Tesla, a company that prides itself on not advertising, is in the midst of a serious marketing effort. In doing so it’s exploiting employees, attacking shareholders, and retaining outside strategy firms to help it advertise.

It’s running these ads not to boost its falling sales, but rather to advocate for another unprecedented award for its CEO, which would keep the company stuck with him for years even as earnings drop precipitously under his direction.

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While Tesla shareholders are focused on giving Elon Musk a huge CEO compensation package, there’s a potentially even more impactful proposal that is sneaking through: Tesla investing in Musk’s xAI.

Here are the pros and cons of this controversial proposal.

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Where yesterday’s Green Deals were Anker-heavy, we’re closing out this week with this EcoFlow-heavy edition, led by the brand’s Halloween Sale that is continuing early Prime Day pricing with up to 65% discounts, bonus sitewide savings, free gifts, and more. Among the condensed lineup, you can grab the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a free protective bag at $1,709. There’s also the brand’s 48-hour flash sale of up to 62% discounts on four offers, like the RIVER 2 Portable Power Station at $179. From there, we also have a spotlight on Lectric’s XPress 750 Long-Range Commuter e-bikes getting up to $542 in free gear and mystery gifts at $1,299, as well as a $950 discount on Vanpower’s City Vanture e-bike, a 2-in-1 Greenworks combo tool low, a 43-gallon composting tumbler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Lectric Spooky Sale lineup with up to $762+ savings, the 10 exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX deals, 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.

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The EO is set to “write a new chapter” for Hyundai as it looks to compete with BYD, Geely, and others in China. Hyundai’s first dedicated electric SUV is now available in China with pre-sale prices starting under $20,000. Here’s a closer look at it in person.

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We are two weeks out from Halloween, and Rivian is already playing trick or treat with its social media followers. The EV automaker teased what appears to be this year’s unique Halloween “Car Costume” by showcasing a moss-covered Rivian vehicle near water.

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