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SpaceX’s backup Dragon launch pad on track for 2023 debut

Teslarati

They arose because NASA reportedly told SpaceX it was worried that the company’s first Florida Starship launch site – colocated at the only pad currently able to launch SpaceX Dragon spacecraft – could add too much risk. Richard Angle) SpaceX’s answer to the problem was about as simple, elegant, and cheap as possible.

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This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious

Baua Electric

But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year , this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. The other small issue is that there’s not a great way to connect a bow line while on the boat. I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

Not all succeed as talk is cheap, actions are tough, and many don’t do so well following through. Connected Services The Genesis comprehensive telematics suite, Genesis Connected Services , is now being offered complimentary for all original owners or lessees of 2023 and newer model years.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

Vehicles standing longer than two weeks not connected to a charger. To pretend to have done a repair that never happened and accept a lower battery capacity caused by a cheap Porsche onboard charger without informing the customer would be misleading, to say the least. Customers must charge the Taycan’s battery before to 50%.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

In this follow-up to our article covering commercial incentives from last month, we’ll explore some of the rebates that can help you bring EV charging home on the cheap. Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) – Florida. National Grid – Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island. Data reporting to the utility company.

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Rental Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla LE, Aged Basic Transportation

The Truth About Cars

I spent a few days in the Florida sunshine this week, behind the wheel of a most basic 2023 Corolla LE. Although it looks cheap, the feel of the door handle is more premium than you might expect. Outside the LE there’s a constant reminder of base trim via some very cheap-looking plastic wheel covers.

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Volt Blocher

Honda S2000 EV Conversion

I wasn't sure what I was going to do for balancing as anything on the market is not cheap. Dimitri, a buddy of mine from Florida who is working on his second conversion, ask what my plans were for balancing, but I had none. They simply need to be connected to each cell only. For example if you can limit your charge to 1.5 - 2.0

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