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Prepare for the next hurricane with Bluetti power

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The best way to stay safe in a hurricane is to be prepared. Bluetti and its power stations can help.
The best way to stay safe in a hurricane is to be prepared. Bluetti and its power stations can help.
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Hurricane Idalia struck Florida hard on August 30, downing trees, ripping roofs off buildings and flooding roads enough to submerge cars. In some parts of the state, residents face rebuilding their homes and lives.

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How can you prepare for the next major storm and its aftermath? Energy-storage leader Bluetti‘s safety guidelines can help you safeguard life and property. Plus, the company is offering some help for Floridians in need.

Stacked batteries could let iPhone 15 go longer between charges

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A new type of battery could give the iPhone 15 the longest battery life yet.
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Apple will put batteries that could last up to 10% longer in the upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to an unconfirmed report. These will be stacked batteries rather than wound ones.

iOS handsets already offer lengthy times between recharges, but surely no one will complain about extending that.

EU forces removable batteries on iPhone and iPad

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iPhone 14 is easier to repair than any of its predecessors in years.
iPhone 14 is easier to disassemble than its predecessors, but Apple might have to go further.
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The European Parliament passed sweeping legislation last week intended to make recycling batteries easier. The new rules will require Apple to redesign iPhone and iPad so their batteries can be replaced by users. (Android devices will face the same mandate.)

This will be the second major hardware change to Apple products to result from EU legislation. iPhones soon will come with a USB-C port in place of Lightning because of a European requirement.

Get a full day of power from 1-hour charge with new portable power station

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The light and compact Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station will will makes the most of your camping trips.
Lightweight and compact, the Bluetti AC180 portable power station will make your camping trips much more enjoyable.
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Bluetti’s new, highly portable AC180 power station comes with several features that make it perfect for camping as well as home battery backup.

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With enhancements including a 1,440-watt fast-charging rate, 1,800W of continuous AC power and a Power Lifting Mode that delivers up to 2,700W, the AC180 stands ready to deliver the power you need in a range of scenarios, from camping trips in the deepest wilderness to power outages at home. Bluetti kicks off the early bird sale on its new AC180 power generator Wednesday, with special pricing for a limited time.

Fuel your next adventure with Bluetti’s new AC60 portable, expandable power station

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Bluetti's AC60 power station and B80 extension battery make a powerful combo that can handle the great outdoors.
Bluetti's AC60 power station and B80 extension battery make a powerful combo that can handle the great outdoors.
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Bluetti’s latest portable power station, the AC60, is the company’s most compact and durable yet. The lightweight power station, which launches today alongside the B80 expansion battery, comes with an IP65 rating, so it’s ready for your next outdoor adventure.

Plus, if you pair it with Bluetti’s new B80 — and maybe a solar panel or two — you don’t need to run out of juice.

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The solar generator and expansion battery combo promises faster charging, longer battery life and safer operation than other small power stations on the market. “The AC60 surpasses all expectations for traditional mini power stations,” Bluetti said, noting that both the AC60 and B80 come with an industry-leading six-year warranty.

Celebrate Earth Day with Bluetti and its green power solutions

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On April 22, Bluetti celebrates Earth Day with its event, Invest in Our Planet, Invest in Our Future.
On April 22, Bluetti celebrates Earth Day with its event, Invest in Our Planet, Invest in Our Future.
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With our planet and its people facing increasingly dire problems due to climate change — exhaustion of resources, extreme weather, energy crises — the time is now to find ways to live sustainable lifestyles. Investing more in energy storage and reuse helps in the here and now, and also benefits generations to come.

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Bluetti has shown leadership in researching clean energy solutions for green living, helping families live sustainably. You can explore some of the company’s power-saving products below and even join in a special event called Invest in Our Planet, Invest in Our Future on Earth Day, April 22.

January blowout: Save big on power products and be a ‘Bluetti Hero’

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In Bluetti's big January promotion, you can find huge savings on power products and become a
In Bluetti's big January promotion, you can find huge savings on power products and become a "Bluetti Hero."
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Solar-generator powerhouse Bluetti is throwing a New Year’s bash as the first month of 2023 unfolds. But instead of champagne and confetti, the ongoing promotional party — called “The Sun Shines Wherever You Go” — offers you great deals on new solar panels and other products.

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Running through January 25, the promotion celebrates Bluetti’s innovative new solar panels, offers great deals on other products, and serves as an open call for fans to become “Bluetti Heroes.” As such, you could showcase your experiences with the company’s power products for an upcoming documentary.

Bluetti crowdfunds $11 million for groundbreaking home-backup power station

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Bluetti's Indiegogo fundraising campaign was an unqualified success.
Bluetti's Indiegogo fundraising campaign was an unqualified success.
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Power product provider Bluetti hit a big milestone recently when it raised a staggering $11.6 million on Indiegogo for its new AC500 and B300S Home Backup Power Station, a backup beast that can power a home for days.

The campaign raised the funds — $11,633,332 and counting, to be exact — between September 1, 2022, and October 30. That ensures production and sale of the advanced AC500 inverter and B300S expansion battery, set to go on sale November 25 on Bluetti’s website and Amazon (and available on Indiegogo in the meantime, see below).

Grab and go with new fast-charging EcoFlow portable power stations

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The three new portable power stations charge quickly and last a long time, EcoFlow said.
The three new portable power stations charge quickly and last a long time, EcoFlow said.
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EcoFlow rolled out three new River 2 series power stations Tuesday. The under-1kWh devices charge to 80% as fast as 48 minutes and offer a long life, making them cost-effective for on-the-go uses like camping as well as home power backup, the company said.

Bluetti jacks up the portable power with new flagship solar station

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The Bluetti AC500 delivers power however you need it, thanks to 16 versatile output ports.
The AC500 delivers power however you need it, thanks to 16 versatile output ports.
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Do you dream of achieving power independence? Whether that means living off the grid or just keeping your home lit when the power goes out, Bluetti’s got a new, top-of-the-line solar power station for you.

Just last year the company put out its modular AC300 solar station and B300 battery module combo. Now it’s back with a worthy successor — the even more powerful AC500 and B300S combo.