Tag: electrek

Among the most important sorts of ebikes is the low-cost, entry-level sector. What I call the eBigBox models.  Obviously, not everyone can’t manage a $7500 Riese and Muller and frankly lots of people are skeptical how much they will use and enjoy an ebike. So if they can manage a few thousand dollars for an…

The yearly Drive Electric Week celebration, a week of events where the public can view and drive many different electric cars and speak to current owners about their experiences, has been expanded this year with an event that covers the entire month of April.  Drive Electric Earth Day runs all of the way from April…

If you’ve been on the fence about investing in a thermostat, then today may be the day you make the jump. Amazon has the ecobee3 lite smart thermostat on sale for $139 shipped. This is a part of a broader four day sale at retailers, which takes $30 and brings this thermostat to its price of…

Late last year I have the opportunity to assess the WideWheel electric scooter from FluidFreeRide. The scooter packs 500 W motors into each of its two wide wheels leading to a 1,000 W fun machine! As amazing as the scooter was, my review noted a few areas that I felt that the scooter could be…

The grass is turning greener which means it s lawn mowing season. This season, turn over a new leaf and opt for an electric lawn mower. If you’re ready to make the plunge and kiss gas and oil goodbye, there is a notable sale today only over at Woot on Greenworks electric models. Headlining is…

Home Depot provides the Ryobi 40V Electric String Trimmer for $129 shipped. That’s great for nearly 20% off the going rate. This year, it’s time to ditch the oil and gas routine for an electric trimmer. Ryobi’s 40V trimmer delivers up to 15-inch of cutting width, so you’ll be able to clear out areas .…

Spring is upon us, and we’ve got a trio of green-friendly deals on tools to help you get and clean your spaces in order as weather creeps in. To start, Amazon has the Sun Joe 16-inch 12A Electric Tiller and Cultivator for $99.99 shipped. This offer can also be located at Walmart. As a contrast, it…

Smart LED light bulbs have taken the scene by storm over the past two decades. It’s easy to see why. With add smartphone controller and lifespans, including a bulb that is intelligent to your home can bring a new level of functionality. If you’re not ready to pay the Philips Hue price tag, there’s a…

Spring is upon us which means irrigation season will be here as well. In case you have an in-ground sprinkler system , investing in a wise controller can deliver a number of benefits. Especially if you have one that tracks weather data, which will protect against over-watering and the like. Amazon now offers the Blossom…

If you’re still rocking that old thermostat in your home, it’s likely time to update. Amazon has you covered with the Honeywell RTH6360D1002/E Thermostat which features scheduling and a bright display for only $35. You’ll also find this deal over at B&H. This ’s down from the usual $50 price tag and a new Amazon…