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Is GEICO canceling insurance coverage on Tesla Cybertrucks?

Viral posts falsely claim Geico is terminating insurance coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks because the vehicle doesn’t meet the company’s underwriting guidelines.

Electric Vehicles

Yes, electric vehicles can catch fire after being submerged by floods

While rare, it’s possible for electric cars to catch fire after being submerged, even weeks after a flood.

Electric Vehicles

EVs submerged by floods can catch fire

While rare, it’s possible for electric cars to catch fire after being submerged, even weeks after a flood.

Electric Vehicles

EVs do not rely on diesel generators

A post falsely claims electric cars like Tesla need three hours on a generator to go 200 miles. But EVs don’t use generators and take only minutes to charge.

Electric Vehicles

No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere

A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.

Government

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

An EPA proposal would require two-thirds of cars to be electric by 2032, but it won’t ban gas-powered cars entirely like ads airing in multiple states claim.

Electric Vehicles

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

The EPA proposed a rule that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. But the agency is not banning all gas cars.

Electric Vehicles

Yes, some car manufacturers are selling cars without AM radio

Lawmakers and others have expressed outrage that these seven manufacturers are selling electric vehicles without broadcast AM radio.

Electric Vehicles

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out. Here’s what the research shows.

Electric Vehicles

What we can VERIFY about the EV tax credit in 2024

The rules for clean vehicle tax credits changed on Jan. 1, 2024. Here’s what we can VERIFY about which EVs are eligible for the credit in the new year.

Electric Vehicles

What you should know about the EV tax credit changes in 2024

The rules for clean vehicle tax credits changed on Jan. 1, 2024. Here’s what we can VERIFY about which EVs are eligible for the credit in the new year.

Live updates: Power outages reported after severe storms

Flooding at Fort Smith elementary school removes one voting site in Sebastian County

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Storm damage, including gas leaks, reported in Little Flock

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

No, Geico isn’t canceling insurance coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks

Is GEICO canceling insurance coverage on Tesla Cybertrucks?

Yes, electric vehicles can catch fire after being submerged by floods

EVs submerged by floods can catch fire

EVs do not rely on diesel generators

No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.

Yes, some car manufacturers are selling cars without AM radio

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

What we can VERIFY about the EV tax credit in 2024

What you should know about the EV tax credit changes in 2024

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