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Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $723 in savings on e-bike bundles and select Dad-centric accessories, with options like the off-roading XPeak 2.0 e-bikes getting up to $316 in free gear and starting from $1,499, among others. There’s also Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station back at $90, as well as EGO’s 56V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer bundle with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries back at its $300 low for the first time in over a year. Lastly, we have a one-day-only flash sale from EcoFlow on its Smart Home Panel 2, as well as its Smart Dual Fuel Generator 4000, both of which are down at $1,499 through the rest of the day. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first post-launch savings on Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes, the latest sale from EcoFlow, 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.

Lectric’s Father’s Day Sale takes up to $723 in free gear e-bikes starting from $999 + accessory savings

Lectric has launched its Father’s Day EV Sale through the upcoming holiday with up to $723 in free gear accompanying e-bike purchases, as well as a selection of discounted accessories that would be perfect for Dad’s ride, like the fishing rod holder, among others. One solid choice that goes well with that add-on is the XPeak 2.0 e-bikes, with the standard models at $1,499 shipped and coming with $227 in free gear, while the long-range models are $1,699 shipped and coming with $316 in free gear. These bundles would normally cost you $1,726 and $2,015 at full price, with the brand being well known for mostly offering its savings in the form of these free gear packages. They include a rear cargo rack, fenders, and an Elite headlight for the standard models, with the long-range counterparts getting a suspension seat post added to that same lineup.

Coming with either step-thru or step-over frames (with their black or white colorways tied to that choice), Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 e-bikes are the brand’s off-road-focused EVs, equipped with a 750W Stealth M24 rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W) that can hit up to 28 MPH top speeds (in states where permitted). Their multiple PAS levels are supported by a torque sensor, with the standard’s 15Ah semi-integrated battery carrying you up to 60 miles on a single charge, while the long-range’s 20Ah battery pushes things further at up to 80 miles of travel.

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There’s plenty of structural and performance features to appreciate here, like the hydroformed aluminum frame, the RST Renegade front suspension fork, lock-on hand grips, a 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes, or the color LCD screen with an IP65 water and dust-resistant construction and an USB-C port to charge your phone. There’s also the puncture-resistant knobby tires, an 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, a thumb-throttle for electric cruises, hidden cable routing, accessory mounting points, removable pedals, and more.

Lectric’s Father’s Day Sale add-on accessory deals:

Lectric’s new XP4 e-bikes are now shipping:

Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike clearance (price cuts only):

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPedition 2.0 offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Electric Trike offer:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bike offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPress 750 Commuter e-bike offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPeak 2.0 offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale ONE LR e-bike offer:

Anker PowerCore Reserve power station

Keep devices charged during summer outings with Anker’s 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve station at $90

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Anker is offering another chance to pick up its popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station at $89.98 shipped in both colorways, beating out the brand’s direct website pricing by $1. Normally costing you $150 at full price, this is a 40% markdown off that rate, which we’ve seeing more frequently since the end of 2024, popping up around once a month. The price here has only been beaten by the $80 low that we last saw during Christmas sales, with the deal here otherwise being the best we’ve tracked that gives you $60 in total savings.

Also known as the 548 Power Bank, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve is a compact and easy-to-carry five-pound backup power companion that you can tote with you on trips, to gatherings, and more in order to keep your personal devices juiced up and running. It holds a 60,000mAh/192Wh battery capacity and delivers up to 60W speeds through the dual USB-A and dual Type-C ports.

You can recharge the battery via either a wall outlet or by connecting its max 60W solar input in order to utilize the sun’s rays. What’s particularly nice for your camping trips and late-hour treks, is the pop-up light on the top of the unit that provides two brightness levels and a bonus S.O.S mode when you need emergency signaling.

EGO string trimmer

EGO’s 56V 16-inch POWERLOAD cordless string trimmer bundle with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries returns to $300 low

Amazon is now offering a second-chance return to the best price on EGO’s 56V 16-Inch Cordless String Trimmer bundle kit with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries for $299.99 shipped. This package would normally run you around $458, buying things separately, with the standard kit that includes the trimmer and 4.0Ah battery at $299 right now, so you’re getting the bonus battery for $1 more. This is the best price we have tracked here, with it being only the second time its popped up – the first having been over a year ago in April 2024.

This EGO string trimmer is equipped with a high-efficiency brushless motor and a 56V 4.0Ah ARC lithium battery that gives it a 60-minute lifespan on a single charge – the extra 2.5Ah battery provides an additional 45-minute lifespan. It has a 16-inch cutting swath with two speed settings and a variable speed control for easier handling. It features a telescopic shaft for added comfort depending on the user’s size and also sports EGO’s POWERLOAD technology that makes loading your trimmer’s dual line a breeze with a simple press of a button. Head below to learn more.

We’ve spotted two similar deals recently that are offering a bonus battery alongside other EGO lawn care solutions, with them also being back at their lowest prices in over a year:

EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2

Maintain home backup power with EcoFlow’s Smart Home Panel 2 or dual fuel generator 4000 at $1,499 (Today only)

EcoFlow has two storm-minded flash offers running through the rest of the day, taking up to 21% off two backup power solutions – one for storing and one for producing emergency power when the sun is not available. The first of these is the brand’s Smart Home Panel 2 for $1,499 shipped, which beats out its Amazon pricing, where it’s currently at full price. This hub normally runs for $1,899 at full price, which we normally see discounted to $1,599 during sales, though it has gone lower to $1,399, as well as hitting a $1,249 low at Amazon back during Black Friday. The deal here is the best we can currently find, giving you $400 in savings at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

If you’re looking to install the best way to maintain your home’s power while also reducing energy costs, EcoFlow’s Smart Panel 2 is the right investment. It acts as a hub for your DELTA Pro Ultra, connecting it to your home’s circuits and able to utilize up to three inverters and 15 stackable 6kWh expansion batteries. Alternatively, it also pairs well with up to DELTA Pro 3 stations and up to six expansion batteries.

Having it installed doesn’t just give you massive backup power storage, but also helps manage solar and gas sources for cost-effective energy, while also utilizing weather warnings to prep for automatic switchover should the grid go down. And when the sun is nowhere to be seen during emergencies, you can also connect the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 or any other 3-12kW portable gas generator to maintain power independence.

The second of these offers is the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 for $1,499 shipped, coming down off its $1,799 price tag to land at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which has been beaten out by a Wellbots deal back from Christmas sales. This smart device comes with two possible fuel sources (LPG and gas), as well as four different starting methods (electric, app-remote, auto, and manual). It was designed to best compliment the DELTA Pro 3, with the pairing providing four self-starting backup modes and greater energy efficiency. It delivers up to a 4,000W max AC output, and provides several safety alerts, all through its LCD HD screen or the companion app.

If you haven’t already, it’s a great time to prep for the months ahead, especially if you live in a hurricane-prone region, and EcoFlow is offering up to 55% discounts during its current disaster sale, with extra savings, some boosted EcoCredit rewards, and more.

Best Spring EV deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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Private equity giant KKR expands Middle East footprint with ADNOC gas pipeline investment

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Private equity giant KKR expands Middle East footprint with ADNOC gas pipeline investment

The headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), right, and Etihad Towers, center, surrounded by residential and commercial properties in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, April 10, 2022. It is not just about the oil production that countries need to pay attention to, but also investments in renewables, Alhmeri affirmed.

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Global private-equity giant KKR has expanded its partnership with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, acquiring a minority stake in ADNOC Gas Pipeline Assets.

That ADNOC subsidiary operates 38 gas pipelines and two export terminals in the United Arab Emirates. KKR did not disclose the value of the deal to CNBC.

The partnership follows ADNOC’s 2019 oil pipelines deal with KKR and BlackRock, which opened the door to foreign direct investment across the region.

“This investment reflects KKR’s commitment to expand partnerships and investment across the Middle East,” said David Petraeus, partner at KKR and chairman of the KKR Global Institute and KKR Middle East. “The region’s strong fundamentals, bold vision, and focused leadership offer increasingly attractive opportunities for global investors.”

Earlier this year, the firm appointed former CIA Director Petraeus, who joined KKR in 2013, as chair of its Middle East operations and launched a dedicated investment team led by Julian Barratt-Due.

The transaction marks another milestone in KKR’s expansion in the region. It acquired a stake in Dubai-based Gulf Data Hub, with a combined commitment from the two firms of more than $5 billion to fund the expansion of GDH’s data center network. 

The ADNOC gas pipeline network, which links the company’s upstream assets to domestic off-takers across the UAE, remains fully owned and operated by ADNOC. KKR has taken a minority stake, so ADNOC will retain control. KKR’s stake — acquired through its managed accounts — is structured to yield long-term revenue, the company said.

The move expands KKR’s over 16-year presence in the Middle East, with offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm now manages more than $90 billion in infrastructure assets globally since launching its infrastructure strategy in 2008, according to information on its website.

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Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims

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Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims

Hydrogen propaganda from Daimler Trucks CEO

Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis.

Earlier this month, Daimler Truck AG issued a press release entitled, “Five and a Half Times Around the World: Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Trucks Successfully Complete More Than 225,000 km (~139,000 miles) in Real-World Customer Operations.” Don’t bother looking for it on Electrek, though. I didn’t run it. And I didn’t run it because, frankly, a fleet of over-the-road semi trucks managing to cover a little over half the number of miles that David Blenkle put on his single Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t particularly impressive.

In the meantime, Daimler competitors like Volvo, Renault, and even tiny Motiv are racking up millions and millions of all-electric miles and MAN Truck CEO Alexander Vlaskamp is saying that it’s impossible for hydrogen to compete with batteries. Heck, even Daimler’s own eActros BEV semi trucks are putting up better numbers than those hydrogen deals.

So, why then is Rådström pouring on the hydrogen love over on LinkedIn?

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For some reason – posts about hydrogen always stir up emotions. I think hydrogen (not “instead of” but “in parallel to” electric) plays a role in the decarbonization of heavy duty transport in Europe for three reasons:

  1. If we would go “electric only” we need to get the electric grid to a level where we can build enough charging stations for the 6 million trucks in Europe. It will take many years and be incredibly expensive. A hydrogen infrastructure in parallel will be less expensive and you don’t need a grid connection to build it, putting 2000 H2 stations in Europe is relatively easy.
  2. Europe will rely on import of energy, and it could be transported into Europe from North Africa and Middle East as liquid hydrogen. Better to use that directly as fuel than to make electricity out of it.
  3. Some use cases of our customers are better suited for fuel cells than electric trucks – the fuel cell truck will allow higher payload and longer ranges.

At European Hydrogen Week, I saw firsthand the energy and ambition behind Europe’s net-zero goals. It’s inspiring—but also a wake-up call. We’re not moving fast enough.

What we need:

  • Large-scale hydrogen production and transport to Europe
  • A robust refueling network that goes beyond AFIR
  • And real political support to make it happen – we need smart, efficient regulation that clears the path instead of adding hurdles.

To show what’s possible, we brought our Mercedes-Benz GenH2 to Brussels. From the end of 2026, we’ll deploy a small series of 100 fuel cell trucks to customers.

Let’s build the infrastructure, the momentum, and the partnerships to make zero-emission transport a reality. 🚛 and let’s try to avoid some of the mistakes that we see now while scaling up electric. And let’s stop the debate about “either or”. We need both.

KARIN RÅDSTRÖM

Commenters were quick to point out that Daimler recently received €226M in grants from German federal and state governments to build 100 fuel cell trucks – but, while Daimler for sure doesn’t want to give back the money, it’s also pretty difficult to believe that Rådström’s pro-hydrogen posturing is sincere.

Especially since most of it seems like nonsense.

We’re not doing any of that

Daimler CEO at European Hydrogen Week; via LinkedIn.

At the risk of sounding “emotional,” Rådström’s claims that building a hydrogen infrastructure in parallel will be less expensive than building an electrical infrastructure, and that “you don’t need a grid connection to build it,” are objectively false.

Further, if her claim that “putting 2,000 H2 stations in Europe is relatively easy” isn’t outright laughable, it’s worth noting that Europe had just 265 hydrogen filling stations in operation in 2024 (and only 40% of those, or about 100, were capable of serving HD trucks). At the same time, the IEA reported that there are nearly five million public charging ports already in service on the continent.

Next, the claim that, “Europe will rely on import of energy, and it could be transported into Europe from North Africa and Middle East as liquid hydrogen” (emphasis mine), is similarly dubious – especially when faced with the fact that, in 2023, wind and solar already supplied about 27–30% of EU electricity.

I will agree, however, with one of Rådström’s claims. She notes that, “some use cases of our customers are better suited for fuel cells than electric trucks – the fuel cell truck will allow higher payload and longer ranges.” That’s debatable, but widely accepted as true … for now. Daimler’s own research into lighter, more energy-dense, and lower-cost solid-state battery technology, however, may mean that it won’t be true for long, however.

Unless, of course, Mercedes’ solid-state batteries don’t work (and she would know more about that than I would, as a mere blogger).

Electrek’s Take

Mahle CEO: "We will fail if we don't use blue hydrogen"
Via Mahle.

As you can imagine, Karin Rådström post generated quite a few comments at the Electrek watercooler. “Insane to claim that building hydrogen stations would be cheaper than building chargers,” said one fellow writer. “I’m fine with hydrogen for long haul heavy duty, but lying to get us there is idiotic.”

Another comment I liked said, “(Rådström) says that chargers need to be on the grid – you already have a grid, and it’s everywhere!”

At the end of the day, I have to echo the words of one of Mercedes’ storied engineering partners and OEM suppliers, Mahle, whose Chairman, Arnd Franz, who that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels as recently as last April, and maybe that’s what this is all about: fossil fuel vehicles are where Daimler makes its biggest profits (for now), and muddying the waters and playing up this idea that we’re in some sort of “messy middle” transition makes it just easy enough for a reluctant fleet manager to say, “maybe next time” when it comes to EVs.

We, and the planet, will suffer for such cowardice – but maybe that’s too much malicious intent to ascribe to Ms. Rådström. Maybe this is just a simple “Hanlon’s razor” scenario and there’s nothing much else to read into it.

Let us know what you think of Rådström’s pro-hydrogen comments, and whether or not Daimler’s shareholders should be concerned about the quality of the research behind their CEO’s public posts, in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Karin Rådström, via LinkedIn.

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Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss first off-road adventure

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Chevy flew us out to San Diego and hosted us for a quick adventure to the mountains east of the city to show off the new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss EV. Was this the new boss of the trails or just some expensive inside and outside trim updates? As usual, the answer lies in between. Let’s take a look…

Exterior

Chevy’s Silverado EVs have a distictive look from the ICE varieties and that contiues with the new Trail Boss trim. Most notable is the smaller grill, hiding the large Frunk and triangular blades on the bed, both of which make the aero on the EV version better.

The trail boss extends the rugged looks on the outside with a 2-inch lift, and 35-inch all terrain tires. Somehow however, Chevy rates the same 410 miles extended/478 miles Max range as the unlefted, smaller tire LT. There is a slightly reduced 625/725 horsepower over the 645/760 horsepower LT but higher torque which jibes with the bigger tires and the off roading motif.

Standard four-wheel steer and Sidewinder diagonal steering give it the ability steer around tight corners and drive diagonally like its GMC Hummer and Sierra Crabwalking brethren.

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Interior

The inside of the Trail Boss is distinctly sport/rugged exclusive (any color as long as it is) Black and Artemis interior with Red accent stitching reminiscent of the Chevy Blazer EV SS. Like other Silverado EVs, there’s a midgate that allows lots of expandibility options.

The drive

There’s a lot to love about the drive. I’m always amazed how well this huge GM EVs handle driving around town. I got to trailer a 10,000lb Polaris for 20 minutes and almost forgot it was there (which ironically is probably its biggest safety hazard). Unfortunately we weren’t on any Supercruise approved roads but I’ve taken the Sierra EV out on long trips and it is one of, if not the best Super Cruise form factors available.

Off roading was a little tame for my tastes – perhaps I’ve been spoiled by Rivian adventures. We hit some dirt roads/trails in a very slow a deliberate manner. With the huge, heavy battery, long wheelbase and gargantuan footprint, this isn’t as agile through the trails as I’d hoped. However that rear steering did help turning radius quite a bit and it chomed up everything we threw at it, especially in Off-road mode. I think the Silverado has a lot more to offer than what we got to see on this trip in terms of off roading. In the breif moments I was able to air this thing out, on road and off, it never dissapointed.

Charging

Charging for the Trail Boss is almost completely like the other Silverado EVs which means very fast CCS (no native NACS yet) charging on a huge battery. GM claims 100 miles in 10 minutes. On the Max battery, that will be at 350kW, 300kW on the extended battery. I have to give Chevy props however for making charging part of this adventure. We stopped at a Tesla Supercharger station, whipped out or NACS adapters and let it fly. At over 86% state of charge, we still got over 120kW of charging speed which is only slightly less impressive when you consider this is sort of like 2x100kWh batteries charging at 60kW/ea.

Electrek’s take

GM’s monster 205kWh hour battery is still the only game in town for those who want to tow really long distances or get huge range out of a monumentally inefficient full-sized pickup design. For towing, nothing will take you further between charges, Silverado/Sierra EVs are the distance champs.

The Silverado EV Trail Boss though takes that off road in a meaningful way with the lift, bigger tires and off road modes, perhaps not as seriously as the Hummer EV but at a much more palatable starting price of $72,000.

Also this is the biggest mobile battery in town with its 10kW output which will go full bore for an amazing 20 hours on a charge. That means you can run your house/campsite/worksite/etc for much longer and at higher power than anyone else.


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