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Leading today’s Green Deals is the $200 off launch deal on Aiper’s latest Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer that comes upgraded with a bunch of new features at $340. Right behind it is Segway’s Valentine’s Day sale with up to 25% discounts across a selection of EVs, among them being the Ninebot E2 Plus e-KickScooter down at $300. We also spotted DJI’s Power 1000 Portable Power Station bundled along with a protective bag at a new $579 low, as well as NutriChef’s 3L Electric Kitchen Composter falling to $228, as well as a smart alternative model. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s two exclusive low prices on Anker’s F3800 power station, Heybike’s Valentine’s sale, 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.

Aiper launches upgraded Surfer S2 solar pool skimmer with tons of new features at $200 off for $340

Aiper’s official Amazon storefront is offering the first savings on its newest autonomous pool cleaner, the Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer that is now down at $339.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon. This is the latest release from the popular robot pool cleaner brand, carrying a $540 price tag with it. Today’s first-time discount starts with a drop to $400, which is already some solid savings, but then goes further with the coupon to a combined $200 markdown off the going rate, setting the bar for its all-time low price going forward. It’s also worth noting that this price is sitting only $40 above the current discounted rate of the Surfer S1 model, making it quite the affordable launch deal.

Building upon the success of its predecessor, Aiper’s Surfer S2 solar pool skimmer arrives sporting serious cash savings so you can prep for summer with the latest tech. It comes sporting an updated brushless motor, a larger suction inlet, and a 150-micron filtration system alongside its DebrisGuard anti-leak design for improved collections of small and large debris, “effectively handling fine dirt, small particles, and large leaves.” The battery has also been improved upon here, now offering up to 35 hours on a single charge (up from the S1’s 10-hour battery), or it can get 24/7 performance with the sun shining through its integrated solar panel.

Aiper’s Surfer S2 solar pool skimmer has been equipped with dual dToF sensors that work with the brand’s algorithms for greater obstacle avoidance – plus, don’t worry about it getting stuck on pool steps thanks to the inclusion of its four retractable anti-stranding columns. And should it find itself in a precarious situation regardless of the columns, it’s also been programmed with automatic self rescue capabilities to get it back to deeper waters. Alongside the usual smart controls, this one also allows for manual steering through its companion app, ensuring whatever you need cleared away is taken care of.

Segway Ninebot E2 Plus e-KickScooter

Segway’s Valentine’s savings drop the Ninebot E2 Plus e-kickscooter to $300

Segway is launching its Valentine’s Day sale through February 14 with up to 25% discounts across a selection of its popular e-scooters. One of the best budget-friendly offers is the brand’s Ninebot E2 Plus KickScooter for $299.99 shipped. Normally this model costs $400 at full price, with costs mainly keeping above $300, though we did spy occasional drops to $280 over 2024. Today’s deal gives you one of the most frequent rates we’ve seen, cutting $100 off the tag and giving you a shot at the third-lowest price we have tracked – $55 above the all-time low we last saw during 2023 Christmas sales. You’ll find it matching in price at Amazon, as well.

Segway’s E Series of Ninebot kickscooters are a reliable means around town that fits within budget restraints (I’ve been riding an E22 around NYC for five years), and the E2 Plus stands as one of the best options from the group. It delivers you the means to commute up to 15.5 miles on a single charge, though this number falls a little to 12.4 miles when riding at its max 15.5 MPH top speed. A unique feature that you don’t see on many other models is the RGB ambient lights that offer 256 colors and 3 light effects which will change its rhythm along with the speed.

It’s been given a much larger 2.8-inch LED dashboard with a 25-degree tilt for easier glances and setting adjustments while in the middle of your ride. You’ll also find it stocked with puncture-proof hollow tires, an integrated headlight, a dual breaking system, an IPX4 weather-resistant rating, a folding frame for easier storage, and smart controls via the Segway-Ninebot app that includes remote locking and unlocking for added security.

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DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station

Grab DJI’s Power 1000 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station with a protective bag at a new $579 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, DJI is offering its Power 1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a protective bag for $579 shipped, after using the promo code PN8XSGC3 at checkout. This package normally goes for $1,098 at full price, which has mostly kept above $978 since it hit the market a few months ago, though we’re finally seeing discounts take things lower. You’ll be saving $519 with today’s deal that is also dropping it lower than we’ve seen before, marking a new all-time low price. The power station on its own is currently down at its $499 low from its usual $999 tag, which makes this combo all the better as its normally $99 higher at the start but with the discounts on both options, there’s only a $80 difference, giving you the protective bag for less.

DJI’s Power 1000 is a great addition to outdoor kits, whether you’re camping, passing through, or even work outdoors. The 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity covers the backup power needs for laptops, tablets, cameras, and other essential gear, even the brand’s high-quality drones. There are eight output port options here, with the two ACs dishing power at up to 2,200W (surging to 2,600W) to cover larger appliance needs, while the dual USB-Cs boast 140W fast-charging speeds each, among others.

With the addition of either a MPPT module or DJI’s Power Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable, you’ll be able to take advantage of its solar charging capabilities (solar bundles can be found here), with an impressive 1,600W max input available, which would refill the battery in 80 minutes. Otherwise charging via a wall outlet delivers an 80% battery in 50 minutes or a full one in 70 minutes.

NutriChef 3L electric kitchen composter

NutriChef’s compact, user-friendly 3L electric composter turns scraps into low-cost soil for $228

Amazon is offering the Nutrichef 3L Electric Kitchen Composter for $228.04 shipped, after clipping the on-page 15% off coupon. This handy appliance would normally cost you $270 at full price, but since December we’ve been seeing it up and down in price between its MSRP and the $200 low. Today’s deal comes in taking $42 off the price tag, landing it down among its lowest rates – just $28 above the all-time low.

Composting is becoming more and more popular across the country, especially for folks with green thumbs. This electric composter from NutriChef is ready to help you turn your kitchen scraps into low-cost soil for your plants through its drying, crushing, and cooling functions. Its compact size makes it a great addition to kitchens, particularly those in smaller apartments, and you won’t have to worry about the usual odors as its filtration system prevents those smells from filling your space. The display provides simplified controls for a more user-friendly experience, though, unlike some of the other composters we’ve covered here, this one does not sport any remote smart controls – but does feature a self-cleaning mode.

If you want a model that does sport smart tech capabilities, you’ll find Govee’s latest Smart Electric Composter down at $310 from $500, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon. This model comes packed with monitoring and controls available via the companion app – you can even go hands-free with voice controls when connected to your Alexa, Google Assistant, and/or Siri. It has two changeable filters to prevent odors alongside three operating modes and a full array of safety notifications for when anything isn’t working as it should.

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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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U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says

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U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says

Energy Sec. Wright: We can get to no or very low tariffs, but it's got to be reciprocal

HOUSTON — The U.S. could reach an agreement with Canada that avoids tariffs on imports of oil, gas and other energy resources, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday.

Wright said such a scenario is “certainly is possible” but “it’s too early to say” in response to a question from CNBC during a press conference at the CERAWeek by S&P Global. The U.S. is in “active dialogue” with Canada and Mexico, the energy secretary said.

President Donald Trump has paused until April 2 tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports that are compliant with the agreement which governs trade in North America. Trump originally imposed broad 25% tariffs on goods from both countries as well as lesser 10% tariffs on energy imports from Canada.

It’s unclear, however, how much of the oil, gas and other energy that the U.S. imports from Canada is compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Wright declined to provide specifics when CNBC asked how much of those imports are USMCA compliant.

“I’m going to avoid the details for now,” Wright said. The energy secretary said, “We can get to no tariffs or very low tariffs but it’s got to be reciprocal” in an interview with CNBC’s Brian Sullivan.

Canada’s energy minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, warned last week that energy prices will rise in the U.S. if the tariffs on energy imports go into full effect.

“We will see higher gasoline prices as a function of energy, higher electricity prices from hydroelectricity from Canada, higher home heating prices associated with natural gas that comes from Canada and higher automobile prices,” Wilkinson told CNBC’s Megan Cassella in an interview.

The U.S. has been the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in the world for years. But many refiners in the U.S. are dependent on heavy crude imported from Canada. The U.S. imported 6.6 million barrels of crude oil per day on average in December, more than 60% of which came from Canada, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Wright acknowledged that the tariffs are creating uncertainty in energy markets as negotiations continue.

“We’re in the middle of negotiations for where things are going to go with tariffs, so that feels frightening and gripping right now but this time will pass,” Wright said. “Deals will be made, we’ll get certainty and we’ll have a positive economic environment for Americans going forward.”

U.S. crude oil fell more than 1% Monday to close at $66.03 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent closed at $69.28 per barrel. Crude oil futures have pulled back substantially as Trump’s trade policy creates uncertainty and OPEC+ has confirmed that it plans to gradually bring back 2.2 million barrels per day of production beginning next month.

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Apple Maps EV Routing adds Tesla Supercharger (NACS) support for Ford drivers – 9to5Mac

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Apple Maps EV Routing adds Tesla Supercharger (NACS) support for Ford drivers - 9to5Mac

Apple is rolling out a notable update to Apple Maps EV Routing for Ford drivers. Starting today, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers can use Apple Maps EV Routing via CarPlay to plan road trips that include Tesla Superchargers – or any station that uses the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

As I’ve explained before, Ford began shipping adapters CCS to NACS adapters that allow Mach-E and Lightning drivers to charge at Tesla Superchargers last year. Until today, however, Apple Maps was unaware of this change. This meant Apple Maps EV Routing would only route Mach-E and Lightning drivers to CCS charging stations, even though a route with Tesla Superchargers might’ve been more efficient.

With today’s change, Apple Maps via CarPlay will now include NACS fast charging stations, such as compatible Tesla Superchargers, in recommended route planning recommendations.

In a blog post, Ford explains:

Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay allows drivers to input their route and can view the estimated battery level they will have when they get to a destination, as well as suggested charging stations along the way if charging is needed. Previously, Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers would have to manually open another app, then enter a NACS fast charger as a destination to have it added to their route. Now, with the Apple Maps EV Routing and NACS fast charger integration, the experience will be more seamless.

How to Use Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay:

  • Connect your Apple iPhone to CarPlay.
  • Open Apple Maps, go to Settings, and confirm your preferred charging network(s) – make sure you select a NACS fast charging station, such as Tesla Supercharger. You only have to do this once.
  • Enter a destination.
  • Apple Maps will then calculate the estimated state of charge you will have when you get to a destination.
  • If a charge is required, depending on the fastest route, it will automatically route you to a NACS fast charging station.*

This is a significant update to the Apple Maps EV Routing experience for Ford drivers. Next up on my wishlist is support for battery preconditioning when using Apple Maps EV Routing. Android Auto added this feature last October.

The new feature is available now to iPhone users running iOS 17 or later. No software update is required for your car.

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Tesla (TSLA) insider trading: Elon’s friend James Murdoch just unloaded $13 million

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James Murdoch, a Tesla board member and friend of CEO Elon Musk, has confirmed that he sold about $13 million in stock today as the stock (TSLA) crashed.

There has been a lot of insider trading at Tesla lately, and by trading, we mean selling – cause no insider is ever buying at Tesla.

We recently reported on Kimball Musk, Elon’s brother, and Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav recently selling ahead of a recent drop in the company’s stock price.

Tesla’s chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, also sold $33 million worth of Tesla shares last week and over $100 million in the last 3 months.

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Now, it’s James Murdoch’s turn. The Tesla board member just confirmed, through a required SEC filing, that he sold 54,776 Tesla shares for just over $13 million today:

He sold as Tesla’s stock crashed 15% today. It is now down more than 50% from its all-time high just a few months ago.

Murdoch was appointed to Tesla’s board in 2017.

He is better known as the son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and the former CEO of 21st Century Fox from 2015 to 2019.

Murdoch was one of the Tesla board directors who was forced to return almost $1 billion in cash and stock options to Tesla as part of a settlement for over-compensation.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla insiders are unloading, and those are just the ones we know about. Public companies only have to report insider trading for board directors and listed top executives.

For the latter, Tesla purposefully only lists 3 people: Elon, Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla’s CFO, and Tom Zhu, whose role at Tesla has bit quite fluid in recent years.

Therefore, we don’t know about the dozens of other top executives potentially selling their shares right now amid a giant correction.

It’s really suspicious because there are clear top leaders at Tesla who are often on Tesla’s earnings calls, and they are not even listed, like Lars Moravy, for example.

But it’s par for the course at Tesla, which has some of the worst corporate governance I have ever seen. It’s truly shameful.

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