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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269, with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt, which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799. Next, there’s Segway’s early Black Friday sale that has given us a new low price on the brand’s Ninebot S MAX Self-balancing scooter at $465, among other models. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

Head below for other New Green Deals 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.

Save 40% on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam LiFePO4 power stations at new Black Friday lows starting from $269

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Wellbots is offering the lowest prices we’ve seen on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations, as well as accessories and bundle options, with savings starting on its PowerRoam 600 station at $269.40 shipped. Normally priced at $449 here, with a higher $500 MSRP at sites like Amazon, this is the first discount we’ve seen on this smaller power station in 2024, with most discounts across various sites focused on its larger 1200 and 2200 models. This is a solid 40% markdown that slashes $180 off the price tag and drops it to the lowest price we have tracked.

Coming in as the smallest of UGREEN’s power stations, the PowerRoam 600 delivers a personal 680Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and 600W power output that peaks up to 1,200W (bumps up to 1,500W when utilizing its solar charging capabilities). There are twelve versatile output ports to connect your devices and small appliances: five ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port. Thanks to its PowerZip tech charging is fast and easy, refilling 80% of the battery in just 50 minutes when connected to a wall outlet, while a full battery takes up to 1.5 hours to reach. It also sports an array of smart controls through its companion app like Quiet Mode, Energy-Saving Mode, Safety Child Lock, and so on.

UGREEN’s larger PowerRoam 1200 and PowerRoam 2200 power stations are also seeing their lowest prices yet at $389.40 shipped and $749.40 shipped, respectively. The 1200 model provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a power output up to 2,500W through its 13 ports, while the 2200 model delivers a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be further expanded up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately), with it dishing out up to 3,500W of power through its 16 ports. They both offer similar recharging speeds through outlets and solar charging – with the 1200 model offering a max 400W solar input and the 2200 model boasting a higher 1,200W of solar input. They both come with the same smart control functionality too.

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Vvolt Black Friday sale offers FREE extra battery with e-bike purchase and up to $1,099 in savings – deals from $1,799

Vvolt has joined the other EV brands in launching its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale through December 3, offering a free extra battery with select e-bike purchases and up to 70% off accessories. There is one model seeing a discount during this sale, the brand’s Centauri SE Commuter e-bike for $2,599 shipped. Normally priced at $3,299, since coming under our radar at 9to5Toys, we first noticed regular price cuts back in September following the release of the brand’s new Centauri II model. The price has been regularly cut down since by a solid $700, which brings costs down into a far more affordable range for an e-bike designed with quality parts and features, landing it at the lowest price that we have tracked or seen. On top of the $700 in savings, you’ll also be getting the extra Ranger battery that bumps your total up to $1,099 in all – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Vvolt’s Centauri SE e-bike sports a sleek, streamlined frame that houses a 350W custom-tuned Ananda mid-drive motor (peaking at 650W) that is powered by the 490Wh removable battery. This combination delivers a 28 MPH top speed and a 60-miles travel range on a single charge, with only pedal assistance as an option here, supported by both internal torque and cadence sensors for faster activation and speed pick-up. This model also tosses out the chain-drive design in favor of a Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive that provides a longer lifespan, quieter operation, and doesn’t need any grease.

It’s a much more manageable bike with its max 52-pound weight, depending on which of its sizes ou choose from. Among its features, you’ll find integrated front and rear lights, 360 degrees of reflective graphics for rides in the darker hours of the day, as well as Kenda Kwest anti-puncture tires, Tektro 720 hydraulic disc brakes, an Enviolo internal rear hub transmission, and a full-color display.

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Segway’s early Black Friday savings slashes $735 off Ninebot S MAX smart self-balancing scooter at new $465 low

Segway has officially kicked off its early Black Friday savings event that is taking up to 60% off a selection of EVs, with more EVs being added on November 21. However, one notable new low price we spotted is over at Amazon on the Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter that is down at $464.99 shipped. Usually running you $1,200 at full price, this is hands-down the biggest discount we’ve seen to date on this model at $735 being slashed from the tag. This 61% markdown is giving you an amazing option to add it to your commute and/or neighborhood joyrides at a new all-time low price.

Offering an increase in both speed and travel mileage from its predecessor S series scooters, Segway’s Ninebot S MAX comes with dual 500W motors – a nominal 1,000W of power that peak up to 4,800W to tackle up to 15% inclines with ease. You’ll be able to top out at 12.4 MPH for up to 23.6 miles on a single charge – plus, if you’re a little hesitant to hop on one of these self-balancing scooters due to lack of experience, you don’t have to worry as the companion app provides step-by-step guidance for newcomers. Not only does it keep itself balanced for an easier riding experience, but the Leansteer tech also gives you precision control response times in just 0.01 seconds, eliminating the chance of falling off from lag times. There are also rear customizable LED lights for some personal flair while riding, and its compact design is easy to transport when not being directly ridden.

Segway Ninebot early Black Friday EV deals under $300:

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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.

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Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions

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Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions

Tesla has requested that NHTSA withhold its response to the numerous questions the regulators had about its recent Robotaxi launch.

As for the agency, it said that it is aware of some disturbing videos in which we can see Tesla’s system making serious mistakes on its first day.

Prior to Tesla’s Robotaxi launch on Sunday, NHTSA had sent Tesla a series of questions about the program, which Tesla was required to answer by June 19th.

The agency wanted a lot more details because it is particularly concerned about the fact that Tesla is using its ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ in the Robotaxi service while it is currently under investigation for its involvement in several serious crashes.

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Tesla has now responded to NHTSA, but it has requested that the agency keep all its answers confidential.

The automaker has consistently avoided sharing data about its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving programs, particularly crash data.

Automakers and companies developing self-driving and ADAS systems are required to report all crashes related to those systems, but Tesla has been abusing NHTSA’s program to get some of the data reported.

Publications have been trying to obtain the data through the courts, and Tesla has fought the effort, claiming that it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data were released.

There’s currently no indication that NHTSA will be able to release any information about Tesla’s Robotaxi service.

As we previously reported, the service launched with a Tesla employee in the front passenger seat with a finger constantly on the door unlactch button, which is likely to have been reprogrammed as a kill switch for the self-driving system.

This is likely information that would be confirmed and detailed in Tesla’s responses to NHTSA, and it would be critical, as it would prove that Tesla’s autonomous driving system can’t be considered level 4, which is now required to operate a commercial autonomous driving system, such as Robotaxi, in Texas.

Robotaxi has already been spotted making several significant mistakes over its first day of commercial operations, including driving in the wrong lane with incoming traffic and dropping passengers in the middle of an intersection.

NHTSA has confirmed that it is aware of those incidents and that it is currently gathering information about the situation:

NHTSA is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information. NHTSA will continue to enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment, in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Act and our data-driven, risk-based investigative process. Under U.S. law, NHTSA does not pre-approve new technologies or vehicle systems – rather, manufacturers certify that each vehicle meets NHTSA’s rigorous safety standards, and the agency investigates incidents involving potential safety defects. Following an assessment of those reports and other relevant information, NHTSA will take any necessary actions to protect road safety.

The agency has also stated that its investigation into Tesla’s FSD-Supervised/Beta “remains open.”

Electrek’s Take

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on record saying, “Transparency is the key to trust.” Yet, Tesla has not been anything close to transparent about any of its autonomous driving or ADAS system efforts.

On the contrary, it has gone out of its way to try to hide any level of data consistently.

In fact, Tesla has never released any data about FSD beyond cumulative mileage, which doesn’t indicate the system’s performance. Tesla even mentioned multiple increases in improvements in miles between disengagements without ever sharing actual data.

It’s incredibly disappointing. Elon is a great example of: Do what I say, not what I do.

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These are the EVs that lose the least range in extreme heat

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These are the EVs that lose the least range in extreme heat

With much of the US sweltering under a record-breaking heat dome, many EV buyers and owners are left wondering how their favorite electric cars perform in extreme summer temperatures. A new study tracking over 29,700 electric cars in real-world conditions provides the answers, and we’re sharing them here: these are the EVs that handle the summer heat best.

The EV leasing and subscription specialists Recurrent Auto have had tens of thousands of new and used EVs in their database over the years, giving them a massive dataset to analyze and draw conclusions from. So when they published their findings about which EVs had the best range in 90- and 100-degree weather, it was required reading for any would-be EV expert.

“Most of the country has a heat advisory right now, so we’re fielding lots of questions about EV batteries in extreme heat,” reads the intro to the Recurrent report. “Here’s the deal … electric cars work perfectly fine in hot weather. Range loss at 90F (32C) is minimal. Less than 5% change.”

Like many real-world aspects of EV ownership and longevity, that seems a lot better than what most people – or even most analysts would likely tell you. So, what gives?

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“When temperatures pass 100F (37C), range impacts can be 17-18%,” they continue, “but these reductions are temporary while the AC is working to keep passengers cool … we advise that owners and dealerships avoid letting an EV sit with extremely low states of charge in this heat. An EV uses its battery power to keep the battery cool.”

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EV range table; via Recurrent Auto.

Recurrent’s findings put the Audi e-tron in the top spot, followed closely by recent JD Power favorites BMW i4 and Rivian R1S, all of which reportedly lose less than 3% of their range, even at an absolutely blistering 100°F.

To put those percentages into some easier to digest numbers (and fix the fact that Recurrent’s infographic makes it look, to my eyes, like you can’t drive a Nissan Ariya or Chevy Blazer at 100+ degrees), I’ve done the math, starting with the EV’s EPA-rated range under “ideal” conditions, then translated that using the percentages from Recurrent.

Would I bet my family’s safety and convenience on this rough-and-tumble chart while planning my next road trip? Absolutely not – go download Chargeway for that. Would I do the math because it’s a fun mental exercise that’s going to generate fun comments? Absolutely.

Check out the math, below, and if you see an EV you like in there click on the link in the table to go find a great local deal on a hot weather ready electric car near you. Links to Rivian and Tesla dealers weren’t included because they don’t have dealers.

EV range in extreme heat

SOURCES: Recurrent Auto, via LinkedIn; featured image via Audi.

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CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’

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CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led 'peace'

US President Donald Trump (L) greets Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to address troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025.

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It’s a strange thought that launching attacks on other countries could lead to peace, but that seems to be the logic behind the abrupt escalation in conflict in the Middle East beginning Saturday. And now there’s talk of a ceasefire soon.

Here’s a quick recap.  

On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, pushing America into Israel’s war with Tehran.

On Sunday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran “reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.”

On Monday, Iran launched a retaliatory strike against America, targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar.

And on Monday evening stateside, Trump announced a ceasefire.

Trump said on Truth Social that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” that will, in effect mark “an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR” — which began when Israel attacked Iran on June 12.

There are signs this isn’t the usual empty rhetoric. Iran gave the U.S. “early notice” of its attack on the military base in Qatar, according to Trump. It was a “retaliation that was expected,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Qatar also received advanced warning from Iran, according to The New York Times, which cited three Iranian officials familiar with the matter. Iran’s national security council said its missile strike “posed no threat whatsoever to our friendly and brotherly nation, Qatar, or its honorable people.”

This, essentially, is “the peace through strength strategy,” Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, told CNBC.

In other words, there’s a small chance tensions in the Middle East might cool down following a carefully calibrated and symbolic exchange of strikes that projects strength from all parties, while also providing Iran an off-ramp to de-escalate tension.

Judging by the U.S. stock and oil markets — which rose and fell, respectively — investors are indeed hopeful the strategy of missile-led peace would work.

What you need to know today

Trump announces an Israel-Iran ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” that will begin around midnight Tuesday stateside. However, neither Iran nor Israel has publicly confirmed they have accepted Trump’s ceasefire timeline. Read CNBC’s live coverage of the latest developments on the Israel-Iran war here.

Iran strikes U.S. military base in Qatar
Iran on Monday launched what its armed forces called a “powerful and destructive missile strike on the United States’ Al-Udeid military base in Qatar.” The Al-Udeid Air Base is the largest American military installation in the Middle East, with around 10,000 service members. Qatar’s Defense Ministry said its air defense had intercepted the missile attack on Al-Udeid, and that there were no reported deaths or injuries.

Prices of oil post a huge drop
Oil prices fell sharply Monday after Iran’s strike on Qatar had no reported casualties. U.S. crude oil fell 7.22%, to close at $68.51 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent shed 7.18% to $71.48 during U.S. trading. Trump on Monday demanded that “everyone” keep oil prices down or they would play “into the hands of the enemy.” Trump didn’t specify who he was referring to, but he seemed to be addressing U.S. oil producers.

Markets in U.S. rise on de-escalation hopes
U.S. stocks rose Monday as investors seemed hopeful of de-escalation in the Israel-Iran war. The S&P 500 climbed 0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.89% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94%. Tesla shares popped 8.2% after the company launched its robotaxis in Austin, Texas, on Sunday— but regulators are looking into reports of robotaxis driving erratically. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index fell 0.28%.

[PRO] Wall Street’s thoughts on robotaxis
Wall Street closely watched Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Texas over the weekend. Analyst outlooks on the event vary widely. While Wedbush’s Dan Ives, who rode in the robotaxis over the weekend, said it “exceeded our expectations,” Guggenheim’s Ronald Jewsikow called the event “baby steps.” Here’s what analysts think about what the robotaxis mean for Tesla’s stock.

And finally…

An Airbus A350-941 commercial jet, operated by Emirates Airline, at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France, on Monday, June 16, 2025.

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Airlines divert, cancel more Middle East flights after Iran attacks U.S. military base

Airlines diverted more Middle East flights on Monday after Iran’s armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, as the region’s military conflict continued to disrupt airlines’ operations.

Dubai-based Emirates said that some of its aircraft rerouted on Monday and told customers that delays or longer flights were possible as it would take “flight paths well distanced from conflict areas,” while operating its schedule as planned.

Air India said it had halted all flights in and out of the region and to and from the east coast of North America and Europe “until further notice.”

Earlier, major international airlines including Air France, Iberia, Finnair and others announced they would pause or further postpone a resumption of service to some destinations in the Middle East.

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