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More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range for most cars isn’t where manufacturers and consumers would want it to be. Also, charging times can differ in speed, which can be a problem depending on what sort of trips you’re taking.
Then there’s the actual battery health to consider, as the battery will degrade in time, requiring an expensive replacement. That’s assuming buyers won’t rather buy a brand-new EV car.
The lifespan of an electric car’s battery also opens up environmental concerns. Ideally, that EV...

EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming

In April 2024, Ford Motor Company issued a recall for 456,565 vehicles in the United States due to faulty powertrain and body control module software. This software was designed to detect sudden drops in the 12-volt battery voltage. The Maverick, equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, was among the affected...

Ford Recalls 456,000 Vehicles for Faulty Powertrain Software: Understanding the Impact and Recent Updates on the Maverick and Other Affected Models

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The most reliable hybrid SUV has been available for years. Stop ignoring this long-lasting efficient SUV. 
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The most reliable hybrid SUV is hidden right under your nose

As the automotive industry accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle market is poised for significant advancements and expansion. By 2025, consumers can look forward to a diverse array of EVs that promise to redefine performance, luxury, and practicality. With major automakers and innovative startups alike committing to electric powertrains, the upcoming models are set to offer cutting-edge technology, impressive range, and environmentally friendly driving solutions.

Top 10 Electric Vehicles We're Looking Forward To In 2025

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(iSeeCars) – Electric cars are supposed to supplant internal-combustion-powered vehicles over the next 10-20 years. And while the sales of electric cars are growing, they remain a small fraction of the U.S. market due to their higher costs and limited charging stations. These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs […]

How Much is an Electric Car Battery?

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Given the high cost of new cars, Consumer Reports has started ranking used cars for their reliability, showing buyers their options.

The most reliable used car brands according to Consumer Reports

If you're in the market for a new portable tire inflator, this deal could save you a bundle. This AstroAI cordless air compressor is one of the most popular options on Amazon and today it's available for 41% off. It's got over 12,000 ratings and is still sitting at an impressive 4.6- out of 5-star user review score. If you want to check it out for yourself you can do that here or learn more about the deal below.

Get a cordless AstroAI tire inflator for a huge 41% off today on Amazon

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

Range Rover executives say it was hard to blend all of the vehicle's historic qualities in the new EV, but they managed to do it. The electric Range Rover is coming in 2025 to fight the Mercedes-Benz EQG and other large, luxurious off-road-focused electric SUVs. It will have an 800-volt...

Electric Range Rover Promises Supreme Luxury And Off-Road Might

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Reuters

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South Korea's Samsung SDI said on Wednesday it has completed an agreement with General Motors to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Samsung SDI finalizes deal with GM to build $3.5 billion joint EV battery factory in US

The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry has been a godsend for both the energy storage and electric vehicle industries. Due to the relative abundance of iron phosphate, LFP cells are much cheaper to produce compared to nickel batteries. Not only that, but they can be charged to 100% more often with less capacity degradation over time.

Tesla Model 3 LFP batteries degrade faster at 100% charge but not enough to really matter

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Toyota may go hybrid-only in the future, eliminating traditional combustion-engined vehicles from its lineup. Battery-electric vehicles are still part of Toyota's electrification strategy. Many popular Toyota models, such as the Camry and Sienna, are already available solely as hybrids. Toyota reportedly aims to introduce a Corolla plug-in hybrid in the...

Toyota's Hybrid Assault About To Go Into Overdrive

Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 8, after being filed by Stellantis in February. Current launch control...

Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

While you can argue the Nissan GTR is a road car, I see it most of the time on drag strips and not on track days. I'm not really sure why, as it is a great road car, but man, is it a beast on a drag strip. However, I’ve also seen it lose a lot to Teslas on Drag strips, which is why the announcement of the Electric GTR with 1,300 HP is so exciting. Nissan is taking the fight back to Tesla.

Nissan Announces 1,300 HP GTR Electric With Solid State Batteries

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein


Changing the battery in your car key fob is easy and cheap. Most batteries can be found for under $5, saving you tons of hassles. 
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Changing the battery in your car key fob is easier than you think

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DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable before taxes within a year of reaching showrooms.

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Volkswagen has just unveiled a new contender in the electric vehicle segment, and it’s got some serious shock value. Meet the ID.3 GTX Performance, an all-electric hatchback that's as much about style as it is about speed, available for order across the United Kingdom starting 29 August. But if you’re planning to park one in your driveway, be prepared to shell out a cool £46,225 (OTR, VAT included).

VW ID.3 GTX Performance debuts in the UK, sales start tomorrow

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Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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3 effective cooling strategies for high-density IT racks

It wasn’t that long ago that a rack full of equipment in a data center would draw 10,000 watts of power. That’s equivalent to ten 1,000-watt...

3 effective cooling strategies for high-density IT racks

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