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Summary – EV charging infrastructure has been expanding, leading to reports of vandalism at charging stations – Thieves are cutting charging cables in cities like Seattle, Reno, Houston, and Minneapolis in search of copper – EV chargers handle a large amount of electricity, making cutting charging cables extremely dangerous -…

Summary – Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun is compared to China’s Steve Jobs and has made a successful entry into the EV market – China’s EV market is highly competitive with many companies struggling to find success – Xiaomi’s SU7 electric sedan receives high demand and positive reviews in China -…

Summary – Combustion engines run on fuel, while electric vehicles use electricity – Charging an electric vehicle is typically cheaper than filling a fuel tank – The cost to charge an EV depends on factors such as location, how you charge it, and when you charge it – Rates for…

Summary – 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger was revealed last year with a range-extended electric vehicle concept – Former GM exec Bob Lutz backed the first-gen Chevy Volt and was involved in an extended-range electric pickup project called the Vtrux – Via initially planned three models for production using Chevrolet-made stock…

Summary – The number of states charging EV registration fees is increasing – EV owners do not contribute to gas tax revenue, leading to proposed EV taxes in some states – Several states currently charge additional registration fees for electric vehicles – Some states plan to increase registration fees over…

Summary – Auto industry observers agree that affordable electric vehicle models are needed to boost sales – General Motors and Ford are not making significant investments in affordable EV models – Tesla, the leader in the U.S. EV market, is focusing on AI and autonomous driving technology rather than cheaper…

Summary – Regular checkups are important for tires, especially for electric vehicles – Electric vehicles require fewer checkups than gas-powered vehicles – Without regular checkups, tires on electric vehicles may wear out prematurely – ERANGE EV tires from Sailun are designed specifically for electric vehicles, with features such as greater…

Summary – EVs do not catch fire more often than combustion vehicles, based on available data sets – Studies show that combustion vehicles produce four to five times as many fires as EVs – When EVs do catch fire, it can be more challenging for fire departments to extinguish due…

Summary – PHEVs are gaining popularity as more buyers transition from gas-only vehicles to models with better fuel economy – PHEVs have a gas engine and electric motors with a battery pack that needs charging, offering a modest all-electric range – PHEVs are less expensive than EVs and can qualify…

Summary – Charging an electric vehicle at home is the easiest and most affordable option – Public charging stations are expanding across the U.S., but may require a fee or membership – Public chargers offer Level 2 and Level 3 charging options, with Level 3 being the fastest – Some…