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Today’s Green Deals has some more early Christmas savings, with Aventon launching its Holiday sale that is bringing back Black Friday lows, free extra battery promotions, and even introducing two new models – with the Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike getting the spotlight at its $2,599 low. We also spotted a short-term power deal sale from Anker SOLIX that has continued Black Friday savings on backup power models like the C1000 Portable Power Station which is down at its $429 low, among others. There’s also Goal Zero’s popular 500 Lumen Torch Light that has dropped back to its $30 low that we haven’t seen since October. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s early Christmas savings on EcoFlow power stations and Rad Power e-bikes, and more.

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.

Aventon’s Holiday sale has kicked into gear continuing much of the brand’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals along with the release of two new models (unfortunately not getting discounts) – with purchases made by December 15 arriving before Christmas. One of the returning low prices during this sale is on the new Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that is down at $2,599 shipped. Priced at $2,899 most days since it released back in February, we’ve mainly seen it get small $100 or $200 discounts throughout 2024, though Black Friday/Cyber Monday saw that price drop lower than any to $2,599 for the first time. You can score it at its all-time low once again, saving you $300 while upgrading your commute with an advanced model that can go the distance on streets or trails alike.

Aventon’s Ramblas electric mountain bike arrives equipped with the brand’s first mid-drive motor (250W peaking to 750W for incline-conquering power) alongside a 708Wh battery that delivers a 20 MPH top speed for up to 80 miles when utilizing its three PAS profiles (eco, trail, and turbo), with each offering five levels. And of course, the pedal assistance is supported by a superior torque sensor here. You’ll get even more in-depth smart controls over its performance thanks to the Ride Tune feature that lets you customize the motor’s output to your liking, fine-tuning the assistance, max torque, and pedal response – plus, its software automatically updates through the app for optimal performance at all times. The Ramblas electric mountain bike comes stocked with loads of quality features too, like the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, a KS dropper seat post, a RockShox 35 suspension fork, LED lighting built into the chainstays for rear visibility on top of the optional front headlight, and a full-color display.

Aventon Holiday sale e-bike discounts:

  • Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles (120 miles with extra battery)
  • Pace 500.3 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles (120 miles with extra battery)

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike (new upgrades): $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike (new upgrades): $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
Anker SOLIX C1000 power station

Score Anker’s SOLIX C1000 1,056Wh LiFePO4 power station at $429 low (Save $570)

Anker SOLIX is offering several power deals that are continuing the low prices we saw during its Cyber Monday sale across several power station models, like the C1000 Portable Power Station that is back at $429 shipped and also matching in price at Amazon. Down from its usual $999 price tag, we’ve mainly been seeing this model drop to $549 over 2024, though the recent Black Friday sale brought things lower to $449 which fell to $429 once Cyber Monday rolled around. You’re getting a second chance at the lowest price we have tracked today, saving you $570 on a solid backup power solution.

Coming in “15% smaller than the industry average,” Anker’s compact SOLIX C1000 power station provides you with a 1,056Wh LiFePO4 capacity (which can be expanded up to 2,112Wh with this extra battery bundle option, matching at Amazon too). It delivers up to 1,800W of power output to your devices, surging up to 2,400W to tackle a wider array of small and large appliances through its 11 ports. Equipped with the brand’s UltraFast tech, you can refill the battery to 80% in just 43 minutes or get a full battery in 58 minutes. Solar charging takes about 1.8 hours when utilizing its maximum 600W of solar input – and you’ll also get the usual smart controls to monitor and adjust settings through the Anker app.

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You can check out the full lineup of backup power deals from the direct Anker SOLIX landing page here, or check out all the Anker deals at Amazon – including on chargers and power banks – by following the link here.

Goal Zero torch light/power bank

Add Goal Zero’s 500 Lumen Torch light that doubles as a 5,200mAh solar-charging power bank to your kit at $30 low

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering its 500 Lumen Torch Light for $29.89 shipped. Normally carrying a $50 price tag most days, we’ve only seen four periods of discounts on this device over 2024, with things starting at $42 in January, dropping to $40 in March, and $38 in May before riding its MSRP to October, where it fell to the $30 low for the first time. We haven’t seen anything since, but today’s deal is changing that with a 40% markdown off the going rate, giving you a solid $20 in savings and a second shot at the all-time lowest price we have tracked.

It’s always a good idea to have versatile convenience in your toolbox, and this multi-functional device from Goal Zero delivers just that with its 500 lumens of LED lighting for your garage and campsite – even if you’re trying to work outdoors in the dark or get through a blackout. It provides either a focused spotlight or an area-covering flood light, with the actual light coming in a compact size that fits right in your hand. The internal 5,200mAh battery also doubles as a power bank for device-charging needs through the USB-C port, and it has an integrated solar panel to recharge when you might not be near a power source, making it an excellent addition to camping supplies.

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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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ZeroAvia scores 45 fresh patents for hydrogen aviation engines

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ZeroAvia Granted Raft of New Patents Key to the development of Large Hydrogen Aviation Engines

Aviation startup ZeroAvia says it’s been granted a “raft” of 45 new patents key to the development of practical large hydrogen aviation engines – and the company says it has 200 more H-related patents in the pipeline!

The news comes just weeks after ZeroAvia and Scottish regional airline Loganair announced a new, hydrogen-electric “turboprop” replacement motor capable of up to 5MW of shaft horsepower (~6,700 hp). United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) no. 12,341,225 covers an integrated hydrogen-electric engine design land is key to the development of a modular multi-MW hydrogen-electric engine for the ATR 42 and 72 model aircraft — which Loganair owns more than twenty of.

ATR isn’t the only potential customer ZerAvia is eyeballing, either. Despite hydrogen losing ground on utility-scale projects and more companies realizing that it’s “impossible” for hydrogen to compete as a transportation fuel, the fuel still seems to have some practical application in the aviation space. Both Airbus and Boeing have advanced plans and IP for hydrogen-ready airframes in recent weeks, as well, making the IP for large hydrogen-powered aviation engines that much more valuable.

“Recent patents filed and granted around hydrogen aviation give a window into an accelerating field of innovation,” explains Val Miftakhov, Founder and CEO, ZeroAvia. “As we see the large airframe manufacturers beginning to compete on technologies for hydrogen aircraft, there is a big opportunity for companies pioneering hydrogen propulsion systems. These are the inventions that will deliver truly clean, more affordable and highly efficient commercial air travel.”

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What it’s all about

ZA2000 2-5MW modular hydrogen-electric powertrain for 40-80 seat regional turboprops
ZA2000 2-5MW aviation engine; via ZeroAvia.

Like many tech-based startups, securing IP has been an integral part of ZeroAvia’s strategy, with the value of its patents being, essentially, the value of the company. Just as – if not more important to airlines like Loganair, American, and EcoJet, however, are the potential cost-savings of hydrogen compared to conventional aviation fuels like kerosene.

Importantly, these novel engines promise cost reductions for airlines. The substantially lower maintenance needs of hydrogen-electric engines will mean a decrease in maintenance and downtime for an airline’s fleet, with hydrogen fuel also projected to be significantly more cost effective than kerosene over time.

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You can read more about the new ZA600 and ZA2000 hydrogen-electric av motors here, and let us know what you think of hydrogen’s chances against traditional, kerosense-based aviation fuels in the comments.

SOURCE | IMAGES: ZeroAvia.

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100 MPH on a STANDING e-scooter?! Bo blows way past the limits

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100 MPH on a STANDING e-scooter?! Bo blows way past the limits

You might want to hold onto your handlebars for this one – literally. The fashion-forward British electric scooter maker Bo just unveiled what could be the most extreme electric scooter the world has ever seen. Named The Turbo, this standing e-scooter isn’t just playing around with speed – it’s aiming to smash right through it and find out what’s waiting on the other side.

And it all begs the question, “How much is too much?”

When we talk about fast electric scooters, we’re usually in the neighborhood of 50 mph (80 km/h). But the Bo Turbo doubles those numbers.

With 100 mph+ (160+ km/h) top speeds and claimed acceleration that’s faster than a Tesla, this scooter seems to use a design philosophy pulled straight from the playbook of Formula One. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the team behind The Turbo includes engineers with experience from Williams F1 and the Bloodhound Land Speed Record rocket car.

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Bo Turbo looks at home in the Bo-nnevile salt flats

The world’s fastest e-scooter?

Built on the same base chassis as the company’s sleek road-going Bo Model-M, The Turbo takes everything up a notch – actually, several notches. It features a 24,000 W dual-motor powertrain, 1,800 Wh battery, advanced traction control, and a power-to-weight ratio that reportedly beats a Bugatti Veyron.

At full power, the system is capable of propelling riders down a straightaway at three-digit speeds while standing upright. It’s absurd. It’s glorious. It’s gratuitous. It’s a dream. Or it’s a nightmare.

Bo says the machine is already delivering 85+ mph (137+ km/h) in early track testing at Goodwood Motor Circuit and is currently in development to push beyond the 100 mph barrier under Guinness World Record supervision.

And just in case you’re wondering if this is some experimental prototype cooked up in a lab – it’s not. The company is planning a limited run of built-to-order Turbo scooters, starting at a whopping $29,500. The first one is scheduled for delivery to a collector in Madrid during the 2026 Formula One race weekend.

The Bo Turbo shares the same chassis as the more mild-mannered Bo M scooter

From F1 brake ducts to street scooter DNA

Despite the headline-grabbing speed numbers, there’s a ton of serious engineering going on here. The Turbo uses ram-air intakes based on F1 brake cooling designs to keep the motors and controllers from overheating. The chassis – made from aerospace-grade aluminum and CNC-machined billet parts – is based on Bo’s proven Monocurve platform, the same structure that underpins the Bo Model-M. In fact, that might be the most impressive part of all, that the same chassis used underneath their everyday-ride-it-to-work Bo Model-M scooter is also holding together this 100 mph beast.

Bo’s team insists that despite the monster specs, The Turbo remains “surprisingly rideable.” Professional BMX rider Tre Whyte has piloted over 20 high-speed test runs, with the team now preparing to push the envelope even further.

A wild PR stunt – or something more?

It’s tempting to see The Turbo as just a headline machine (and hey, it works), but Bo says this project is about more than just chasing speed records. According to Bo CEO Oscar Morgan, “The Turbo is part of our mission to elevate these futuristic electric vehicles into the top tier of automotive performance.”

And honestly, they’ve got a point. E-scooters have exploded in popularity as low-speed urban vehicles, but the category rarely gets taken seriously in the performance world, despite the advent of racing leagues. Bo wants to change that – and they’re using motorsport technology to do it.

Electrek’s Take

Is this a practical daily rider? Absolutely not. But that’s not the point.

Bo is doing what so few e-scooter companies are willing to do – pushing boundaries, proving performance, and trying to make scooters feel exciting, not just functional. Whether The Turbo hits 100 mph or not, it’s already helped raise the bar for what electric micromobility can be. And if that means they develop safer and stable ways to build scooters along the way, then all the better.

The fact that they actually plan to sell these is a bit worrying, though the $30k pricetag means the local teens on your street aren’t going to be terrorizing the sidewalks with them. Well, not unless you’ve got an oil sheikh and his teenagers living on your street.

But hey, if you’ve got thirty grand and a need for painful death levels of speed – maybe this is your next toy.

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Chevron defeats Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets, clearing path for Hess acquisition

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Chevron prevails in mediation over Exxon in Guyana oil assets

Chevron has prevailed against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess Corporation’s offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana, Exxon CEO Darren Woods told CNBC’s Becky Quick on Friday.

The ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce in favor of Chevron clears the way for the oil major to complete its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation.

Chevron shares jumped about 3% in premarket trading.

“We disagree with the ICC panel’s interpretation but respect the arbitration and dispute resolution process,” Exxon said in a statement Friday.

The dispute had created significant uncertainty over whether Chevron’s acquisition of Hess would close, weighing on the oil major’s stock performance. The transaction would have failed if Exxon had prevailed.

Exxon and China National Offshore Oil Corporation had filed an arbitration case with the ICC, claiming a right of first refusal over Hess’s assets in the Stabroek Block, an oil development off the coast of Guyana.

Hess has a 30% stake in an oil patch, while Exxon leads the project with a 45% stake and CNOOC maintains 25% stake.

“We welcome Chevron to the venture and look forward to continued industry-leading performance and value creation in Guyana for all parties involved,” Exxon said.

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