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The Cool Down is mainstream America's guide to a cleaner, cooler future, making it easy for people from all walks of life to help themselves while helping the planet.

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > uk-rider-replace-ev-bike-battery-management

UK cyclist spent all day replacing EV bike battery management system to avoid $1,350 pack

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (579+ words) "It is disappointing how difficult it is to repair modern EV batteries." Faced with a battery problem on an electric motorcycle, one owner opted for an £80 ($108) repair instead of replacing the whole pack, which would have cost more than £1,000 ($1,355). They…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > ev-road-trips-planning-charging-stops

EV drivers say road trips still hinge on switching apps when chargers change mid-route

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (680+ words) "Teslas just do it without you having to even think about it." For many drivers, taking an electric vehicle on a long trip still means doing a little extra homework before setting out. A discussion on Reddit shows that while…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > bargain-ioniq-5-germany-road-trip-portugal

Used EV price gap between Germany and Portugal sparks 1,250-mile drive home

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (627+ words) "Overall, there was just so much happiness in driving my new car." After finding a used Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Germany listed at a much lower price than similar models in Portugal, one buyer flew to Munich, picked up the electric…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > tesla-powerwall-battery-performance-3-years

Tesla Powerwall owner uses batteries daily, finds near-zero degradation after 3 years

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (553+ words) One commenter said two Powerwall 2 units that were about five years old retained 92.9% and 91.3% capacity. For homeowners wondering how well a home battery holds up under heavy day-to-day use, one Tesla Powerwall owner shared a useful long-term data point. Even…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > mustang-mach-e-gt-highway-test-ev-road-trip

Canada highway test finds 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT makes EV road trips feel 'too easy"

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (593+ words) The Mach-E GT is the high-performance version of Ford's electric crossover. Electric vehicle road trips were once defined by the compromise of slower travel, extra planning, and constant attention to the battery gauge. But Greg of Simply Gregster EV (@SimplyGregsterEV)…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > byd-atto-2-australia-electric-suv-market

BYD Atto 2 is still Australia's cheapest electric SUV, but the EV market is catching up

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (618+ words) "New brands have arrived and this car no longer feels like a disruptor." Australia's low-cost EV segment has moved quickly enough to make a standout value SUV seem like far less bang for the buck. The BYD Atto 2 entered the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > 2027-chevy-bolt-rs-benton-arkansas

Car reviewer's full tour of the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS suggests Chevrolet's best EV is back

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (673+ words) Chevrolet is positioning the 2027 Bolt RS as GM's lowest-priced new EV. Electric vehicles often make headlines for their luxury features and steep price tags. But for many drivers, the EV that matters most is the one they can actually afford....

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > solid-state-marine-batteries-safety-risk

Some 'solid-state' marine batteries may be mislabeled, pose fire risk, creator warns

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (597+ words) "You are one BMS failure away from a fire." Battery backups can make daily life easier, whether they keep a boat's electronics running offshore or help a household get through a blackout without relying on a loud generator. But Will…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > octopus-charge-app-ev-chargers-north-america

Octopus rolls out free app that lets US and Canadian EV drivers locate, pay at over 200,000 chargers

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (525+ words) "Drivers shouldn't have to juggle multiple apps and accounts just to charge their cars." Octopus Energy has launched Octopus Charge, a free app designed to bring thousands of electric vehicle chargers together in one place across the United States and…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > michigan-battery-campus-lfp-nmc-production

Michigan's new $2 billion battery plant will supply the grid and Toyota's EV pipeline

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (685+ words) These efforts support cleaner transportation options for drivers and expanded battery capacity. LG Energy Solution's new battery manufacturing campus in Lansing, Michigan, is up and running, and its output could affect daily life in more ways than one, from strengthening…...