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If you’re running a generator, this is the extension-cord mistake that starts trouble fast

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

How to safely use a generator at home during a power outage

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a generator. Here's some safety tips.

Data centers must follow clean air rules with their large generators, EPA says

Semitruck-sized power generators that data centers use must comply with Clean Air Act standards, officials ruled on Thursday.

New federal report lays out the deadly appliance trend putting US homeowners at risk: 'You could wipe out generations in one quick breath'

A federal investigation has uncovered the startling consequences of stationary outdoor generators and recommends that people ...
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The safest generator distance rule people ignore because it’s inconvenient

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline. Yet the same machine that ...
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You've been warned: Consumer Reports says these 10 electric vehicles are the least reliable

Consumer Reports ranks the least-reliable electric vehicles from 2024 and 2025, with models ranging from sedans to trucks and ...