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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.

VEVOR Tesla charging station enclosure

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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BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major ‘off to a great start’ in strategy reset

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BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major 'off to a great start' in strategy reset

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British oil giant BP on Tuesday posted slightly weaker-than-expected first-quarter net profit, following a recent strategic reset and a slump in crude prices.

The beleaguered oil and gas major posted underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $1.38 billion for the first three months of the year. That missed analyst expectations of $1.6 billion, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus.

BP’s net profit had hit $2.7 billion a year earlier and $1.2 billion in the final three months of 2024.

The results come as the energy major faces fresh pressure from activist investors less than two months after announcing a strategic reset.

Seeking to rebuild investor confidence, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and boost annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Tuesday that the firm was “off to a great start” in delivering on its strategic reset.

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss discusses first-quarter results

“We had a great operational quarter. We had our highest upstream operating efficiency in history. Our refineries in the first quarter ran at the best they’ve run in 24 years. We had six exploration discoveries in a row, which is really unusual and we started out three major projects,” Auchincloss said.

For the first quarter, BP announced a dividend per ordinary share of 8 cents and a share buyback of $750 million.

Net debt rose to $26.97 billion in the January-March period, up from $22.99 billion at the end of the fourth quarter. BP had previously warned of lower reported upstream production and higher net debt in the first quarter, when compared to the final three months of last year.

Shares of BP fell 3.3% on Tuesday morning. The firm is down roughly 8% year-to-date.

Activist pressure

BP’s green strategy U-turn does not appear to have gone far enough for the likes of activist investor Elliott Management, which went public last week with a stake of more than 5% in the London-listed firm.

The disclosure makes the U.S. hedge fund BP’s second-largest shareholder after BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, according to LSEG data.

Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share price rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears back toward its oil and gas businesses.

BP’s Auchincloss declined to comment on interactions with investors when asked whether the firm was under pressure from the likes of Elliott to go beyond the plans announced in its February pivot.

Notably, BP suffered a shareholder rebellion at its annual general meeting earlier this month. Almost a quarter (24.3%) of investors voted against the re-election of outgoing Chair Helge Lund, a symbolic result that reflected a sense of deep frustration among the firm’s shareholders.

Mark van Baal, founder of Dutch activist investor Follow This, told CNBC last week that he hoped the shareholder revolt means Amanda Blanc, who is leading the process to find Lund’s successor, will look for a new chair who is “climate competent” and “will not respond to short-term activists so quickly.”

Lund is expected to step down from his role next year.

Takeover candidate

BP’s underperformance relative to industry peers such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Shell has thrust the energy major into the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate. Energy analysts have questioned, however, whether any of the likeliest suitors will rise to the occasion.

BP’s Auchincloss on Tuesday said that he wouldn’t speculate on whether the company is a takeover target, but confirmed the oil major had not asked for any sort of protection from the British government.

“What I will say is we’re a strong, independent company and we’ve got sector-leading growth. And if we can deliver the sector-leading growth, and the first quarter is a fantastic example of that, then I have no concerns. I think we’re going to do great,” Auchincloss said.

Murray Auchincloss, chief executive officer of BP, during the “CERAWeek by S&P Global” conference in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 2025.

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Oil prices have fallen in recent months on demand fears. International benchmark Brent crude futures with June delivery traded at $65.19 per barrel on Tuesday morning, down more than 1% for the session. That’s lower from around $84 per barrel a year ago.

Asked whether weaker crude prices could put the some of the firm’s reset plans in jeopardy, Auchincloss said, “Not really. We have a balance of products that we think about that generate revenue for us. So, oil, natural gas and refined products as well.”

— CNBC’s Ruxandra Iordache contributed to this report.

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The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

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The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

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Germany’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, EnBW’s He Dreiht, just hit a big milestone: The first enormous turbine is now up in the North Sea.

He Dreiht – which means “it spins” in Low German – is using Vestas’s massive 15 megawatt (MW) turbines, the first project in the world to install them. Just one spin of one of the rotors can generate enough electricity to power four households for an entire day.

When it’s finished, He Dreiht will have 64 mega turbines cranking out 960 megawatts (MW) of clean power – enough to supply around 1.1 million homes. And it’s being built without any government subsidies.

EnBW, one of Germany’s major energy companies, has been working in offshore wind for more than 15 years, but He Dreiht is their biggest project yet. “It will play a key role in helping us to significantly grow our renewable energy output from 6.6 GW to over 10 GW by 2030,” said Michael Class, who heads up EnBW’s generation portfolio development.

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The project is a win for Vestas, too. “With the installation of the first V236-15.0 MW, we have reached an important milestone for both the He Dreiht project and our offshore ramp-up, which helps Germany build a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy system,” said Nils de Baar, president of Vestas Northern & Central Europe.

He Dreiht is located about 85 kilometers (53 miles) northwest of Borkum and 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of Helgoland. At peak times, more than 500 workers will be out at sea building the farm, using a fleet of more than 60 ships. EnBW’s offshore team in Hamburg is running the show.

The installation process is a major operation. The 64 foundations were already set in the seabed last year. Parts for the turbines are loaded onto the installation vessel Wind Orca in Esbjerg, Denmark, and shipped out in a 12-hour journey to the construction site. From there, the turbines are lifted into place. Meanwhile, crews are also working on internal wind farm cabling.

A partner consortium made up of Allianz Capital Partners, AIP, and Norges Bank Investment Management owns 49.9% of the shares in He Dreiht.

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Tesla gives update on Tesla Semi factory, says on track for volume production in 2026

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Tesla gives update on Tesla Semi factory, says on track for volume production in 2026

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Tesla has released a quick update about its Tesla Semi factory in Nevada. It says that it is on track for volume production of the electric semi truck in 2026.

The Tesla Semi was first scheduled to go into production in 2019, but it has faced numerous delays.

Now, it appears that there is finally some momentum to bring it to volume production.

For the last two years, Tesla has been working to build a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, where it builds the battery packs and drive units for most of its electric vehicles built in North America.

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Today, Tesla released a “progress update on the factory, confirming that it finished building and it’s now working on deploying the production lines:

Tesla had previously mentioned aiming for volume production by 2025, but it is now only talking about starting production toward the end of the year and ramping up next year.

The automaker reiterated its planned production capacity of 50,000 units.

We recently reported that an early Tesla Semi customer, Ryder, stated that the electric truck program is experiencing more delays and a price increase described as “dramatic.”

They now expect to take deliveries of their first trucks later in 2026 and said that the price has increased “dramatically,” leading them to scale back their pilot program from 42 to 18 Tesla Semi trucks.

When originally unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker mentioned prices of $150,000 for a 300-mile range truck and $180,000 for the 500-mile version. Tesla also took orders for a “Founder’s Series Semi” at $200,000.

However, Tesla didn’t update the prices when launching the “production version” of the truck in late 2022. Price increases have been speculated, but the company has never confirmed them.

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