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Test Your EV Battery’s Condition in SoCal with Jalopnik | Giga Gears
One of the downsides of owning an EV is that you know your battery is degrading over time, but, you can’t really know how much. There are ways to arrive at estimates, but until now, there hasn’t been a definitive way to test it. Well, Jalopnik has been given access to a new system that changes all that, and we’d like…
Are EV Charging Cables Worth Stealing? | Giga Gears
Everyone wants to find a quick way to make it big. Maybe you have a collection of rusting old cars that is finally going to reach its potential any day now, or maybe you steal electric vehicle charging cables for their copper. If you fall into the latter camp, I’m here to say that this might not be the best way to…
Elon Musk Considers Relocating Tesla Following Court’s Decision on Pay Package
Happy Friday! It’s February 2, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Key Considerations for Owning Your First EV | Giga Gears
I worked at the Tesla store in Boston while I was studying at Boston University, around the same time that the Model 3 was super delayed and reservation holders were pissed, but I talked to a lot of folks who were considering their first EV and it was my job to help them understand day-to-day EV ownership. Owning an EV
GM CEO Announces Plug-In Hybrid Models in the U.S. Amid Soft EV Demand
With demand for EVs flaggin, it seems hybrids may be set for a resurgence. CNBC reports that GM CEO Mary Barra has revealed the automaker is planning to bring plug-in hybrid models to market.