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When the world slowed down in 2020, portable jump starters suddenly became essential gear. Cars sat for days or weeks, and plenty of us learned the hard way that a battery can give up if it is not maintained on a charger. Getting rolling again often meant a jump-start, which is why these packs exploded…
These days, the market is flooded with portable tire inflators. Sorting through them can be a headache, especially if you’re not buried in spec sheets every day. Most people just want something that works, and that’s not easy to judge from a product page. GooLoo recently asked if I’d try its GT160, a compact inflator…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed washing and detailing my personal cars. Over the years, I’ve tried all sorts of new products in hopes of finding something that works better and makes the job easier. It took me way longer than I care to admit to realize the value of proper…
When I first started testing and evaluating home EV chargers in the search for the best ones to recommend to our readers, one of my favorites was the compact Wallbox Pulsar Plus. Unfortunately, after using it for a couple of years, I ran into intermittent issues where the charger would disconnect from my WiFi and…
In April 2023, we had the opportunity to evaluate Emporia’s Level 2 home EV charger, which is now known as the Classic model. Obviously, the $399 price tag (now $429) caught my interest; at the time, it was half the cost of some competitors while offering a similar list of features. I came away very…
As EVs become more and more popular, it’s only a matter of time before a company broke onto the market with an affordable Level 2 home EV charger with connected smart features. It appears that has now arrived with the Emporia Level 2 home EV charger, which has a price tag that is half of…
Update November 28, 2024: AutoManiacs is offering a few deals for the 2024 Holiday season and EV Pulse readers can save an additional 15% off using coupon code: EVPULSE15. You can read our review of AutoManiacs’ products below and if you’re interested, make sure you take advantage of the current savings. If you’ve paid any…
We readily admit that the hubbub around Ford’s electrification plans is focused around the upcoming F-150 Lighting. As the first mass market electric pickup, it’s obvious it’d be getting the attention. But when it comes to mass market electrification, Ford is hitting a different product first. That product? Transit. Part of a larger consolidation of…
With 1,000 horsepower, a manufacturer-estimated 329 miles of range and more bells and whistles than a casino full of slot machines, the GMC Hummer EV Pickup can take you just about anywhere, from the gnarliest mountain-top trails to 350-kilowatt DC fast chargers, from cross-country road trips – hands-free, courtesy of Super Cruise – to stoplight…
According to our friends over at J.D. Power, the most hesitant group of vehicle buyers to electric vehicles is pickup truck owners. So how do you start to try tow in over those customers as your company moves to all electric models? If you’re General Motors — more specifically GMC — you revive an old…
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