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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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Phoenix, Ariz., Xcel president Chris Clark told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that four or five families buying EVs noticeably affects the transformer load in a neighborhood, with a family buying an EV “adding another half of their house.” How many can really support a rapid influx of thousands of new EVs?

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

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By then, he was living in a Phoenix suburb and his commute was very long. As someone who deals with driving anxiety and sudden OCD tendencies on the road, this article strikes close to home. Goodman noted that starting with neighborhood driving is a good idea, before transitioning to highway driving later on.

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