[Fox News] Tesla’s electric Semi truck takes on diesel big rig

When you think of a tractor-trailer, you might picture a huge rig chugging down the highway with a cloud of diesel exhaust trailing behind. 

But Tesla’s Semi is changing that story and rewriting the rules of the road. 

It’s an electric truck that is revolutionizing the trucking industry and leaving its diesel rivals in the dust.

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The Tesla Semi is not your ordinary big rig. It is a beast that can outperform any diesel truck on the road. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 20 seconds, fully loaded, and maintain highway-level speeds even up steep grades.

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It can also travel up to approximately 500 miles on a single charge and recover up to 70% of range in 30 minutes using Tesla’s Semi Chargers. It runs on three independent motors on rear axles.

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Now, let’s talk emissions. While diesel trucks consume more fuel, emit more pollutants and require more maintenance, the Tesla Semi has a smaller carbon footprint. It uses less than 2 kWh per mile and emits zero tailpipe emissions.

Also, picture this real life contrast. A diesel truck struggles up steep inclines like the Donner Pass in California, while the Tesla Semi climbs it effortlessly, leaving nothing but clean air in its wake.

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Safety, comfort and savings — these are the Tesla Semi’s calling cards. With advanced safety features, including precise motor and brake controls, drivers experience unparalleled stability in all conditions. While an all-electric architecture reduces both rollover risk and cabin intrusion in case of an accident.

Also, a central seating position on the Tesla Semi gives the driver better visibility. Touchscreen displays are set on both sides of the steering wheel, with no other instrument panels. The tall ceiling allows the driver to completely stand up inside the cab.

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The real game-changer? The cost. Charging with electricity is 2.5 times cheaper per mile than refueling with diesel. Operators stand to save a staggering $200,000 within their first three years of ownership. And with remote diagnostics and over-the-air software updates, downtime at service centers becomes a thing of the past.

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, tractor-trailer trucks account for about 18% of U.S. vehicle emissions. By switching to electric trucks, the trucking industry can significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change. As more electric vehicles hit the road, the demand for fossil fuels will decrease and the transition to a clean-energy future will accelerate.

The Tesla Semi-Truck is definitely rewriting the script for trucking. It conquers hills like they’re nothing, leaving diesel trucks wheezing in its wake. But it’s more than speed — it’s efficiency. The Tesla Semi covers hundreds of miles on a single charge. And when it’s time to recharge, it’s a pit stop, not a marathon. No more grumbling at gas stations; just plug in and power up.

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[Fox News] I’m giving your computer a quick speed upgrade

A new computer is shiny and fresh — no folders full of random junk, crud in the keyboard or lagging when you try to watch a video or join a meeting.

Then life, and time, happens, and things slow down. Before you toss your computer into the junk pile, consider a little TLC. Your wallet will thank you.

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Your browser is one of the biggest culprits

Tab hoarders, I’m talking to you. Once you’re done with an article, site, or whatever, remove it.

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Pro tip: Press Ctrl + W on Windows or Cmd + W on Mac to close the tab you’re in. If you’re 25 tabs in, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) and click on multiple tabs to select them all at once. Now hit Ctrl + W or Cmd + W to make them all vanish.

Now let’s look into settings for a little extra help. Hardware acceleration is the term for speeding up your browser using the hardware available — memory, processor and whatever graphics card you’ve installed. Most browsers offer this helpful little tweak.

If you use Safari on a Mac, Apple’s already switched on hardware acceleration.

Clear the clutter

I’m willing to bet your computer is full of files you don’t need anymore. They’re eating up space, which slows down almost everything you do. Here’s a simple place to start.

Be picky about what gets priority

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A classic problem with older computers: The startup process takes forever. We can’t fix all of that in one go, but adjusting what starts each time you boot up does make a difference.

Here’s how to see which apps load during Windows startup:

The Startup panel displays all the apps installed on your machine. If Windows has measured the impact of that app on your PC, you will see a rating next to it. Options include No impact, Low impact, Medium impact, and High impact.

An app with a high impact can slow down your startup time. Go through the list and determine which apps you don’t need immediately after startup. Toggle each slider next to the app to turn it on or off.

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Pro tip: Filter apps by impact.

On a Mac:

Here, you’ll see a list of the applications that open automatically when you log in.

To prevent an app from running automatically, click Remove a login item. Then select the app’s name you want to block and click the Remove button below the list. You can use the checkbox to hide items you want to launch. To add a new item, hit the plus symbol under the list and find it on your computer.

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