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In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla might be the giant, but it’s not the only player in town. Names like Rivian want to chase down Tesla’s dominance in the EV space. As one of the biggest brands in the electric world, Rivian’s announcement about five new vehicles is giving current customers and those looking […]
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Rivian’s 5 Brand New Vehicles

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SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea will urge automakers operating in the country to identify batteries used in their electric vehicles, the government said on Tuesday, as authorities seek to calm public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs.

South Korea urges automakers to disclose EV battery brands after fires

Here at InsideEVs, not a day goes by that we don't cover news about some upcoming electric vehicle that we're excited about. But a weird thing has happened as of late: aside from vague hints at newer and more affordable models, almost none of the exciting new stuff on the horizon is from Tesla.

Tesla Gets A Warning From Uber's CEO

Tesla loses corporate sales in Germany over what a firm sees as CEO Elon Musk going against Tesla’s mission to accelerate the advent of sustainable energy. Tesla was originally founded with the mission of “accelerating the advent of electric transport,” which later evolved to “the advent of sustainable energy.”

Tesla loses corporate sales over Elon Musk ‘going against Tesla’s mission’

Tesla’s once-unassailable position as the electric vehicle pioneer is facing growing headwinds. After a triumphant 2023 marked by record sales and the Model Y’s global bestseller status, the company has encountered a significant slowdown in the first half of 2024. Sales have dipped by 8% in the US and a more alarming 13% in Europe.

Tesla’s Market Share Decline: Challenges in the EV Industry and the Need for a Product Line Revamp

New York City, NY

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Wisconsin State

Angry Ben

Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have beautiful conditions in the Northeast courtesy of strong high pressure keeping a stationary front well to our south. That front will eventually make it back as a warm front, then a sweeping cold front will help protect the Northeast and East Coast as a whole from what-will-be Hurricane Ernesto.

Severe Weather May Spawn Derecho-Type System Across Parts of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin

Louisiana State

California State

Local officials and advocates in California are divided over Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order requiring state agencies to remove homeless encampments on public property, leaving the homeless community caught in the middle and uncertain where they will go. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that punishing homeless people for...

'It’s mayhem and craziness': Californians react to Gavin Newsom’s order to remove homeless encampments

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Indiana State

Mississippi State

If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Will McGough, Prime Capital Investment Advisors director of investments, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss stock plays for three stocks: Home Depot, Starbucks and Chipotle.

Three-Stock Lunch: Home Depot, Starbucks and Chipotle

BGR.com

More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range for most cars isn’t where manufacturers and consumers would want it to be. Also, charging times can differ in speed, which can be a problem depending on what sort of trips you’re taking.
Then there’s the actual battery health to consider, as the battery will degrade in time, requiring an expensive replacement. That’s assuming buyers won’t rather buy a brand-new EV car.
The lifespan of an electric car’s battery also opens up environmental concerns. Ideally, that EV...

EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), potential range degradation over time and use has haunted owners for what seems like an eternity. However, as battery technology improves, and so does EV longevity, these fears can slowly be phased out. For instance, the YouTube channel AutoTrader has been documenting a Tesla Model S from 2016 with over 430,000 miles on the clock from to its eight years of service as an airport taxi. Surprisingly, the car has been able to pull this off without requiring a battery or motor replacement of any kind.

Tesla Model S that clocked 430,000 miles undergoes battery inspection, reveals 28% battery degradation after 8 years of heavy use

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Stocks rallied Tuesday, scaling back closer to the record levels seen last month before a sharp pullback, driven by this week's first batch of key U.S. inflation data. The producer price index — a measure of wholesale prices — increased 0.1% last month. Economists expected the reading to show a monthly gain of 0.2% in July, in line with the previous month's reading, according to Dow Jones consensus estimates.

Dow jumps 300 points as first of two major inflation reports this week comes in light: Live updates

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

CarBuzz.com

Those taking delivery of the recently refreshed 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S may be disappointed to learn that their interactions with their new electric vehicles are about to get a little less physical, thanks to the discontinuation of the standard key fob. According to posts on Reddit and Rivian forums, buyers are being provided with card keys and assistance in setting up their smartphones as keys, but no physical key fobs were included. On realizing this, one owner reached out to a Rivian representative and was given the following response:

Rivian Owners Furious Their $70,000 EV Is Being Delivered Without The Most Basic Feature

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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Test driving BYD, Nio and other Chinese EV rivals of Tesla

Low-cost, high-tech Chinese EVs have stirred fears of a government-subsidized existential threat to automakers around the world. So what...

Test driving BYD, Nio and other Chinese EV rivals of Tesla

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