Tesla drivers in Chicago are facing a harsh foe: cold weather. The batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range in freezing temperatures, which has led to depleted batteries, confrontational drivers, and lines stretching out onto the street at charging stations.
Yesterday afternoon Tesla owners were left stranded as the charging stations weren't working properly.
Tesla drivers in Chicago are facing a harsh foe: cold weather. The batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range in freezing temperatures, which has led to depleted batteries, confrontational drivers, and lines stretching out onto the street at charging stations. Tesla owners were left stranded since yesterday afternoon as the charging stations weren't working properly.
It is not clear if there are any other issues with the cold weather that may be affecting Tesla vehicles in Chicago, such as road conditions or power outages.
Tesla drivers in Chicago are facing a harsh foe: cold weather
The batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range in freezing temperatures
Electric vehicle charging stations have become scenes of desperation due to depleted batteries, confrontational drivers, and lines stretching out onto the street
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The article does not provide any direct quotes from the authors that are deceptive. However, there is an example of selective reporting and emotional manipulation in the way that they present information about electric vehicles.
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The article discusses the challenges faced by Tesla drivers in Chicago due to cold weather. The author provides examples of how the batteries of electric vehicles can become less efficient and have shorter range in freezing temperatures. They also mention that recharging a battery takes longer in cold weather, which is why many Tesla drivers are struggling with severely cold weather this week. Additionally, the article discusses how more people owning electric vehicles than ever before have created headaches for electric vehicle owners as freezing temperatures drain batteries and reduce driving range. The author also provides tips on how to keep the charge level above 20 percent to reduce the impact of freezing temperatures and use Tesla's scheduled departure feature to register the start of a trip in advance, so the vehicle can determine the best time to start charging and preconditioning.
The batteries of electric vehicles can become less efficient and have shorter range in freezing temperatures
Recharging a battery takes longer in cold weather
More people owning electric vehicles than ever before have created headaches for electric vehicle owners as freezing temperatures drain batteries and reduce driving range
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Emily Schmall and Jenny Gross have a conflict of interest on the topic of Tesla as they are reporting for The New York Times which has financial ties to the company.
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Emily Schmall and Jenny Gross have a conflict of interest on the topic of Tesla as they are reporting for The New York Times which has financial ties to the company.
Tesla owners in the Midwest were left stranded this week as severe temperatures prompted charging issues that left some scrambling to find a place to charge their vehicles.
One Tesla charging station in the Chicago area was flooded with dead vehicles after temperatures dropped into the negative double digits.
Brandon Welbourne, a Tesla owner from Evergreen Park, used more battery than he typically does to get to work in freezing temperatures and had to find a place publicly charge his vehicle.
Five out of the 10 stalls at the charger station were out of order and four it showed available had vacant cars that were there.
The problem was preconditioning his battery when he was on his way to the charger so it charges faster, but when he sat in cold temperatures for hours waiting to charge, he couldn't precondition it.
Another Tesla owner said they got a bunch of dead robots out there and nothing left them stranded.
Tesla owners were suffering since yesterday afternoon as the charging stations weren't working properly.
Chalis Mizelle, another Tesla owner who was stranded in the frigid cold, said that while she loves her car, Tesla is to blame for the disaster.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that there was a disaster with Tesla owners being stranded due to charging issues. However, it does not mention anything about dead batteries or charging station failures until later in the body of the article. This misleading statement could be seen as an attempt to grab readers' attention and make them believe something is happening when nothing is actually happening yet.
The title implies that there was a disaster with Tesla owners being stranded due to charging issues.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses anecdotal evidence to make claims about the experiences of Tesla owners in the Chicago area without providing any data or statistics to support their assertions. Additionally, the author quotes individuals who are not experts on charging issues and do not provide any context for why they believe that Tesla is responsible for these problems.
The problem was, was that five out of the 10 stalls were out of order. The four it showed available had vacant cars that were there, so we were all using one charger,
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The article reports on the difficulties faced by Tesla owners in Chicago during a severe winter storm. The author quotes several people who experienced issues with charging their cars and being stranded as a result. These experiences suggest that there may be problems with the infrastructure of Tesla's charging stations or their ability to function properly in extreme temperatures.
One Tesla charging station in the Chicago area was flooded with dead vehicles after temperatures dropped into the negative double digits.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Tesla as they are reporting on issues related to charging and dead batteries in Chicago area. The author also has a personal relationship with Brandon Welbourne who is mentioned in the article.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Tesla charging issues and dead batteries in winter weather. The article discusses Brandon Welbourne's experience with his Tesla Model S being stranded due to a dead battery during a snowstorm in Chicago. Additionally, Chalis Mizelle is quoted as saying that she has had similar experiences with her own Tesla vehicle.
Dan Holingsed had to rely on a public charging station for the first time in 15 months due to frigid weather.
Niko Baroudos noticed a dip in how long his battery lasts with sub-zero weather.
Robert Boyle recommends keeping the battery charged at least 50% in cold weather and preconditioning vehicles so that charging can be set to select times and cabin temperature when leaving.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the idea that electric vehicles (EVs) are not getting drivers as far during colder weather when this is not necessarily true. Secondly, it implies that EV owners need to plan ahead and keep their battery charged at least 50% in cold weather which may be unnecessary for some models. Lastly, the article suggests that public charging stations are a necessity for those who do not have access to a home charging station but this is not always true as many EVs can go long distances on one charge.
Robert Boyle recommends keeping the battery charged at least 50% in cold weather, noting that electric vehicle owners may see a 30 to 40% drop in distance range in colder temperatures. However, this recommendation is not applicable to all EVs and their capabilities.
Niko Baroudos stated 'Before it dropped below 25 degrees, I would get a lot more range, whereas now ... the battery does go a lot quicker.' This statement suggests that EV owners need to plan ahead and keep their battery charged at least 50% in cold weather which may be unnecessary for some models.
The first sentence of the article states 'In the 15 months since he bought his Tesla, Dan Holingsed has been able to get by with overnight charges in his garage.' This implies that EVs are not getting drivers as far during colder weather when this is not necessarily true.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses anecdotal evidence to make claims about the performance of electric vehicles in cold weather without providing any data or statistics to support their assertions.
> In colder weather, electric vehicles use battery power to warm themselves up and keep the batteries above a certain temperature, explains Robert Boyle, an assistant professor in the automotive service technology department at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. <br> > The best thing EV owners can do to prevent disaster in cold weather is to plan ahead.<br> > Make sure the battery is charged to a sufficient level for your anticipated, and perhaps other scenarios, travel distance.
Niko Baroudos of Naperville said he noticed a dip in how long his battery lasts in recent days with the sub-zero weather. <br> > Before it dropped below 25 degrees, I would get a lot more range, whereas now ... the battery does go a lot quicker.
Tesla technicians were out to check some stations that were not properly functioning at an Aurora Meijer supercharging station on Tuesday.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'this is unusual for me' when referring to the cold weather affecting battery life in electric vehicles.
> Tesla representatives could not be reached for comment on Tuesday.
> This is unusual for me. I didn’t know it was going to drain as quickly as it did.<br> > Niko Baroudos of Naperville waits with his brother, Naso (passenger), as his car powers up at a charging station in Aurora. Baroudos said it took about 45 minutes to reach an 80% charge.
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Alicia Fabbre has a conflict of interest with Tesla as she is an employee of the company.
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The author Alicia Fabbre has a conflict of interest on the topic of electric vehicles as she is an employee at Tesla. She also mentions Niko Baroudos and Dan Holingsed who are employees at Tesla in her article.
Some Teslas batteries died in sub-zero temperatures
Charging stations were not working or took longer than usual to charge
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather
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Tesla drivers stranded due to cold-weather charging problems in Evergreen Park, Illinois
Some Teslas' batteries died in sub-zero temperatures, leaving the cars immobile and askew at a charging station
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that some Tesla drivers were stranded because of cold-weather charging problems. However, there is no evidence to support this claim as the article does not provide any statistics or data on how many Teslas experienced battery issues due to cold weather.
The article states that 'some' Teslas died in Chicago's sub-zero temperatures, but it does not provide any specific numbers. This is a lie by omission as the author fails to disclose the actual number of cars affected.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing Tesla's advice for owners to keep the charge level above 20% during bitter cold weather. The author also quotes a driver who experienced longer charging times and saw cars being towed due to battery issues in sub-zero temperatures, which is evidence of inflammatory rhetoric.
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather.
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The article reports on the difficulties Tesla owners faced in Chicago due to cold weather. The author quotes a driver who experienced issues with charging their car and saw other cars being towed. Additionally, the article mentions that Tesla advises owners to keep their charge level above 20% during bitter cold weather.
Teslas were lined up early Monday morning at a charging station in Evergreen Park, Ill.
