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Opinion: The Bentley Crash in New York is Scrambling Brains

The Truth About Cars

If Dan Kois wants us to live in a world where we all drive cheap, underpowered cars that are limited to 85 mph, he has that right. Most of the truly bad driving I see has less to do with speed than maneuvering – poor lane changes and the like. A world where even a lowly $20K car isn’t too strictly speed-limited by on-board tech.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

Given its range, and the rapidly growing free Supercharger network, the Tesla Model S works well for virtually everyone who can afford one. The Google example of an expensive networked, free Level 2 charger in every employee’s slot is unrealistic, unaffordable and unnecessary in the real world. It’s also grid-friendly.

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Rental Review: 2023 Toyota Corolla LE, Aged Basic Transportation

The Truth About Cars

Although it looks cheap, the feel of the door handle is more premium than you might expect. Outside the LE there’s a constant reminder of base trim via some very cheap-looking plastic wheel covers. Worth reporting: Android Auto sometimes refused to connect to a phone (Google Pixel 6a). Not a big negative, but worth a mention.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. Powered by Google’s Android Automotive operating system, its responsiveness is superior to just about anything else on the market today.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

Or is it alive but too expensive and if so, what is the more affordable replacement? In general, the sponsor’s goal is to use as much cheap debt financing and as little equity as possible to complete the deal. Reicher is the Director Climate Change and Energy Initiatives, Google and a was a member of the Presidential Transition Team.

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | Mid 2021

Plug In India

Ather is the only scooter which has a touchscreen display with google maps integration. Many scooter companies provide a cheap GPS tracker and call themselves a connected scooter. According to me the PURE EV models offer a fantastic value for money due to battery engineering, high range and affordable pricing.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. Polestar 4 Polestar 4.