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thecooldown.com > green-tech > powerwall-3-stops-charging-104-degree-heat

Homeowner says 104-degree heat left Tesla Powerwall 3 short of a full charge

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (441+ words) "Drawing 1kw from grid." During a 104-degree day, a Tesla Powerwall 3 owner says the home battery stopped charging at 86%, raising concerns that could matter for many solar households. Mostly, what happens when extreme heat pushes backup equipment to its limits? For…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > tesla-solar-panels-repair-delays-months-long-headache

Leased Tesla Solar panels stop producing, and each no-show repair adds 2 more weeks

6+ hour, 45+ min ago   (513+ words) Put in screens, replaced some panels, and "left a MESS" — yet "the fix didn't work." A Tesla Solar customer says a broken rooftop system has turned into a months-long headache of delays, canceled appointments, and continued lease payments. On Reddit,…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > byd-da-han-electric-sedan-626-miles-range

BYD reveals $44,000 sedan with 626 miles of range, undercutting many EV rivals

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (550+ words) With a new sedan that combines a relatively low price and a striking range target, BYD appears to be pulling ahead of rival electric vehicle makers. The model, called the Da Han or Great Han, seems designed to address one…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > byd-denza-z9s-luxury-ev-570-miles-range

BYD reveals Denza Z9S, a sleek luxury EV with more than 570 miles of range

15+ hour, 12+ min ago   (460+ words) The debut is another sign of how quickly EV competition is heating up around the world. BYD is adding another long-range electric vehicle to the fast-growing luxury market with the new Denza Z9S, a high-tech sedan that blends bold styling with…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > hungary-byd-electric-vehicle-investment-probe

Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister who backed it takes BYD job

18+ hour, 53+ min ago   (390+ words) Hungary is taking a closer look at one of its biggest electric-vehicle investments after a former foreign minister who helped secure the deal resigned from Parliament and took an executive role with BYD, the Chinese automaker behind the project. Questions…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > powerwall-2-australia-add-powerwall-3

In Australia, Powerwall 2 owners can now add a Powerwall 3 with no extra hardware

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (546+ words) "Hasn't been released in other countries yet." Tesla Powerwall 2 owners may have an easier way to boost home battery storage without removing the system they already have. A homeowner in Queensland, Australia, revealed that their solar provider emailed to say…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > superyacht-lady-sarah-delivered-mediterranean

After years of Mediterranean charters, owner takes delivery of 134-foot superyacht Lady Sarah

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (360+ words) The marine industry is starting to face growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. A new 134-foot superyacht, Lady Sarah, is headed for the Mediterranean after its owner transitioned from years of charter holidays to full-time yacht ownership. As YachtCharterFleet…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > catl-investment-forestry-waste-ev-battery-graphite

CATL backs a new way to turn tree waste into a key EV battery ingredient

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (508+ words) Lower-cost battery materials can help make EVs more affordable to own. CATL, the world's biggest battery maker, is putting money behind a battery ingredient made from forestry waste — an idea that sounds futuristic but could end up shaping the next…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > byd-seven-seat-electric-suv-800-km-range

A new BYD electric SUV promises 7 seats, fast charging, and a starting price below $30,000

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (464+ words) Larger EVs have often remained out of reach for households. BYD is reportedly preparing a seven-seat electric SUV with up to 497 miles (800 kilometers) of range, very fast charging, and a starting price below $30,000. Content creator The Electric Viking (@electricviking) believes…...

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thecooldown.com > green-tech > ev-charging-experience-in-missouri

In Missouri, a new EV charging concept pairs covered stalls, indoor lounges, and lodging

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (387+ words) The company's pitch emphasizes the overall experience, not just the charger itself. California EV charging startup Rangeway wants to make charging feel less like a stop in the far corner of a parking lot and more like a destination in…...