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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

Sunrun, the country's largest solar energy company, says it's now operating the first vehicle-to-home power plant in the US, using Ford F-150 Lightning vehicles. The program is small: Only three customers of Maryland's Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) are using their vehicle, plus a Ford Charge Station Pro and a Home Integration System, to send electricity to and from the car's EV battery array.

A New Battery to Power Your Home: Ford's Electric Pickup Truck

According to data from the Department of Energy compiled by Bloomberg, the number of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in the United States is expected to surpass the number of gas stations in just eight years. Currently, the U.S. has over 145,000 fueling stations, according to data from the NACS,...

The U.S. Will Have More EV Fast Chargers Than Gas Stations In Less Than A Decade

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Drivers will soon be able to charge their car for free, anywhere they go. Solar chargers for electric vehicles seems obvious, but actually creating and implementing them is more challenging — but GoSun has solved the problem.

GoSun Just Developed a Solar Charger for EVs, Which Could Save Drivers $650 a Year

Though its EV business is contracting, the company’s energy storage segment is growing fast, helping it reap the benefits of surging demand for batteries. Tesla may be struggling when it comes to electric vehicle sales, but its energy storage business is on a serious upswing. In the second quarter...

Tesla’s battery business is booming

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

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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

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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

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

As the automotive industry continues to move towards an all-electric future, how long electric vehicle (EV) batteries last is one of the major concerns for naysayers. To help assuage some of that fear, Tesla, the biggest name in the EV space, recently released its 2023 Impact Report. The report is full of data showing how long the brand's batteries last, and what Tesla owners and drivers can realistically expect from the EVs. Spoiler alert, it's promising news for current and future EV buyers.

Here's How Much Tesla Batteries Degrade After 200,000 Miles

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. There is a popular belief that people who live in rural areas of America are not good candidates for electric cars. They drive too far, there aren’t enough EV chargers available to charge them when away from home, and they can’t tow a 6-stall horse trailer up and over the mountains on the way to the next rodeo. There is some truth to all three of those beliefs, but according to a recent report from Coltura, an organization that works to reduce the amount of gasoline American use every year, there are perfectly good reasons why rural drivers should consider an electric car. The most prominent reason is money — electric cars can save people a lot of it.

Let’s Put An End To The Myth That Electric Cars Are Not Suitable For Rural Drivers

While all batteries in EVs experience capacity degradation, companies like Tesla are working to increase battery longevity. Tesla's 2023 Impact Report has highlighted impressive battery stats, per an article in Inside EVs. Tesla detailed the average battery-capacity retention per distance traveled of the Model 3 and Model Y cars with...

Tesla's recent report on battery life is a game changer for EV owners: 'We have a reliable data set'

Once every few years or so, a potential tech innovation comes along that stands to change the mobility industry as a whole. In the past, some of these innovations included electrification, hybrid systems, and hydrogen power. Now, with EVs all the rage, lots of these tech advancements focus on batteries.

Solid-State Batteries Are Here, and They Could Change EVs Forever

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"The benefit we get from storage like this is the ability to instantly absorb renewable energy peaks so we can actually use them." Salt River Project and Plus Power LLC have just announced that two of their new grid-charged Tesla Megapack battery storage systems are preparing to come online in Arizona.

Tesla Megapack project with huge energy storage is coming online: 'It's intended to provide resilience and additional capacity'

This week has been pretty dismal when it comes to climate news. From the wildfires in Türkiye and Greece to the storms over Switzerland, Italy, France and the hurricane over the Caribbean, it’s clear that the climate emergency is impacting our weather. But it’s not all fiery doom...

It’s official: this entire European country is now powered by renewable energy

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Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

If you’ve been following the electric vehicle (EV) scene, you might have heard some concerning news about SK On, the South Korean battery manufacturer. They’ve hit a bit of a rough patch due to lower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles in key markets like Europe and the U.S. Let's dive into what’s going on and why it matters.

Battery Manufacturer Declares Urgency Due to Low EV Sales, Says Financial Times

Stellantis NV has paid a total of $190.7 million in fines for failing to meet U.S. fuel economy standards in two previous years. These penalties, related to the model years 2019 and 2020, were paid in two installments: $78.4 million in March and $112.3 million in May, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as first reported by Reuters. The NHTSA oversees the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program, which sets efficiency standards for vehicles.

Stellantis Owes Millions In Fuel Economy Fines

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The seller says he has kept up with the maintenance and kept the records. If you want to be, wait for it, Legend-ary, click here to see this Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Acura. Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

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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.

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Report: EV Charging Stations Set to Outnumber Gas Stations By Decade's End

One of the most significant worries from potential EV buyers is that there aren’t enough chargers to keep all the vehicles powered and on the road....

Report: EV Charging Stations Set to Outnumber Gas Stations By Decade's End

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