Last year, a remarkable thing happened in the car world. Just as it looked like everyone other than Tesla had settled on an industry-standard charging plug, the industry moved en masse to the smaller, more elegant plug designed by Tesla. But native ports won't start showing up in non-Tesla EVs...

This new charger lets all EVs plug in without an adapter

Over the past few years, the issue of range anxiety surrounding electric vehicles has greatly diminished. Nearly everywhere you look, there’s an EV charging station for EV drivers and riders to use. These days, it’s all about juicing up batteries and doing so very very quickly. We’ve seen tons...

The Chinese Have Made Ultra Fast Charging Batteries, But There’s a Problem

ChargePoint’s Omni Port combines common EV connector types into one port. Omni Port supports current and future EV models, including 800-volt vehicles. Omni Port allows drivers to select the correct connector type through the ChargePoint app or charger screen. If you’re an EV driver, you know the drill: pulling...

Say Goodbye to EV Charging Hassles with ChargePoint’s New Omni Port

ChargePoint Holdings, which operates the largest electric vehicle charging network in the United States, unveiled on Thursday an EV connector solution that ensures any EV can charge through it. ChargePoint Omni Port, the new adaptable charging solution, combines the most common connector types into one charging port for both Tesla...

ChargePoint Launches Charging Connector That Fits Almost Any EV

As most are well aware by now, the current state of EV charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest barriers to more widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Aside from simply not having enough chargers to keep up with the growing number of EVs on the roads, many existing units are experiencing reliability issues, and then there’s the matter of which type of connector one’s vehicle has, as not all chargers are equipped to handle every kind of port. However, ChargePoint has apparently come up with a unique solution to that latter problem.

ChargePoint Announces New Universal Connector For All EVs

The owner of a Rogue says a dealer refused to cover the required repairs under warranty. An inner tie rod failure could compromise steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. More than 77,000 Nissan Rogue models are being investigated as they could be fitted with a faulty inner tie...

US Investigating 77,000 Nissan SUVs

If you see the sun on a regular basis, then solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that's beaming down from the sun, convert it into electricity, and store it in batteries. Solar generators consist of two parts: There's a portable...

This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks!

Polk County, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Find out if the largest electric vehicle company in the world is the right solar panel company for your home in our Tesla solar review.

Tesla solar review: Is the tech worth the hype?

A Cybertruck owner claims that they’ve lost $12,000 worth of value on their 2024 pickup already. They worry that the curve is only going to get steeper in the next few months. It appears as though they forgot that the vast majority of cars depreciate and Teslas are no...

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shocked That His Vehicle Is A Depreciating Asset

Florida State

25 packages of cocaine, featuring Cupra’s logo, have washed ashore in Florida. The 70 lbs of coke had a street value in excess of $1 million. The drugs were found by a Good Samaritan, who alerted authorities. Earlier this year, Cupra announced plans to enter the U.S. market by...

Million Dollars Worth Of Cupra Cocaine Washes Ashore In Florida

SunPower was originally going to be GM's installer for home energy storage systems. A decade ago SunPower was the most popular choice amongst companies for solar installations. Solar company SunPower, which was once set to be the designated installer for General Motors home energy storage systems, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.

SunPower files bankruptcy, was to be GM's Ultium Energy home installer

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent...

How long do residential solar batteries last?

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299, while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW of solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity.

This EcoFlow portable battery powered my whole home during recent outages

Bowie, MD

Maryland’s AG has accused DARCARS Honda of “unfair and deceptive sales practices.”. The dealer allegedly added a 2% fee to vehicle prices, labeling it as a “sales commission.”. The AG claims cars were fitted with undisclosed “unwanted equipment and products.”. Shady tactics are hardly novel in...

Honda Dealer Faces $10,000 Fine Per Car Over Shady Sales Tactics

A power station's battery capacity can help you determine for how long it'll power your devices. Power output is crucial for assessing whether a power station is suitable for your needs. You should also look at output options to ensure it has all the outlets and ports for your requirements.

What to Look for When Choosing a Power Station

We’ve got a mixed bag of EV-focused Green Deals for you today, starting off with Jackery’s latest 3-day Member sale (membership is free and easy) that is taking up to $1,700 off a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – all starting from $90. It is joined by Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric KickScooter that comes with an add-on seat for $360, as well as a few more of the brand’s popular e-scooter models that are also seeing discounts. Bringing up the rear for today’s deals is VEVOR’s newly upgraded Level 2 40A portable EV charger at $187. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including severe price drops across the entire board of Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes and Samsung dropping the price on its Bespoke All-in-One Smart Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer bundle with free services and a Jet 60 stick vaccum.

Jackery 3-day sale takes $1,700 off power stations, Segway EVs up to 46% off, VEVOR upgraded level 2 EV charger $187, more

Dodge is gearing up to launch two new HurriCrate engines. The crate engines are based on the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six. Pricing starts at $10,495 and there are outputs of 420 hp and 550 hp. Dodge is celebrating Direct Connection’s 50th anniversary by announcing new products as well as HurriCrate...

Dodge Introduces New HurriCrate Engines And Charger Junior Roadster Body

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Cars are changing, and quick. While only a few years ago, the options for electric vehicles were limited and often low quality, these days there are tons of great options on offer — and over the next 10 years, they’re expected to get much better and much cheaper.

Can the power grid handle EVs? The common myth explained

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ChargePoint Aims To Make Charging Transition Seamless Even For Clueless EV Owners

ChargePoint has introduced their new Omni Port, which has both CCS and NACS connectors. The right connector for your car will automatically be released when using...

ChargePoint Aims To Make Charging Transition Seamless Even For Clueless EV Owners

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