially entered the autonomous vehicle ‘testing’ phase in Austin, Texas days before its planned launch of a commercial service.

For months, Tesla has been discussing the launch of a self-driving ride-hailing fleet in June in Austin, Texas.

As we previously reported, the move is a major shift from Tesla’s long promise to enable unsupervised self-driving capabilities in millions of vehicles sold since 2016.

Instead, Tesla now plans to operate its own small internal fleet of vehicles with dedicated software optimized for a geo-fenced area of Austin and supported by “plenty of teleoperation.”

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about launching the paid ride-hailing service to customers in June, but there have been doubts. Musk admitted that Tesla only started testing the system without safety drivers at the end of May.

In comparison, Waymo tested its system, which was already in operation driverless in other cities, for 6 months with safety drivers and 6 months without safety drivers before launching its service in Austin earlier this year.

Tesla was also never on the list of ‘Known AV Operators in Austin‘ on the city’s official website.

As of today, it is now the case. Tesla has been added to the list in the “testing phase”:

Waymo is still the only company listed as being in the “deployment” phase.

It’s unclear if the website is lagging behind the test programs or if Tesla has only now officially started its self-driving testing in the city.

In the past, Tesla has managed to get around self-driving test reporting by claiming that its system is a level ADAS system and not actual “self-driving” – leaving the person in the driver’s seat responsible for the vehicle at all times.

Tesla vehicles with drivers in the driver’s seat and manufacturer plates have been spotted driving around Austin for the past few months.

It was recently reported that Tesla was aiming to launch its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin on June 12, but it was still a moving target.

Without achieving the deployment phase, Tesla is not going to be able to accept paid rides from customers like Waymo.

Musk has committed several times to launching the service by the end of June.

Electrek’s Take

Again, I’m hoping that Tesla has managed to improve FSD for the geo-fenced location significantly and that it will limit the speed, as the current public version of FSD barely achieves 500 miles between critical disengagements.

Removing the driver could result in some serious accidents.

Teleoperation will also help, but any kind of delay could also be dangerous. It is worrisome.

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E-quipment highlight: Oshkosh Striker Volterra Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter

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Electric ARFF Vehicle Performance: Understanding The Striker® Volterra™ EV Battery Capabilities

The Oshkosh-built Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicle (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter) packs advanced battery technology and multiple power options to deliver consistent emergency response performance no matter how long it needs to be in action.

Oshkosh has been manufacturing ARFF vehicles since it first launched the MB-5 for use by the US Navy back in 1968, and they’ve been pushing the envelope of disaster response performance ever since. The company’s latest ARFF, the electric-drive Striker Volterra shown here, features a slanted body with front bumper designed for maneuvering through the ditches and rough terrain they might encounter on a damaged runway. It’s also big — but it’s big for a purpose. Because ARFF vehicles don’t have to navigate the confines of city streets, they can be built bigger, carry more water, more rescue equipment, and more personnel than conventional fire trucks.

But that’s not why you’re reading about this on Electrek. You’re here to read about the Striker Volterra’s advanced battery tech, electric drive motors, and duty cycle-extending genset that effectively makes it a big EREV. More sympathetic I could not be, but — alas! — OshKosh hasn’t officially revealed those specs.

That said, it’s probably safe to assume they’re pretty similar to those used on the big Pierce fire fighting chassis developed for the Gilbert, Arizona fire department, which uses (you guessed it) an OshKosh-developed battery pack, electric drive system, and onboard diesel generator that can provide power to the electric system. That vehicle packs a 244 kWh battery pack good for up to six hours of operation on battery power alone.

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The OshKosk electric Striker Volterra ARFF shown here is a Class 5 6×6 “rapid response” model capable of hauling up to 4,000 gallons of water (over 16 and a half tons, if you’re curious) and “firefighting foam” across an airport at speeds of up to 50 mph, which is positively moving for a machine this size. Plus, it supports zero-emission pumping, surpassing the NFPA required 2-hour continuous pump operation without using diesel.



Again, OshKosh hasn’t shared power and performance specs, but has confirmed that its electric drive Striker Volterra is 28% quicker to 50 mph than its Scania diesel-powered siblings, and that truck packs 550 hp and more than 1,750 ft‑lb torque. So — yeah. It’s got some juice.

Other key benefits, according to OshKosh, include a 75% reduction in total carbon footprint when compared to a conventional internal combustion engine ARFF vehicle based on the manufacturer’s estimated duty cycle, the eliminated need for long diesel idling times, and the ability to run on full-electric when entering, leaving and idling in the fire station, significantly reducing firefighter’s exposure to harmful emissions.

You can find out more by reading the official OshKosh ARFF vehicle reference guide here.

Electrek’s Take

Why Choose The Striker Volterra Electric ARFF Vehicle?
Striker Volterra ARFF; via OshKosh.

With the relatively short distances driven and extreme loads involved, airports present a nearly ideal use case for battery-electric vehicles in general, and their immediate off-the-line torque, improved efficiency, and ability to operate much more quietly than diesels (facilitating communications) could make all the difference in an emergency situation where lives are quite literally on the line.

Plus, as demand for on-road fossil fuels drops, airports and airlines (historically responsible for about 4% Earth’s global warming) are becoming a bigger and bigger slice of a rapidly shrinking pie when it comes to fossil fuel emissions.

Or, as OshKosk puts it: As airports continue to prioritize sustainability and operational efficiency, the Striker Volterra electric ARFF stands out as a forward-thinking solution that meets today’s demands while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

It’s a bit pitchy, but I couldn’t agree more.

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Lexus RZ just got a +$10,000 bonus offer, making it its cheapest vehicle to lease

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Thanks to a new $10,000 bonus offer introduced this month, the cheapest Lexus you can currently lease is now the 2025 electric RZ. Is it worth checking out?

The cheapest Lexus you can lease is the 2025 RZ

Lexus slashed over $10,000 off the price of the 2025 RZ compared to the 2024MY by introducing a new entry-level 300e FWD trim.

Following the launch of a new promotion this June, Lexus is offering up to $11,500 off 2025 RZ models. The RZ is now the cheapest Lexus vehicle you can lease, starting at $399 for 36 months. With $1,999 due at signing, you’ll end up with an effective monthly cost of $455. Not too bad for a nearly $45,000 luxury electric SUV.

The offer is for the 2025 Lexus RZ 300e FWD with an MSRP of $44,314. In comparison, the 2025 Lexus UX 300h FWD Hybrid, with an MSRP of $39,615, is listed at $349 for 36 months.

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With $3,999 due at signing, the monthly effective cost is $460, or $5 more than the RZ. If you’re looking for a higher trim, the RZ 450e is available with up to $11,500 in lease cash.

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2025 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury (Source: Lexus)

The entry-level 2025 Lexus RZ 300e FWD model offers a range of up to 266 miles, while the AWD 450e variants achieve a range of up to 220 miles.

Inside, the electric SUV features a standard 14″ infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. With 37.52″ of rear legroom, the electric SUV has nearly as much second row space as a Ford Explorer (39″).

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2025 Lexus RZ interior (Source: Lexus)

Although it’s a good deal compared to other Lexus vehicles, other luxury electric SUVs from Acura, Cadillac, and Genesis may still offer better value.

Acura is currently offering nearly $30,000 in lease cash on 2024 ZDX models in select states, with leases starting as low as $299 per month for 24 months. With $2,999 due at signing, the effective monthly rate is only $423. The ZDX offers up to 313 miles of range and more rear legroom (39.4″).

Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV, the 2025 Optiq, with an MSRP of $54,390, is listed for lease at just $409 for 24 months. However, it does include a $4,909 due at signing, resulting in an effective monthly rate of $614. The Optiq has up to 302 miles of range and 37.8″ of rear legroom.

2025 Lexus RZ model Starting Price* EPA-estimated Driving Range
RZ 450e AWD $48,675 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 18″ Wheel $52,875 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 20″ Wheel $54,115 196 miles
RZ 450e Luxury AWD $58,605 220 miles
RZ 300e FWD $43,975 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 18″ Wheel $48,175 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 20″ Wheel $49,415 224 miles
RZ 300e Luxury FWD $53,905 266 miles
2025 Lexus RZ electric SUV prices and range (*Includes Delivery, Processing, and Handling fee of $1,175)

Meanwhile, you can snag a 2025 Genesis GV60 (MSRP of $52,350) for $349 for 24 months right now. With $5,999 due at signing, the effective rate is $598.

The new Lexus promotion follows Toyota, which introduced up to $19,000 in savings on its electric SUV, the bZ4X, earlier this month. Both are making room for updated models that will arrive soon.

Looking for your next luxury electric SUV? We can help you find deals in your area. Check out our links below to see what’s available.

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