Self driving. Back only a week or so, I did a piece discussing the “wonder” that Tesla AutoPilot users attribute on X to the software, that it saved their lives here or saved a pedestrian there etc. Each of these comments would be accompanied by video proof. Each time it felt as though each of …
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U.S. EV charge ports approach 250,000
EV charge ports. We spotted a report that the Department of Energy (DOE) was showing that available EV charge ports had exceeded 250,000, so we ran over to the site to check. The number we found was 249,786, but close enough! In truth, the number of ports for electric vehicle (EV) charging could easily move …
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An off-peak charge brings a new range high
Off-peak charging. Another 10 days and another charge at an off-peak rate results in a new range high for 2026. A week of 80 to 90 degree weather left the Kia Niro with a 298 mile range. This was extrapolated from the 247 miles showing at 83% end point and is an increase of 6 …
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Ford recalls nearly 260,000 cars — again
Ford recalls. Precious Ford recalls are getting a recall because the vehicles were “previously repaired incorrectly”. Now, its not the first time a company has had to redo a previous fix. But what stands out is that the recalls are for vastly different problems even as they are from the same manufacturer. Both were announced …
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BTS reports transportation Consumer Price Index contribution
Consumer Price Index. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from May 2025 to May 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI, a measure of inflation, for all transportation goods and services rose 9.3% from May 2025 …
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New Tesla crash while on AutoPilot suggests 3rd party oversight needed
AutoPilot. A new Tesla crash with AutoPilot engaged has headlines screaming coast to coast and perhaps further. Video shows the vehicle racing down a side street and slamming into a brick home. Sadly, a resident in the home was killed. Data is fed to Tesla in real time and the company made a rare acknowledgement …
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