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Does swiping away apps save your phone’s battery life? The answer isn't what you think
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (839+ words) If you make a habit of swiping away all your apps, this is for you Even as our phones get bigger batteries and smarter power systems, we're still obsessed with squeezing out every last bit of charge. Did I pack…...
Looking for an e-bike for 2026? I'm an electric bike reviewer – here are my top 3 released this year
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1121+ words) 2026 is almost here and it was a bumper year for powered cycling 2025 has been a wild ride for the whole e-bike industry. We've seen new products from Brompton, Specialized, Engwe, Quella, and others, with every new release pushing the boundaries…...
Kia makes MPVs cool again with its debut electric van
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1300+ words) The PV5 is a real Buzz kill (er) For large families and lovers of an outdoor active lifestyle, very little comes close in terms of practicality and versatility than a van. Up until this point, the electric van market has been…...
I tested the Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 - a sleek power station hamstrung by its software
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (935+ words) Hard to operate the app Can't stack units on the cart The Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is a unique power station in my army of different options. It's got a sleek, perhaps even beautiful style - a design that separates it from…...
Segway e-scooters are under half price at Best Buy thanks to huge last-minute price cuts of up to $650
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (336+ words) Great options for both kids and adults at Best Buy Best Buy's last-minute deals ahead of Christmas feature some of the best price cuts I've seen all year on Segway e-scooters " including models for both adults and kids. The biggest…...
Ford is switching some battery focus from cars to data centers - with plans for huge 20GWh capacity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) Data centers emerge as a key destination for Ford's growing battery output Ford has halted production of its F-150 Lightning vehicle in favor of reassigning workers to assemble gasoline and hybrid trucks. This change in vehicle strategy is being mirrored by…...
'The American consumer is speaking clearly': Ford explains why it's just pulled the plug on its pure electric pick-up truck
1+ week, 3+ day ago (565+ words) The plug has been pulled on Ford's EV plans Ford was the first to introduce a full-sized, pure electric pick-up truck to market, even beating Tesla and Elon Musk to the divisive and fiscally-disappointing Cybertruck. But much like Musk's steel-bodied…...
'A tiny house on wheels': the Citroen ELO reinvents the minivan and is barely bigger than a Mini
1+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) The ELO has space for everyone No, it has nothing to do with the Electric Light Orchestra, because Citroen's playful concept that shares the same acronym is less about experimental rock music from the 1970s and more about cramming an entire…...
Sorry, Tesla – I've driven the Model Y and it's nowhere near as exciting as it once was
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1020+ words) Sorry, Tesla " the EV Performance game has moved on Tesla's performance-oriented models once stunned the world with their abilities to shame some of the most competent sports cars on the market. Do you remember when a stock Model S Plaid…...
Tesla is offering enticing end-of-year deals to drum up sales – here's what you can get
1+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) Is free premium paint enough to fire up sales? Tesla has unleashed a wave of enticing incentives in North America with a hope that they will drum up sales and help shift stock before 2025 closes out. Quarterly results have always…...