Why EV Registration Fees Are So Dang High

May 17, 2023

Going to the DMV is one of the worst ways to spend a Saturday afternoon. Ugh! That dreaded notice to renew your vehicle registration is something we all loathe. Even worse, if you recently bought an electric vehicle, you probably noticed the renewal fee is far higher than expected. In our top story, we go over why EV registration fees are so expensive and why they’ll probably keep going up.

Other Highlights:

• Google is getting ready to delete inactive Gmail accounts.
• Facebook accounts are getting disabled… through Instagram.
• Belkin refuses to patch a security flaw in old smart plugs.
• … and more!

-Cory

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