EcoFlow’s first Valentine’s flash sale takes up to 42% off the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA Pro Ultra power stations from $599
As part of its ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, EcoFlow is offering the first of its scheduled flash sales, with two power station setups seeing up to 42% discounts through the rest of the day. The first of these offers is for on-the-go backup needs, giving you the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a 160W solar panel for $599 shipped. This traveling package would normally cost you $1,048 at full price, which we only saw go lower to $549 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. It’s coming in here at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you $449 and even beating out its Amazon pricing by $50.
Sitting on the larger end of EcoFlow’s RIVER series, the RIVER 2 Pro arrives ready to support your campsites and provide short-term backup power with its 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity. The X-boost tech installed in this unit provides up to 1,600W of power output through its eight ports, giving it the means to “run 80% of home appliances.” It’s a handy model for last-minute adventurers thanks to the fast charging that recharges the entire battery in just 70 minutes connected to a wall outlet, with a USB-C and car port option, as well. With this being a bundle deal, you’ll be able to take advantage of its solar charging capabilities right out of the box, giving you a full battery in up to 9 hours (with times cut down between 3.5 to 4.5 hours when utilizing its maximum 220W solar input).
The second of these flash offerings is tailored to help you begin or expand your whole home backup setup, with EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station down at $4,899 shipped, from $6,098. It starts with a 6.1kWh LiFePO4 capacity and 7,200W of max output power that you can further expand to 90kWh and 21.6kW output with more equipment. Aside from the obvious assistance it can provide by directly connecting your appliances and devices to it, with the brand’s Smart Home Panel 2 added in, this unit supports you through blackouts with auto-switchover on your breakers, with it also analyzing your power usage to offset peak rates and being able to solar charge via roof panels. It gains mobility via the wheels, with it also boasting an IP54 dust-proof and splash-proof build that can withstand temperatures from -4 to 113 degrees.
Be sure to check out the full extent of EcoFlow’s Valentine’s Day sale that is running through February 23, and keep an eye out for the other scheduled flash sales on February 15, 19, and 20. If you’re planning on grabbing the DELTA 3 Plus power station, specifically, we have an exclusive $541 low price on the unit coming from Wellbots that is still active and worth taking advantage of.
Various Camplux electric tankless water heaters for sinks, showers, more at up to 40% off starting from a $170 low
Camplux’s official Amazon storefront is offering some solid savings across a selection of its electric tankless water heaters, with things starting lowest for the 8kW model that is down at $169.99 shipped. Normally running you $190, this smaller unit doesn’t get discounts as frequently as its larger counterparts, with today’s deal being the lowest price we’ve seen it go, shaving $20 off the tag. While this is an under-sink unit, you’ll find more options below the fold for whole-bathroom coverage.
Whether you’re living in an older home, a vacation cabin, or need extra support, this 8kW under-sink tankless water heater from Camplux arrives ready to contribute to the household’s support in a compact unit that conveniently fits in “cabinets, bathrooms, garages, basements, and other tight space.” Once you’ve got it installed and running, you don’t have to “wait more than 3 seconds to get plenty of hot water,” with 1-degree increments available between 86 and 131 degrees. There are plenty of safety protections built right in, like against overheating, anti-dry heating, water-electricity separation, and more – plus, the low-consumption heating rods deliver “efficiency up to 99.8% and saving 60% water heating costs for your home.” Keep in mind before buying: it requires a minimum 0.47 GPM water flow to activate alongside double-pole 40A breakers, a wire gauge of 1 x 8 AWG, and a 1/2-inch NPT connection.
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Worx’s Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710 PSI portable electric pressure washer hits new $140 low
Amazon is offering the Worx Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710 PSI Portable Electric Pressure Washer for $139.99 shipped. Recently fetching $170 at full price these days after falling from its original $210 rate earlier in 2024, it was mainly seen last year keeping to its MSRP, dropping as low as $145 during Black Friday sales. That rate is getting beaten out here today by this $30 markdown ($70 off its original tag), dropping things lower than we’ve ever seen in time for you to prep for spring’s arrival and all the outdoor cleaning that may be waiting for you.
This portable electric pressure washer from Worx comes stocked with an upgraded Brushless Motor 2.0 over its predecessors, powered by the included 4.0Ah Power Share PRO battery (with a charger for it too). Weighing in at just 4.41 pounds, it provides a lower setting for light-duty cleanings and a higher setting that reaches its max 710 PSI for more stubborn grime hanging around. There’s a 20-foot draw hose that provides a continuous water flow of 0.9 GPM, as well as an IPX5 waterproof rating on the device. It features a 5-in-1 multi-spray nozzle that can switch between a 0-degree direct spray, 15 degrees, 25 degrees, or a 40-degree radius – plus, there’s a watering setting for rinses.
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Transform food waste into nutritious soil with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at $300
Govee’s official Amazon storefront is offering its Smart Electric Composter at $299.99 shipped. Usually carrying a $500 price tag with it since releasing back in October, we’ve mainly seen it bouncing back and forth between $350 and its full rate since early December, with occasional drops lower to $300, like we’re seeing today. This is a solid $200 in savings that you’ll benefit from here, dropping costs to the lowest price we have seen since Black Friday and the third-lowest overall – $50 above the low that hasn’t reappeared since it first hit the market.
Adding Govee’s Smart Electric Composter to your kitchen ensures you’ll not only have a better means to track and cut down on food waste (thanks to the digital records it provides), but also get low-cost soil that is ripe with nutrients for your plants. There are three main performance modes here, complete with voice controls via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, as well as remote smart controls through its companion app, which also provides safety notifications when anything may go wrong with its system. And don’t worry about stinking up your kitchen either, as its been given two interchangeable filters to prevent odors from permeating the space.
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Rad Power RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike with $200 accessory (new): $2,399
Heybike Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
Lectric XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $88 Valentine’s bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,098)
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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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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.
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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.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology (Source: Mercedes-Benz)
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.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake EV interior (Source: Mercedes-Benz)
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).
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake EV interior (Source: Mercedes-Benz)
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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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.
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.”