PHOENIX, Arizona, December 15, 2022 (ENS) – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, ADEQ, has launched a free of charge “take-back and replace” pilot program to help select fire departments statewide by removing, disposing and replacing firefighting foam that contains per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, PFAS.
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Published: 7th Dec 2023 01:00:15 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: Avoid These Least Reliable Car Brands in 2024
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What are the least reliable car brands? To help you avoid buying a new or used car that will be unreliable, Consumer Reports gathered data on over 330,000 vehicles to tell you which cars will end up in the repair shop, and which will keep you on the road. How do cars from brands like Toyota and Hyundai compare to vehicles made by Jeep, Honda, Chevrolet, and Mercedes-Benz? Before you buy your next vehicle, check our site for over two decades of reliability information!
Published: 6th Dec 2023 03:00:40 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: Why is EV Reliability So Bad? | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #433
More info on the 2024 CR Reliability Survey here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Every year, Consumer Reports surveys thousands of its members, asking about issues and trouble spots with their cars. Using this exclusive data. CR provides reliability ratings for every major mainstream model, from brands that are highly rated to those that give owners constant issues. In this episode, we discuss some notable new insights on EVs, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and traditional gas vehicles, and the difference in their reliability performance. Also, we explain how CR's "average" reliability rating has changed over the years--Is an "average" car from 2022 more or less reliable than one from 2012. And as a comparison, what is a more sensible purchase? A Tesla Model 3 or a Toyota Corolla hatchback?
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00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - What is CR’s Car Reliability Survey
01:04 - What’s New in the 2024 Survey
02:00 - Reliability Trends
02:40 - EV Reliability
06:04 - Tesla
07:58 - Hybrid Vehicle Reliability
11:25 - Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Reliability
13:41 - New Charts and Presentation
17:13 - Sustainability
18:29 - Has CR’s “average” reliability rating change over the years?
23:24 - What is a more sensible purchase, a Tesla Model 3 or a Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
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Guide to Car Reliability & Owner Satisfaction
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/guide-to-car-reliability-owner-satisfaction-a9213219653/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
10 Least Reliable Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-least-reliable-cars-a2967595976/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
10 Most Reliable Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Car Reliability Histories
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-reliability-histories-a1200719842/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Car Safety Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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Published: 29th Nov 2023 08:00:17 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports' 2024 Cars Reliability survey reveals important findings on hybrids, EVs, and which brands make the best vehicles. We asked CR members about issues they’ve had with their vehicles over the last 12 months. This year, we compiled responses on more than 330,000 vehicles and combined those findings with 10-years of reliability data to calculate predicted reliability ratings for almost every new vehicle on the market.
10 Least Reliable Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-least-reliable-cars-a2967595976/
10 Most Reliable Cars: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-most-reliable-cars-a6569295379/
Who Makes the Most Reliable Cars?: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a5010297004/
7 Cars and SUVs Lose Consumer Reports' Recommendation Due to Reliability Issues: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/cars-lose-consumer-reports-recommendation-over-reliability-issues-a1040953852/
Published: 29th Nov 2023 03:00:53 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: Why Good Tires Are Essential For Winter Weather Driving #shorts
Do you need all-wheel drive for winter weather? The #carexperts from CR explain why having safe tires matter more than anything else.
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Published: 27th Nov 2023 08:01:20 By: Consumer Reports
Car Video: McLaren, 911, Corvette, Lotus, & GR86 – What’s the Price of Driving Fun? | Everyday Driver
Car lovers lust after expensive exotic cars, but do they offer more fun to go with their elevated price? We’ve driven and discussed everything from cheap used sports cars to rare exotics over the years. So we drove five dedicated sports cars at different price levels, back to back, to see if more money really brings more fun. Join us for a unique comparison and tell us which one you’d choose!
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00:00 – 1:28 The Unusual Suspects
1:28 – 2:00 Finding cars and making this possible
2:00 – 11:01 Return of the GR86 ShowCar
11:01 – 20:20 Lotus Elise, the analog era
20:20 – 27:14 Supercar thinking in the C8 Corvette
27:14 – 35:38 Carrera T, The hidden 911
35:38 – 48:53 McLaren Artura, Embracing the Future
48:53 - 50:24 Drag Racing
50:24 – 59:24 Conclusions (skipping to this means you missed a lot)
59:24 – Credits and Outtakes
#mclaren #911 #Corvette #lotus #gr86
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Published: 8th Dec 2023 10:55:09 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: Best of both worlds in a Porsche PHEV #shorts
Todd discusses what he enjoys about his family's eHybrid PHEV Cayenne S and the flexibility of the platform.
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Published: 3rd Dec 2023 09:00:03 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: Cost and ownership of a Cayenne eHybrid #shorts
Todd discusses his family eHybrid after 9 months of ownership and how this new Cayenne is setting it with his family.
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Published: 29th Nov 2023 09:00:08 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: Cayenne Owner’s Update – Was a used eHybrid a good choice? | Everyday Driver
It’s been almost 9 months since Todd upgraded his wife’s daily and their family car, to a 2017 Porsche Cayenne eHybrid. In this update he revisits their search, and the adventures and experience that have happened since. Expensive tires, real MPG, and running costs all get discussed and we look forward to lots more in this on-going series.
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00:00 – 1:35 More Miles than expected
1:35 – 2:37 How we found this Cayenne
2:37 – 4:03 Real world benefits of eHybrid
4:03 – 5:53 dealing with 21” wheels in winter
5:53 – 9:28 Good news, Bad news
9:28 – Assessments and Costs
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Published: 23rd Nov 2023 08:00:12 By: EverydayDriver
Todd discovers a surprise Nissan product at the LA Auto Show and tries to figure out what it should be called.
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Published: 18th Nov 2023 09:00:30 By: EverydayDriver
Product Review Video: Horizon Fitness 7.0 OC Bike Unboxing #shorts
If you’re balling on a budget and can’t afford a grandiose fitness bike, and have quite limited space for workout equipment, this one may be a good alternative for you.
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Published: 9th Dec 2023 04:00:07 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Keep or Cancel These Streaming Services for the Holidays #shorts
Don't blow your holiday budget on all these streaming services. Let our streaming expert Kourtnee Johnson tell you which ones you should keep and cancel for the month.
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Published: 8th Dec 2023 04:00:37 By: CNET
Product Review Video: The Big Vision Behind These iOS, WatchOS Updates
Some of this year’s updates to the iPhone and Apple Watch may be shifting us into a Vision Pro mindset and a future working in augmented reality. CNET’s Bridget Carey takes us through some possibilities.
0:00 How Apple Gets Us Into a Vision Pro Mindset
0:57 iOS 17 Standby Mode Has Changed iPhone Use
1:55 Apple Starts Surrounding Users with Widgets
2:43 Vision Pro Design Elements Invades iMessage
3:22 Double Tap Gesture Has Ties To Vision Pro Navigation
3:59 Video Call Reactions Controlled By Hand Gestures
5:10 Snoopy Comes Home...To The Apple Watch
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Published: 8th Dec 2023 01:00:08 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Gemini: Editor Reacts to Google's Newest Major AI Upgrade
Google introduced its newest AI model, Gemini, which it says can understand video, images, and audio.
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Google Gemini AI Tries Outsmarting ChatGPT With Photo, Video Skills https://cnet.co/3t8PgHi
0:00 Intro to Google Gemini
0:29 Gemini using Video, Images, and Audio
1:13 Understanding Hand gestures
1:24 Understanding games visually
1:43 Understanding homework images
2:05 Different versions of Google Gemini
2:43 Gemini Ultra Costs
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Published: 7th Dec 2023 10:38:45 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Make Your Spotify Wrapped Less Embarrassing
Too ashamed to share your top 5 artists on social media? We've got your back.
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Traveling for the holidays?
Spot fake rental listings and “free vacation” scams.
Learn how at ftc.gov/TravelScams
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#ftc #travel #scams #federaltradecommission #travelscams
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Supongamos que aparecen cargos raros en tu tarjeta de crédito.
Podría tratarse de un error, pero podría ser un robo de identidad.
Comienza por comunicarte con la compañía emisora de tu tarjeta de crédito y si es necesario visita RobodeIdentidad.gov de inmediato
Allí puedes reportar el robo y obtener un plan de acción personalizado para recuperarte junto con los pasos a seguir.
La recuperación es más fácil si tienes un plan, así que visita RobodeIdentidad.gov
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#fraude #estafas #robodeidentidad #ftc
Found that perfect holiday job to make extra cash?
Before you give them personal information, search the name of the company plus “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.”
Learn more at ftc.gov/JobScams
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#ftc #jobscam #scams #federaltradecommission
Learn more at https://ftc.gov/OnlineShopping
Protect yourself when shopping online:
Pay by credit card
Check out the company
Keep records
Learn more at ftc.gov/OnlineShopping
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#ftc #onlineshopping #scams #federaltradecommission
Published: 30th Nov 2023 01:01:00 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Estafas de criptomonedas | La Comisión Federal de Comercio
http://www.ftc.gov/criptomonedas
¿Alguien te garantizó que puedes ganar dinero invirtiendo en criptomonedas?
Eso es una estafa.
¿Como puedes saber que es una estafa?
Te prometen que puedes ganar mucho dinero con poco o ningún riesgo.
O te garantizan grandes ganancias.
Con las inversiones, nunca hay garantías.
Antes de tomar una decisión, verifica.
Haz una búsqueda en línea con el nombre de la criptomoneda, el nombre de la
compañía o personas, y palabras claves como comentarios, estafas, o quejas para ver las opiniones de otras personas.
Para más información visita ftc.gov/criptomonedas.
#estafas #fraude #criptomonedas #scam #fraud #scams #crypto #cryptocurrency
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Published: 28th Nov 2023 01:00:04 By: FTCvideos
DIY Video: DIY Front Door Makeover DIY | Great Home Ideas
Hints and tips to makeover your front door.
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Published: 9th Dec 2023 10:45:01 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Off Cuts Dinosaur | DIY | Great Home Ideas
Quick and easy way to turn your offcuts into a blockosaurus.
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Published: 8th Dec 2023 10:45:00 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Quick & Easy Cabin | DIY | Great Home Ideas
Joh meets architect Adrian Pupilli to chat about his innovative backyard cabins. Drawing on his architectural knowledge, Adrian has made these funky little outdoor rooms modular, affordable and sustainable.
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Published: 4th Dec 2023 10:45:02 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Drab and Dreary Courtyard Makeover | GARDEN | Great Home Ideas
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Published: 3rd Dec 2023 10:45:01 By: Great Home Ideas
DIY Video: Ewanrigg Garden Walkaround | GARDEN | Great Home Ideas
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Published: 2nd Dec 2023 10:45:01 By: Great Home Ideas
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:14:00 GMT Two streaking squads meet when the Arizona Wildcats (7-0) host the Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM ET. The Wildcats are putting their seven-game winning streak on the ...
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:00:00 GMT Two makers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances want to settle numerous lawsuits they face over contaminated drinking water, and Traverse City could get a slice of the ...
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT Similar to Arizona, Mesquite provides over 300 days of annual sunshine for enjoying outdoor activities like golf, hiking and exploring picturesque desert scenery. Median home prices are around $ ...
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT Look for outdoor clothing made from natural materials like wool or cotton to further reduce the chance of forever chemicals being used. Many garments are now labelled as “PFAS-free” or “PFC ...
