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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’re starting with Bluetti’s newly launched Spring Sale that is taking up to 54% off a massive collection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories while also offering some limited flash offers and exclusive extra savings. Among the many notable inclusions, we spied the brand’s AC300 solar generator package with an expansion battery and a 350W solar panel returning to the $1,899 low we last saw during Black Friday. Next, Aventon’s Spring Sale has a mix of increased and continuing savings on its e-bikes, like the Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that has fallen to $2,599, among others. We’re also seeing up to $1,000 off Greenworks’ 30-inch, 42-inch, 54-inch and 60-inch electric riding mowers starting from $2,997, as well as Eve’s Aqua HomeKit Smart Water Controller dropping to $99. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Home Improvement Sale, the price cut on Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes, 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.

Bluetti Spring Sale drops AC300 solar generator with expansion battery and 350W panel back to $1,899 low

Bluetti has launched its Spring Sale taking up to 54% off units through March 31, complete with some exclusive extra savings and scheduled flash sale offers (but the promo code won’t apply here). One notable bundle that is returning to its lowest rate and offers more versatility for users is the AC300 Portable Power Station alongside the B300K expansion battery and a 350W solar panel for $1,899.05 shipped, after using the exclusive promo code AFF5OFF at checkout for an additional 5% off discount. This combo package usually goes for $2,999 at full price, which we last saw brought down this low during Black Friday sales, with the sales since leaving it out or keeping it at least $100 higher in price. Today’s deal comes in as a combined 37% markdown that saves you $1,100 for the lowest price we have tracked. You can even upgrade this same package with two 200W solar panels instead for just $95 more, after using the promo code.

Off-grid living and power outages alike will be of less concern when you have this AC300 backup bundle with you, which provides you with a 2,764.8Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can keep being expanded upward to a maximum 22,118.4Wh capacity. The power station boasts 16 output ports – seven AC ports (including a 120V TT-30 port), four USB-A ports, two DC ports, a single USB-C port, and two 15W wireless charging pads – with a normal 3,000W output that surges to 6,000W when needed by larger appliances. There are four different ways to recharge the battery on this setup: either plugged into a wall outlet, connected to its maximum 2,400W of solar input or to a car port, and also dual-charging when utilizing both its AC input and solar input together.

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***Note: None of the prices below have had the extra savings factored in, so be sure to use the exclusive promo code AFF5OFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

Bluetti’s current Spring Sale flash deals (changes March 23):

Bluetti’s Spring Sale top deals for outdoor escapades:

Bluetti’s Spring Sale on-the-go charging solution deals:

Bluetti’s Spring Sale road trip charging solution deals:

Bluetti’s Spring Sale work-from-home charging solution deals:

Bluetti’s Spring Sale nature immersion/solar panel deals:

Bluetti’s expansion battery deals:

To browse the entire lineup of Bluetti’s Spring Sale deals, follow the link here to the landing page.

Aventon Ramblas mountain e-bike

Hit off-road trails with Aventon’s Ramblas mid-drive electric mountain bike down at $2,599

Only a few days after we spotted Aventon’s clearance sale offers, the brand has now increased savings on various models as part of its Spring Sale through March 31. One notable inclusion we’re seeing this time around the track is the newer Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike for $2,599 shipped. Carrying a $2,899 full price tag since tariffs hit the e-bike market over last summer, we’ve seen discounts mainly dropping costs to $2,699 most of the time, though we did spy it dropping to $2,599 back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which was the last time we saw this same rate. While we have seen it go lower to $2,399, that rate was before tariffs added $200 to its MSRP, and is likely to not be seen again anytime soon, meaning today’s deal is a return to the best price we’ve tracked since with $300 off the going rate.

The Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike was the first of Aventon’s e-bikes to be given a mid-drive motor, this one being a 250W model that peaks up to 750W for incline climbing and is paired with a 708Wh battery – with the whole thing weighing in at 54 pounds and boasting a 300-pound rider payload. Supported by three PAS profiles (eco, trail, and turbo) that each boasts five levels and are themselves supported by the torque sensor, you’ll enjoy up to 80 miles of travel on a single charge with it hitting top speeds of 20 MPH.

While it doesn’t have some of the more advanced smart features we’re seeing out of the brand’s recent releases, it does offer more customization of its performance due to the Ride Tune features. Through its app, you’ll be able to tweak settings to your preferences, like adjusting the motor’s output, as well as fine-tuning the assistance, pedal response, and max torque. Plus, with your phone wirelessly connected, it can automatically update its software through the app to maintain optimal performance at all times, even while you’re riding. There’s a bunch of top-quality stock features too, including the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed derailleur, 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, a KS dropper seat post, a RockShox 35 suspension fork, LED lighting built into the chainstays for rear visibility on top of the optional front headlight, and a full-color display.

Aventon’s Spring Sale e-bike offers:

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike: $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike: $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Over Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Through Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Abound LR Cargo e-bike: $1,999
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • 6 inches longer, 8 pounds heavier, with lockable onboard storage over SR model
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
Greenworks CrossoverT riding lawn mower

Greenworks 30-inch to 60-inch riding mowers are seeing up to $1,000 discounts starting from $2,997

Greenworks is currently offering up to 21% off discounts across a selection of its riding mower packages, with prices starting lowest on the brand’s 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor that comes with four 8.0Ah batteries and a 600W wall charger for $2,997 shipped. This model with this package would normally cost you $3,500 at full price, which we’ve seen go as low as $3,010 before this sale. Today’s deal cuts a solid $503 in savings from the going rate, and lands it at the best price we have tracked, even matching over at Amazon, where it only recently released. Head below to get more details on this model and the others that are benefitting from these savings.

The Greenworks 60V 30-inch CrossoverT comes in as the most compact of the brand’s riding mowers (larger models can be found below), giving you the electric equivalent of a 16 HP gas engine. The four included 8.0Ah batteries provide enough juice to tackle up to 1.5 acres after 2.5 to 4 hours of charging via the wall charger, with seven different cutting height levels to choose from (1.5 inches to 4.5 inches). The heavy-duty 4-in-1 stamped steel deck features an integrated deck wash port that allows for easier and quicker cleaning sessions on its underside, with bagging, mulching, and side discharging functionality available. One thing to note here though, is that you’ll have to purchase the bagging system for this model separately for $350.

Speaking of mulching, it offers a mulch-on-demand feature that allows you to switch from bagging to mulching with a simple pull of a lever. It also comes with the brand’s SmartCut Technology that auto-adapts to your grass conditions to optimize its performance for the best cut so you can spend less time passing back over areas you already hit. Other features include the LED headlights for working in low-light conditions, a customizable comfort seat, a cup/phone holder, and USB (type A and C) charging ports to keep your devices juiced up as you ride – great if you prefer listening to music or some other media as you work.

Greenworks’ other direct riding mower deals:

Greenworks’ Amazon-specific riding mower deals:

  • 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Cordless Zero Turn Mower: $4,000 (Reg. $4,500)
    • Comes with four 5.0Ah batteries and 600W wall charger
  • 80V 60-inch MaximusZ Cordless Zero Turn Riding Mower: $7,500 (Reg. $8,500)
    • Comes with two 16.0Ah, four 8.0Ah batteries and 1.5kW wall charger
Eve Smart Water controller

Eve’s Aqua HomeKit water controller expands outdoor water systems at $99

We just spotted Amazon offering up the best deal yet on the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller for $99 shipped. Normally sitting up at its $150 price tag, most of its previous discounts have kept above $100 since it first hit the market in 2022, with some occasional falls lower to $98 and the $80 low last seen during July’s Prime Day event, though these have been few and far between. Today’s deal is coming in with a sizeable 34% markdown, beating out much of the price cuts we’ve seen for $51 in savings at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

What’s really nice about Eve’s Aqua smart water controller is that you can install it without any additional bridges or gateways, accessing the provided smart controls over your sprinkler and/or irrigation system through its companion app or Siri thanks to the HomeKit support, while also offering Thread compatibility. Once it’s been attached to your outdoor spigot, you can set schedules for your lawn/garden to be watered automatically. It will also keep an eye on water usage and shut things off when too much has flowed through, saving you the time from babysitting while also protecting your yard from being flooded. It’s even fully compatible with popular hose systems and multi-channel water distributors like Gardena or Kärcher.

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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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Xiaomi shows off battery safety tech – by dropping fruit off a 6 floor building

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Xiaomi shows off battery safety tech – by dropping fruit off a 6 floor building

Xiaomi CEO drops watermelon from 6th floor to demonstrate SU7 Ultra battery safety
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun; via Weibo.

Xiaomi is building some of the best, most capable high-performance electric cars in the world right now – and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun wants you to know that they’re among the safest, too. To prove it, he’s wrapping a watermelon in the company’s “bulletproof” battery armor and dropping it off a six-storey building.

Designed to withstand punctures, tears, and abrasions, Xiaomi says its “bulletproof” battery coating gives its SU7 Ultra EV batteries significantly better safety performance in crash tests when compared to other EVs.

In a video uploaded to some of Jun’s personal social media accounts, Lei threw three watermelons from the top of a six-floor building located in the electric vehicle division on the company’s industrial campus on outskirts of Beijing. The watermelons coated with the grey coating … well, you can watch the video for yourself, below.

Xiaomi CEO vs. watermelon

The company began selling its SU7 Ultra EV last month, with a price tag just shy of $75,000. It’s the company’s latest effort to expand into China’s increasingly competitive luxury car segment. That car reportedly secured more than 10,000 orders in its first two hours on the market, with Lei noting a significant portion of its SU7 buyers were women between 30 and 35.

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Those figures are believed to be driven by the popularity of the Xiaomi CEO, himself. Lei Jun – known as “Leibs” to his fans – has a massive online presence with 44 million followers and more than 210 million likes across his 490 videos.

Xiaomi is best known for its smartphone business, which shipped 168.5 million units last year alone – making it the third largest phone brand with over 10% global market share.

Electrek’s Take

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Xiaomi SUV EV; via Xiaomi.

I’ve said it before, but it seems like every new EV that emerges from China’s tech-forward luxury electric car brands makes EVs from Ford and Tesla look the level-three generic offerings from whatever the automotive equivalent of Dollar Tree is – and now the same is true for their fancy fruit coverings.

American car brands should be absolutely quaking.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Lei Jun; via Weibo, CarNewsChina.

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ZQUIP modular power lets job sites switch from diesel to EV on the same machine

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ZQUIP modular power lets job sites switch from diesel to EV on the same machine

ZQUIP Adds Diesel Option to All-Electric Construction Vehicle Conversions

MOOG Construction’s energy skunkworks ZQUIP made headlines last year by bringing the cordless power tool battery model to the world of industrial-grade heavy equipment – now, they’re making it even easier for job sites to make every kilowatt count by enabling them to switch from diesel to electric and back, on the same machine. (!)

Battery swapping. The idea is simple enough, and its widespread adoption over the last two or three decades of power tools has proven its effectiveness in some of the toughest proving grounds the world over. Construction sites, demolition crews, and landscapers trust their cordless tools – and they’ve often wondered aloud when the EV industry will catch up with the hardware space.

MOOG Construction’s ZQUIP seemed to be the first Western company to get on the ball, developing a proof-of-concept model built on a Caterpillar CAT 308 8-ton excavator that took the conventional diesel machine into a quiet, 140 kW, zero-emissions excavator ready to go to work on urban projects with strict noise regulation challenges or on environmentally sensitive zero drip job sites. Each of its 140 kWh battery packs Energy Modules could be removed and “hot swapped” with a freshly charged pack without the need to get the machine back to a charging station, or the need to stop work.

But what if you need something different? What if you find yourself in a situation where continuous power is needed and access to grid power and gensets are both limited?

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For that, you need a diesel – and ZQUIP’s latest ZQ140 diesel-powered genset Energy Module works like an EREV to provide a continuous supply of kW to the big CAT’s electric motors, keeping it running 24/7 (or until the tanker runs out of diesel, anyway). The solution eliminates the need for fleet managers or rental companies to carry two assets, and enables buyers to decarbonize where they can without wasting resources on duplicating machinery, or duplicating battery capacity.

“Imagine a construction site with six ZQuip machines,” offers Kathy Wells. “Two need 800 kWh of battery capacity while four require 400 kWh. The total energy for the day equals 3.2 mWh. In contrast, today’s traditional all-electric vehicles might come equipped with an 800-kWh battery on each of the six machines mentioned above.”

In Wells’ scenario, the fleet owner would effectively be paying for 50% more battery capacity than they need. That’s not only capacity that would go unused, it could be argued that the raw materials spent making those batteries could be put to better use elsewhere.

And if fleet managers get the math wrong? Kathy says that’s fine, too. “(Fleets) optimize each machine by installing the appropriate number of ZQUIP Energy Modules — and, if necessary, swap them across any machine on the job site.”

Hot swapping modules

ZQUIP Energy Modules; via MOOG Construction.

In addition to optimizing battery capacity and introducing greater energy flexibility into a job site’s operations, the ZQUIP modules increase uptime by eliminating the need to rotate the machine out of operation for engine maintenance.

“The diesel power modules have a 1.2-by-0.8-meter footprint and stand 1.1 meters high, the same dimensions as a 140-kWh ZQUIP battery power module, or ZQ140. The diesel power module has a 25kW continuous rating, 48-liter tank, and IoT-connected ZQUIP software. “Unlike traditional machines,” reads the ZQUIP release, “ZQUIP vehicle owners do not spend money to take a machine out of service and transport it for engine maintenance. Workers can easily and cost-effectively transport, swap out and maintain the diesel power module while the operator and machine continue working with new power modules.”

ZQUIP will have a presence in two activations at bauma 2025. First, at the Moog Construction booth, the company will have its OG Caterpillar CAT 308-based machine and a new, CASE CX210-ZQ. ZQUIP will also have a presence at the Case Construction booth, where visitors can see a new CASE WX155-ZQ machine, marking the start of an official collaboration between MOOG and Case parent company CNH.

Electrek’s Take

We were lucky enough to have Chris and Rob from Moog Construction, whose innovative new ZQUIP modular Energy Modules are revolutionizing the future of job sites and fleet asset management, as guests on The Heavy Equipment Podcast last year. Here’s that episode again (also available on Apple Podcasts), so check it out as we get started on Season 3.

SOURCE | IMAGES: ZQUIP; via T&D World, Access Newswire.

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Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric micro excavator asks: Can you dig it?

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Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric micro excavator asks: Can you dig it?

Elgo-Plus digs into battery power

If you’re a middle-aged suburbanite looking to throw down the landscaping gauntlet on a rival dad, the Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB battery electric micro excavator is absolutely the one-up yard machine you’ve been waiting for.

Picture the scene. You’ve just put your new wide-deck electric Deere to bed after one of the first mows of the season, and you look across the street and see Electrek‘s own Micah Toll, rolling a freakin’ Chinese electric excavator off a container making you look like a chump. What are you gonna do now? Dig with a shovel?

Imagine what your wife would say – or your kids! Who are you kidding? They’re his wife and his kids now. He has won.

If you’re under forty I’m sure all that seems like crazy gibberish, but I assure you: suburban gardening and landscaping is a subtle, competitive, and brutal determiner of the social pecking order in huge swaths of middle America, and I guarantee at least one of Micah’s neighbors clenched their jaw in rage when they saw those electric excavators and wheel loaders turn up. And for those dear weirdos, my dear weirdos, I have found the appropriate response: the Elgo-Plus Springer Max B electric excavator.

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European design, American hardware

The Elgo-Plus Springer Max is sold throughout Europe with Vanguard V-twin power, but the Spring Max-EB ditches the 14 hp ICE deal in favor of a 3 kW 48V electric motor from Benevelli powered by a pair of 5 kWh Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Lithium-Ion batteries that are Made in the USA, and good for up to five hours of continuous work with a four hour charge time on 220/240V Level 2 power.

And if that’s not good enough for you, there’s a newer model reportedly in development that uses two Vanguard 48V 7.0-kWh fixed battery packs (Fi7.0) capable of fully charging in under two hours.

“Having already worked with Briggs & Stratton for more than three years, we had every confidence in choosing their Vanguard batteries to power our electric mini-digger,” Andrzej Zielinski, CEO of Elgo-Plus told Power Progress. “The Vanguard Fi7.0 batteries answered every requirement and have delivered excellent results in terms of productivity and performance.”

The Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric excavator is available now throughout mainland Europe, and ships with a Danfoss Turolla shhark [sic] 6cc hydraulic pump, Vanguard 1050W onboard charger, along with three buckets (incl. a 70 cm grading bucket), a ripping tool, LED lights, and a charging cable for 20,800 Euro (!).

It’s not cheap, but it’s bound to raise the bar in the suburban landscaping world, while its smooth, quiet, and vibration-free operation will surely make it a favorite on construction sites, as well.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Elgo-Plus.

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