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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

Tesla has released the second video showing hands-free Full Self-Driving in a major European city. After Paris, Tesla has now released a time-lapse of a car running FSD in Rome, a city known to be difficult to drive in. The prolonged wait for EU regulatory approval was deemed “very frustrating” by Elon Musk. Tesla has […]

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Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Hebron Sher remembers daydreaming in 2019 when Elon Musk promised Tesla’s cars would become robotaxis, capable of going out in the world to make money for owners. Sher was already a user of the car-sharing platform Turo, and the idea of turning a Tesla into an even bigger moneymaker was an attractive proposition. But as

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This Slick ,500 Electric Bike Is More High-Tech Than Many EVs

This Slick $3,500 Electric Bike Is More High-Tech Than Many EVs

The Olto is a new e-bike from New York City-based startup Infinite Machine.  It has phone-as-a-key capability, over-the-air firmware updates, a swappable battery and tons of accessories.  It costs $3,495 and arrives this fall. I sold my electric bike a couple of years ago when I moved from New York to the San Francisco Bay

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U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here’s Why

U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here’s Why

It’s a strangely tempting time to buy an electric car in America right now. There are more options than ever with generous federal and state tax credits, plus big discounts from automakers. Charging networks are expanding quickly and if you’ve driven a modern EV from any brand, you’d know they’re far better to own and

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Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Very Rare Electric Pickup At Half Price

Here’s Your Chance To Buy A Very Rare Electric Pickup At Half Price

A barely used Lordstown Endurance is for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Fewer than 40 units were built before Lordstown Motors went bust. The truck has four in-wheel electric motors, which is very rare in the automotive world. If rare cars are your thing, here’s something that might suit you: there’s a brand new Lordstown Endurance

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Toyota’s Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

Toyota’s Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

Scientists have long settled the debate of whether electric cars are better for our environment than combustion engine cars—the answer is a resounding yes. In cities where adoption rates are high, air pollution has significantly declined. Yet the same tired discussion keeps resurfacing, sometimes even from the highest ranks of the world’s largest car company.

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These Fiat 500e EVs Can Swap A New Battery In Just Five Minutes

These Fiat 500e EVs Can Swap A New Battery In Just Five Minutes

A fleet of 100 Fiat 500e EVs will get Ample’s battery swap tech. The fleet will be part of Stellantis’ Free2move mobility provider. Ample’s swap stations can put a freshly charged battery in an EV in just five minutes. Spain’s electric car sharing scene just got a little more interesting thanks to Stellantis and San

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Genesis Bets On Hybrids And Range Extender EVs

Genesis Bets On Hybrids And Range Extender EVs

Genesis describes its broader approach to electrifying its lineup, which will include non-plug-in hybrids and range extenders alongside full EVs. Its next-gen EVs will be built on a new rear-biased platform that promises to prioritize driving fun, especially in the Magma versions. The GV60 Magma will be the first in the manufacturer’s new line of

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