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An Arsenal of Mysteries: The Terrifying Allure of a Remote Caribbean Island

Baua Electric

“This curious world,” Thoreau wrote, “is more wonderful than convenient,” and his words came to me as I gathered my hiking boots and helmet, laxatives and Dramamine, batteries, baby wipes and safety wardrobe of neon orange. Over the last several years, I’d been unlearning the standard narrative about precolonial history.

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First seen Cybertruck charging curve disappoints, but is that the whole story?

Baua Electric

Older EVs have DC charge rates around 50kW, which is quite slow compared to today’s standards, where EVs are usually capable of 150kW+, with some models capable of up to 350kW. This is why EVs usually state their DC charge time “to 80%,” because charging past 80% at a high rate is generally bad for battery durability.

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Consumer Reports calls on Tesla to disable and update auto steering function, remove “Autopilot” name

Green Car Congress

Consumers should never be guinea pigs for vehicle safety ‘beta’ programs. NHTSA should insist on expert, independent third-party testing and certification for these features, and issue mandatory safety standards to ensure that they operate safely.

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