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We’re starting this week’s Green Deals by welcoming MOD’s new and improved Groove Step-Thru 3 Beach Cruiser e-bike to the scene at $1,849 ($650 off), which is joining the other e-bikes under the brand’s flag for its Spring Sale event through most of the month. We’ve also got the penultimate, limited-time flash sale from EcoFlow on both the DELTA 3 and DELTA 2 MAX solar generator bundles that start from $1,199 – which will be ending tonight, so don’t dawdle there. Lastly, GE’s Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump has fallen to $2,100 right now, giving you the chance to save space or double up units for quicker laundry routines with some significant savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.

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.

MOD Spring Sale introduces new and improved Groove Step-Thru 3 beach cruiser e-bike at $1,849

After last month being relatively quiet for MOD Bikes, the brand has now launched its Spring Sale promotions through March 21, which is taking $150 off all its e-bikes (with the discount automatically applied in your cart). One notable return/new release during this sale is the MOD Groove Step-Thru 3 Beach Cruiser e-bike that is combining discounts to $1,849 shipped. This model will normally carry a $2,499 price tag, the same rate its predecessor carried before going off the market at the end of summer last year. This is the first chance at savings here, with the sale’s additional discount providing a solid $650 markdown, setting the bar for future deals while also prepping summer riders with a strong opportunity to hop aboard a premium cruiser.

Coming in three colorway options, MOD’s Groove Step-Thru 3 returns to the scene sporting the previous generations’ classic Americana beach cruiser frame design, which houses a 750W geared hub motor paired with a removable 720Wh Samsung battery (improved from the previous 614Wh model). The cadence sensor from the previous generation has been replaced by a superior torque sensor, which supports the five customizable levels of pedal assistance to provide up to a 28 MPH top speed and 50 miles of travel on a single three to six hour charge – plus, it comes dual-battery capable to extend travel times up to 100 miles. There is also a throttle for pure electric cruises, though this will reduce your travel range.

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Like the MOD’s other models, there’s a solid array of stock features on the Groove Step-Thru 3, like the front suspension, hydraulic brakes, 3-inch multi-terrain tires with fenders over each, a Shimano ALTUS 7-speed derailleur, a snap-on rear cargo rack, a wide premium gel saddle, a suspension seatpost, LED headlight and taillight with braking functionality, a variety of waterproof protections, and a S3 Smart Color Display that has a USB port to charge your devices and password security to lock and unlock the bike.

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DELTA 3 portable power station

EcoFlow flash sale offers DELTA 3 and DELTA 2 MAX solar generator bundles starting from $1,199

EcoFlow has launched its penultimate flash sale offers as part of its ongoing Spring Sale event that runs through March 13. These two member-exclusive deals (free to sign-up) give you a little more bang for your buck at significantly reduced rates – though keep in mind they end tonight. First, there’s the brand’s DELTA 3 Portable Power Station that comes with a 400W solar panel for $1,199 shipped. This package would normally run you $1,898 were it at full price, with the last time we saw it featured being the brand’s Halloween sale at $1,148. Today’s deal comes in with a 37% markdown, giving you back $699 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 power station is a solid choice for folks looking for a smaller-scale modular system for road trips, camping trips, party/event needs, and emergency backup – with the 400W panel that’s included ensuring you’ll be able to recharge for sustained power. It starts off with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity which can be expanded up to 5kWh after connecting an expansion battery from the DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations. It dishes out up to 1,800W of power through its 13 port options, though it can surge up as high as 3,600W for larger appliance needs, thanks to the X-Boost tech here.

That X-Boost tech also extends to its five recharging options, the first of them being a standard wall outlet that can get you back to full in just 56 minutes, which matches the rate that the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 takes. If you already have an 800W alternator charger, hooking it up to your car provides a full battery in 1.3 hours of driving. Hooking up its maximum 1,000W solar input will take you 70 minutes to recharge (with the 400W setup here taking a bit longer obviously), while opting for its multi-charge capability – wall outlet with solar – takes about an hour.

The second option of these flash offers is on the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that comes with a 220W solar panel and an 800W alternator charger for $1,499 shipped, down from $3,147. This station takes things a little further, starting with the 2,048Wh LiFePo4 capacity that can expand up to 6,144Wh with additional batteries. It dishes out 2,400W of power through its 15 ports, with the activation of its X-Boost mode kicking that up to 3,400W for larger needs. You can connect up to 1,000W of solar input here, with a similar dual-charging mode to the above model providing an 80% battery in 43 minutes, among its other options.

EcoFlow’s Spring Sale will be continuing through March 13, with the final of these member-exclusive flash offers scheduled to start on March 12, so keep your eyes peeled come Wednesday.

GE Smart Combo electric washer and ventless heat pump dryer

GE’s 2-in-1 smart combo electric washer & ventless heat pump dryer saves more space at $2,100

Best Buy is now offering the GE Profile 4.8 Cubic-Foot Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $2,099.99 shipped. Normally going for $2,900 at full price, we usually see sales bringing the cost down around $2,200, though things have gone as low as $1,750, which we last saw during Black Friday sales. Today’s deal provides a 28% markdown, which puts $800 back in your pocket at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked. Not only does it beat out GE’s own website where it’s listed for $99 more, but there’s also an open-box option to save extra money at $1,785.

This 2-in-1 washer/dryer combo from GE provides you with far more freedom for your laundry setup, even allowing you to double up using the space that would normally be occupied for single-use washer and separate dryer units. The ventless heat pump design here, while “providing 50% more energy efficient airflow drying,” also allows for more open placement options, no longer needing any pre-existing vents to be placed. There are the usual smart controls you’d expect via the SmartHQ app, with the unit’s systems also automatically updating itself through your Wi-Fi, sending you notifications and status alerts to your smartphone in the process. Among those updates from last year, we even saw a big one that now directs its airflow system to separate hair and pet dander from fabrics before the wash cycle begins, collecting it into the EZ Access lint filter.

Another of its standout features is the inclusion of the SmartDispense technology that allows it to hold up to 32 loads of detergent and fabric softener before you’ll need to refill it. You can even scan the barcode on whatever detergent bottle you’re using so that the unit’s AI can adjust the dispensed amounts out based on the brand and your laundry’s load size. Head below for more.

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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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Google to invest $25 billion in data centers and AI infrastructure across largest U.S. electric grid

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Google to invest billion in data centers and AI infrastructure across largest U.S. electric grid

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Alphabet‘s Google will invest $25 billion in data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next two years in states across the biggest electric grid in the U.S., the technology company said Tuesday.

Google will also spend $3 billion to modernize two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania to help meet the growing power demand from data centers and AI in the region, according to the company.

The refurbishment of the Pennsylvania plants is part of broader a framework agreement that Google signed with Brookfield Asset Management to purchase 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power across the U.S.

Google’s investments in the region comes as the PJM Interconnection is struggling to keep up with rising electricity demand from data centers and industry. PJM is the biggest electric grid in the nation, covering 13 states across the mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest and South. It includes the world’s largest data center market in northern Virginia.

President Donald Trump, White House Cabinet officials, tech and energy executives are meeting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to discuss AI investment in Pennsylvania.

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How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood ‘hero’

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How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood 'hero'

Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy.

When the local Sandy Creek flooded following torrential rains in Texas, it destroyed the only bridge into one community. Residents were cut off from access to supplies, including everything from necessities like food, water, and medicine to basic comforts.

Although the bridge was impassable to cars, volunteers who quickly organized to help the stranded residents found that the damaged bridge could still be traversed on foot. Or in the case of Evan Wayne, it could be covered by an electric bike.

Evan joined hundreds of volunteers who answered the call of grassroots organizers by working together without any official capacity. While many started by hand-pulling garden carts of supplies uphill to reach the stricken community, Evan jury-rigged a trailer to an e-bike and took on as much of the load as he could, helping shuttle much-needed food and gear into the community over hundreds of round-trip journeys.

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“This was a dog trailer 48 hours ago. I had a hacksaw, hacked the top off, grabbed some bungee cords, and here we are,” explained Evan in an interview with CBS Austin, while waiting for the next load of gear to be stacked on his trailer.

In the first two days of the operation, he made around 100 round trips each day, shuttling food and water as well as critical rescue supplies. “Right now, I’m waiting on a couple of chainsaws that I’ll bring in for a crew that’s been going at it with handsaws so far.”

In addition to delivering needed supplies, Evan has often found himself moving something even more important: information. “I’ve flagged down medics. I’ve been the guy that goes between Austin EMT and STAR Flight because I’m quicker than cell phones sometimes, people don’t have signal a lot of the time.”

Evan quickly points out that he isn’t the only one helping. “I’ve got an e-bike, but other people are pulling carts. People are walking, people are carrying things. Everyone is doing what they can.” But there’s no doubt that his ability to carry more gear at higher speeds and make hundreds of round-trip journeys so far in and out of the stricken neighborhood has helped impact countless lives.

“This is all volunteers here. They’re just taking it upon themselves to get people where they need to go. I think there’s an umbrella company coming in, taking over tomorrow, but until they get here, people are just taking care of people, which is what you’ve got to do.”

E-bikes proving their worth in emergencies

While many people consider electric bicycles just another form of recreation, they’ve proven to be potent transportation alternatives after natural disasters worldwide.

Not only do their small and efficient batteries make performing hundreds of rescue trips like Evans’ possible, but recharging can be done simply and easily with a solar panel when electricity is out after a disaster. And when gas stations are out of fuel (or simply can’t pump it with the power grid down), e-bikes can keep running while gasoline-powered motorcycles or ATVs run dry.

Electric bicycle batteries have also proven to be a handy source of emergency power after hurricanes and other disasters, often helping owners keep their phones charged up for days to remain in contact with family or rescue services.

While most hope to never need theirs for emergency purposes, electric bicycles have proven their worth in countless disaster scenarios, adding benefits far beyond just alternative transportation, recreation, or fitness riding.

E-bikes can be kept running nearly indefinitely after natural disasters with access to solar recharging equipment

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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.

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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.

The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.

In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”

In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.

Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.

Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.

PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.

While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.

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