Jan 19, 2024

When cold weather and EVs don’t mix

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With much of the country frozen right now, some EV owners are realizing that their cars don't tend to well in frigid temps.

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A government shutdown averted ... again ... for now

by Nova Safo

We are four months into the federal government’s new fiscal year, and Congress still does not have a budget. It has at least managed to delay a crisis — by passing a stopgap funding measure to keep the government from partially shutting down this weekend.

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Home prices aren't guaranteed to skyrocket this year

by Justin Ho

Jan 19, 2024

Housing demand has been improving in recent months, as mortgage rates have ticked down. And while that's putting upward pressure on home prices, there are a few factors that could keep a lid on home price appreciation.

One factor that's already been increasing housing inventory is new home construction.

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Turns out EVs don't like the cold either

by Samantha Fields

Jan 19, 2024

Some EV owners are finding that the batteries don't always perform optimally in the freezing temperatures affecting much of the country.

If you normally get 400 miles out of a full battery charge, there's a chance you might only get 200 or 300 miles depending on the car and how cold it is outside.

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