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Nearly half of EV owners in the US are considering switching back to a gas-powered car, with a majority citing charging as the reason.

EV charging is so bleak in the US that 46% of owners are considering going back to gas-powered cars

In recent years, electric vehicle development has reached new heights, with brands such as Lucid Motors and Rivian finding new ways to extract the most out of their electric powertrains. While electric cars have caught up in the industry in terms of performance and overall range, there are still a fair few barriers that prevent them from becoming even more mainstream.

This Electric Sports Car Is Lighter Than A Honda With Three Times The Horsepower

WashingtonExaminer

A new study found that owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are more likely to experience problems than those who own gas-powered cars. J.D. Power recently announced its 2024 Initial Quality Survey, showing that new EV owners reported problems at a far greater rate than those driving traditional combustion vehicles.  The study analyzed data […]

Electric vehicles require more repairs than gas-powered cars: Study

The Independent

A new battery technology could allow electric vehicles to drive for a million kilometres, according to the researchers who created it.Alongside battery capacity, their lifespan remains one of the big drawbacks of electric vehicles. After some time, those battery degrade and need to be replaced – which can be costly, environmentally damaging and complicated.Much of the problem comes from the way that lithium secondary batteries of the kind used in electric vehicles store their charge. They do so by converting electrical energy into chemical energy to store it, and then turn back into electrical energy to use it.They do that by...

New battery technology could bring electric cars that can travel a million kilometres, creators say

We’ve driven a lot of cool new EVs at InsideEVs this year — everything from sporty cars like the new Lotus Emeya to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to family crossovers like the Kia EV9. But the most intriguing car is often the one we haven’t met yet. A profusion of new EVs will be debuting over the next couple of years. Here are some of the ones we are most excited about.

Here Are All Of The Upcoming Electric Cars For 2024, 2025 And 2026

The Ford Escape was launched in 2001, and in 2024, the Blue Oval's compact crossover SUV is now in its fourth generation. For the 2023 model year, the Ford Escape underwent a midlife update and received updated engines to boost efficiency, a digitalized interior, and a renewed trim lineup with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) becoming a stand-alone, flagship trim.

The Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUV With More Than 500 Miles Of Combined Range

If you have ever browsed the internet or discussed electric vehicles, you might've encountered some myths that seem factual. Over the years, electric vehicles have received a bad reputation and hate, which might have originated almost 20 years ago when people predicted it would be a failing industry. As many know, people don't enjoy being wrong, which has now switched the focus to EVs being slated with convincing myths.

10 Common Myths About Electric Cars Debunked

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

A recent video asking people on the street whether they would consider buying an electric vehicle highlighted one of the biggest concerns the public has when it comes to EVs: the batteries. In the early days, the public’s concern regarding batteries was range. We recently posted an article showing why...

Tesla Cybertruck With Next-Generation 4680 Cells Experiences 2% Battery Degradation After 15,000 Miles – Cybertruck Range Falls Below 300 Miles

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Arizona State

Scottsdale, AZ

BYD’s first pickup truck, the Shark, was spotted parked in an Arizona parking lot. The Chinese EV maker has already said it’s not planning to launch passenger cars in the States, so what’s BYD’s new Shark pickup truck doing in the US?. After years of speculation...

BYD’s new Shark PHEV pickup spotted in Arizona: What’s it doing in the US?

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

After spending roughly three-quarters of a million dollars on nine electric cars for long-term testing purposes, our friends at Edmunds put together a list of EVs that they would buy again after driving them for several tens of thousands of miles. That said, some of the cars in the publication’s...

Edmunds Owns Nine EVs. Three Of Them Wouldn’t Be Bought A Second Time

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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Can electric cars be powered with solar panels?

There are several electric cars with solar panels available today — some recharge the smaller 12-volt battery that runs your air conditioning, while others can top...

Can electric cars be powered with solar panels?

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