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Heybike flash sale drops Hauler cargo e-bike to new $1,199 low with free gear, NIU cuts 40% off KQi e-scooters, GoTrax, more

Today’s Green Deals are all about affordable EVs, led by the flash sale on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that is dropping costs to a new $1,199 low until February 28 and also running parallel to the brand’s preorder discount on the new ALPHA Off-Road e-bike. Next we have NIU’s latest sale that is taking up to 40% off a collection of the brand’s KQi series of e-scooters, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that has fallen to $450. For folks only looking for a short-distance commuter that comes budget-friendly, there’s the GoTrax APEX XL Electric Scooter for $244. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Presidents’ Day sale (running through March 1), the lineup of discounts on EGO Power+ snow blowers, 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.

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Kia just launched the +500 hp EV9 GT in Korea for just over $60,000

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Kia’s flagship electric SUV just got a high-performance upgrade. On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. That’s not too bad for a fully loaded three-row electric SUV. Following its domestic launch, the sporty new trim will roll out to the US, Europe, and other global markets. Check it out below.

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Protests erupt at Tesla dealers as China holds FSD hostage in tariff war

It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America’s most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today’s rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge!

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Genesis GV90 sheds more camo: Here’s our best look at the flagship electric SUV

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The largest and most luxurious Genesis electric SUV is almost here. It will be the first full-size Genesis electric SUV to hit the market, but it’s promised to be much more than that. The GV90 is expected to rival ultra-luxury models like the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. After the Genesis GV90 was spotted with barely any camo out in public, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect from the flagship EV.

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Lectric Presidents’ Day sale offers up to $650 in free e-bike gear from $999, Anker SOLIX C1000 $479, EGO Power+, Aventon, more

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Presidents’ Day sale with up to $650 in free gear coming with its e-bike offers. Among the many package sizes we’re seeing this time around, the new XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bikes are getting their largest bundles to date ($562 in free gear) at $1,699. We also have Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station down at $479 while the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale continues, as well as up to 22% discounts hitting the popular EGO Power+ 56V single-stage and double-stage snow blowers, starting from $549. Lastly, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike can still be scored at $999 while the brand continues with New Year savings. 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 coverage from over the weekend.

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.

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Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU

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BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed its new “Heart of Joy,” an advanced control unit that will serve as the brain for its upcoming EV models. For the first time, BMW showcased the new tech in its Vision Driving Experience Vehicle. Check it out below.

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I went back to Bafang’s factory in China five years later. The difference is mindblowing

If you’ve been hanging around in the world of electric bikes for any decent amount of time, you’ve probably come across Bafang. They don’t make electric bikes, but they’ve long made many of the components used by them. I visited the factory back in 2019, and recently returned for a second visit to see what had changed. Boy, was I unprepared for what awaited me…

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Cummins acquires hybrid heavy mining equipment experts First Mode

Cummins acquires First Mode assets for decarbonization leadership in mining

Cummins has its eye on hybrid powertrains to help decarbonize the transport, construction, and mining spaces the operates in. To that end, the company has acquired the hybrid equipment experts First Mode, and plans to make the first commercially available retrofit hybrid system for mining equipment a reality not just soon – but now.

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Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader helps set this organic vineyard apart

L25 Electric proves to be a fine vintage at Ästad Vineyard

Grapes are sensitive – and when you’re depending on them to have a certain flavor, a certain acidity, and even a certain smell, the last thing you want is diesel particulate matter settling on them. That’s just one of the reasons electric equipment options like Volvo’s electric wheel loader offer unique advantages to companies like Ästad Vingård.

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Two weeks left to win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s raffle. Enter before tickets sell out!

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Climate XChange’s 9th Annual EV Raffle is your chance to win the electric car of your dreams – but with just two weeks left and fewer than a third of tickets remaining, now’s the time to grab yours!

Imagine designing your dream EV precisely how you want it – every detail customized, up to $120,000, with all taxes covered. That’s the reality for the Grand Prize winner – and it could be you.

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Republican districts lose billions as clean energy cancellations surge

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Clean energy investments took a serious hit in January, sinking to their lowest point since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) supercharged the industry with tax credits and incentives. Growing uncertainty around the future of these policies – especially with the Republican-majority Congress debating potential rollbacks – has led to a sharp drop in new projects and an increase in cancellations, reports E2.

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