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This cheap electric half-car/half-truck looks like a botched Alibaba El Camino

Baua Electric

Look, there are times in history when combining two seemingly divergent designs has resulted in triumphant success. It’s got an almost identical design to my own Minghong electric car that I tested out early last year (at least, it’s like mine when viewed from head-on). The humor here isn’t only in the vehicle design though.

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China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US

Baua Electric

With the vast majority of battery fires originating from poorly produced Chinese batteries designed for ultra-cheap e-bikes and e-scooters, it appears the Chinese government is attempting to address the issue head-on.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

The Truth About Cars

Granted, an A310 EV would probably garner some attention if designed well. However, those wanting to sell in the United States know that crossover vehicles have been the safe bet and the brand definitely plans on having a few for sale by 2027. One could have also said that of Porsche in 2002.

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Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations

Baua Electric

The Supercharger stalls were designed for that. Although Tesla says it will be available for sale, this means EV owners with problematic charge port locations would have to buy it, and it probably won’t be cheap. Electrek’s Take It sounds like a great idea. It could be a perfect solution until V4 Superchargers become the norm.

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Review -- Easy Wheelin'

The Truth About Cars

As we set out into the Utah wilderness to see just how off-road ready a CUV with a CVT is, we were given one last look at what surely looks to be a recipe for sales success. Subaru tells me that the designers actually started sketching the model with a basket on the roof, so frequent is customers' use of them.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review – Shockingly Spicy

The Truth About Cars

Since it’s designed for track use, the N version of the Ioniq 5 is longer, lower, and wider than the mainstream Ioniq 5. All this doesn’t come cheap – and we haven’t mentioned non-performance comfort, convenience, and safety features yet. Hyundai wouldn’t give us a target for sales numbers.

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Segway Ninebot Max Review: A reliable long-range commuter scooter

Green Authority

The minimalist design makes it easy to fold and carry, and the high-grade components will last a long time. I also appreciate the sleek design and lack of a visible logo, which means you won’t be a rolling advertisement. Read more: The best cheap electric kick-scooters. Using the Segway Ninebot Max.

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