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California's charging revolution has quietly reshaped the electric vehicle landscape, with the Golden State now boasting an astonishing 48% more EV chargers than gas nozzles. This remarkable milestone challenges the persistent narrative about charging scarcity, though important questions remain about fast charger availability and accessibility for apartment dwellers. The dramatic 70% year-over-year growth demonstrates how quickly infrastructure can evolve when necessity drives innovation.

Behind the wheel of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reveals a vehicle that represents the automaker's best effort yet. This seven-passenger SUV delivers surprising refinement with its mid-cycle refresh, featuring upgraded interior materials that push it toward luxury territory alongside meaningful improvements in sound insulation and driving dynamics. While the third row remains best suited for emergency use only, the overall package represents compelling value with its extensive feature set and competitive pricing between $29,645 and $43,145.

Meanwhile, America's affordable housing crisis might find partial relief through innovative tiny house villages, as demonstrated by a thoughtfully designed community in upstate New York. These developments balance privacy with community connection, offering homes between 500-1,100 square feet arranged in clusters that foster belonging without sacrificing independence. Unfortunately, restrictive zoning laws continue blocking similar projects nationwide despite their potential to simultaneously address housing affordability and rural revitalization.

Most alarming is China's commanding lead in autonomous trucking technology, with logistics giant ZTO Express already accumulating an incredible 124 million miles with their cabless "ghost trucks." While American companies celebrate pilot programs measuring success in thousands of miles, Chinese firms are deploying hundreds of fully autonomous vehicles that communicate with infrastructure through vehicle-to-everything technology. This widening technology gap threatens to reshape global shipping economics, with Chinese companies targeting 50% labor savings through automation.

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