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General Motors Electric cars are slowly, but surely becoming commonplace, and they introduce a whole new generation of specifications that are worth caring about. Range is an obvious one — but there’s another metric that has a major impact on the overall experience of owning an electric car: voltage. You’ll often see the voltage of an electric car’s battery pack touted in advertising. Hyundai, for instance, is proud of the 800 -volt battery in cars like the EV6 — that’s double the voltage of the 400V battery in the…

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends The first Apple Watch (later dubbed Series 0) originally came out in April 2015, but I was skeptical at that point. I eventually gave in a few months later and bought an Apple Watch to replace my old Fitbit, and I haven’t turned back since. My first Apple Watch lasted several years before I upgraded to an Apple Watch Series 3, which I purchased because the price on those had fallen low enough to make me go, “Why not?” Then in 2019, Apple showed off the Apple Watch Series 5,…

Kicking your gasoline addiction is easier than ever in 2023, because electric cars are becoming increasingly common. They’re not cheap, dinky golf carts, either. Whether you’re looking for a high-performance sedan, a luxury car, or a humble crossover, there’s a good chance you can find an electric car that suits your lifestyle. The Tesla Model 3 is the best electric car available because its technology is outstanding, it’s stylish, and it’s somewhat affordable, but there are other great options. At a glance…

A 3-alarm fire in lower Manhattan killed four people and left two others in critical condition in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Lithium-ion e-bike batteries are to blame, according to the New York City Fire Department. The blaze, which began in an e-bike shop on the first floor of a multi-story, mixed-use building in the Two Bridges neighborhood, ignited because of a battery, according to Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. What Is Carbon Capture? With Gizmodo’s Molly Taft | Techmodo“It is very clear that this was…

If you rely on one of Anker’s portable chargers to ensure your smartphone survives a day of heavy use, the company now offers a product that offers the same peace of mind super-sized for your home appliances. The Anker PowerHouse 767 is the largest battery the company makes, and it can make a power outage much less stressful or a camping trip much more comfortable. How long it will keep you powered updepends on what creature comforts you prioritize.Is USB-C Finally Coming To iPhone?Although my home is in a neighborhood…

The market for Android tablets appears to be sinking, but the likes of the Pixel Tablet may have some role in salvaging it. The Pixel Tablet, launched last week — exactly a year after it was first unveiled — marks Google’s reentry into the tablet segment after almost a decade. While this development may help bring more manufacturers onto the scene, Google itself feels shy about making big claims about performance and productivity. Instead, the Pixel Tablet is projected as a mere hybrid upgrade to the Nest Hub and…

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.What Is Carbon Capture? With Gizmodo’s Molly Taft | TechmodoIn a first among United States automakers, Tesla will begin refining its own lithium, a critical material for electric vehicle batteries.The company broke ground on a $375 million lithium refining plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, this week, which CEO Elon Musk said will process enough lithium for 1 million vehicles annually.“We thought it was important to address … a…

While many people will be primarily concerned with EV range before buying their first electric vehicle, others are a little nervous about having a giant lithium-ion battery strapped to their car’s undercarriage. Those things can catch fire — just ask Chevy Bolt owners. But how much of a real danger is that? And should it prevent you from buying an EV? What safety features do EV batteries have? The major safety issue with lithium-ion batteries is their temperature. If they get too hot, they’re prone to igniting. If…

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 11:28 ISTNyobolt-CALLUM Project Unveil (Photo: Nyobolt)A technology has been created that is manufacturable and scalable while it makes recharging electric cars as convenient as refuelling a petrol or diesel carNyobolt, the battery technology company, is partnering with design and engineering firm CALLUM to bring its fast-charging battery technology to the electric vehicle industry. Nyobolt aims to transform the industry by making recharging as convenient as refuelling a petrol or diesel car.…

Although the Apple Watch remains one of the best and most popular wearables you can buy, like any piece of sophisticated technology, it's not immune to bugs, glitches, and even outright hardware failures. For most folks, using an Apple Watch is problem-free, which can make it all the more frustrating when things aren't working the way you might expect. Trying to sift through the information in Apple's support knowledgebase, discussion forums, and the wide world of Google in trying to diagnose your problem may only…