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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Bluetti’s Pioneer MD Portable Power Station (AKA the AC180T) that has returned to its $499 low that we first saw during Amazon’s Prime Day event. Right behind it, we have the extended $500 discount on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bikes that are at their lowest prices starting from $999, as well as the new Govee Outdoor Garden Lights 2-Pack at $150. From there, we have EcoFlow’s RIVER 3 power station returning to its Prime Day rate, as well as three offers on Greenworks and Worx tools – two of which are only lasting through the rest of the day. All these and more are waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ongoing Aventon Sinch 2 e-bike low, the $114 savings on Autel’s 50A AC Lite level 2 EV charger, 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 has dropped its Pioneer MD power station with dual removable batteries back to its $499 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, Bluetti is bringing back the Prime Day low pricing on its Pioneer MD (AC180T) Portable Power Station at $499 shipped, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon. While it goes for $1,299 in full directly from the brand’s website, where it’s currently marked down to $549, we see it keeping to a $1,099 full price at Amazon. Before Prime Day two weeks ago, the lowest we saw discounts go was $699, with the four-day event seeing the first fall to the $499 low. That same rate is returning for a second round here while the savings last, giving you a $600 markdown ($800 off the MSRP) at the best price we have tracked.

A unique model amongst Bluetti’s lineup, the Pioneer MD power station, also known as the AC180T, comes with two removable 716Wh batteries inside that can be swapped out for others, given you have more B70 batteries to insert into either of the two slots. This dual-battery setup provides a 1,432Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can deliver up to 1,800W of steady output, with that rate surging as high as 3,600W for larger appliance needs. There are nine port options to connect devices to: four AC outlets, two USB-Cs, two USB-As, and a DC port.

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Bluetti’s Pioneer MD power station comes with a turbo charging mode that you can activate through the onboard touchscreen or via the companion app, refilling the battery to 80% in just one hour. There’s also the option to plug into your car’s auxiliary port to charge while you drive or you can connect up to its max 500W solar input to recharge during sunny days in up to 2.5 hours.

Heybike Hauler cargo e-bike packed with cargo standing next to lake

You can score Heybike’s single or dual-battery Hauler cargo e-bikes with $500 savings at lows starting from $999

Heybike’s Prime Day Sale may be well-past over, but there are still some ongoing discounts on its lineup of e-bikes, with the Hauler Cargo single-battery e-bike still sitting at $999 shipped, and its dual-battery counterpart also staying put at $1,399 shipped. These two variations would usually go for $1,499 and $1,899 were they at full price, with discounts regularly keeping the costs down at $1,199 and $1,599 over the last year. This $999 low price first appeared during the brand’s Memorial Day Sale and repeated at the top of the month through Prime Day, though now we’re seeing it hold all this time after for a longer window at the best price we have tracked to date, giving you $500 in savings.

If you want to learn more about this e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this ongoing deal here.

Govee outdoor garden lights brightening up flower beds with color

Govee’s new Matter-ready Outdoor Garden Lights 2-pack washes flower beds with vibrant color at $150

Through its official Amazon storefront, Govee is offering its new Outdoor Garden Lights 2-Pack for $149.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon, beating out the direct pricing from the brand’s website by $10. This all-new outdoor model hit the market back in June carrying a $200 price tag when at full price, with the few discounts we’ve seen in the time since having dropped costs to $177, $160, and the $140 low back during Prime Day two weeks ago. If you missed out on that low, you can pick it up here at the second-best price we have tracked, saving you $50 while bringing ambient lighting moods to your garden/outdoor space.

If you want to learn more about this new outdoor lighting device, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

EcoFlow RIVER 3 power station sitting on table with various appliances and devices plugged into it

Prime Day pricing returns to EcoFlow’s compact RIVER 3 LiFePO4 power station at $189

By way of its official Amazon storefront, EcoFlow is offering returning Prime Day rates for its RIVER 3 Portable Power Station at $189 shipped. Normally going for $239 at full price, which is where the brand currently has it positioned on its direct website, we saw this same rate pop up for the Prime Day event two weeks ago. While we’ve seen it go lower in the past, you’re still looking at a solid 21% markdown that cuts $50 off the tag, giving you a compact means to keep your personal devices topped off.

If you want to learn more about this particular power station, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Clear away debris with up to 700 CFM force through this Greenworks 60V cordless leaf blower kit at $210

Amazon is now offering the Greenworks 60V 700 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with a 5.0Ah battery and rapid charger at $210.09 shipped. Normally, this package would run you $300 at full price, which is where the brand’s website currently has it listed at. The discounts we’ve seen on this newer model have mostly kept costs above $233, though we have seen falls further to $219, $210, and the $205 low before. You’re looking at the second-lowest of those rates, which gives you a powerful blower to clear your yard of debris with $90 in savings.

If you want to learn more about this leaf blower’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage on this deal here.

man cleaning patio with Worx Nitro 20V Hydroshot portable electric pressure washer

Worx’s Nitro 20V Hydroshot electric pressure washer tackles light-duty jobs anywhere at a $140 low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx Nitro 20V Hydroshot Electric Pressure Washer at $139.99 shipped, with it also matching in price at Amazon. Normally going for $210 at full price, discounts over 2025 have seen quite a few returns to the $140 low, which is coming back around here for the rest of the day. You’ll be saving $70 while the deal lasts, giving you the best price we have tracked on one of the most portable electric pressure washing options on the market.

If you want to learn more about this portable outdoor cleaner, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

Woman trimming tree with Greenworks 80V 26-inch cordless hedge trimmer

For today only, pick up Greenworks’ 80V 26-inch cordless hedge trimmer kit at $175

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 26-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer with 2.0Ah battery at $174.99 shipped, which is beating out the pricing we’re seeing from Amazon by $14, as well as the brand’s direct website, where it’s sitting at full price. This model usually carries a $240 to $250 price tag without any cuts, which we’ve seen keep above $190 since mid-April. While things have gone as low as $168 in the past, you’re looking at up to a solid $75 markdown at the third-lowest price we have tracked through the rest of the day, which even beats out its Prime Day pricing, when we saw it at $189.

If you want to learn more about this hedge trimmer, be sure to check out our coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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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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Lucid’s Gravity SUV just smoked the Corvette Z06 to 150 mph

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Lucid's Gravity SUV just smoked the Corvette Z06 to 150 mph

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Lucid’s electric minivan can outsprint the Chevy Corvette Z06, and it has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. Is the Lucid Gravity really the “ultimate uncompromising SUV?”

Lucid Gravity SUV is faster than a Corvette Z06

Lucid’s electric SUV is impressive inside and out. The Gravity provides up to 450 miles of driving range, ultra-fast charging (200 miles in under 11 mins), and it even offers up to 120 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more than the Ford Explorer (87.8 cu ft).

It’s also faster than most sports cars. The Grand Touring trim has up to 845 hp, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds, but the Dream Edition takes it to another level.

Powered by dual electric motors, the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition boasts 1,070 hp. To see how Lucid’s minivan stacks up against the competition, Car and Driver nabbed one for testing.

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On the test track, the Lucid’s minivan covered a quarter-mile in just 10.6 secs, beating a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to 150 mph by nearly three seconds.

According to Car and Driver, the Gravity didn’t just impress in the quarter-mile, “it was a beast in every acceleration metric.” Lucid’s SUV hit 30 mph in 1.4 seconds, 70 mph in 3.7 secs, and topped 100 mph in just 5.9 seconds.

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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (Source: Lucid)

Dave Vanderwerp, the testing director who took the Gravity for a spin, said the electric SUV “gets a sort of second wave of thrust starting around 60 mph.”

With a quarter-mile of just 10.6 secs, Lucid’s Gravity is the fastest SUV they have ever tested, beating out the Rivian Tri-Motor Max (11.1 secs), BMW iX M60 (11.5 secs), and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV.

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Lucid Gravity (Source: Lucid)

Although the Rivian’s 850 hp R1S Tri-Motor beat the Gravity to 60 mph, Lucid’s SUV sprinted ahead in the quarter-mile, traveling nearly 20 mph faster.

It was also faster than gas-powered super SUVs, including the Lamborghini Urus Performante (11.2 secs) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (11.2 secs). However, they have yet to test a Tesla Model X Plaid, so that could change the game.

Lucid Gravity Dream Edition vs Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (Source: Hagerty)

In what it called the “1,000 hp mom missiles” drag race, Hagerty recently pitted the Gravity Dream Edition against the Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The result was a three-way tie between Lucid’s Gravity, the Porsche Panamera Turbo, and Rivian R1S Quad hitting the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds.

The Lucid Gravity is available to order starting at $94,900 in the US. Later this year, Lucid is launching the lower-priced Touring trim, priced from $79,900.

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EIA: Solar outproduced wind for the first time ever in May

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EIA: Solar outproduced wind for the first time ever in May

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Solar provided over 11% of total US electrical generation in May, while wind + solar produced over one-fifth, and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Solar continues to set new records

Solar continues to be the fastest-growing source of US electricity, according to EIA’s latest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through May 31, 2025), which the SUN DAY Campaign reviewed.

In May alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (>1-megawatt (MW)) increased by 33.3% year-over-year, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 8.9%. Combined, they grew by 26.4% and provided over 11% of US electrical output during the month.

For the first time ever, the mix of utility-scale and small-scale solar produced more electricity than wind: solar – 38,965 gigawatt-hours (GWh); wind – 36,907-GWh.

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Moreover, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic expanded by 39.8% while that from small-scale systems rose by 10.7% during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 31.1% and was nearly 8.4% of total US electrical generation for January to May – up from 6.6% a year earlier.

Solar-generated electricity easily surpassed the output of US hydropower plants (6.1%). Solar now produces more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.

Wind is also on the rise in 2025

Wind produced 12.2% of US electricity in the first five months of 2025. Its output was 3.9% greater than the year before, almost double that produced by hydropower.

During the first five months of 2025, electrical generation by wind + utility-scale and small-scale solar provided 20.5% of the US total, up from 18.7% during the first five months of 2024. Solar + wind accounted for nearly 21.5% of US electrical output in May alone.

During the first five months of this year, wind and solar provided 26.2% more electricity than coal, and 15.4% more than US nuclear power plants. In May alone, the disparity increased further when solar + wind outproduced coal and nuclear power by 55.7% and 22.1%, respectively.

All renewables produced almost 30% in May

The mix of all renewables – wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, geothermal – produced 9.7% more electricity in January to May than they did a year ago (7.6% more in May alone) and provided 28.1% of total US electricity production compared to 26.5% 12 months earlier.

Electrical generation by all renewables in May alone provided 29.7% of total US electrical generation. Renewables’ share of electrical generation is now second only to that of natural gas, whose electrical output actually dropped by 5.9% during the month.  

“Solar and wind continue to grow, set new records, and outproduce both coal and nuclear power,” said Ken Bossong, the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director. “Consequently, the ongoing Republican assault against renewables is not only misguided and illogical but also a good example of shooting oneself in the foot.”

Read more: FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

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Podcast: Tesla’s disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

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