Today’s Green Deals are all about getting up to go outside your usual stomping grounds, with an EV to carry you away, a power station to keep the juice flowing on your devices and appliances, and a EV charger adapter when you’re far from home and in need of a compatible recharge. Headlining these deals is the latest discount that is cutting $1,138 off the blue Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike for $1,162. It is joined by Jackery’s latest promotion on its new Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station at $419, as well as the Rexing Tesla to J1772 EV Charger Adapter hitting $100. And be sure to also check our links at the bottom of the page for one-day deals on Worx blowers and our Father’s Day electric tool gift guide. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.
Save $1,138 on Hover-1’s blue Altai Pro R500 e-bike at $1,162
Amazon is once again offering a major discount on Hover-1’s popular blue Altai Pro R500 e-bike for $1,161.99 shipped. Down from its $2,300 price tag, we first saw it fall under $1,400 during last year’s Christmas sales, with 2024 seeing even bigger discounts more frequently, but mainly on the other colorways. This blue model first saw a drop to $1,138 in March, with a bigger drop to $922 in April, followed by the $820 all-time low at the top of May. It’s since been relatively quiet on the front as it spent the rest of last month posted up above $1,900 until today’s deal that gives you $1,138 in savings and drops it down among the start of its lower price ranges – $342 above the all-time low. The red model is currently going for $2,185 shipped, and the jet black model going for $1,931 shipped.
Sporting a stylish motorbike design that is becoming more and more popular among e-bike enthusiasts, the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 houses a 500W motor and a 48V/20Ah battery that hits a maximum speed of 28 MPH and can carry you up to 60 miles on a single charge. The battery has been given a removable functionality that makes things more convenient, with the battery’s capacity taking seven to eight hours to be completely recharge from empty. It comes stocked with 20-inch fat tires for smoother rides on uneven terrain, while also being outfitted with a headlight, taillight, and turn signals for added safety. Through the Hover-1 E-Mobility app you can even track your riding distance, navigate with GPS, and adjust the e-bike’s settings.
While we have already seen the early-bird launch discounts on Jackery’s new Solar Generator 1000 Plus Roam Kit end, and we are still tracking a post-launch discount on the Explorer 1000 v2 power station over at Amazon for $699, the company has just released its next unit, the Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station, with a short-term deal at $419 shipped, after using the on-page promo code JC80 at checkout for $80 off. Down from $499, this is the very first chance to save on this new device direct from the manufacturer, and returns the price to the all-time lowest we have tracked. You can even snag a 100W solar panel along with the power station for $599, using the on-page promo code. You’ll find the ongoing matching deal over at Amazon, as well, but it should be noted that this deal direct from the company is slated to end tomorrow night, June 12. We first reported Amazon’s discount during last month’s Memorial Day sales, with it still holding strong and no mention as to if or when it will end.
The Explorer 600 Plus is another addition to Jackery’s compact power stations, tailored for more personal usage while on camping trips, road trips, or just keeping essential devices charged through power outages. It has a 632Wh battery and can produce up to 800W of output power, with all the usual smart controls for monitoring its performance and adjusting its settings. It boasts six output ports to cover your charging needs (two ACs, two USB-Cs, one USB-A, and one car port), with its two USB-C ports flexing fast-charging capabilities at 100W and 30W respectively.
You’ll be able to connect a solar input up to the maximum 200W that can recharge the unit in four hours time, while charging through the car port would take 7.5 hours and a standard wall outlet gets the job done in 1.6 hours. It even boasts the company’s ChargeShield 2.0 that not only gives it multi-surge protection, but also allows for AI variable-speed charging that optimizes power to suit battery conditions, temperature, and voltage for Emergency Super Charging Mode activation through the app that significantly reduces its recharging speed.
Get a compatible charge almost anywhere with Rexing’s Tesla to J1772 EV Charger Adapter at $100
Amazon is offering the Rexing Tesla to J1772 EV Charger Adapter for $99.99 shipped. Normally going for $160 on the EV market, this handy attachment mostly kept above $128 before the new year, with 2024 seeing far more frequent and far more drastic price cuts. We saw it drop to $130 at the tail end of February, with it falling a smidge more to $129 through March and April. Last month was the first time we noticed it going for $100, and while we did see it go for a bit less recently, this is still a solid $60 markdown off the going rate and otherwise the best we have tracked.
This handy little attachment allows you to charge any J1772-compatible electric vehicle with any Tesla Level 1 or Level 2 charging stations. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the company’s supercharger stations, however, it does provide support for those of you who may regularly stay at Airbnbs or spend time at a family member’s home that has installed a personal Tesla charging station. Regardless, it can be stowed away in the glove compartment for when its needed and provides charging speeds up to 20kW, handling up to 80A to charge your EV in a few hours.
And for those of you Tesla owners looking to upgrade your home charger, since last month, Best Buy has permanently dropped the price on the Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger from $620 to $580. It boasts a customizable output of up to 48A of power, which can be adjusted during indoor or outdoor installations, and also employs an integrated J1772 adapter making it compatible with other EV brands/models outside the Tesla boundaries. You’ll be getting upward to 44 miles of travel range per hour of charging when set at its maximum amperage. If you’re part of a Tesla-only household, consider the cheaper non-universal model that is sitting at $450, matching its Amazon rate.
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
Paris’ bike-share system, Vélib has long been considered one of the shining success stories of urban micromobility. With a massive fleet of over 20,000 pedal and electric-assist bicycles around Paris, the service has helped millions of residents and tourists get around the City of Light without needing a car or scooter. But lately, a growing problem is threatening to knock the wheels off this urban mobility marvel: theft and joyriding.
According to city officials and the service operator, more than 600 Vélib bikes are now going missing every single week. That’s over 30 bikes a day simply vanishing from the system – some stolen outright, others taken on “joy rides” and never returned.
“At the moment we’re missing 3,000 bikes,” explained Sylvain Raifaud, head of the Agemob company that currently operates the Velib system. That’s nearly 15% of over 20,000 Vélib bikes across Paris.
The sticky-fingered culprits aren’t necessarily professional thieves or organized crime rings. Instead, they’re often regular users who treat the shared bikes like disposable toys.
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The city estimates that many people have figured out how to pry the bikes out of the system’s parking docks, unlocking one for a casual cruise and then ditching it somewhere far from a docking station.
Once pried free, the bikes are technically usable for the next 24 hours until their automatic locking feature kicks in. At that point, the bikes are often simply abandoned. Some end up in alleyways. Others get tossed in rivers. A few just disappear completely.
And since the bikes are intended to be parked at their many docking stations around the city, they don’t have GPS chips, further complicating recovery of “liberated” bikes.
The issue started small but has grown into more than an inconvenience – it’s beginning to undermine the entire purpose of the service. With bikes going missing at such a high rate, many Vélib docking stations are left empty, especially during rush hours.
Riders looking for a quick commute or a convenient hop across town are increasingly finding themselves without available bikes, or having to walk long distances to find a functioning one.
That kind of unreliability chips away at user confidence and threatens to drive potential riders back into cars, cabs, or other less sustainable forms of transport at a time when Paris has already made great strides to dramatically reduce car usage in the city.
The losses are financially painful, too. Replacing stolen or vandalized bikes isn’t cheap, and the resources spent on tracking down missing equipment or reinforcing anti-theft measures are stretching thin. Vélib has faced theft and vandalism issues before, especially during its early years, but this latest surge has officials sounding the alarm with renewed urgency.
Officials acknowledge that there’s no easy fix. Paris, like many cities with bike-share systems, walks a fine line between accessibility and accountability. Part of what makes Vélib so successful is its ease of use and widespread availability. But those same features make it vulnerable to misuse – especially when enforcement is limited and the consequences for abuse are minimal.
The timing of the problem is especially unfortunate. In recent years, Paris has seen impressive results in reducing car traffic, expanding bike lanes, and promoting cycling as a key part of its sustainable transport strategy. Vélib is a cornerstone of that plan. But if the system becomes too unreliable, it risks losing the very people it was designed to serve.
Meanwhile, as Parisians increasingly find themselves staring at empty docks, the challenge for the city and Vélib will be to restore confidence in the system without making it harder to use. That means striking the right balance between freedom and responsibility, between open access and protection against abuse.
In a city where cycling is supposed to be the future of mobility, losing thousands of bikes to joyriders and sticky fingers isn’t just frustrating; it’s unsustainable.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.
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When they lose a significant other, most men do indeed become a “TRAIN WRECK.” Then they pick up the pieces of their lives and start living again — paying attention to their personal grooming, hitting the gym and discovering new hobbies.
What does the world’s richest man do? He starts a political party.
Last weekend, as the United States celebrated its independence from the British in 1776, Elon Musk enshrined his sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump by establishing the creatively named “American Party.”
Few details have been revealed, but Musk said the party will focus on “just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” and will have legislative discussions “with both parties” — referring to the U.S. Democratic and Republican Parties.
It might be easier to realize Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.
To be fair, some thought appeared to be behind the move. Musk decided to form the party after holding a poll on X in which 65.4% of respondents voted in favor.
Folks, here’s direct democracy — and the powerful post-separation motivation — in action.
— CNBC’s Erin Doherty contributed to this report.
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When they find themselves without a significant other, most men finally start living: They pay attention to their personal grooming, hit the gym and discover new hobbies.
What does the world’s richest man do? He starts a political party.
Last weekend, as the United States celebrated its independence from the British in 1776, Elon Musk enshrined his sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump by establishing the creatively named “American Party.”
Few details have been revealed, but Musk said the party will focus on “just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” and will have legislative discussions “with both parties” — referring to the U.S. Democratic and Republican Parties.
It might be easier to realize Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.
To be fair, some thought appeared to be behind the move. Musk decided to form the party after holding a poll on X in which 65.4% of respondents voted in favor.
Folks, here’s direct democracy — and the powerful post-separation motivation — in action.
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