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When the Tesla Cybertruck first appeared on rental platform Turo in January this year, it was still somewhat of a hot new commodity. Fans were curious, so the hosts cashed in on the opportunity, charging $1,000 to spend a day in one of the flashiest cars to hit the roads in a generation.

Tesla Cybertruck: This Guy Bought Five And Just Ordered 20 More

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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

If you see the sun on a regular basis, then solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that's beaming down from the sun, convert it into electricity, and store it in batteries. Solar generators consist of two parts: There's a portable...

This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks!

Hybrids have been around for a long time and on the market in earnest for about 25 years, but many people haven't thought much about them. With the offerings expanding well beyond niche vehicles like the Toyota Prius, it's time to demystify the hybrid. What Is a Hybrid?. A hybrid...

Hybrid Batteries: Everything You Need to Know

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Ohio State

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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

It's hard not to notice those vanity license plates like "GASLOL" on EVs while driving around. Why so braggy? Do EV drivers know something we don't?. This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what's being done about the problem.

Is EV Charging Cheaper Than Gasoline? Here's What the Math and Experts Say

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Texas, which is now leading the charge in adopting solar energy, will get to store some of that sun power thanks to three massive grid battery installations announced by Intersect Power. According to a press release, the clean energy development company recently secured $837 million in financing to deploy one...

Company plans to build $800 million worth of battery installations to fix Texas's 'broken' grid — here's how

It’s Sunday, and I’m at my local Kroger grocery store in downtown Columbus seeking to get a few odds and ends before I start my work week. I’m a young single person who can’t figure out how to grocery shop efficiently, so I visit this Kroger several times a week. It’s a newer store with amenities designed to attract the new money young professionals that live downtown; we’ve got artisan cheeses and wine tasting, but also a four-stall EVGo DC fast charging station.

You Don’t Really Need DC Fast Charging

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Taking a road trip or a camping adventure? Shop top portable power stations for on-the-go.

Top portable power stations to shop in 2024

A power station's battery capacity can help you determine for how long it'll power your devices. Power output is crucial for assessing whether a power station is suitable for your needs. You should also look at output options to ensure it has all the outlets and ports for your requirements.

What to Look for When Choosing a Power Station

Dinwiddie County, VA

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WTVR 6 News reported an update on the missing 101-year-old woman from Dinwiddie County who was last seen on Thursday has been found dead on Saturday in a soybean field. According to the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office deputies, Dorothy Sue Wallace was last seen at 4:20 p.m. near Route 1 and Sturgeon Road in Brunswick County.

Update on missing 101-year-old Dinwiddie woman who was driving a minivan

After evaluating 500,000 solar adopters across the U.S., the researchers found that the average energy burden for solar customers was 2.6%. A new study released by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory revealed the impressive impact of solar energy on reducing household energy burden, according to an article published in Renewable Energy Magazine.

New study makes surprising find about households with rooftop solar panels — here's what it means

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

Colorado State

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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

Scientists at Oxford University are coating a new solar power-generating material onto objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. The potential of this breakthrough means that increasing amounts of solar electricity could be generated without silicon-based solar panels. The Oxford scientists’ new light-absorbing material is, for the first time,...

Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels

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 with DC fast charging than last year. Consumers are less satisfied with public level 2 charging compared to last year. Faith in America's charging...

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

Heavy- and light- duty EPA carbon standards face fierce push back. If reducing carbon is truly the goal, meeting that goal should focus on the required end results and not mandating the specific approach to get to that point. However, the EPA emissions standards, announced in March, for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles set a de facto solution for transportation carbon reductions—electric vehicles.

EPA Virtually Mandates Electric Vehicles

Cadillac's "Opulent Velocity" concept debuted today at Monterey Car Week. It promises "zero emission hypercar luxury performance." It's an electric 2+2 coupe with "butterfly doors," augmented reality inside and more advanced automated driving functions than current iterations of Super Cruise. A working prototype, it could preview future electric Cadillac V-Series...

Cadillac Opulent Velocity: Here's Where Ultium Could Go Next

The transportation sector desperately needs sustainable fuel. Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane are finite and have wreaked havoc on the environment. Hydrogen is the opposite. It’s universally abundant and can be clean. If this is the case, why are only a few hydrogen vehicles roaming American roads? Discover what they are, how they work, and the pros and cons of hydrogen vehicles.

Hydrogen Vehicles: 5 Pros and Cons to Know Before Buying

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The Top-Rated Electric Car Home Chargers For 2024

The most important decision an electric car owner makes after buying an EV is which home charger is best for their needs. Here at InsideEVs, we...

The Top-Rated Electric Car Home Chargers For 2024

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