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Leading today’s Green Deals is Hiboy’s newly launched early Christmas sale that is continuing Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing while also increasing savings on some select models, like the 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike that hit a new $800 low. Next, we have Goal Zero’s Alta 50 and Alta 80 Portable Fridge/Freezers that were skipped over in last month’s seasonal savings but return to their lowest rates today, starting from $550. For camping enthusiasts, we spotted UGREEN’s Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank Station down at $140, as well as Greenworks’ 80V Venture Commuter e-bike that has dropped to $1,550. Lastly, there’s VEVOR’s Tesla Charging Station Enclosure that fell to a new $140 low. Plus, all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you – but there’s no telling how long they’ll last.

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.

Hiboy’s early Christmas sale drops its 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike to new $800 low (Save $900)

Hiboy has launched its early Christmas sale that is giving us returning Black Friday rates alongside new low prices, with the brand’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike dropping to $799.99 shipped. Outside of sales, this model carries a $1,700 price tag, with most of the deals we’ve seen drop things as low as $900, though recently we saw its Halloween and Black Friday sales take things lower to $850. With things switching over to December’s holiday season, we’re getting even more savings than ever before with a 53% markdown this time around that slashes $900 off the tag and lands it at a new all-time low.

Hiboy is offering first-time riders and budget shoppers an even more affordable rate today, with the 2024 P7 e-bike delivering a solid commuter solution at over half off. You’ll be able to cruise up to 28 MPH (which outdoes many other models that usually peak at 25 MPH if that) with three riding modes that offer varying mileages. The standard bike mode gives you the standard riding experience without activating the motor, while the power-assist mode propels you for up to 68 miles of travel, or you can go full electric with the throttle for up to 37 miles.

Hiboy’s 2024 P7 e-bike’s streamlined frame comes equipped with a 500W brushless motor, powered by a removable IPX5-rated waterproof 14.5Ah battery, with the entire setup weighing in at just 56 pounds for easier management should you have to carry it up or down stairs, for example. Notable features include front shocks, 2.2-inch mountain tires, power-off front/rear disc brakes, and an IPX4 water-resistant frame rating. There’s even an upgraded multi-functional LCD display here that not only gives you the usual performance data at-a-glance but also acts as a personal coach, pushing you to outdo your previous days’ best results, if you’re someone looking to get in better shape.

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Goal Zero’s Alta 50 portable fridge/freezer holds 75 cans at $550 post-Black Friday low (Save $250)

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering the lowest prices right now on its Alta Portable Fridge and Freezer models, with the Alta 50 down at $549.89 shipped. Normally sitting at its $800 full price, we’ve only seen a handful of discounts since releasing in February, with the first few only taking costs down to $600 at most until October saw the first fall to the $550 low during Prime Day. After getting skipped over during Black Friday sales, the lowest price we have tracked is returning here today to slash $250 off this portable 53L appliance, beating out many same-sized competitors that keep to higher rates around $750 and up.

Whether you need a reliable fridge/freezer for camping trips, job sites, or other travels where you’ll be bringing your Goal Zero power station along, the Alta 50 (and also the larger 80 model) has your back by keeping food and beverages cold and crisp, tossing out the need to make ice runs. It can go as low as -4 degrees in temperature, with dual functionality for either refrigeration or freezing – keep in mind though that it doesn’t sport its own battery and requires either an outlet for non-stop use or an existing power station for days of use at a time. Its 53L capacity holds up to 75 twelve-ounce cans at once, which is one of the larger capacities we’ve seen at such a price lately, making it an affordable RV appliance for longer outings or a temporary campsite appliance during shorter trips.

As I stated before, you’ll also find Goal Zero’s Alta 80 Portable Fridge/Freezer at a returning low of $699.89 shipped at the moment too. Unlike the Alta 50, this model doesn’t need to switch between refrigeration or freezing as it offers dual zones to keep both functions running simultaneously. It sports a larger 78L capacity that holds up to 130 12-ounce cans at once. Like its smaller counterpart it requires a power station to remain portable, and depending on which model you hook up, you’ll benefit from up to 12+ days of runtime.

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UGREEN Nexode 48,000mAh portable charger and power bank station offers compact backup support at $140

The official UGREEN Amazon storefront is offering its Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank Station for $139.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $30 off coupon. This model launched a year ago at $200, and since its first discount dropped in July, it’s been more recently fetching $170, with occasional discounts lower, the biggest of which took costs down to the $135 low. You’re getting another big chance at cash savings here today with this combined 30% markdown that saves you $30 and drops things to the second-lowest price we have tracked.

Cover the backup power needs of one to five devices simultaneously with this portable charger/power bank station from UGREEN, which delivers a 48,000mAh battery capacity alongside two USB-A ports and three USB-C ports with fast-charging up to 300W. Keep in mind though, that charging multiple devices at once will divide the output power and increase charge times (depending on which ports you’re using – for example, all three USB-C ports being used will lead to 100W rates for each). The larger capacity does allow for more juice to be divvied out over many smaller models on the market, with an “iPhone 15 Pro able to get 10.8 charges while a MacBook Air M2 15 will be able to get 1.1 charges” before the power bank itself needs to be plugged in – taking only 1.5 hours to get back to full via a standard wall outlet.

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Get more from Greenworks’ battery ecosystem on its 80V Venture 27.5-inch commuter e-bike at $1,550 (Save $350)

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V Venture Series 27.5-inch Commuter Electric Bike for $1,549.99 shipped. Normally running you $1,900 at full price, we’ve seen very few discounts since this model was released at the start of 2024. We first spotted a price cut in April when it fell to $1,615 before rising back to its MSRP and keeping there until the beginning of November when it hit a new $1,520 low. Today, you’re looking at a solid $350 markdown that drops costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, even beating out Greenworks’ own website where it’s still listed at its full going rate.

Part of Greenworks’ Venture series of e-transportation models, this 80V commuter e-bike was designed to add more expansion options to the brand’s battery ecosystem beyond just the usual array of tools. It comes equipped with a 350W brushless rear hub motor, peaking at 500W, and is powered by an included 4.0Ah battery (plus a rapid charger to re-juice it) or you can use any of the other batteries you may already own. With its three different pedal assistance levels you’ll get support up to 20 MPH for up to 22 miles on a single 40-minute charge. You’ll also enjoy stocked features like the front suspension fork, an adjustable suspension seat, a 7-speed Shimano shifter, 27.5-inch Kenda tires, an LED headlight, a rear cargo rack, as well as an LCD display paired with a simple control panel along the handlebars.

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Get extra protection and security for your Tesla EV charger with VEVOR’s station enclosure at new $140 low

Amazon is offering a great option to better protect your Tesla charger while saving you a solid chunk of money with the VEVOR Tesla Charging Station Enclosure at $140.14 shipped. Normally this would run you $190, with only one previous discount $10 lower in early Black Friday sales. The savings are increasing now that the seasonal shopping event is over, with a total 26% markdown that saves you a solid $50 and gives you a new all-time low price too.

While Tesla’s EV chargers do come rated to withstand weather and thus can be installed indoors or outdoors, they aren’t exactly sitting atop the list of best-protected designs. That’s where this enclosure designed specifically for Tesla chargers from VEVOR comes in, with its IP32 waterproof and dustproof protection and cold-rolled carbon steel makeup to add another layer of defense for your charger. It sports a reinforced lock and hinge for added security, dual outlet holes at the bottom with rubber sleeves for threading, and grounding screws pre-installed.

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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 board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion

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Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly billion

A judge has officially approved a settlement in a case brought by Tesla shareholders against board members who will now have to return stock, cash, and give up on stock options worth a total of nearly $1 billion.

Let me start this article with a quote from Tesla CEO Elon Musk:

Tesla will never settle a case where we’re in the right, and never contest a case where we’re in the wrong.

Today, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick approved a settlement agreement between Tesla and all its board members from 2017 to 2020 and the Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit on behalf of Tesla shareholders over what the shareholders believed to be excessive compensation.

The agreement was first reported in July 2023, but it is only now being officially approved and we learn a few more details.

Shareholders believed that members of Tesla’s board were compensating themselves excessively with hundreds of millions of dollars between 2017 and 2020 when the average compensation of a board member of a S&P500 company is just north of $300,000.

Under the settlement, the board members agree to return to Tesla $277 million in cash, $459 million in stock options and to forgo $184 million worth of stock options awarded for 2021-2023.

That adds up to nearly $1 billion.

The board members include Kimbal Musk, Elon’s brother, Brad Buss, Ira Ehrenpreis, Antonio Gracias, Stephen Jurvetson, all close friends of Elon Musk and people who have financial dealings with Musk outside of Tesla, Linda Johnson Rice, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, Hiromichi Mizuno and Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle Corp and also a close friend of Musk.

As part of the settlement, Tesla or the board does not admit to any wrongdoing.

Musk didn’t take compensation as part of the board, but he is embroiled in a similar case over his own $55 billion CEO compensation package, which was rescinded by the same judge after she found that it wasn’t negotiated or presented to shareholders in good faith.

The board members who received this “excessive compensation” also happened to be the one who “negotiated” Musk’s CEO compensation package.

The case is heading to the Delaware Supreme Court, as reported earlier today.

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Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]

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Nissan's Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]

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Despite how cold it may feel outside, Nissan’s electric SUV has likely been through colder. Nissan is proving its Ariya SUV can handle the extreme weather at its unique new test chamber at its tech center near Detroit. With temperatures ranging from -40 to 176 °F, the Ariya is being pushed to see what it’s made of.

Nissan launched the Ariya, its first electric SUV, in the US in late 2022. Over 13,400 Ariya models were sold in the US in its first sales year, with another nearly 20,000 handed over in 2024.

A few weeks ago, Nissan introduced the 2025 Ariya, starting at just $39,770. It has two battery options, 66 or 91 kWh, good for 216 and 289 miles range. That’s for the FWD models.

You can opt for Nissan’s e-4ORCE AWD dual-motor system for “thrilling acceleration” with up to 389 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. However, with the added power, you sacrifice some range. The AWD Ariya gets up to 272 miles range.

With many parts of the country seeing frigid temperatures, Nissan says its “Ariya is very well equipped” to combat freezing weather.

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2025 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE (Source: Nissan)

The electric SUV was already the first vehicle (EV or gas-powered) to drive from the North to the South Pole in 2023. Now, it’s being put through the paces at Nissan’s tech center outside of Detroit.

It’s currently around 23 °F in Detroit, with a low of 11 °F, but Nissan says it’s even colder in its unique new test chamber. The chamber is located at the Nissan Technical Center North America campus, just outside Detroit.

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The Ariya in Nissan’s test chamber (Source: Nissan)

Nissan Ariya handles cold weather tests in new chamber

“Our chambers are capable of temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 176 degrees Fahrenheit,” Jeff Tessmer, senior manager of Zero Emission Vehicles at Nissan’s tech center, explained.

Nissan tests the Ariya in a test chamber with “far more extreme” temperatures than the typical driver will see. Tessmer said, “We want to test the worst-case scenario so that our customers will still get the same performance in a wide variety of weather conditions.”

One of the biggest goals is to prove the electric SUV’s battery can maintain charge levels even in extreme weather.

Nissan Ariya undergoes extreme cold weather chamber test (Source: Nissan)

Nissan puts it through “cold soak” tests to ensure performance. During a 24-hour cold soak, the Ariya was parked in -4 °F weather with a 17% battery charge. It also wasn’t plugged in or using its battery heater. After the team returned the next day, the electric SUV still had a 17% charge and started up immediately.

The Ariya is equipped with a battery heater that drivers can turn on ahead of time to ensure optimal performance. On hot days, it includes a liquid-cooled system to regulate battery temperatures.

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2025 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE interior (Source: Nissan)

Drivers can also use the MYNISSAN app to pre-warm the cabin, check the interior temperature, and schedule charging times. Ansu Jammeh, an engineer on Nissan’s Zero Emissions Engineering team, said the best time to use the heating feature is “when the vehicle is plugged in so that it uses power from the grid instead of the vehicle.”

2025 Nissan Ariya trim Battery
(kWh)		 Starting Prices* (MSRP) Range
(miles)
Engage FWD 66 $39,770 216
Engage e-4ORCE 66 $43,770 205
Evolve + FWD 91 $44,370 289
Engage + e-4ORCE 91 $45,370 272
Evolve + e-4ORCE 91 $48,370 272
Platinum + e-4ORCE 91 $54,370 267
2025 Nissan Ariya prices and range by trim (*not including a $1,390 destination fee)

Nissan added a new wireless charging pad across all 2025 Ariya models. The inside features Nissan’s Advanced Drive-Assist setup with dual 12.3″ infotainment and driver display screens formed in a “wave-like” shape.

Other standard features of the 2025 model include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a Head-up display, and a Virtual Personal Assistant. It also includes Nissan’s ProPilot Assist for assisted driving.

Are you ready to check out Nissan’s electric SUV for yourself? We can help you get started. You can use our link to find Nissan Ariya models at the best price in your area today.

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This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities

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This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities

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Florida’s Rice Creek Solar Energy Center is now online, delivering nearly 75 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to 12 cities across the state. The solar farm is part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal solar initiatives in the US.

Located in Putnam County, near Palatka, the Rice Creek site is covered with 213,000 solar panels that generate enough power for around 14,000 homes. This marks the third solar site in the Florida Municipal Solar Project, with more on the way.

Twelve utilities are tapping into the clean energy from Rice Creek, including Beaches Energy Services (Jacksonville Beach), Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Homestead, Keys Energy Services in Key West, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Lake Worth Beach, Mount Dora, New Smyrna Beach Utilities, Newberry, Ocala, Town of Havana, and Winter Park. This is the first solar power project for Havana, New Smyrna Beach, and Newberry.

Jacob Williams, the general manager of the Florida Municipal Power Agency, explained, “By working together, our members and their communities benefit from additional solar-powered energy that’s both cost-effective and carbon-free.”

The FMPA, based in Orlando, coordinates the project, while the 12 municipal utilities – who are also FMPA’s member-owners – purchase the power. Miami-based Origis Energy is the builder, owner, and operator of Rice Creek. According to Origis Energy’s Josh Teigiser, “We are honored to support this FMPA work. Long-term agreements for solar generation, including for Rice Creek Solar, provide a stable rate base contributing to lower and more predictable customers’ bills.”

Construction is already underway on a fourth Florida solar farm, Whistling Duck Solar, in Levy County. The Florida Municipal Solar Project is expected to grow to seven sites in the next few years and will generate a total of around 525 MW of clean energy.

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