“Everything is built out to serve a couple days of peak energy each year,” said Vickash Mohanka, director of the Massachusetts chapter of the Sierra Club. “Everybody’s bills are paying for those peaks, and I think we need to see a lot more progress in flattening that consumption.” Energy efficiency and renewable energy progress can also mean cheaper … Continue reading “Cutting clean energy won't lower New England utility bills, advocates say”
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Porsche EVs won’t pretend to be gas-powered cars The automaker explored the idea of fake shift points Porsche has two EVs in its lineup and a third en route Porsche seemingly won’t follow Hyundai’s lead. Porsche development driver Lars Kern told Drive that the automaker doesn’t see a need to put fake shift points in … Continue reading “Porsche won't make EVs with simulated shifts”
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The Cybertruck’s optional range extender battery pack will require a service appointment for installation or removal Tesla hasn’t said how much the option costs or when it will be available The battery will increase Cybertruck range to 470-plus miles, according to Tesla Cybertruck owners excited about the optional range extender battery now have more details … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck range extender battery won't be user installed”