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Recent stories by Jonathan M. Gitlin

1. 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.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Dec 5, 2023 7:14 pm UTC

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

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

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Dec 4, 2023 3:20 pm UTC

3. 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.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Dec 1, 2023 4:16 pm UTC

4. 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.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Dec 1, 2023 3:46 pm UTC

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

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

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 30, 2023 9:51 pm UTC

6. 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.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 30, 2023 4:11 pm UTC

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

   Teething problems abound with new electric powertrains.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 29, 2023 6:13 pm UTC

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

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

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 29, 2023 2:59 pm UTC

9. 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.

   Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 28, 2023 8:42 pm UTC

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

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

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 28, 2023 2:48 pm UTC

11. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 27, 2023 5:16 pm UTC

12. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 24, 2023 12:30 pm UTC

13. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 21, 2023 12:00 pm UTC

14. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 20, 2023 1:37 pm UTC

15. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 17, 2023 12:01 am UTC

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

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

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 14, 2023 6:59 pm UTC

17. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 14, 2023 3:35 pm UTC

18. 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.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 13, 2023 6:59 pm UTC

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

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

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 13, 2023 5:05 pm UTC

20. Buc-ee’s and Mercedes-Benz are partnering to add high-speed chargers

    The plan is to add them to most Buc-ee's travel centers, with 30 by the end of 2024.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 10, 2023 2:28 pm UTC

21. Polestar will begin testing StoreDot’s 5-minute charge battery

    A Polestar 5 prototype with StoreDot cells will begin testing next year.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 9, 2023 7:00 pm UTC

22. Waze will now warn drivers about crash dangers using historical data

    The feature combines geographic and traffic data with historical crash data.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 7, 2023 1:00 pm UTC

23. The UAW beat the big three; Elon Musk’s Tesla is among its next targets

    Toyota has already given its workers a pay raise in response to the UAW contract.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 3, 2023 3:34 pm UTC

24. 12 V battery problem forces Toyota to recall 1.8 million SUVs

    Owners should hear about a fix by late December.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 2, 2023 6:48 pm UTC

25. Almost-unbeatable AI is now a permanent feature of Gran Turismo 7

    The Sophy AI can now drive 340 cars and nine tracks in the game after update 1.40.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Nov 1, 2023 4:09 pm UTC

26. Tesla Autopilot not responsible for 2019 fatal crash, jury says

    It's Autopilot's second big jury win in California this year.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 31, 2023 8:03 pm UTC

27. A giant battery gives this new school bus a 300-mile range

    The Type D school bus uses a 387 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 31, 2023 11:00 am UTC

28. A 50 percent more efficient big rig? Meet Super Truck II

    It was achieved through a combo of aero, tire, and powertrain improvements.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 27, 2023 4:24 pm UTC

29. Honda says making cheap electric vehicles is too hard, ends deal with GM

    The platform was to use GM's Ultium batteries.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 25, 2023 3:25 pm UTC

30. BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Lexus are switching EV plugs

    Volkswagen Group and Stellantis are the last remaining holdouts.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 20, 2023 3:34 pm UTC

31. Elon Musk talks Tesla: “We dug our own grave with the Cybertruck”

    The Tesla CEO said he wanted to "temper expectations" during Q3 results call.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 19, 2023 3:00 pm UTC

32. ChargePoint starts rolling out Tesla-style NACS plugs for its customers

    The company will start delivering preordered cable upgrade kits in November.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 19, 2023 12:49 pm UTC

33. Tesla just posted its Q3 financial results, and they’re underwhelming

    Expenses are up, and selling prices are down due to repeated price cuts.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 18, 2023 9:20 pm UTC

34. Amazon now has 10,000 Rivian electric delivery vans in service

    The online retailer has doubled its number of EV vans since July.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 18, 2023 3:51 pm UTC

35. EV sales jumped 50 percent in Q3—which brands are celebrating?

    EV sales have grown as price cuts and production increases take effect.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 17, 2023 3:22 pm UTC

36. A cheaper EV? The Nissan Leaf is now eligible for a $3,750 tax credit

    Nissan has been able to satisfy the IRS's domestic battery component requirement.

    Jonathan M. Gitlin – Oct 16, 2023 4:16 pm UTC