Sometimes new technologies can seem disappointing but, really, it isn’t the technology that’s disappointing but the people using it.

‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

Over the past few years, the issue of range anxiety surrounding electric vehicles has greatly diminished. Nearly everywhere you look, there’s an EV charging station for EV drivers and riders to use. These days, it’s all about juicing up batteries and doing so very very quickly. We’ve seen tons...

The Chinese Have Made Ultra Fast Charging Batteries, But There’s a Problem

DC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power. Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla’s network and others. Some 19% of those surveyed said they’d encountered inoperable chargers. Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according...

JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise

A new study by JD Power shows that Tesla still dominates the electric vehicle charging experience, and it’s not even close. Tesla’s early approach to the charging experience was built as a service to EV owners rather than a way to make money off of them. This enabled...

Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says

Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to rank as the highest-rated option for public electric vehicle (EV) charging in the United States, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. Despite ongoing challenges in the broader EV charging infrastructure, Tesla remains a leader in customer...

Tesla Superchargers Rank 1st in EV Charging Survey, Again

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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular every year, and by 2035, EVs should be the only new cars available in most countries in the European Union and much of the United States. Government mandates pushing internal combustion-engine-powered cars to the shoulder are coming despite the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. That is changing, though; the fast-growing Tesla Supercharger network now has more than 2,000 stations in the United States alone, according to ScrapeHero.

Can A Chevy Bolt Charge At A Tesla Supercharger?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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Auto manufacturers have placed their futures on the idea that electric vehicles (EVs) will dominate sales in the coming years, driven by buyers eager to decrease carbon emissions and save money on...

7 Affordable Hybrid Cars Coming In 2025

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A new battery from Chinese automaker Zeekr could help alleviate EV range anxiety. The new battery is made using upgraded lithium iron phosphate, and it can charge from ten percent to 80 percent in just ten and a half minutes when connected to Zeekr’s V3 ultra-fast charger, the company claims.
Range anxiety is a huge issue for many—even in regular vehicles—but it is especially worrying in the EV world, where batteries typically only hold enough juice for between 200-250 miles, and they take up to an hour to charge again fully.
Having a battery that could reach back up to 80 percent...

This groundbreaking new EV battery charges in just 10 minutes

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"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

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Maybe you've owned a Tesla for many years. Maybe it was your first electric vehicle, and now you're ready to see what else is out there. Maybe new options have enticed you with better prices, more range and different features. Or maybe the antics of a certain CEO who is basically inextricable from Tesla at this point have you turned off. If so, you aren't alone.

Tesla Trade-Ins: These Are The Cars Owners Are Switching To

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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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

The electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly evolving, and range continues to be a critical factor for consumers considering the switch from gasoline-powered cars. This article delves into the top 5 EVs with the best range currently available, based on both EPA estimates and real-world testing conducted by Edmunds. Before...

Top 5 EVs With The Best Real-World Range Currently Available in The Marketplace and The 5th Is a Tie

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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

They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Police are facing a new reality on the roads, one their aging fleets may not be equipped to handle. Long the undisputed kings of pursuit, even the mighty Dodge Charger's 6-second sprint to 60 mph is getting dusted by the latest EVs. Thanks to the success of models like the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, fleeing suspects now have a wicked new advantage.

US police trade gas for electrons as EVs keep smoking Dodge Chargers

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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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Toyota may be one of the slowest legacy automakers to develop electric vehicles but it could be the first to jettison cars powered only by gasoline. Almost three decades after launching the Prius, its pioneering gasoline-electric hybrid, Toyota is moving to convert most, and eventually maybe all, of its Toyota and Lexus line-up to hybrid-only models, two Toyota executives told Reuters.

Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows

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DC Fast Charging Is Getting Better. But Level 2 Is Getting Worse

According to JD Power, charging infrastructure is improving overall. For two consecutive quarters this year, things have improved on the macro level. Consumers are more satisfied...

DC Fast Charging Is Getting Better. But Level 2 Is Getting Worse

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