US war in Iran is pushing up gas prices and making a case for home solar
US war in Iran is pushing up gas prices and making a case for home solar

On today’s independent episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at refining and distributing our own fuel supply with home solar as America’s war in Iran rages on, shooting gas prices (and EV sales) into the stratosphere.

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Netflix has a new gaming app for kids that gets rid of ads and payments

Netflix just launched Playground, a free standalone gaming app for kids 8 and under with no ads, no in-app purchases, and characters from Peppa Pig, Sesame Street, and more.

Wisconsin governor says ‘no’ to age checks for porn
Wisconsin governor says ‘no’ to age checks for porn

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would’ve required residents to verify their age before accessing porn sites, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a letter to the members of the assembly last week, Evers writes that the bill “imposes an intrusive burden on adults who are trying to access constitutionally protected materials.” […]

Broken EV chargers? This program replaces them for free
Broken EV chargers? This program replaces them for free

Everged is rolling out a new program aimed at fixing one of the EV industry’s most persistent problems: broken and outdated chargers that never seem to get repaired.

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Artemis II astronauts break a record, name a crater
Artemis II astronauts break a record, name a crater

A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke a record set 56 years ago by the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission – at over 248,655 miles, they have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them. They marked the occasion with a crater naming ceremony that left the […]

Michigan just unlocked $51M to fix EV charging gaps
Michigan just unlocked $51M to fix EV charging gaps

Michigan just hit a key milestone in its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, unlocking the remaining funds for the state’s EV charging buildout.

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BYD is winning the energy crisis as EV orders surge to ‘another level’ overseas
BYD is winning the energy crisis as EV orders surge to ‘another level’ overseas

BYD expects soaring oil prices to drive overseas sales to “another level” as EV orders are already surging across several markets.

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EVOLV TERRA e-scooter 50% off at new $614.50 low, Anker E10 backup system flash sale, Autel 80A level 2 EV Charger, Worx, more
EVOLV TERRA e-scooter 50% off at new $614.50 low, Anker E10 backup system flash sale, Autel 80A level 2 EV Charger, Worx, more

Leading our Monday Green Deals this week is a surprise 50% discount on the EVOLV TERRA Full-Suspension Electric Scooter to a new $614.50 low. Right behind that, we have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale with up to $3,300 savings and a FREE 400W solar panel ($89…

Rivian R2 EPA numbers out: 217 kW DC charge, up to 335mi range, heat pump
Rivian R2 EPA numbers out: 217 kW DC charge, up to 335mi range, heat pump

The EPA certification for Rivian’s upcoming R2 was found and posted on Rivian Forums this morning, and it includes some interesting insights about the vehicle – including one note that has fans worried about cold weather range, but we reached out to Ri…

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games
Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix has made family-friendly titles a key part of its current games strategy, and now it’s pushing a little harder with the launch of a new app. Called Netflix Playground, the app is focused on games aimed at kids aged eight and under, and, like the rest of Netflix’s gaming lineup, Playground games are included […]