New electric vehicle owners have been finding out the hard way that extreme cold weather and their cars don’t mix very well. The Verge’s Andrew J. Hawkins explains why, and Simon Wright from the Economist says China could help.
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Everyone hates data centers
Data centers have become politically untenable, even in very Republican Texas. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunagan, and hosted by Noel King. People gather at the ... Show More
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Meta cares about kids now?!
Meta is giving teens a curfew on Instagram and Facebook. And they want other social media sites to join them. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnaga ... Show More
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Jan 2024
When cold weather and EVs don’t mix
With much of the country frozen right now, some EV owners are going through their first frigid winter and finding that their cars don’t like the cold either. Turns out, EVs tend to lose range and take longer to charge when it’s colder outside. We’ll examine. Plus, Congress approv ... Show More
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Nov 2024
846: Talking EVs: Range Anxiety, Charging, and Tech
Scott and Wes unpack their experiences as electric car owners, sharing the highs and lows of making the switch. From range anxiety to charging infrastructure and cost savings, they talk about everything from the tech perks to the unexpected challenges of driving electric.
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