The energy efficiency of electric vehicles is widely touted by experts as a vital step to mitigate climate change. However, EVs aren’t well-equipped to endure the hellscape environment they are projected to avert. The consequences of cold-weather EV ownership on battery function are well-known, but high temperatures have a similar impact. Heatmap took a peek under the hood to explore how extreme heat can cut the range on an electric vehicle:

Driving range for EVs shrinks in extreme heat as much as in extreme cold

Watch our video to find out Tesla battery repair costs, how to maintain your EV battery, and what the current shortcomings of electric vehicle batteries are.

Tesla Battery Cost Replacement Detailed

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It's important to know where to look and what to look for with e-bikes. This list gives six affordable options with great speed and range.

6 Budget E-Bikes That Go A Lot Faster Than You'd Think

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

The Honda NSX was arguably one of the best cars ever produced. Reviewers had a hard time finding anything wrong with it. Here's why it was discontinued.

Why Honda Discontinued The NSX (Twice!)

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The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

In a recent review, SlashGear got behind the wheel of the GR Corolla, giving it a perfect score, but here are five cheaper alternatives that are just as fun.

5 Cheaper Alternatives To The GR Corolla That Are Just As Fun

If you're interested in buying a 3D TV, you should know before you purchase that there are two types. Here's the difference between active vs. passive 3D TVs.

Active Vs. Passive 3D TVs - What's The Difference?

Fisker has asked the judge overseeing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for permission to sell remaining Ocean electric SUVs to a leasing firm at a fraction of their original price, Reuters reported Wednesday. The company hopes to offload 3,321 Oceans to American Lease at a price of $14,000 each, according...

Fisker trying to sell Ocean EVs for $14,000

Power-pulling events attract a specific type of crowd hungry for the roar of high-boost coal-rolling diesel engines. That’s why it’s not surprising that taking a Tesla Cybertruck or any other EV pickup to one of these venues won’t please the fans, especially if its performance isn’t significantly better than that of a diesel truck.

Tesla Cybertruck Attends Tractor Pull, Is Told To 'Go Back To California'

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Horoscope for Sunday, July 7th

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Tesla's parking lots, ports, and factories appear to be filling up with unsold electric vehicles (EVs) around the world as the automaker's first quarter saw deliveries drop 8.5 percent from the year before

Unsold Teslas pile up in EV graveyard as Elon Musk's financial woes deepen

London has created ULEZs, or Ultra Low Emission Zones, and has installed special equipment, including hi-tech cameras, in order to properly regulate them.

What Are ULEZ Cameras & What Are They Used For?

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Heat pumps are praised for their potential to reduce global CO2 emissions by 500 million metric tons, according to the International Energy Agency.

100-year-old house displays record-breaking heat pump, one of UK’s best

Harbor Freight offers an entire line of air tools from a variety of brands, but here are six of the top user-rated options to consider for your next project.

6 Of The Top User-Rated Air Tools You Can Find At Harbor Freight

Engineers not only design aircraft carriers to float, but do it so well that they can be near impossible to sink.

Here's How Aircraft Carriers Stay Afloat With All That Weight

Sitting too close to the TV will not permanently ruin your eyes, but there is an optimal distance for the best picture quality. Here's how to figure it out.

Optimal Viewing Distance: How Far Should You Sit From Your TV For The Best Experience?

Car manufacturers often use their own engines in their vehicles, but there have been times when an American brand used an engine from an international company.

7 American Cars Built With Foreign Engines

SlashGear got the opportunity to test the Smallrig RT25 Handheld Light Wand, but will this accessory elevate your Instagram? Here's what we found.

Smallrig RT25 Handheld Light Wand: Will This Accessory Elevate Your Instagram?

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Here's How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your EV Range

No car escapes extreme weather unscathed. As summer approaches and record-breaking temperatures once again grip the Northern Hemisphere, EV owners are confronting an unpleasant fact —...

Here's How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your EV Range

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