Columbus, OH

[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

AutoTrader's YouTube channel has posted an update to the ultra-high mileage Tesla Model S, in which the car was range tested by presenter Rory. Although a substantial range loss was detected, the testing conditions weren't exactly ideal, and the car performed admirably well despite its age and not having required a single service in its lifetime.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles gets range tested, reveals a 40-mile range loss in unfavourable driving conditions

Update July 2, 2024, 1:20 PM: Volvo reached out to Jalopnik to clarify that, while some customers have returned vehicles for a refund, the EX30 remains on sale in the UK. A company representative stated: “The EX30 continues to be sold in the UK and with more than 4,500 already delivered to customers this year, it is proving popular, backed by a strong order book. In a very small number of cases in the UK, customers have chosen to exercise their consumer rights to return their cars. Volvo Cars strives and continues to support its customers throughout the ownership journey, and overall we continue to be encouraged by the positive feedback we are receiving from owners.”

Volvo Is Fully Refunding Customers Of Its Coolest New EV Due To Disastrous Software

In its latest review, the Tesla Model 3 has been called “the best electric vehicle (EV)” out there, after the upgraded 2024 version of the sedan was launched in the Europe last year. On Monday, YouTube channel One Tire Fire shared a new video featuring a review of...

Tesla’s upgraded Model 3 called ‘the best EV’ in new review

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

21 countries have EV plants or are about to get them. Is the continent wisely attuned to a strategic opportunity — or getting ahead of itself?. Editors note: There is perhaps no better digest of climate business news from Africa than Oliver August’s weekly newsletter, Green Rising. It is a breezy, informative read that captures the energy and excitement of climate business developments across the continent. August’s report:

Whisper it quietly, but Africa is starting to mass-manufacture electric vehicles

New Orleans, LA

Axios

At least five restaurants in New Orleans have been burglarized in the past week, the business owners say. Why it matters: The smash-and-grabs are making life more difficult for restaurants during their historically slow time of year. The big picture: New Orleans police say they are looking for a masked...

5 New Orleans restaurants burglarized: "Just super frustrating"

Once in a while, a vehicle arrives that changes the game, propelling the entire automotive industry in a new direction. The Kia EV9 is such a vehicle.

How The 2024 Kia EV9 Will Change The EV World

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Aiming to capitalize on a sales surge in early 2024, Volkswagen is shaking up its offerings for the upcoming model year. This move follows a period of success driven by strong passenger car sales, even though SUVs continue to be their bread and butter. To maintain this positive momentum, Volkswagen is ensuring all its 2025 models will be either brand new or recently refreshed.

Volkswagen 2025 Model Year Updates: New Features, Refreshed Designs, and Enhanced Lineup

Irish Star

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

CarBuzz.com

Nyobolt's battery charges from 10-80% in 4 minutes and 37 seconds, offering 120 miles of range. Smaller, more efficient batteries would reduce environmental impact and enable better handling in EVs. Nyobolt's technology is attracting interest from major automakers for potential use in future vehicles. A new electric vehicle battery developed...

New EV Battery Adds 120 Miles Of Range In 4 Minutes

Polestar's rear windscreen-less wonder could be the sporty, family-friendly EV you've been looking for

Polestar 4 first drive: One seriously impressive family EV

Columbia, SC

Charlotte, NC

Axios Charlotte

Today, a memorial for USAir Flight 1016 stands at the new Charlotte Douglas Airport overlook. It honors the people who died on board the flight from Columbia, S.C. to Charlotte on July 2, 1994. Why it matters: "Airplanes don't fly nearly as much into thunderstorms as they used to, as a result of the accident," former Charlotte Douglas International Airport aviation director, Jerry Orr, said in 2004. Flashback: "The plane broke into three parts, and burst into flames," Charlotte Observer writer David Perlmutt wrote in 2004. Capt. Michael R. Greenlee equated the fall to "a rug being pulled out from...

USAir Flight 1016 crashed in Charlotte 30 years ago

The rise in hoarding disorder as America ages requires a national response, a new Senate report shared first with Axios says. Why it matters: The prevalence and severity of hoarding disorder increases with age — and the U.S. population is growing older, making this a crucial moment for policymakers to address the condition.

Hoarding concerns rise as America ages

California State

Axios San Francisco

Restaurant surcharges aren't leaving menus in California.Why it matters: Dining out has become more expensive for customers and restaurant owners, fueling debates about legislation aimed at eliminating vague fees tacked onto diners' bills.Driving the news: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed emergency legislation Saturday allowing restaurants and bars to charge additional fees that are "clearly and conspicuously" explained on menus and other displays.It essentially exempts eateries from the law banning "junk fees" at businesses — including ticket vendors, delivery apps and hotels — that went into effect Monday.Threat level: Restaurant owners have argued banning such surcharges would result in employee pay cuts and higher menu prices for diners.But many diners oppose such service charges. A recent San Francisco Chronicle survey found more than 81% of 1,000 respondents believe restaurant surcharges should be illegal.The bottom line: Diners can still expect to see service charges on their checks, but they shouldn't be a surprise.

California's restaurant surcharges are here to stay

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

San Francisco, CA

The annual summer surge of COVID-19 infections has begun in San Francisco.Why it matters: In addition to the spread of new variants, people congregating indoors to avoid extreme heat and an extremely busy July 4 travel period are expected to drive up infections.Threat level: While experts expect this summer wave to remain mild, it's a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly among those who are medically vulnerable.By the numbers: Cases are growing or likely growing in 39 states, according to the latest CDC data — including California, which has seen a surge in the levels of COVID discovered in human sewage....

COVID-19 summer surge his the Bay Area again

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you find it difficult to find what you are looking for? Is it difficult to find ways to organize your house, your office, and your life? Who are those managers of organization? I know I see them all of the time, I'm sure you do too. Those people who seem to always have it all together. Those people with planners, calendars, organized shelves and closets, nice neat cars. Who are they? Let's find out.

Top 3 Most Organized Zodiac Signs

California, along with a broader slice of the West, is set to experience a dangerous, long duration and intense heat wave beginning Tuesday and likely lasting well into next week. Why it matters: Numerous daily record highs are likely to be set, along with monthly milestones for warm overnight minimum...

Western heat wave to break records, raise wildfire risks

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Tesla's declining vehicle deliveries signal it's losing EV dominance

Tesla deliveries slipped again last quarter compared to a year ago amid growing competition and uneven demand for EVs. Why it matters: The company still holds...

Tesla's declining vehicle deliveries signal it's losing EV dominance

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