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Amazon offers the Rain Bird 6-Zone Indoor Sprinkler Controller for $49.98 shipped. Originally selling for over $110, most retailers currently have it for around $65+. Today’s deal is a match of the Amazon all-time low. This sprinkler controller monitors the weather and creates schedules to help your save on unnecessary watering. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• GreenWorks 19-inch 40V Cordless Lawn Mower: $128 (Reg. $175) | Amazon
• BLACK+DECKER 20V Electric Pruning Saw: $61 (Reg. $80) | Amazon
• Grape Solar 100W Solar Panel: $99 (Reg. $140+) | Home Depot

Home Depot offers the Sun Joe 14-inch 9A Electric Chainsaw for $34 shipped. Also at Amazon with delayed shipping. Regularly $49, today’s deal is a $15 discount and the best that we’ve seen all-time. This model skips the gas and oil for an electric-powered setup. This is a #1 best-seller at Amazon with a 3.8/5 star rating.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• Make watering the lawn easier for dad w/ $30 off any Rachio sprinkler controllers from $150 
• AUKEY Wi-Fi Smart Plug 2-pack: $22 (Reg. $28) | Amazon
  • w/ code AUKEYPA1
• Dostyle 8000mAh Solar USB Power Bank: $13 (Reg. $22) | Amazon
  • w/ code E9G27GJR

Home Depot offers the Ryobi 13-inch 18v Electric Cordless Lawn Mower for $149 shipped. Regularly $199, today’s deal is a match of our previous mention and the best available. This model sports a 13-inch cutting deck, 18V battery and ships with a bundled charger. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• Goal Zero Nomad 20 Solar Panel: $125.50 (Reg. $200) | Amazon
• WORX Electric TriVac Blower/Mulcher: $40 (Orig. $150) | eBay
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• Xioami Wi-Fi LED Smart Bulb: $20 (Reg. $30) | Amazon
  • w/ code 10DNMIAL

Patozon (99% positive feedback from 164,000) via Amazon offers a four-pack of Mpow 20 LED Solar Outdoor Lights for $29.99 Prime shipped when promo code 3GBZ7OU3 is applied during checkout. That’s good for $6 off the regular going rate and $2 less than our previous mention. These outdoor solar lights are perfect for warmer weather as a way to illuminate your walkways or outdoor spaces. Rated 4.7/5 stars.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• Ryobi 13-inch 18V Electric Lawn Mower: $149 (Reg. $199) | Home Depot
• EcoSmart 40W A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulbs: $5 (Reg. $8) | Home Depot
• WORX 20V Cordless Blower Refurb: $43 (Orig. $120) | eBay

Home Depot offers the Sun Joe 24V Cordless Lawn Care System for $89.99 shipped. Regularly up to $180, this is the lowest price that we’ve tracked historically on Sun Joe’s latest outdoor care bundle that includes a hedge trimmer, pole saw and blower. Today’s deal is $27 less than our previous mention. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• Xioami Wi-Fi LED Smart Bulb: $20 (Reg. $30) | Amazon
  • w/ code 10DNMIAL
• Honeywell Lyric Thermostat & Echo Dot bundle drops to $99 ($200 value) 
• Grab two top-rated TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plugs for $35 shipped (Reg. $60)

We haven’t done a Talking Schmidt in a while, not because the former Google CEO and current Alphabet Board member Dr. Eric Schmidt has been quiet with his sometimes outlandish commentary, but because of his reduced role at Google and its now parent company Alphabet. In February Schmidt stepped down as Chairman, taking an innovation role at MIT and was replaced by John Hennessy.

But back to the matter at hand…

Apple has continued to ramp up its self-driving car testing over the last few months, and now a report from The New York Times says the company has inked a deal with Volkswagen. As part of the deal, Apple will turn Volkswagen’s T6 Transport vans into self-driving shuttles…

Update 5/21: Amazon offers the Sun Joe 9-Ft. 6.5A Electric Pole Chain Saw with Adjustable Head (SWJ802E-GRY) for $49.99 shipped (Reg. $65+). Also at Home Depot. Rated 4.3/5 stars at Amazon where it’s a #1 best-seller.

The WORX official eBay storefront offers its 20V 10-inch Cordless String Trimmer and Blower Combo Kit for $93.49 shipped when you use code PMEMDAY at checkout. Currently $130 from WORX, this is one of the best prices we’ve tracked and is the lowest currently available. Perfect for getting the lawn cleaned up as summer approaches. WORX is well-rated at Amazon.

Other notable Green Deals today include:

• 50-Watt Equivalent PAR20 LED Flood Light Bulb 4-pack: $6 (Reg. $14) | Home Depot
• Amazon’s Orbit sprinkler discount helps you have the perfect lawn from $19
• Razor California Longboard Scooter: $29 (Reg. $80) | Walmart
• Hoover Floormate Edge Hard Floor Cleaner: $68 (Reg. $125) | Hoover eBay
• WORX eBay storefront is 15% off when you use code PMEMDAY
• Hoover’s eBay storefront is 15% off when you use code PMEMDAY

eBikes seem to be taking the world by storm lately. We just recently reviewed a budget-focused eBike, and now it’s time to take a look at one that’s a little higher up on the price and feature scale. We covered the launch of Rad Power Bikes’ 2018 lineup, and have since had a chance to go hands-on with the 2018 RadCity.