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"Comparing Electric Vehicle Reliability in Extreme Cold Conditions"
automotive2 years ago

"Comparing Electric Vehicle Reliability in Extreme Cold Conditions"

In a country with extreme cold and a significant number of electric vehicles, a roadside assistance company reports that gas-powered cars are experiencing the majority of problems starting. While extreme cold may affect electric vehicle chargers, it's argued that the attention it receives is due to being a new technology with different failure reasons than gas vehicles in the cold. Roadside assistance data shows that only 13% of starting difficulties are from electric cars, but this doesn't account for the age of the vehicles, as older gas cars fail at a higher rate and electric vehicles are generally more recent.

Apple's iPhone 15 introduces satellite-powered Roadside Assistance and enhanced 'Find My' app
technology2 years ago

Apple's iPhone 15 introduces satellite-powered Roadside Assistance and enhanced 'Find My' app

Apple has announced that it will be adding satellite-powered Roadside Assistance to its iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series devices in partnership with AAA. This service, available in the US, will provide two years of Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance access for free upon purchasing and activating a new iPhone. Users can text AAA for help in emergencies such as being locked out, running out of fuel, or having a flat tire, even when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. The satellite feature requires a clear line of sight to the sky and the cost of Emergency SOS after the initial two years has not been announced.