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Author: electrek.co

Prime Day Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more

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Amazon are officially rolling in! The two-day savings event has begun, bringing with it some of the absolute best Green Deals of the year – we’ve already seen numerous early deals having already dropped, while those same deals and new ones alike will continue pouring in over the next 48-hour period. We’ve got plenty of great opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices and equipment from your favorite brands, including EVs, power stations, electric tools, smart irrigation controllers, wood-burning grills and fire pits, and so much more. We’ve collected all these discounts together and curated this one-stop-shopping hub for you to peruse at your own convenience, which we will be updating regularly as new deals come in – but don’t dawdle too long, you’ll only have two days to take advantage of these offers. Read more…

ZEEKR shares details of its 009 MPV refresh ahead of global launch next week [Video]

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It has only been a year since ZEEKR launched its 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), but the EV automaker is already on the cusp of launching a model refresh. The updated version comes in two different seat configurations and a massive battery that promises a leading range in its segment. ZEEKR is also hailing it as one of the safest and most environmentally friendly interiors for MPVs. Read more…

Worx Landroid robot mower at new low, EcoFlow’s final 24-hour power station flash sale, 1-day Rexing EV charger and adapter deals, more

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Well folks, its the calm before the proverbial savings storm that is Amazon’s Prime Day week, which will officially go live tomorrow morning, and we’ve got some great early discounts on some popular Green Deals to wet your whistle with today. Headlining the collection is the Worx Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers that have dropped back down to their lowest rates, with the S 20V 1/8-acre model even hitting a new $550 low. It is joined by the final 24-hour flash sale of EcoFlow’s big Prime Day sale that is taking up to $899 off two power station bundles, with the RIVER 2 Portable Power Station coming with a 45W solar panel for a new $179 low. Lastly, we’ve got a bunch of one-day Best Buy deals on a Rexing portable EV charger, as well as J1772 to Tesla adapters starting from new lows of $45. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…

NIO shows off its new ET9’s soccer skills and teases second-generation phone coming soon

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If you’re a fan of soccer (or football, depending on where you live), you’ve been blessed with some exciting championship matches around the world recently. To celebrate the beautiful game, NIO has shown off some juggling, dribbling, and scoring skills of its new ET9 EV using its unique, fully-active suspension. See more in the videos below. Read more…

I visited 8 Chinese factories in 8 days, and it blew my mind

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I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from. So I made the trip to China and snuck my way behind the scenes at a number of factories to check out some of the biggest and most important players in the industry. Read more…