Chad Kirchner The China Problem™️ is incredibly nuanced, and there isn’t a simple social media post-sized solution. Nor is it a problem I intend to solve today in this newsletter. (Though I’m certain my solution makes the most sense). Instead, if I want to talk about Anthropic. Last week, Anthropic — the creators of Claude — made … Read more
The Lexus ES has, for generations, been the answer to a specific question: what’s the most comfortable thing I can buy with a Lexus badge that isn’t an LS? It’s been front-wheel drive, often hybrid, and gently sprung. The 2026 ES is the eighth generation of the car, and it’s the first one available as … Read more
I’m going to let you in on a little secret, dear reader. Reviewing home EV chargers, or EVSE, is one of the most difficult aspects of the job as an EV expert. When reviewing a car, there are a bunch of things to look for. All that really matters with charging equipment is whether it … Read more
Volkswagen of America has confirmed that the ID. Buzz will return to the United States for model year 2027 after sitting out the 2026 calendar, and the relaunch arrives with a meaningful expansion of the lineup rather than a straight carryover. The 2027 ID. Buzz now includes a new Tourer trim aimed at overnight camping, … Read more
Hello, good readers, Over the weekend, we’ll be working on some changes to make Destination Charged an even more enjoyable browsing experience. While I don’t expect any significant issues, I am pointing out that there might be occasional downtime or features that aren’t currently available.I expect any downtown to be minimal, but I’m also an … Read more
Key findings The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline across the Gulf Coast region (the broader region Alabama belongs to) is $3.44, which is $0.48 per gallon below the national average of $3.91. Alabama drivers pay 29.2 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, ranking 28th highest in the country. The average residential … Read more
Key findings The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline across the West Coast region (excluding California) (the broader region Alaska belongs to) is $4.67, which is $0.75 per gallon above the national average of $3.91. Alaska drivers pay 15.0 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, ranking 51st highest in the country. The … Read more
Key findings The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline across the West Coast region (excluding California) (the broader region Arizona belongs to) is $4.67, which is $0.75 per gallon above the national average of $3.91. Arizona drivers pay 19.0 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, ranking 47th highest in the country. The … Read more
Key findings The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline across the Gulf Coast region (the broader region Arkansas belongs to) is $3.44, which is $0.48 per gallon below the national average of $3.91. Arkansas drivers pay 24.8 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, ranking 35th highest in the country. The average residential … Read more
Key findings The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California is $5.39, which is $1.47 per gallon above the national average of $3.91. California drivers pay 68.1 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, ranking 1st highest in the country. The average residential electricity rate in California is 35.3 cents per kWh, … Read more
