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Review: The CLIP e-bike conversion kit refreshes century-old tech into a new modern design

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The world (and life) moves fast and we humans can only do enough in our lives to keep up with it as best we can. One growing aspect that many are trying to find solutions to in the modern world is how to get to all our daily appointments – work, school, social events – in the most affordable and environmentally conscious way. While EVs are certainly the best current answer to the growing questions, they can often fall outside of reach for many due to costs. Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP, which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology. That’s why I was absolutely giddy when I was first approached to test out the CLIP and visit the office here in NYC. You can continue reading below to get my hands-on impressions of this ingenious new device – and be sure to check out the short video of my ride too. Read more…

Save $725 on Juiced’s JetCurrent Pro in weekend sale, Lectric e-bike bundles $395 off, Segway 48-hour discount, more

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Today’s Green Deals is all about EVs, and we’ve got a few various sales/discounts that are live through the weekend (and one further into next week) and offering great opportunities to upgrade your commute. Leading the pack is the weekend flash sale that Juiced Bikes has launched on its new JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike that takes the already discounted model to $2,124 and even gives you a free portable air pump too. It is joined by Lectric’s August-wide Back to School sale that is taking up to $395 off the brand’s e-bike bundles – with the new ONE Long-Range e-bike finally released and joining the savings at $2,199. Best Buy is also offering a 48-hour discount on the reliable and equally affordable Segway Ninebot E2 Plus Electric Scooter for $300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including an additional 48-hour discount on the popular Greenworks 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit, as well as a further price drop on Leviton’s EV40P Level 2 Smart EV Charger, and more.. Read more…

Head back to class with $500 off Rad Power e-bikes and 20% off accessories, Worx budget-friendly mower, Jackery 1-day sale, more

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August is officially here, which means plenty of folks are starting their back to school planning. Whether you’re heading to college, or have kids returning to grade school, Rad Power Bikes has a new Back to School sale that is offering up to $500 e-bike discounts and 20% off accessories – all to get hungry minds where they need to be. It is joined by the budget-friendly Worx 40V 14-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower at $230 (which I’m sure some folks will appreciate after tallying the costs for school supplies), with its more powerful Nitro 40V 21-inch model down at $349. There’s also a 1-day sale on the reliable Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Station that can handle student needs or empty nesters on their next planned trip out of the house – back at its $180 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a few extended savings on Velotric Apple Find My e-bikes and MOD’s Groove 1 Utility e-bike, as well as Hiboy’s new X300 e-scooter and two more weeks of EcoFlow power station discounts. Read more…