Why EVs Aren't The Future We've Been Promised

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October 24, 2022

Check out the Review Geek newsletter for long, and you might discern that we’re generally fans of the concept behind Electric Cars. But we’re not in total agreement. Dave, in particular, thinks that EVs aren’t the future we’ve been promised at all.

He might be right. Electric cars have a host of problems that haven’t been solved, other questions that haven’t been answered, and there are some fine alternatives. And a few worse ones. Check out the top story to find out more.

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Tesla Cybertruck Tooling Begins Ahead of 2023 Production


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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car?


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Netflix Found Another Great Reason to Cancel


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The Best CD Burning Software of 2022


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Don’t Worry, Your Pixel Watch Has “Image Retention,” Not “Burn-In”


The Pixel Watch is finally arriving at customers’ doorsteps. But some of these early buyers are encountering a strange problem—and it looks a lot like burn-in. When its always-on display is enabled, small bits of images and text refuse to disappear from the Pixel Watch’s screen. Read More »

 

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If you’re one of the many considering the switch from traditional cable and satellite TV to streaming apps, DirecTV has a new feature that might make you stick around. It’s called SignalSaver and will help you keep watching your favorite shows, movies, or sports, even during reception issues and disruptions. Read More »

 
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Are Under-$20 Earbuds Worth It?


Good earbuds are one of life’s little pleasures, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of your favorite bands (and podcasts and movies) wherever you go. But if quality audio and features like active noise cancellation (ANC) are often only found in pricey buds, what does $20 get you? Read More »

 
Razor’s Best Scooter Is Back and Electrified


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