Bluetti’s frightfully good solar + storage sale slices hundreds of dollars off for Halloween
No need to get caught in the dark, trick-or-treaters: Portable power station leader BLUETTI is offering great deals on power generators, batteries, and solar panels. This Halloween sale is running until November 5 at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Don’t miss it, as these deals are a treat. You can find the full sale if you click on this link and check out some of the highlights below.
BLUETTI EB3A Portable Power Station
Weighing just 10 pounds, the EB3A is one of BLUETTI’s most compact and portable solar generators. It features a 268 Wh LiFePO4 battery, nine versatile outlets, and the wireless charging pad on the top is a nice perk. The EB3A is great for camping, RV trips, and other on-the-go activities.
- EB3A is on sale for $239, down from $299.
BLUETTI AC200 Series – powerful generalists
The Bluetti AC200P and AC200MAX are all-rounders. They can quickly power your house in the event of a power outage as well as keep you powered up when you’re off grid.
AC200P and combos
The AC200P features a 2000W inverter and a 2000Wh LiFePO4 battery that gives it a long lifespan (10 years at a circle per day) and excellent performance.
Its 17 versatile outlets ensure every device can be juiced up in a timely manner.
- AC200P is on sale for $1,399, down from $1,599.
The AC200P’s capacity is expandable: If it’s connected to the B230 or B300 boosters (see below), the AC200P’s capacity will reach 4048Wh and 5072Wh, respectively.
A XT90-P090D connection cable worth $89 will be included free for those who buy the AC200P or the combo of either the AC200P+B230 or AC200P+B300.
There are seven ways to top up the unit’s power, including wall outlets, the car, a gas generator, and solar panels.
If you use solar, the AC200P gets a maximum of 600W solar input with three PV200 solar panels, or 700W with two PV350 solar panels. When 400W AC input is combined with 700W solar charging, AC200P can be fully recharged within three hours.
AC200MAX and combos
The AC200MAX is rarely discounted, so here’s a sweet treat: BLUETTI has dropped between $100 and $400 off the AC200MAX and its combos.
- AC200MAX is on sale for $1,799, down from $1,899.
For example, the AC200MAX with one B230 expansion battery pack will cost only $2,999, down from $3,298.
The AC200MAX – an upgrade from the AC200P – comes with a 2048Wh LiFePO4 battery pack and a 2200W pure sine wave inverter. AC200MAX can also expand its capacity with two B230 or B300 to max 6144Wh and 8192Wh.
With 16 outlets, AC200MAX can run multiple devices simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
To recharge, the AC200MAX is capable of accepting up to 900W solar input and 500WAC input at the same time, and it’s fully charged in 2-2.5 hours.
Battery boosters for power freedom
If you have one or more power stations from BLUETTI and want to beef up your system, these two battery boosters will give your system a lift.
With safe and durable LFP cells as the core, the B230 and B300 hold 2048Wh and 3072Wh power storage, respectively, and retain 80% of their capacity after 3,500 life cycles.
They can also charge devices directly as they feature three outputs: a 100W USB-C, a 12V/10A car output, and a USB-A port.
The B230 is compatible with BLUETTI AC200MAX, AC200P, EB150, and EB240.
The B300 is compatible with AC200, AC200P, AC300, AC200MAX, EB150, EB240, and EP500Pro.
One example of a great combo sale deal is the AC200MAX+B230, which can be had for $2,999, down from $3,298.
BLUETTI solar panels
BLUETTI’s solar panels are made from monocrystalline cells that provide up to 23.4% efficiency. Surfaced with ETFE material and equipped with an IP65 junction box, they are designed to withstand scratches, and they’re water repellent. The fold-and-go design makes them easy to store or transport.
PV350 is the latest innovation, boasting a 350W solar output. Those who want to go solar can consider the following combos: B230+PV350/PV200 B300+PV350/PV200. BLUETTI is currently knocking $199 to $399 off for these new bundles. Get yours now starting from $1,699.
A DC Charging Enhancer (D050S) will be included for free to enable additional charging methods and increase the PV input rate.
Check out some of most popular combos featuring monster discounts:
| Models | MSRP | Halloween sale price | You save |
| AC200MAX+B300 | $4,098 | $3,699 | $399 |
| AC300+B300+3*PV200 | $5,196 | $4,796 | $400 |
| AC300+B300+3*PV350 | $6,246 | $5,846 | $400 |
| EP500Pro+PV350*3 | $7,649 | $6,999 | $650 |
You can check out the full Bluetti Halloween sale here.
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The new CLA Shooting Brake is the first electric Mercedes vehicle available as an estate. It’s more spacious, more capable, and more high-tech than ever.
Meet the new Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake EV
Mercedes introduced the new CLA Shooting Brake on Tuesday, its first electric estate car. The Shooting Brake arrives as the second EV from the luxury brand’s new entry-level family of vehicles.
The electric wagon takes the best of the new CLA, which was revealed just a few weeks ago, and adds more space and capability.
It’s also bigger than the current CLA Shooting Brake, offering a more spacious interior. The new EV measures 4,723 mm in length, or 35 mm longer than the outgoing model.
With an extended wheelbase of 2,790 mm (+61 mm), the electric version offers 14 mm more headroom and 11 mm more legroom in the front. Rear passengers gain 7 mm of headroom but lose 6 mm of legroom compared to the current model.
Boot space is 455 L, which is 50 L more than the CLA sedan, but 30 L less than the outgoing Shooting Brake. However, it does include an added Frunk (front trunk) for an extra 101 L of storage space.
With all seats folded, overall storage space is 1,290 L. It also comes with standard roof rails, which Mercedes claims can easily fit surfboards or bicycles with a 75 kg (165 lbs) load capacity.
Inside, the new Shooting Brake is nearly identical to the CLA Sedan. It features the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) with its fourth-gen infotainment.
The setup includes a 14″ infotainment and 10.25″ driver display screens. An extra 14″ passenger screen is available. A trim piece with star-pattern graphics replaces it if not. All three screens are powered by the latest-gen chips and graphics from Unity Game Engine.
Powered by the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture and an 85 kWh battery, the new Shooting Brake EV offers up to 473 miles (761 km) WLTP range.
It will be available in single and dual-motor powertrains. The base CLA 250+ Shooting Brake has 268 hp (200 kW) output and a WLTP range of up to 473 miles (761 km). Meanwhile, the dual-motor CLA 350 4MATIC Shooting Brake has combined 349 hp (260 kW) and a range of up to 454 miles (730 km).
Based on its 800V architecture, the new electric estate can add 193 miles (310 km) WLTP driving range within 10 minutes. Mercedes said that should be plenty to get from Geneva to Milan or Berlin to Hamburg.
Mercedes will introduce new EV variants in early 2026, followed by a 1.5 L hybrid model. Prices will be revealed closer to launch, but it’s expected to start slightly higher than the current model. The current CLA Shooting Brake starts at around €40,000 ($46,500) in Europe.
Following the new CLA and CLA Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch two SUVs. Check back soon for more info on the upcoming lineup.
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Environment
U.S. moving fast to secure access to critical minerals to counter China’s dominance of market, Pentagon says
The Pentagon is taking immediate action to boost critical mineral production in the U.S. and counter China’s dominance of the supply chain for rare earth magnets, a defense official told CNBC on Tuesday.
The Defense Department last week agreed to buy a direct equity stake in MP Materials, which will make the U.S. government the miner’s largest shareholder. MP operates the only rare earth mine in the U.S. located at Mountain Pass, California, and a magnet plant in Forth Worth, Texas.
When asked whether the Pentagon is considering similar investments in other U.S. mining companies, the defense official said it is looking at opportunities to strengthen domestic critical mineral production.
“Rebuilding the critical minerals and rare earth magnet sectors of the U.S. industrial base won’t happen overnight, but DoD is taking immediate action to streamline processes and identify opportunities to strengthen critical minerals production,” official said in a statement.
Rare earths are used in weapons such as the F-35 warplane, drones and submarines among other other military platforms. The U.S. was almost entirely dependent on foreign countries for rare earths in 2023, with China representing about 70% of imports, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
MP Materials CEO James Litinsky told CNBC last week that he views the public-private partnership with the Defense Department as a model for other companies in industries that are important for national security but struggle to compete against the state-backed enterprises in China.
“I’d like to think that this is sort of the first, it’s a model,” Litinsky told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Thursday. “We have to deliver at MP and show that this is an incredible route to go. But it’s a new way forward to accelerate free markets, to get the supply chain on shore that we want.”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in April that the U.S. government was looking at taking direct equity stakes in critical mineral and rare earth miners to break China’s dominance. The Trump administration is also looking at stockpiling critical minerals and creating a sovereign risk insurance fund to protect companies investments’ in federally approved projects, Burgum said at an energy conference in Oklahoma City.
The Pentagon makes long-term investments in mining, processing and refining critical minerals, the defense official told CNBC. It has invested $540 million so far to support a critical mineral and rare earth supply chain in the U.S. and allied nations, the official said.
“That is significant, and DoD will continue to such efforts in accordance with congressional appropriations and statutory authorities,” the official said.
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Fairshake, the cryptocurrency industry’s most powerful political action committee, announced Tuesday that it now holds more than $141 million in cash on hand, underscoring the sector’s growing influence as Congress takes up landmark legislation this week.
The total, which includes liquid assets like crypto, stock, and cash, reflects a surge of donations from digital asset executives and firms, including a fresh $25 million from Coinbase.
Fairshake and its two affiliated PACs — Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress — have raised $109 million since Election Day in 2024 and $52 million during just the first half of this year.
“We are building an aggressive, targeted strategy for next year to ensure that pro-crypto voices are heard in key races across the country,” said spokesperson Josh Vlasto.
The announcement lands in the middle of what lawmakers are calling “Crypto Week” on Capitol Hill, as the House begins deliberations on a trio of long-awaited bills that would define how digital assets are regulated.
The legislation includes the dividing of oversight, setting new stablecoin rules, and a bill banning the creation of a central bank digital currency.
The crypto industry is no longer just lobbying for survival, it is shaping the political landscape. Fairshake saw nearly every candidate it backed in 2024 win their race.
“We stuck to our core strategy from Day 1,” Fairshake previously told CNBC. “We supported pro-crypto candidates and opposed those who played politics with jobs and innovation, and won.”
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