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Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

This emergency gadget saved the day after my car battery died in a snowstorm

A 3,000A jump starter left in a car for nearly six months still started the vehicle after heat and cold exposure, demonstrating reliable emergency readiness.
Science
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements

Modern electric-vehicle batteries very rarely fail, with replacement rates around 0.3% for post-2022 EVs and under 4% among Recurrent owners.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

NHTSA is investigating Tesla Model Y electronic door handles that can become inoperable due to low-voltage battery problems, trapping occupants including children.
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