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This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with two popular power stations at their lowest prices, as well as two EV sales – and be sure to also check out our Ride to Work EV hub from Friday that has all the best ongoing EV savings that are running through the rest of the month. Headlining today’s edition is Anker taking up to $5,394 off its SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles that are starting from a new low of $2,999. We also have Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale, with up to $400 off models like the Abound Cargo e-bike at $1,599, as well as a new low price on NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter for $649. Lastly, the popular Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $89 low. 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 coverage.

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.

Anker’s latest SOLIX F3800 Plus modular LiFePO4 power station and bundles at new lows starting from $2,999

Anker has kicked off its SOLIX Memorial Day Sale event that will continue running through May 26 with up to 55% in initial discounts, as well as some bonus holiday gifts, extra savings on orders over $3,000 and 6% cash back savings for military and service members (more on those below). Among this sale’s lineup, we spotted Anker’s new SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station dropping lower than ever to $2,999 shipped, and also matching in price at Amazon. Coming off its $4,799 full price, we’ve only been seeing it initially drop as low as $3,199 in past sales and its original launch deal, so you’re getting an additional $200 in savings for a total of $1,800 off the going rate at a new all-time low price. Along with the lower-than-ever cost, you’ll also be getting a free protective cover for the station ($160 value), which extends to any of its bundles, as well as any standard F3800 purchases, which start $1,100 over the exclusive refurbished deal we secured from Wellbots.

As previously mentioned, we’re seeing quite a few extra savings during Anker’s SOLIX Memorial Day Sale. To start, the Mother’s Day promotions are being extended here, with the protective cover (in some cases, two covers) for the F3800 and F3800 Plus units and bundles. Next, you’ll get a free camping chair ($60 value) along with any F2000, C1000, or C800 Plus purchases, or a Tritan water bottle ($16 value) with any of the C300 bundles. There’s also the extra cash savings, with orders over $3,000 getting 3% off, orders over $4,000 getting 5% off, and orders over $5,000 getting 7% off. Plus, there’s the 6% discount for military and service members that can be redeemed with an ID.me verification on the landing page here.

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A modular backup power solution that offers massive expansion capabilities, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus starts with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery that can be invested in and built up over time with further investments, increasing its capacity as high as 26,900Wh with six expansion batteries. There are 15 ports here that dish out a steady output of up to 6,000W, which not only surges up to 9,000W for larger needs, but also expands up to 12,000W when two stations are paired together, regardless of them being the standard model or Plus model.

There are a few differences between the models that largely depend on what your needs are. To start, the F3800 Plus offers one additional way to recharge its battery, utilizing up to 6,000W of input from a gas generator. Its solar input has also been increased from the standard’s 2,400W to 3,200W, while also offering the same AC charging and more. One of the biggest decisions for these models lies on how you might be planning to keep your EVs and RVs going, with the standard F3800 sporting both a L14-30R and 14-50R output, while the F3800 Plus sports L14-30R and TT-30R ports.

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You can view the entirety of Anker’s SOLIX Memorial Day Sale on the landing page here, and for folks looking to save a little bit more on the brand’s standard F3800, you can score an exclusive $980 in savings on a like-new refurbished model at $1,699.

Aventon Abound cargo e-bike

Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale takes up to $400 off e-bikes like the cargo-hauling Abound at $1,599

Aventon has launched its Memorial Day Savings event, which is not only taking up to $400 off its e-bike lineup but also running parallel alongside its latest release of the new Aventure 3 All-Terrain e-bike. Among the offers, we spotted the Abound Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 shipped. Normally going for $1,999 at full price in our post-tariff marketplace, it’s been consistently seen down at $1,799 since May of last year, with more recent sales taking the price down this low again. You’re getting $400 off the tag during this sale, or you could consider upgrading to its new-generation counterparts, the Abound SR smart e-bike or the Abound LR smart e-bike, with the difference between them being the latter’s seven-inch longer cargo space with a lockable onboard storage bag and 8-pound heavier chassis.

One of Aventon’s popular options since first releasing in 2023, the Abound e-bike provides ample cargo-hauling potential alongside versatile utility for commutes. It’s equipped with a 750W rear hub motor, peaking at 1,200W to cover inclines and pick-up when you’re bringing cargo along for the ride. There’s a 678.2Wh integrated battery too, with it powering the motor to reach 20 MPH top speeds for up to 50 miles of travel on a single charge with its four PAS levels activated (and supported by a torque sensor). Mileage will be lessened if you solely use its throttle for pure electric cruising.

It comes along with plenty of solid features too, including a front suspension fork, hydraulic brakes, integrated front and rear lights with turn signal functionality, fenders over both tires, the integrated rear cargo rack with a 143-pound payload, a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, a kickstand, a storage bag, and an LCD Smart “Easy Read” display.

Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale legacy e-bike deals:

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
  • Pace 4 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike: $1,799
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • Startup password, remote locking, geofencing, electronic rear wheel lock, more
  • 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
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Over e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Through e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
NIU KQi 200F electric scooter

Travel up to 34 miles on NIU’s latest KQi 200F electric scooter with regen brakes at a new $649 low

By way of its official Amazon storefront, NIU is offering the best price yet on its latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter for $649 shipped, with the price also matching direct from NIU’s website. Bringing the costs down from its usual $799 pricing, this is the first discount on this model coming through Amazon, with it having launched direct from the brand with a $100 discount last month. You’re looking at an even bigger deal here today, with $150 off the going rate at a new all-time low price.

An affordable model that also lets you go much further outside of your immediate neighborhood, the NIU KQi 200F electric scooter comes powered by a 365Wh battery and moved by the 350W motor (peaking to 700W to handle up to 20% inclines) that provide a 20 MPH top speed for up to 33.6 miles on a single charge. It has four riding modes (e-save, sport, custom, and pedestrian) giving you more versatile control over its speed and mileage, while the entire thing comes with an IPX5 construction to protect against splashes, light rain, and low-pressure water from any direction.

It comes along with some noteworthy stock features, like the dual braking system that is made up of a 75mm integrated drum brake at its front and a regenerative brake at the back, which recycles kinetic energy upon slowing/braking to extend riding distances. You’ll also be benefitting from the brand’s 14-protection BMS system, the dual-tube front suspension system, 10-inch tubeless pneumatic tires, a Halo headlight, an integrated taillight with brake lighting, swappable griptape on its deck, a mechanical bell, an LED screen for controls, a 265-pound riding payload, and wider handlebars that boast turn signals and folding capabilities (along with its usual folding design).

Jackery Explorer 100 Plus power station

Keep your devices going while out on adventures with Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus power station at its $89 low

Popping into Jackery’s official Amazon storefront, you can pick up the brand’s popular Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station for $88.99 shipped. Normally fetching $149 at full price, we’ve been seeing these drops to the $89 low occurring more frequently in 2025, and its back again to give you another chance at grabbing one for your personal device charging needs. Picking it up here while this deal continues not only gives you $60 in savings at the best price we have tracked, but it also beats out Jackery’s direct site pricing by $40. Head below to learn more about this power station and its two discounted bundles.

The smallest and most personal of Jackery’s backup power solutions, the airline-approved, two-pound Explorer 100 Plus is a compact model with a 99Wh/31,000mAh LiFePO4 battery capacity for keeping your devices topped off at home or while out on adventures. Through its four port options (two USB-Cs and two USB-As), it delivers up to 128W of output power, rated for 2,000 charge cycles, which theoretically gives you 5.5 years of continuous use were you to charge and discharge it every day.

When it comes to recharging its own battery, you can get it back to 70% capacity in just an hour by plugging it into a standard wall outlet, with a full battery taking up to two hours. It comes with solar charging capabilities and maximum 100W input that puts it back to full in two hours, as well as the option to connect it to your car’s auxiliary port for recharging while driving. You can also bundle it with a fast charger for $139 or with a 40W solar panel for $169.

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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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State of the solar industry as GOP eliminates homeowner’s tax credits

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State of the solar industry as GOP eliminates homeowner's tax credits

On today’s sunny side up episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at the latest from the world of solar power, and discuss Congressional Republicans’ plans to limit your energy independence by eliminating a critical tax credit for homeowners nearly ten years early. (!)

We’ve also got a quick review of a massive solar farm powering 200,000 homes in Indiana and the biggest solar project East of the Mississippi – both part of a record 98% of all new power generation and grid capacity introduced in 2025 coming from wind and solar. Those are jobs, those are lower utility rates, those are energy independence … so why are Congressional Republicans working to make that more expensive?

If you want to read that EnergySage report on the state of the home solar industry, including news about battery energy storage system and V2H/V2G prices and financing trends, you can check it out for yourself, below, then let us know what you think in the comments.

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Alphabet’s Waymo wins approval to expand driverless ride-hailing service to San Jose

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Alphabet's Waymo wins approval to expand driverless ride-hailing service to San Jose

A Waymo autonomous vehicle drives along Masonic Avenue on April 11, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 

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Alphabet’s Waymo unit has received approval to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service to more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose.

In March, the company submitted a request to the California Public Utilities Commission to gain approval for its latest passenger safety plan, a key step in gaining permission to operate driverless vehicles across a broader area. On Monday, the proposed expansion was approved, allowing for Waymo’s driverless coverage to extend from San Francisco down through the Peninsula.

“We’re very excited to share that the CPUC has approved our application to operate our fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the South Bay and nearly all of San Jose!” the company wrote in a post on X on Monday. “While this won’t change our operations in the near-term, we’re looking forward to bringing the benefits of Waymo One to more of the Bay Area in the future.”

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Trump reversal revives Empire Wind, NY’s offshore energy giant

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Trump reversal revives Empire Wind, NY’s offshore energy giant

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The $5 billion Empire Wind is back in business. The Trump administration’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has lifted its stop-work order for Empire Wind, a major offshore wind project off the coast of New York led by Empire Offshore Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Equinor. Construction is now allowed to resume.

Equinor CEO Anders Opedal welcomed the news, saying the restart reinforces Equinor’s commitment to delivering clean energy while supporting local economies and saving thousands of jobs. He also credited a wide coalition of officials for helping get the project back on track, including Trump, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and congressional leaders like Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Dan Goldman. Opedal also thanked the Norwegian prime minister and the minister of finance for raising the issue with the US administration.

Governor Hochul said in a statement that “countless conversations with Equinor and White House officials” had taken place.

Neither the BOEM nor the Department of the Interior has issued a comment.

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The Trump administration halted construction of the 54-turbine Empire Wind on April 16, but discussions between Equinor, regulators, and leaders at the federal, state, and city levels led to a reversal. That means Empire Wind can now push ahead with its goal of powering 500,000 New York homes with offshore wind energy.

“This project delivers on the energy ambitions shared by the US and New York by providing a vital new source of power to the region,” said Molly Morris, president of Equinor Wind US. She added that Empire Wind is boosting supply chain investments across the country, with activity in New York, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, and South Carolina.

Equinor plans to reassess the project’s financials in the second quarter. The goal is still to install turbines offshore in 2025 and hit full commercial operation by 2027. The company says it will work with suppliers and regulators to minimize any delays from the month-long pause.

Empire Wind was first awarded its offshore lease in 2017 after a competitive federal process. It received its final construction green light in early 2024 following an extensive environmental review. Construction kicked off shortly after, and the project is now over 30% complete.

The US is a major market for Equinor. The Norwegian energy giant says it has invested around $60 billion in US energy projects since the early 2000s, more recently in low-carbon solutions, critical minerals, and renewables. Empire Wind is one of its flagship projects in the US.

Read more: Trump admin halts $5 billion NY offshore wind project mid-build

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