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Electric Vehicles

Is GEICO canceling insurance coverage on Tesla Cybertrucks?

Electric Vehicles

EVs submerged by floods can catch fire

While rare, it’s possible for electric cars to catch fire after being submerged, even weeks after a flood.
Electric Vehicles

EVs do not rely on diesel generators

A post falsely claims electric cars like Tesla need three hours on a generator to go 200 miles. But EVs don’t use generators and take only minutes to charge.
Electric Vehicles

No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere

A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.
Government

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

An EPA proposal would require two-thirds of cars to be electric by 2032, but it won’t ban gas-powered cars entirely like ads airing in multiple states claim.
Electric Vehicles

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

The EPA proposed a rule that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. But the agency is not banning all gas cars.
Electric Vehicles

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out. Here’s what the research shows.
Electric Vehicles

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out. Here’s what the research shows.
Electric Vehicles

What we can VERIFY about the EV tax credit in 2024

The rules for clean vehicle tax credits changed on Jan. 1, 2024. Here’s what we can VERIFY about which EVs are eligible for the credit in the new year.
Electric Vehicles

What you should know about the EV tax credit changes in 2024

The rules for clean vehicle tax credits changed on Jan. 1, 2024. Here’s what we can VERIFY about which EVs are eligible for the credit in the new year.
Electric Vehicles

Yes, firefighters can use the Jaws of Life on electric vehicles

Contrary to claims in multiple social media posts, emergency responders use tools like the Jaws of Life on EVs to safely rescue accident victims after a crash.
Electric Vehicles

Jaws of Life can be used on electric vehicles

Contrary to claims in multiple social media posts, emergency responders use tools like the Jaws of Life on EVs to safely rescue accident victims after a crash.