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Are you planning to hit the road this spring and camp out? Well, with the Jackery Explorer 290 portable power station and SolarSaga 100W panel, you’ll find that running your entire campsite with ease. There’s a standard AC outlet to run small appliances and more, plus two 2.4A USB-A ports as well. Then, since today’s kit includes a solar panel you won’t have to worry about plugging the system back into a wall or car to charge and can enjoy that off-grid life for longer. Coming in at $430, today’s discount marks the first sale we’ve seen in over two months and saves $120 from the typical rate. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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.

Run your campsite without gas or oil

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Station for $429.98 shipped bundled with a SolarSaga 100W Panel. Down from $550, today’s deal marks the best price that we’ve seen since early December when it fell to $352. Coming in at $120 off the typical rate, this 22% discount makes now a great time to pick up this kit. Delivering a 290Wh capacity and the ability to output up to 200W of continuous power, this portable battery is ready to handle whatever your camping needs are. With dual 2.4A USB-A ports, DC inputs, and up to a 200W 110V AC output, there’s plenty of plug options to choose from here. On top of including the power station, you’ll also be getting a 100W solar panel that allows you to recharge the Explorer 290 while on-the-go. That’s right, if you’re traveling or on a campsite, simply plug the solar panel into the Explorer 290 and let the sun top the battery off so it’s ready to go all night again. Of course, not a single drop of gas or oil is required for this power station to function, making it a green choice as well.

Begin your off-grid journey with these solar panel

HQSTSolar (95% positive feedback past 12 months) via Amazon is offering its 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel for $71.99 shipped. Down from $85, this discount marks a return to the all-time low that we’ve seen only once in the past. Designed to help you start your off-grid journey, this 100W solar panel has the ability to output up to 500Wh per day with five hours of sunlight. You can pair multiple panels together for more power, should the need arise. Each panel can withstand winds of up to 2400Pa and snow up to 5400Pa as well, and they have an IP65 water-resistance rating so you can leave them outdoors without worrying about any damage coming. Plus, HQST pre-drills the panels for easier mounting whether you’re using Z-brackets, pole mounts, or tilt mounts. So, if you’re looking to finally start a off-grid journey, then these solar panels are perfect for the job.

Ride around town seated on Razor’s UB1 electric scooter at a new low of $238 (Reg. $500)

Amazon is offering the Razor UB1 Seated Electric Scooter for $238.22 shipped. Typically going for $500 at Amazon, today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked at Amazon. In fact, it comes in at $95 below our last mention from October. This scooter makes it easier to get around the city than traditional models, thanks to its built-in seat and 8-inch pneumatic tires. The thumb-activated variable-speed electric throttle lets you easily cruise around at up to 13.5 MPH without having to twist your wrist. Plus, the battery lasts for up to 40 minutes before it’s time to plug in. Thanks to the aforementioned battery, you won’t have to worry about using a single drop of gas or oil when traveling on this scooter either.

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New Tesla deals

After checking out the Jackery Explorer 290 kit on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.

New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts

If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

Additional New Green Deals

After shopping the Jackery Explorer 290 kit on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump’s tariffs

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump's tariffs

Rivian (RIVN) is already preparing for changes under the Trump administration. In anticipation of Trump’s new auto tariffs, Rivian built a reserve of EV batteries from Asia as a countermeasure.

Rivian has a plan to overcome Trump’s tariffs

At this point, nearly every major automaker has acknowledged the damaging impact of tariffs on vehicle imports in the US.

GM, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volvo all withdrew their financial guidance due to the uncertainty. Rivian wasted no time preparing for the changes.

According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Rivian has been stockpiling lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from Gotion High-Tech since last year. The battery cells are used in Rivian’s Commercial Van, initially used by Rivian and now open to other businesses.

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Sources familiar with the matter said Rivian covered the upfront costs to stockpile inventory for later use. China’s Gotion paid for and built a separate reserve in the US.

The sources also said that Rivian is working with Samsung SDI to move a significant portion of its battery supply from Korea to the US. Battery cells from Samsung are used in Rivian’s R1S electric SUV and R1T pickup. All three vehicles are built at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, IL.

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Rivian R1T (right) and R1S (left) Source: Rivan

The move is to ensure Rivian has enough supply while minimizing potential higher prices and other complications from the tariffs.

As it prepares to launch its smaller, more affordable R2, sources said Rivian is looking to secure similar deals for batteries and raw materials in the future. Rivian has reportedly already signed its first agreement, but no other details were offered.

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Rivian’s next-gen R2, R3, and R3X (Source: Rivian)

The upcoming R2 will use cells from LG Energy Solution. Although they will initially come from Korea, LG will produce the next-gen batteries in Arizona.

Electrek’s Take

Although Trump eased some of the impacts on imported vehicles on Wednesday, many tariffs remain in place and are already causing havoc in the industry.

Almost every major automaker has withdrawn earnings guidance due to the expected impacts. Like Rivian, others are taking countermeasures, including boosting US inventory in preparation. However, how long can this last?

Trump claims that the “Golden Age of America” is here, but it looks to be the complete opposite. The tariffs will only put the US further behind as China and others emerge as global leaders in tech.

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Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027

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Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027

Tesla plans to deploy a public charging network for its Tesla Semi truck, starting with 46 stations in 2027, according to a new presentation.

At a new presentation at the ACT Expo this week, Tesla’s head of the Semi program, Dan Priestley, revealed several new details about the long-awaited electric semi-truck.

During the presentation, Priesley claimed that Tesla Semi trucks have already cumulatively traveled 7.9 million miles (12.7 million km).

He didn’t disclose how many trucks contributed to this total mileage, but he did add that “more than 26 Tesla Semi trucks” have each traveled over 100,000 miles.”

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These numbers have been updated from a previous presentation in September 2024, when Priestley said the Tesla Semi fleet had traveled 7.5 million miles and that a single truck had traveled 250,000 miles (400,000 km) over the last 1.5 years.

Tesla also confirmed that the truck is going to be equipped with a 25 kW Power Take Off (PTO) at the back to power external systems, like a refrigerated trailer, for example (via Jake Guerra on LinkedIn):

Priestley also revealed a few more details about Tesla’s planned expansion of its charging network for the Tesla Semi.

The company currently operates the Supercharger network. It is the most extensive EV fast-charging network in North America, but it is geared toward passenger electric vehicles and not practical for bigger commercial vehicles, like Tesla Semi.

Tesla has already deployed Megachargers, its charging station for electric semi trucks, at its own installations and those of a few customer-partners who have been testing the Tesla Semi, but now it plans to deploy public charging stations to enable long-haul trucking with the electric truck.

Priestley said that Tesla is now aiming to deploy 46 Megacharging stations as part of its public charging network by early 2027.

It is not clear whether the locations on the map accurately represent the plans, but it appears likely based on previously reported Megacharger information.

The presentation follows an update released by Tesla this week about the Tesla Semi factory in Nevada.

The automaker aims to start volume production of the truck in 2026.

Tesla Semi was first supposed to enter production in 2019, but it has been significantly delayed as Tesla tried to deliver on the promise of range and capacity.

It appears that the automaker may be able to deliver on those, but at a significantly higher price than previously announced, as we recently reported.

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Pittsburgh Airport is turning a landfill into a solar powerhouse

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), already the first airport in the US to be fully powered by a microgrid, is expanding its solar field with utility Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and solar owner and operator IMG Energy Solutions.

The new solar project will add more than 11,216 panels to the airport’s existing solar array, generating an additional 4.7 megawatts MW) of renewable energy. That’s enough to cut around 5 million pounds of carbon emissions annually. It’s DLC’s first-ever power purchase agreement, and clean energy will go to the regional grid to help power homes and businesses in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Airport’s microgrid. Photo: BlueSky PIT

This expansion will sit on 12 acres of land that used to be a landfill, adjacent to Pittsburgh Airport’s eight-acre solar array, which hosts nearly 10,000 panels. This new and old infrastructure, just off the airport exit from I-376, supports the airport’s 23-MW solar and natural gas microgrid, launched in 2021.

Allegheny County executive Sara Innamorato called the project a “fantastic step” toward a more sustainable future for the region. PIT also has plans to make sustainable aviation fuel onsite.

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DLC will use 100% of this project’s energy and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to support its default service customers.

“We’re maximizing the use of airport assets for the betterment of the region – from air service to real estate development to energy innovation,” said PIT CEO Christina Cassotis. “And there’s more to come.”

The new solar field is expected to come online by 2027. So if you’re flying into Pittsburgh in a couple of years, you might spot it from your window seat.

Read more: Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years


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