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Every Electric Vehicle That Qualifies for the Federal Tax Credit in 2025
Electric vehicles are clearly the future of transportation, or they are at least the next step. The government has been creating more and more incentives to make the switch to electric vehicles. To this end, the EPA released a list of every vehicle in the U.S. eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. The government has also been trying to incentivize…
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BougeRV’s electric wagon is the uphill king and downhill menace
Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert in folding wagons. Huge flex, I know. But I’ve never tested one with a motor like BougeRV’s new Electric Foldable Wagon. I have a little surf shack that sits almost exactly 1km (0.6 miles) from the parking lot, where I regularly carry supplies and sports gear back and forth. I’ve used…
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How to Make Your Electric Bike Last Longer
Some e-bikes, regardless of where the motor is located, have a separate throttle control, typically a thumb-operated lever that applies electric power without the rider needing to pedal. This is handy for a quick, effortless takeoff, but it uses a lot more battery life than a pedal-assist setup, and that can limit the bike’s electric range and the amount of…
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Is an Electric Bike Right for You?
As with conventional bicycles, there are several types of e-bikes, each with a special purpose. They can be built to ride on mountain or forest trails, take long rides on the open road, or cruise around at a leisurely pace near home. Conventional cycling purists may knock electric bikes because of the greater ease of pedaling, but some converts have…
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These Are the Cheapest Electric Cars Currently on Sale in The U.S.
As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, more affordable options are becoming available to budget-conscious drivers. With rising fuel costs and increased environmental awareness, many are making the switch to electric without breaking the bank. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 cheapest EVs currently on sale in the US, providing a variety of options for those looking…
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Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2025
CR evaluated the performance of powered toothbrushes using a panel of people in good dental health between the ages of 18 and 65, all users of electric toothbrushes. Cleaning performance: To see how well each toothbrush cleaned, a trained technician measured plaque levels in volunteers after having them skip brushing and using other dental products for at least 12 hours.…
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Segway recalls 220,000 electric scooters – what to do if yours is on the list
Segway, the brand perhaps best associated with some of the best electric scooters, has issued a recall for one of its more popular models after receiving reports that it can accidentally collapse while in use. As posted yesterday (March 20) on the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission’s site, the company issued a notice for all Segway Ninebot Max G30P…
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The Electric State Ending Explained: Does Michelle Reunite with Chris?
Based on Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel, The Electric State movie arrived on Netflix for global fandom to enjoy in March 2025. What is attracting viewers to the film is Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt’s involvement. The story basically revolves around Michelle Green, who lost her parents in a car accident and believed that she lost her beloved brother, Chris,…
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The Electric State is a terrible movie — with big ideas about tech
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 75, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you have some time to kill this weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Benson Boone and Tyler Cowen and EV factories and…
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Air taxis: the latest on the flying electric cars bringing the Jetsons dream to life
There’s a future where we don’t need roads and regular folks like you and me can jump into a boat-sized electric pod and just fly anywhere on a whim. While we’ve been perfecting the miracle of human flight for more than a century, instant air transportation has long been relegated to science fiction. But in the last decade, many companies…
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