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QOTD: What to Do About China?

The Truth About Cars

We have tariffs in place that might even prevent American automakers from building cars in China and selling them here. We have a prominent senator trying to prevent Chinese automakers from getting around tariffs by building cars in countries like Mexico and then selling them here. Thanks in advance, now sound off below.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

Green Car Congress

A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country. —Jessika Trancik.

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Stuff We Use: Garage TV Setups

The Truth About Cars

After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. Which is why an affordable flatscreen television and a cheap FireStick (or similar) with which to connect to the internet has become a staple in this gearhead’s attached garage.

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How To Finance a Used Car in the UK

Clean Fleet Report

Used-car buyers can now find nearly as many offers and choices as those looking for a new one, thanks to the huge popularity of car financing. Just remember to run a car history check before financing the vehicle to ensure it’s worth the money. Car dealerships may have the best financing deals.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success. We shared ideas on how to do that; personally, I read a book about marketing.”

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

But if you want it, it's there—as long as you're able to afford it, of course. Or, that was the idea, anyway. Although, we should reiterate that the IoTIZER is not commercially available, and may never be commercially available, so if you're really into the idea, a DIY version might be the way to go.

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Tesla is revamping the Model 3, and it is about time

Teslarati

While every day, and “average” people wanted to embark on the journey of owning and driving an electric car, very few in this category could ideally and logically afford Tesla’s first two commercial releases. Everyone drove a car from the 90s, for the most part. Many believed they still needed gas to operate.

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