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  1. The Morgan XP-1 is an extremely eccentric English electric vehicle

    The three-wheel convertible EV weighs little, so should actually be quite efficient.

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  2. Want a small, cheap EV? The Fiat 500e is coming to the US in 2024

    The diminutive Italian electric city car has an EPA range of 149 miles.

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  3. Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why

    All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs.

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  4. Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator

    OEMs collect too much personal data and share it too freely, says Senator Markey.

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  5. Why don’t EVs have standard diagnostic ports—and when will that change?

    OBD-II was implemented to monitor emissions, but EVs don't have tailpipes.

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  6. Porsche summons old-school cool with the 2024 911 Sport Classic

    The limited-production model focuses on driver involvement, not performance stats.

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  7. Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says

    16.5% of new car sales are compact crossovers, but only 6% of those are EVs.

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  8. Hyundai and Kia completely rethink the EV drive unit with Uni Wheel idea

    It moves the reduction gear and CV joint to the wheel hub.

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  9. Automatic bike transmission concept is wild and spiky—and could be a big shift

    Solo inventor says he's not out to replace gears, just offer an alternative.

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  10. Elon’s Edsel? The Tesla Cybertruck went on sale today

    Tesla handed over the first 10 trucks to customers, with more deliveries in 2024.

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  11. Hyundai Ioniq 6 tops list of fastest-charging EVs; Chevy Bolt ranks last

    The consumer advice publication tested 43 EVs to see which added the most miles fastest.

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  12. EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports

    Teething problems abound with new electric powertrains.

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  1. Tough battery-sourcing requirement for EV tax credit may be relaxed

    It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern."

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  2. Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout

    The US already lags far behind China and Europe, but we're going too fast, dealers say.

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  3. Job losses likely at VW as the people’s car brand becomes uncompetitive

    Management says high costs and low productivity are a big problem.

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  4. The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a confoundingly charming plug-in hybrid

    Faults that should have been frustrating just seem to add character when it's an Alfa.

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  5. Do the Black Friday e-bike deals change the price/performance equation?

    Some of the bikes we've looked at over the last couple of years are now on sale.

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  6. Porsche’s third-gen Panamera plug-in hybrid pairs V8 with a big battery

    We also test out the optional—and slightly odd—active ride system.

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  7. Cold temperatures in Las Vegas were “most difficult,” says Pirelli

    In the future, F1 teams may need to adapt to using fewer tires each weekend.

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  8. After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds

    Fake gearshifts and powertrain noises enhance Hyundai’s electric hot hatch—mostly.

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  9. Small-batch EVs and plenty of robots—Hyundai’s new innovation center

    The Korean automaker's latest facility is a test bed for new ideas.

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  10. The return of GTP racing to IMSA gets a big thumbs-up from fans

    Hybrid prototypes from Acura, BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche wowed the crowds.

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  11. After robotaxi dragged pedestrian 20 feet, Cruise founder and CEO resigns

    GM-owned Cruise "failed to disclose" full video and key crash details, DMV said.

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  12. F1’s videogame-like Las Vegas race defied critics’ complaints

    After the first day of practice, many were ready to write off the event completely.

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  1. The reincarnation of totaled Teslas—in Ukraine

    Cars deemed unfixable in North America are resurrected in Eastern Europe.

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  2. Sensible power output makes the DBA Mini eMastered a huge amount of fun

    Think of it as an alternative to a supercar.

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  3. 280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles

    E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.

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  4. Lotus Eletre R is a 900-horsepower SUV that weirdly slays the competition

    Lotus is ready to sell you a super EV SUV. What is it, and can it be a winner?

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  5. Massive power makes this electric restomod Mini Cooper a handful

    We sample a mini with Tesla power, and another with a mid-mounted V6 motor.

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  6. With each iteration, this supercar gets better—the McLaren 750S, tested

    How do you improve on the McLaren 720S? More power, less weight, sharper handling.

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  7. The Trek FX+ 2 e-bike is a jack-of-all-trades

    Review: Trek's hybrid FX+ 2 e-bike puts cycling front and center.

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  8. Rivian blames “fat finger” for infotainment-bricking software update

    Some affected Rivian EVs may require physical servicing to fix the problem.

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  9. GM will build F1 powertrains in 2028 as long as F1 lets Andretti in

    An engine program should answer questions about General Motors' commitment to F1.

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  10. Tesla threatened to sue buyers who resell Cybertruck without written permission

    Deleted clause threatened $50,000+ suits when buyers resell in one year or less.

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  11. A lithium mine for EV batteries is coming to Arkansas, says Exxon

    With EV incentives tied to domestic battery content, US lithium mines are needed.

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  12. This inside-out design solves most of the rotary engine’s problems

    LiquidPiston's designs will show up first in UAVs and generators.

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