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BYD's cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000

The Seagull is now the first A00-class EV with a roof-mounted LiDAR. BYD upgraded the entry-level EV, bringing its smart driving tech to the masses for under 100,000 yuan ($14,700). BYD’s cheapest Seagull EV upgraded with LiDAR Starting at just 69,900 yuan ($10,300), the Seagull was BYD’s best-selling purely electric vehicle last year. Sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe, and Dolphin Mini in…
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Survey Sunday: How much home battery backup do YOU need?

Home batteries are getting a lot of attention lately, but are people really looking for a full “whole home” setup, or are they just interested in keeping their phones alive for some post-hurricane doom scrolling? We asked you, our brilliant Electrek readers, what you were looking for in your home battery. Here’s what you said. In case you missed the survey, the question read, “Home…
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Turn your GM EV into backup battery power with a GM Energy Home System [Video]

As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating things is when the power starts to flicker and go out. How long will it last this time? Generators and battery backups are always an option, but what if you could use another asset with a massive battery – your EV – to help provide power to your properly quipped home through a blackout? A power outage doesn’t have to put your life on pause. GM EV…
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Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock vs Urban D lock tested on e-bikes

I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch 105. They come with unique use cases and security levels, so testing both gave me a unique view of when and where they fit best into my bike lock quiver. Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock The Switch 105 is a folding lock, meaning it’s made from several bar sections that are…
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