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Elon Musk explains that charging an electric car to 100% is inefficient because it takes as much time as charging from 0 to 80%, and recommends charging to 80% for road trips.
The Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer is a small PCB assembly that adds missing 5.1K resistors to fix USB Type C power and data connectivity issues in cables and ports.
This article reviews the top three USB car chargers for 2026, recommending models from Anker and DeWalt based on performance, safety, and features like multiple ports and fast charging.
The author explains why USB-C cable labels are unreliable and recommends using a $15 cable tester to verify actual charging and data speeds, highlighting the role of e-marker chips.
Aseon Labs raised $10M in seed funding to build parking space-sized autonomous pods that can inspect, clean, and charge robotaxis on the spot, aiming to eliminate costly deadhead miles and improve robotaxi profitability.
The article discusses the evolution and benefits of USB Power Delivery (PD) and USB Extended Power Range (EPR), which are set to enable faster, higher-power charging for a wide range of devices across automotive, consumer electronics, and aerospace markets.
Belkin has launched a $99.99 Charging Grip for the Nintendo Switch 2 that includes a magnetic 10,000mAh battery pack providing 3-4 extra hours of playtime, along with ergonomic Joy-Con grips. The accessory attaches via an included protective case and delivers 30W of power through a USB-C cable.