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My Beloved Tesla Model 3 is Gone, the Good Part: A New Model Y with HW4 & FSD V14

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May 9th 2026 was our grandson’s graduation day at UW Madison, and I had my first intersection accident in 70 years of driving. For those of you who read my previous article leading into this one: Yes, I was driving my 2019 Tesla Model 3 using Full Self Driving V12 … [continued]

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Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade.

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We’re now two months into Trump’s latest imperial adventure. The sudden attack on Iran’s leadership on February 28th (amidst ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US) led to a series of escalatory measures from both sides that have most notably caused the closure of the globe’s most important energy corridor: … [continued]

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We Shouldn’t Mourn The Bargain-Basement LEAF S

6 min read

When the news broke recently that Nissan is indefinitely delaying the entry-level “S” trim of the 2026 LEAF, the internet reacted with the usual chorus of doom: “Another affordable EV bites the dust,” “Why doesn’t anyone want to sell a cheap car?” I get it and I’ve shared similar sentiments … [continued]

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Op-Ed: Manila Doesn’t Need Dutch Micromobility — It Needs Dutch Thinking

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The original title of this piece was “Will Dutch Mobility Work in the Philippines?” And immediately, the answer is no. There are too many nuances in how the Netherlands managed its small footprint, pedaled and motored mobility as well as a collective effort that didn’t shrug off any road user. … [continued]

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