In China, hundreds of EV battery swapping stations are being built despite the dramatic improvement in EV battery performance.  It seems that the methodology has found a place in the market that makes sense and fills a need on several fronts.  Plans call for this to reach the United States in the near future. 

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The Lexus ES is the automaker's most popular sedan.  Last year, Lexus added an all-wheel drive variant to the model line, as well as an F SPORT model.  I spent a week with the vehicle to experience its inner goodness. 

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The continuing rise of extreme weather with the resulting extended power outages are leading an increasing number of Americans to consider alternative sources of power than the regular centralized electrical grid.  Did you know that your pure electric EV could double as a temporary source of power for your abode? 

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Real Estate data analytics firm NeighborhoodScout  recently released a study that listed the most dangerous cities in America.  Using reported violent crime statistics for cities over 25,000 in population, the data analytics firm crunched the numbers and developed this list.  Interestingly enough, the results may not track with what you would normally expect. 

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A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that corn-based ethanol produced for blending with unleaded gasoline to make E85 fuel is at least 24 percent more carbon-intensive than gasoline.  As usual, its not what you think.  Listen to learn more. 

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The National Brotherhood of Skiers has been around for over 50 years, promoting inclusion of black skiers on the nation's ski slopes.  Now with over 5,000 members in over 50 affiliated chapters around the country,  a new crop of young skiers and snowboarders are looking to push the effort even further. 

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California's Green Energy Subsidies have turned humble cow manure into "gold".  The state's clean-fuels grading system gives natural gas derived from manure a much better score and higher subsidies than landfill-sourced gas.  This has led to a gold rush mentality as investors swoop down on the farm to sign up farms for their biowaste.  

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"Transcend the Ordinary" with the 2022 Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV.  I take one home from the 2022 Chicago Auto Show to learn all about it at highway speeds for over 300 miles.   Let's just say I learned a lot.  

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What will racing look like in the future?  Perhaps more like Formula E.  The full name for this racing circuit - ABB FIA Formula E World Championship - is a single seat motorsport championship for electric cars - with several novel twists to increase fan interaction.

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Does vehicle reliability lead to owner satisfaction?  We ponder this question and more as we discuss the most recent Consumer Reports survey.  We also consider if the member-sourced survey has a built in bias against particular automakers. 

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