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If your “emergency kit” is just hoping the battery doesn’t die, this 3000A portable car jump starter is a big upgrade. As part of a Cyber Monday deal, it’s down to $47.48, reduced from $79.99 for a 41% discount.
It’s built to handle up to 9.0L gas and 7.0L diesel engines, and it doubles as a portable power bank with USB QC 3.0 for charging phones and other devices on the go.
This is a portable lithium jump box rated at 3,000A peak, designed for 12V vehicles with engines up to 9.0L gas and 7.0L diesel. In plain language, that means it is built to handle most cars, SUVs, and even larger trucks without needing a second vehicle to help.
The high peak current gives you the burst you need to crank an engine that has a dead or seriously weak battery. Since it is compact and cordless, you can keep it in the trunk or under a seat and just pull it out when you need a boost.
A good jump starter solves several problems at once: you don’t have to flag someone down for cables, you’re less dependent on roadside assistance, and you get backup power for electronics.
This particular unit is appealing because:
For winter starts, long drives, or anyone who parks outside, having this in the trunk can turn a potential “stranded” situation into a minor delay.
If you’ve been meaning to add a real emergency tool to your vehicle, this 3000A portable car jump starter is a practical choice. It can boost up to 9.0L gas and 7.0L diesel engines, charge your devices via USB QC 3.0, and still tuck neatly into a storage compartment.
At $47.48 for the Cyber Monday deal, down from $79.99, it’s a solid price for the peace of mind it provides every time you turn the key.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.