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Wisconsin awards $25 million for 42 fast-charging sites as EV network moves beyond interstates
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (466+ words) At minimum, that setup means Wisconsin is set to gain 168 new fast-charging ports. Wisconsin has approved 42 new EV fast-charging sites with $25 million in federal backing as it expands its network statewide. The funding will bring DC fast chargers to several…...
Tesla reminds Powerwall owners as 'super El Niño' looms: Storm Watch charges for outages
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (470+ words) The automation can be especially useful when storms arrive quickly or when homeowners are away. Tesla is reminding Powerwall owners that one of the backup battery's most practical features could soon become much more important. As forecasters warn that El…...
Homeowner's bill nearly tripled, and Tesla Solar users say the system works but service drags
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (423+ words) "I had TV and internet through the outage, and my fridge didn't spoil." A homeowner worried about soaring electricity bills and alarming online reviews of Tesla Solar turned to Reddit ahead of a scheduled consultation, questioning the trade-off many shoppers…...
China's EV battery recyclers run at full capacity as smelting demand rises
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (474+ words) "Recoveries of nickel and cobalt are up to over 99%." An unglamorous but important side of the electric vehicle boom is taking off. Used EV batteries in Yancheng, Jiangsu, are being dismantled and processed so valuable metals can be recovered and…...
Georgia homeowner told to check Tesla solar strings, roof wires, and Powerwall Wi-Fi info
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (635+ words) "Mine was just installed in NorCal and now they are telling me I need a transformer upgrade." A Georgia homeowner preparing for a direct Tesla solar installation got a flood of practical advice after turning to r/TeslaSolar for last-minute…...
Truck camper owner hunting used solar panels asks what to avoid, and if voltage matters
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (491+ words) "Trying to avoid the flexible panels since they don't get any airflow underneath to cool." Shopping for used solar panels can seem like an easy way for truck camper owners to save money — until questions about voltage, roof space, and…...
Texas drivers feel Iran conflict at the pump as gas hits $3.70 in Austin
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (714+ words) "Regular unleaded in the Austin-San Marcos area is … about 98 cents more per gallon than one year ago." As conflict involving Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drivers and households in Central Texas are starting to feel the impact…...
Tesla solar owner says warranty panel swap left a roof gap the company won't fill
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (423+ words) "I called Tesla to see if I could buy another panel to fill that spot, and they said no." One Tesla solar panel owner says a warranty repair that fixed one issue created another. The man took to Reddit's r…...
UK cyclist spent all day replacing EV bike battery management system to avoid $1,350 pack
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (579+ words) "It is disappointing how difficult it is to repair modern EV batteries." Faced with a battery problem on an electric motorcycle, one owner opted for an £80 ($108) repair instead of replacing the whole pack, which would have cost more than £1,000 ($1,355). They…...
Tesla Powerwall owner uses batteries daily, finds near-zero degradation after 3 years
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (553+ words) One commenter said two Powerwall 2 units that were about five years old retained 92.9% and 91.3% capacity. For homeowners wondering how well a home battery holds up under heavy day-to-day use, one Tesla Powerwall owner shared a useful long-term data point. Even…...