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While we typically see more premium electric scooters come in at around $400 or more, today we’re taking a look at the Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus that’s on sale for $229. Shipping to your door in refurbished condition, the ES3 Plus packs a lot of functionality for its budget-friendly price. With 28 miles of range per charge and a 19 MPH top speed, you’ll be able to use the ES3 Plus to travel around the neighborhood or even your town without using a single drop of gas or oil. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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.

Ditch gas and oil with Segway’s Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter

Newegg is offering the Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus Electric Scooter in refurbished condition for $228.99 shipped. This electric scooter originally cost $700, and today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked at 67% off. Not only that, but our last mention was back in September at $490, and this sale comes in at $261 below that. Coming in as a great way to get around your neighborhood or even city this spring, you’ll find that the ES3 Plus electric scooter delivers 28 miles of range per charge. It also can hit top speeds of up to 19 MPH and has an LED display that showcases your speedometer, battery life, and more. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, and other features to make this an all-around premium experience. Plus, there’s not a single drop of gas or oil required to use the scooter, making it a green as well as efficient option for transportation in 2023. Ships with a 90-day warranty.

Segway’s new Transformers electric GoKart Pro now $449 off, plus Bumblebee Kickscooter $222

Last fall, Segway teamed up with Hasbro to launch a lineup of Transformers-inspired electric vehicles. Today, we’re seeing a pair of those go on sale courtesy of Amazon, which are headlined by the Segway Ninebot Bumblebee Electric GoKart PRO for 1,850.20 shipped. Normally fetching $2,299, you’re looking at one of the very first price cuts since launching a few months back at $449 off. This comes within cents of the all-time low and is the second-best price cut we’ve seen to date. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore Transformers fan or not, the Ninebot GoKart PRO can handle zipping you or the kids around the block at up to 23 MPH top speeds with a 15-mile range. Its durable design can also be folded down for transportation, and pairs with other features like an electric brake, integrated headlights, and taillights. You can also detach the included Ninebot S MAX which powers the experience for a self-balancing scooter ride alongside the go kart fun. But of course this is the Transformers variant, which comes decked out in a vibrant yellow color scheme fitting for the Bumblebee inspiration.

If you’re after a solution to get your kids in on the EV action, another one of the Segway Transformers releases is on sale today. The C8 Kids Electric KickScooter normally sells for $249 with a slick coat of Bumblebee-inspired paint, and is now down to $222.04 courtesy of Amazon. This is the first chance to save period and a new all-time low at $27 off. Aside from being decked out in a colorscheme inspired by everyone’s favorite converting Camaro, the scooter sports a 180W electric motor that delivers 10 MPH top speeds and a 6.2-mile range.

Jackery portable power stations, bundles, and solar gear up to $720 off with deals from $199

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Jackery is now offering up to 36% off a range of its portable power stations, solar panels, and bundles starting from $199. One option has the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300 on sale for $239.99 shipped. Originally $350 and more regularly selling for $300 as of late, today’s deal is the first notable price drop in months and the best we can find. It is also the lowest total we have seen hit since the brief $209 Black Friday offer back in November. You’re looking at a 293Wh backup lithium battery with a 110V/300W pure sine wave AC outlet, a fast charge 3.0 port, one USB-A, a DC car port, and more. It is capable of powering up to six other devices in emergency situations, power outages, during camping trips, and the integrated MPPT controller enables optional solar panel charging down the line.

With up to 36% in savings in tow, you’ll find all of today’s Jackery Gold Box deals waiting for you right there. The brand has been among our favorite in the portable power space for a while now, and you’re looking at a great chance to dive into its battery and solar power bundles with hundreds of dollars in savings in some case. Browse through all of the offers on this landing page

ECO-WORTHY’s 100W portable solar panel runs your off-grid setup at new low of $85

Amazon is offering the ECO-WORTHY 100W Portable Solar Panel for $84.99 shipped. Down from its normal rate of $100 at Amazon, today’s deal comes in at $15 off to mark a new all-time low that we’ve tracked for this model. Ready to give you power anywhere there’s sunlight, this portable solar panel weighs under eight pounds and measures just 26.2 by 21 by 2.8 inches in size. It folds in half when not being used and the kickstand can adjust it to angle at 30 or 40 degrees so that way you can set it at the ideal position to get the most sunlight possible. It connects to your portable power stations with standard DC adapters and is even IP65 water-resistant so you can leave the solar panel exposed to the elements without worrying that it’ll get damaged. Plus, this solar panel can be connected with others to expand the overall capability and output to power more gear at one time.

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New Tesla deals

After checking out the Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.

New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts

If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

Additional New Green Deals

After shopping the Segway Ninebot ES3 Plus electric scooter on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

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First autonomous electric loaders in North America get to work

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First autonomous electric loaders in North America get to work

Swedish multinational Sandvik says it’s successfully deployed a pair of fully autonomous Toro LH518iB battery-electric underground loaders at the New Gold Inc. ($NGD) New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada.

The heavy mining equipment experts at Sandvik say that the revolutionary new 18 ton loaders have been in service since mid-November, working in a designated test area of the mine’s “Lift 1” footwall. The mine’s operators are preparing to move the automated machines to the mine’s “C-Zone” any time now, putting them into regular service by the first of the new year.

“This is a significant milestone for Canadian mining, as these are North America’s first fully automated battery-electric loaders,” Sandvik said in a LinkedIn post. “(The Toro LH518iB’s) introduction highlights the potential of automation and electrification in mining.”

The company says the addition of the new heavy loaders will enable New Afton’s operations to “enhance cycle times and reduce heat, noise and greenhouse gas emissions” at the block cave mine – the only such operation (currently) in Canada.

Electrek’s Take

Epiroc announces new approach to underground mining market in North America
Battery-powered Scooptram; image by Epiroc

From drilling and rigging to heavy haul solutions, companies like Sandvik are proving that electric equipment is more than up to the task of moving dirt and pulling stuff out of the ground. At the same time, rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines while a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous tech in those machines.

The combined factors listed above are rapidly accelerating the rate at which machines that are already in service are becoming obsolete – and, while some companies are exploring the cost/benefit of converting existing vehicles to electric or, in some cases, hydrogen, the general consensus seems to be that more companies will be be buying more new equipment more often in the years ahead.

What’s more, more of that equipment will be more and more likely to be autonomous as time goes on.

We covered the market outlook for autonomous and electric mining equipment earlier this summer, and I posted an episode exploring the growing demand for electric equipment on an episode of Quick Charge I’ve embedded, below. Check it out, then let us know what you think of the future of electric mining in the comments.

More EVs means more mines, equipment

SOURCE | IMAGES: Sandvik, via LinkedIn.

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Contargo logistics adds 20 Mercedes eActros 600 electric semis to fleet

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Contargo logistics adds 20 Mercedes eActros 600 electric semis to fleet

European logistics firm Contargo is adding twenty of Mercedes’ new, 600 km-capable eActros battery electric semi trucks to its trimodal delivery fleet, bringing zero-emission shipping to Germany’s hinterland.

With over 300 miles of all-electric range, the new Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck was designed for (what a European would call) long-haul trucking. Now, after officially entering production at the company’s Wörth plant in Bavaria last month, the eActros 600 is reaching its first customer: Contargo.

With the addition of the twenty new Mercedes, Contargo’s electric truck fleet has grown to 60 BEVs, with plans to increase that total to 90. And, according to Mercedes, Contargo is just the first.

The German truck company says it has plans to deliver fifty (50) of the 600 kWh battery-equipped electric semi trucks to German shipping companies by the close of 2024.

Contargo’s 20 eActros 600 trucks were funded in part by the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport as part of a broader plan to replace a total of 86 diesel-engined commercial vehicles with more climate-friendly alternatives. The funding directive is coordinated by NOW GmbH, and the applications were approved by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility.

Electrek’s Take

Holcim, a global leader in building materials and solutions, has recently made a significant commitment to sustainability by placing a purchase order for 1,000 Mercedes electric semi trucks.
Mercedes eActros electric semi; via Mercedes.

Electric semi trucks are racking up millions of miles in the US, and abroad. As more and more pilot programs begin to pay off, they’re going to lead to more orders for battery electric trucks and more reductions in both diesel demand and harmful carbon emissions.

We can’t wait to see more.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Contargo, via Electrive.

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Why tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting big on nuclear power

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Why tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting big on nuclear power

Data centers powering artificial intelligence and cloud computing are pushing energy demand and production to new limits. Global electricity use could rise as much as 75% by 2050, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, with the tech industry’s AI ambitions driving much of the surge.

Data centers powering AI and cloud computing could soon grow so large that they could use more electricity than entire cities.

As leaders in the AI race push for further technological advancements and deployment, many are finding their energy needs increasingly at odds with their sustainability goals.

“A new data center that needs the same amount of electricity as say, Chicago, cannot just build its way out of the problem unless they understand their power needs,” said Mark Nelson, managing director of Radiant Energy Group. “Those power needs. Steady, straight through, 100% power, 24 hours a day, 365,” he added.

After years of focusing on renewables, major tech companies are now turning to nuclear power for its ability to provide massive energy in a more efficient and sustainable fashion.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are among the most recognizable names exploring or investing in nuclear power projects. Driven by the energy demands of their data centers and AI models, their announcements mark the beginning of an industrywide trend.

“What we’re seeing is nuclear power has a lot of benefits,” said Michael Terrell, senior director of energy and climate at Google. “It’s a carbon-free source of electricity. It’s a source of electricity that can be always on and run all the time. And it provides tremendous economic impact.”

After nuclear was largely written off in the past due to widespread fears about meltdowns and safety risks — and misinformation that dramatized those concerns — experts are touting tech’s recent investments as the start of a “nuclear revival” that could accelerate an energy transformation in the U.S. and around the world.

Watch the video above to learn why Big Tech is investing in nuclear power, the opposition they face and when their nuclear ambitions could actually become a reality.

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