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Tornadoes knocked out my home power for days, but my Rivian became a backup energy savior

Electrek

Luckily, I had my Rivian R1S in the garage that I used as a backup energy source, which I documented below (because I honestly had nothing else to do without power and internet). Luckily, my home dodged severe damage, but I was without power and internet for days.

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GM Promises Voided Warranties for Corvette ZR1 Flippers

The Truth About Cars

Its the same approach the automaker took with the Z06, with the company requiring buyers to sign a document stating that if they sell, or otherwise transfer ownership of the car within the first year, most of the car's warranties are forfeited. GM confirmed the letters authenticity to The Drive.

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Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Is Growing Its Texas Charger Network

CleanTechnica EVs

As Zach and some other CleanTechnica writers have continued to document, non-Tesla electric vehicle sales march onward steadily. At the moment, electric vehicle news tends to be about the vehicles themselves, an in particular, about what is happening with Tesla because of Elon Musks conduct. The quieter infrastructure partner in.

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Tesla’s new Model Y gets first software update—Here’s what’s in it

Teslarati

The update also includes security fixes and other improvements that aren’t specifically documented, which went out to the company’s entire lineup.

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Almost 30,000 Ford F-150 Lightnings Recalled for Loose Suspension Nut

The Truth About Cars

Fords recall documentation states that the problem is due to a variation in the alignment or orientation between the fastening tool and the fastener that may have induced lateral forces on the tool, preventing it from properly seating on the fastener.

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Sweden blocks Tesla FSD-style testing in Stockholm

Teslarati

This became quite evident in a document from Stockholm City, which has started making the rounds online. FSD Testing Rejected The document, which was initially shared by X user @KRoelandschap , indicated that the Swedish Traffic Department in Stockholm had rejected Tesla’s request to start FSD testing in the city’s streets.

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Toyota Recalls the Latest-Generation Tacoma Over Leaking Rear Brake Lines

The Truth About Cars

Recall documentation states that the problem exclusively affects four-wheel drive models with 16-inch brakes and 17- or 18-inch wheels. The new Toyota Tacoma is being recalled in the U.S. over an issue that can cause a brake fluid leak and a reduction in braking ability.

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