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Tesla confirmed an interesting data point: It had 400,000 Storm Watch activations on Powerwall battery packs in 2021. The feature helps homeowners avoid power outages in extreme weather. Back in 2018, Tesla started integrating features for Powerwall and solar customers to its mobile for vehicle owners. A year later, the company introduced a new ‘Storm Watch’ to detect storms …
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Czech auto manufacturer Škoda has expanded its all-electric vehicle offerings by introducing a new Enyaq Coupé iV for Europe. The new EV was unveiled alongside a sportier Rally Sport version and can come in two different battery sizes as well as rear- or all-wheel drive. Škoda Auto a.s. is an automaker headquartered in the Czech Republic …
ADVERTISEMENT Spring 2022 can’t come soon enough. The highly awaited and talked about BMW M4 CSL will make its marketing debut. As we reported before, the M4 CSL is likely to make around 560 horsepower from its 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine. Initially, we thought that BMW M will offer the M4 CSL with either a …
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Homeowners who buy rooftop solar can track both the installation process and PV panel performance once their system is online with a free app from three-year-old software technology startup, Bodhi. The app makes buying into rooftop solar much more user-friendly. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region …
It’s time to take care of that expensive dental work and get it done at a savings. Get 20% to 50% off expensive dental work now and smile all year long. The Union Plus Dental Discount Plan saves you money on expensive major dental services as well as routine care. Large network of providers and …
McLaren chooses Gulf lubricants as the forefront of its engine protection and performance. The partnership between the supercar specialists at McLaren Automotive and the technology team at Gulf started in 1968 with motorsport divisions such as Formula 1, Can-Am series, and Le Mans 24 Hours. As a leader in automotive lubrication, Gulf continues to work …
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If you don’t yet own a solid string trimmer, then it’s time to finally add one to your yard care routine. String trimmers can put the finishing touches on a yard and choosing today’s deal will net you the ability to enjoy both a gas- and oil-free experience thanks to its 80V battery. Plus, it’s …
A 1976 AMC Pacer that starred in the 1992 hit comedy “Wayne’s World” crossed the block last week at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, fetching a final bid of $65,000 in the process. The final price paid was $71,500, including the buyer’s premium. That doesn’t seem like much for such a famous car, though …
“Wayne’s World” 1976 AMC Pacer sells for $71,500 at auction Read More »
Last November, Lordstown Motors closed the deal to sell its manufacturing facility in Lordstown, Ohio, to Taiwanese electronics manufacturing conglomerate Foxconn. The plant went for $230 million, and could have been decorated with one of those banners reading, “Under new management!” On top of that, Foxconn put down another $50 million for an equity share …
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