Ram ends EV pickup truck plans

Ram ends EV pickup truck plans

Image Credits:Kirsten Korosec 3:56 PM PDT · September 12, 2025 The all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup truck is dead. Long live the extended-range Ram 1500 REV (once called the Ramcharger). Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason, according to a statement sent to TechCrunch and posted on its website. “As demand for full-size batte...
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This is how much out-of-warranty repairs will cost for the new iPhones

This is how much out-of-warranty repairs will cost for the new iPhones

Apple has updated its iPhone Repair and Service website to include service fees for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. Here are the prices for battery, glass, and other replacements. Service fees range between $99 and $799 Following the announcement of new iPhones this week, Apple has now updated its Repair and Services estimate tool to include out-of-warranty costs for multiple services, including cracked screens, battery issues, and other damages. Here is the full repair and service...
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Amazon is selling ‘super light and comfy’ earbuds with ‘amazing battery life’ for just $30

Amazon is selling ‘super light and comfy’ earbuds with ‘amazing battery life’ for just $30

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9 Massive Laptops That Redefine “Portability”

9 Massive Laptops That Redefine “Portability”

Even the biggest, heaviest laptop I own—a 17-inch workstation monster— can still easily fit in a backpack with enough room left for snacks. But over the course of portable computing history, there have been some computers that really stretch the definition of “mobile”. So I wondered what the porkiest laptops (or computers meant to travel with you) were, and this is the list of impractical PCs I found. 9 The Osborne 1 (1981)—the First “Portable” Computer Widely considered th...
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Ram’s Electric Truck Is Dead

Ram’s Electric Truck Is Dead

Ram unveiled its competitor to the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning—the Ram 1500 REV—at the 2023 New York Auto Show. Originally slated to launch last year as the company’s first fully electric truck, Ram has now officially canceled the project. In a statement released earlier today, Ram announced it will “discontinue development” of the fully electric pickup. However, the “REV” name will live on, as the company is rebranding its hybrid Range-Extended...
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NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks

NANS urges FG to protect Dangote Refinery, warns against plot to sabotage CNG trucks

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to safeguard the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing its critical role in Nigeria’s economy and fuel supply stability. The student body also raised concerns about an alleged plot by an oil cartel to attack the refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered fuel distribution trucks, including plans to set them ablaze. In a press statement issued by S...
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Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America

Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America

Here’s some good news for a Friday afternoon: For 2025 through August, global electric vehicle sales have grown by 25 percent compared to the same eight months in 2024, according to the analysts at Rho Motion. That amounts to 12.5 million EVs, although the data combines both battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs for the total. However, that’s for global sales. In fact, EV adoption is moving even faster in Europe, which has grown by 31 percent so far this year (Rho says that BEV sales gr...
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Modder adds over an hour of Switch 2 runtime by dropping in a bigger battery pack

Modder adds over an hour of Switch 2 runtime by dropping in a bigger battery pack

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: The Nintendo Switch 2 debuted earlier this year to a warm reception from both reviewers and gamers. However, battery life remains one of its few weaknesses, a limitation carried over from the first-generation model. A modder has now attempted to address this issue by increasing the Switch 2’s battery capacity from 5,220 mAh to 8,000 mAh. The mod comes courtesy of YouTuber Nag...
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Which New iPhone 17 Has the Best Battery Life?

Which New iPhone 17 Has the Best Battery Life?

If you want to avoid the charger for as long as possible, there’s a clear choice. Credit: Apple/YouTube Table of Contents Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Apple didn’t necessarily make it easy to pick a new iPhone this year. The $799 iPhone 17 comes with features previously exclusive to the Pros, without raising the price; the iPhone 17 Pros, once agai...
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Stakeholders gather in Minnesota to explore the future of energy through virtual power plants

Stakeholders gather in Minnesota to explore the future of energy through virtual power plants

WEBWIRE – Friday, September 12, 2025 Leaders from across Minnesota convened Thursday to explore the promise of virtual power plantsan emerging energy solution that uses existing technologies like solar panels, battery storage, and smart thermostats to boost grid capacity and reliability while keeping costs down. Virtual power plants are gaining national momentum for their ability to quickly and affordably add grid capacity by leveraging existing resources, reducing reliability risks as demand...
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