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Hurricanes in 2024 Led to the Most Hours without Power in the United States in 10 Years

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U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024, or nearly twice as many as the annual average experienced in the decade before, according to our Electric Power Annual 2024 report. Major events such as Hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton accounted for 80% of the hours … [continued]

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German Study Finds Tesla Model Y Has Worst Reliability of 2022–2023 Models … And Worse!

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Well, this is not good news. TÜV of Germany — or Technischer Überwachungsverein if you want to try your tongue at the full name — is a collection of independent German organizations that evaluate the safety and quality of a variety of products and systems. It is a widely respected … [continued]

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The Strange Time Compression of Sodium-Ion Battery Development

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If you are not aware of Chinese battery technical leadership, it is probably time to take notice. As of 2025, CATL and BYD have over 50% of the world’s EV battery market share. From January to September, they accounted for 811.7 GWh. CATL and BYD are not the only battery … [continued]

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