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CHOICE Magazine Seeks to Help Buyers Navigate the EV Experience

CleanTechnica EVs

The complexity of the calculations behind electric vehicle efficacy is highlighted by a recent report from CHOICE magazine. CHOICE is highly regarded in Australia for giving excellent advice to consumers regarding product purchase. Check out their report on […].

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Tesla trifecta dominates Consumer Reports’ list of most satisfying cars on the market

Teslarati

Purchasing a car is one thing, but buying the same vehicle a second time is something that very few people do, at least unless they are completely satisfied with their purchase. The idea behind the magazine’s survey was simple: would car owners buy their current vehicles again if given the chance?

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Starlink’s mini dish gets approval from the FCC

Teslarati

The SpaceX FCC application did not indicate when the new dishes would be available for purchase. However, PC Magazine reported that SpaceX started offering Starlink Gen 3 Wi-Fi routers to select subscribers. It has enhanced GPS capabilities and can connect to more satellites, providing a more stable internet connection.

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GM Energy to Offer Equipment to Transfer Power Between EVs and Homes

Green Fleet Magazine

At launch, customers will be able to purchase GM Energy’s V2H bundle, which includes equipment to enable the transfer of energy between a customer’s compatible EV and a properly equipped home. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST will be the first vehicle compatible with the charging technology.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

Teslarati

The magazine was successful in its aim, but it also demonstrated that it takes a very determined driver and an elaborate set of procedures to bypass Tesla’s driver-monitoring systems. . The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Only it didn’t.

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Consumer Reports restores Tesla Model 3’s “Top Pick” status after IIHS retest

Teslarati

This was confirmed by the magazine in a post on its official website. . Jake Fisher, senior director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, noted that the magazine is restoring its recommendation for the Model 3 partly due to the IIHS’ updated results.

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QOTD: Influenced by the Automotive Press?

The Truth About Cars

After last week's story on how Consumer Reports slapped the "avoid" label on the popular Ford F-150, I was going to ask you how much CR shapes your purchase decisions. The magazine is popular, and I know a lot of people, both car enthusiasts and not, who trust it. Yet sometimes CR says not to buy a car and it sells well. Or vice versa.

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