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EV drivers say road trips still hinge on switching apps when chargers change mid-route
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (680+ words) "Teslas just do it without you having to even think about it." For many drivers, taking an electric vehicle on a long trip still means doing a little extra homework before setting out. A discussion on Reddit shows that while…...
Colorado homeowner gets 2.5- to 4-ton heat pump quotes, learns what sizing to trust
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (625+ words) A Colorado homeowner trying to electrify a roughly 2,000-square-foot split-level house ran into a problem that may sound familiar to anyone pricing a major HVAC upgrade: Four contractors recommended heat pump sizes ranging from 2.5 tons to 4 tons. That kind of…...
Unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi in Texas stops for bollards, then hits them anyway
6+ day, 20+ min ago (446+ words) A Tesla Robotaxi in Austin, Texas, stopped for a row of bollards protecting a closed lane before driving through them anyway, highlighting the validity of the scrutiny self-driving technology faces. The Driven reported that nobody was hurt, but incidents such…...
China tests bamboo-based floating solar platform in offshore durability trial
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (480+ words) Researchers will monitor the platform for fatigue and deterioration as waves and wind repeatedly flex the structure. China is using bamboo-derived materials in an offshore solar trial, giving the plant a new role in energy infrastructure at sea. ZME Science…...
Car reviewer's full tour of the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS suggests Chevrolet's best EV is back
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (673+ words) Chevrolet is positioning the 2027 Bolt RS as GM's lowest-priced new EV. Electric vehicles often make headlines for their luxury features and steep price tags. But for many drivers, the EV that matters most is the one they can actually afford....
Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union blame Waymo launch for lower pay, longer waits, and fewer fares
1+ week, 1+ day ago (712+ words) "If corporations profit from replacing human workers with automation, they should contribute to helping those workers transition to the next opportunity." With robotaxi service spreading in Atlanta, rideshare drivers want policymakers to put the brakes on further growth, arguing their…...
Anker's E10 update finally adds charge controls, but users disagree on how far to go
1+ week, 3+ day ago (648+ words) "If you want max battery life, set max discharge to 20% and max charge level to 80%." A firmware update for Anker's E10 home batteries has opened up a bigger discussion about how owners should set state-of-charge limits on lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) systems…...
Kia's £24,000 EV2 Air gives UK drivers 270 miles without the usual low-cost EV compromise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (703+ words) "Most people don't need a 2.5 tonne electric SUV that barely manages 2 miles/Kwh." Kia's EV2 Air is emerging as a notable option in the U.K. for buyers who want an electric vehicle at a more accessible price point. With a starting price…...
New Jersey family pits $15,000-cheaper Chevy Equinox EV against Rivian R2 on 500-mile road trip
1+ week, 3+ day ago (527+ words) "Efficiency without compromise is my gold standard to assess real advancement in this space." To compare two very different approaches to EV value, a New Jersey family took both on the same 500-mile round trip between New Jersey and Vermont....
After a week in Denver, reviewers say GMC's 1,000-hp Hummer EV felt oddly manageable
1+ week, 3+ day ago (584+ words) "The rear steer makes all the difference." The 2026 GMC Hummer EV 3X is hard to miss on the road: a massive electric pickup with more than 1,000 horsepower, a Crab Walk mode, and a sprint from zero to 60 mph in under three…...