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With massive purchase of gasoline-fueled delivery fleet, USPS reaffirms commitment to “classic” technology

Plug in America

Bucking that trend, the United States Postal Service has chosen to double down on more traditional technology with 90% of its vast purchase of 160,000 new delivery vehicles to be gasoline-fueled. They can also keep in touch with USPS stations through durable rotary dial telephones, to be installed in the new vehicles. Across the U.S.,

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Hagerty's 2024 Bull Market List Has a Few Surprises

The Truth About Cars

Hagerty recently released the seventh installment of its annual Bull Market List , and while this year’s picks are mostly predictable, there are a few interesting surprises. Hagerty’s list is meant to highlight cars that can be good values with enough research and time on the purchase side.

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Tesla and Stellantis-owned Comau Robotics set up new automation at Fremont Factory

Teslarati

According to permits submitted by Tesla to the City of Fremont, Tesla will begin to anchor and install Comau’s products that entail highly automated and effective manufacturing techniques that are designed for electric vehicles. Technically, Tesla has been selling these credits to Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

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Fiat Chrysler reaches $300 million plea deal following emissions fraud probe

Teslarati

FCA was accused of evading emissions requirements on over 100,000 Ram pickup trucks and Jeep-brand SUVs manufactured between 2014 and 2016 and ultimately decided to plead guilty to the charges. business of FCA is the only unit affected, according to the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. billion to car buyers.

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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

Baua Electric

A recent statement from an Italian union indicated that buyers were postponing the purchase of electric vehicles, anticipating government incentives to stimulate adoption. EnergySage is a free service that connects you with trusted, reputable installers in your area – without having to give up your phone number until you select an installer.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

The federal tax credit, defined under the Inflation Reduction Act , provides tax rebates of up to $7,500 toward the purchase of an electric vehicle, and there are many state and local programs that offer additional incentives for electric vehicle purchases, retiring old gas guzzlers, installing home chargers, and more.

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

Baua Electric

The electric Dodge Charger will be underpinned by Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which will power the first Jeep EVs in the US. kW installed capacity and 550 kW peak discharge rate to allow the motor to use max battery power for a quarter-mile sprint. All-wheel drive is standard on the new Charger.

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