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New Kind Of Cement Could Turn Homes And Roads Into Giant Batteries

A British startup may have found the answer to one of the frustrations of driving an electric car — waiting around for the battery to charge.

This electric car battery takes less than 5 minutes to charge

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter, their team of automotive analysts personally charge car batteries thousands of times to find out how long they’ll last:. “The tests are tough by design. We charge and discharge the batteries thousands of times while in a 167º F water bath to simulate under-hood temperatures and find out how long they’ll last. We also put them in a freezer to see how they’ll perform at 0º F, and we track how long they’ll last if you leave your car’s headlights on, or the charging system fails.”

7 Best Car Batteries of 2024 Tested and Rated by Consumer Reports

With Amazon Prime Day on the horizon, you can expect countless monitor deals to appear, giving you a great opportunity to upgrade your existing, elderly monitor or to purchase a new monitor suitable for gaming, working from home, or entertainment. This year, Amazon's massive Prime Day shopping event is taking...

The best early Amazon Prime Day monitor deals

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Despite declining interest in EVs, GoSun's innovation addresses market concerns with durable, portable charging solutions powered by the sun.

US: New portable solar charger enables EVs to recharge anywhere

[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

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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Solar panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and power your home with cleaner energy. But for those living in hotter climates who frequently use air conditioning, can solar panels reliably run A/C units?. The answer is yes they can, but there are some measures to take...

Can Solar Panels Power An Air Conditioner? Here's How Many You'll Need To Run An A/C

Android has had problems in the past with malicious applications getting onto the Google Play Store. When that happens, users could unknowingly install those apps and create big problems. Malware, ransomware, trojans… you name it and it's possible. No vetting process is perfect, but those rogue apps often only...

How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android

Recently, I set up a new Android phone to review. The process went off exactly as expected, and I ended up with a phone set up with the unlock PIN I typically use for review phones. After an update, the phone required the PIN for unlocking, but no matter how many times I typed in the PIN, it wouldn't unlock.

How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it

The Model X is one of Tesla's more exclusive and aspirational options that sits alongside the flagship Model S sedan. Flagship luxury cars typically lose more value compared to entry-level products. Electric cars also depreciate far faster than their ICE counterparts, meaning the Model X should be subject to some considerable value losses. However, it appears that the opposite is true, as this aspirational seven-seater luxury electric SUV is able to retain its value better than almost any other electric car currently available in the U.S.

Here's How Much The Tesla Model X Depreciates After 5 Years

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

How well can a car run after 430,000 miles? According to Teslarati, this 2016 Tesla Model S can still travel well. In an AutoTrader (@AutoTrader) segment on YouTube, host Rory Reid took a 2016 Tesla Model S 90D on a range test to see how far the car could drive on a single charge.

Tesla Model S used as airport taxi for nearly a decade racks up 430,000 miles — and it still runs with its original battery pack

An electric vehicle’s largest, most important and most expensive component is its high-voltage battery pack. Many newer bespoke EVs are built around their battery pack, and some have even incorporated it as an integral part of their chassis structure. The battery pack must store the vast amounts of electricity required by an EV, not only to provide enough power for daily driving but also to ensure a sufficient range to minimize the owners' charging anxiety.

12-Volt Batteries On Electric Cars: Everything You Need To Know

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A TESLA driver has detailed her maddening experience after she was locked inside her fully-charged car. Diane, who owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y, said the doors automatically locked behind her after an accessory battery in the EV died. She told Phoenix-based CBS affiliate KPHO about her enraging experience and said she only found a […]

‘No way to open it,’ fumes EV driver locked in car while it was fully charged – ‘reverse logic’ means you get no warning

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Commercial solar panels span over six feet, but WAVJA's Photon Energy Systems could provide 20 times more power while being 30 times smaller.

The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand

Hyundai opened the first EV battery cell plant in Indonesia with LG Energy Solution as it builds out its global supply chain. The plant will supply cells for over 150,000 competitively-priced Hyundai and Kia EVs, starting with the new Kona Electric. In March 2021, Hyundai teamed up with LG to...

Hyundai and LG open first EV battery cell plant in Indonesia to power up affordable EVs

While it's been said in the past, this year has been one of the best years when it comes to the automotive industry. With some highly anticipated vehicles released in 2024 and others getting some major upgrades, it raises interest in how these cars drive from an in-person perspective. The good news is that some of the journalists at TopSpeed had their hands full while reviewing some of the best electric and hybrid vehicles that are out this year.

10 Best Electric And Hybrid Vehicles We've Driven So Far in 2024

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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

A few days ago, readers started asking me how someone could be killed using a phone in the bath while the phone was being charged. After conducting a quick search, I discovered that there have been recent tragic incidents that prompted these questions. Unfortunately, this is not the first time...

PSA: Do not charge your phone while using it in the bath

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This is the most durable power station I've tested with LiFePO4 batteries (and it's $500 off right now)

The Bluetti AC240 solar generator is available on Amazon for $1,899 ($1,399 for Amazon Prime members). It's a powerful, high-quality unit with an IP65 durability rating...

This is the most durable power station I've tested with LiFePO4 batteries (and it's $500 off right now)

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