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Most and Least Reliable Electric Range Brands
From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for 12 major manufacturers of electric smoothtop ranges: Amana, Bosch, Café, Frigidaire, GE, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. CR members can read on for some of the most important findings from our survey, along with ratings and reviews of top-performing electric ranges from brands that rate well for predicted reliability.…
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Preview: New 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Electric SUV
The bZ Woodland interior is quite similar to that of the updated bZ, with an instrument panel display near the windshield base, 14-inch infotainment screen, and center console with twin wireless Qi phone-charging mats. A six-speaker stereo is standard, and there is an available upgrade to a more powerful JBL system with eight speakers plus a subwoofer. The stereo has…
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Preview: All-New 2026 Toyota C-HR Goes Electric
It measures 5 inches longer and about 2 inches wider than the original, bringing some welcomed interior space gains. That gives it a larger footprint than the Toyota Corolla Cross, although it sits slightly lower. It is based on the e-TNGA electric vehicle platform that has been used throughout a growing roster of battery-powered vehicles, such as the updated Toyota…
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Best Electric String Trimmers of 2025
“Electric trimmers really rival gas in cutting performance,” says David Trezza, who oversees string trimmer testing for Consumer Reports. In fact, more than 90 percent of the battery string trimmers in our current ratings get above-average or top marks for both trimming and edging, giving them a slight edge over gas models in those two tests. Corded electric models don’t…
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Inflation Reduction Act Electric Appliance Rebates
That’s great news for anyone thinking about making the switch from gas to electric cooking. “There’s this big misconception that electric ranges don’t cook as well as gas,” says Shanika Whitehurst, CR’s associate director of product sustainability on the research and testing team. “But the technology has improved to the point where electric and especially induction ranges and cooktops cook…
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Gas vs. Electric Lawn Mower: Which Is Better?
Environmental and noise concerns: Many communities—plus the state of California—are effectively banning gas outdoor power tools to curb the air and noise pollution they generate. If you live in one of those communities, the decision to go electric has been made for you. If you’re simply sick of your gas mower’s smell and din—or your mowing noise disturbs nearby neighbors—an…
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Slate Auto Electric Truck and SUV Review
Although Slate is backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the truck seems to be inspired by another major retailer. Like the furniture sold at Ikea, you’ll have to build much of the Slate yourself if you want any extras. If you want an SUV, Slate will sell you a kit with a back seat, a roll cage, and airbags. You…
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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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