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Should we all embrace Japan’s kei car model – small, cheap, but not exactly safe?

Electrek

A new breed of electric vehicles is drawing inspiration from Japanese kei cars , tiny cubes-on-wheels that are highway-legal but not likely to pass muster with US or EU safety standards. more… The post Should we all embrace Japan’s kei car model – small, cheap, but not exactly safe? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station

Electrek

Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station for electric vehicles as it tries to make its connector the new standard for North America. The post Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station appeared first on Electrek.

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Cheap Electric Motorcycles, EVs Will Kill Some Hobbies, Tesla Model 3 & Y Get LFP Batteries — CleanTechnica Top 20

CleanTechnica EVs

In the past week, CleanTechnica readers were most attracted to stories about cool & cheap electric motorcycles, an Australian pastime that electric vehicles are sure to kill, and the standard-range Tesla Model 3 and Model Y getting LFP batteries.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

Standard or available features include the drift brake, leather seats and steering wheel, interior trim upgrades, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the curved screen, navigation, satellite radio, Bluetooth, Brembo brakes, remote start, Ford Co-Pilot360, Nite and Bronze appearance packages, and 17-, 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels.

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Tesla’s standard connectivity gets shortened to eight years in China

Teslarati

Earlier this month, Tesla stopped offering free lifetime standard connectivity for its newly-purchased vehicles in the United States. According to the company, cars ordered on and after July 21, 2022 would be receiving free standard connectivity for eight years from their date of delivery. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Report finds US automakers remain profitable under future CAFE standards even with fuel price fluctuation

Green Car Congress

Even with wide-ranging unpredictable gas prices, US automakers will remain profitable and suppliers will benefit under existing national fuel economy standards slated to be in place until 2025, according to a new economic analysis brief prepared by independent automotive industry analysts, commissioned by the nonprofit group Ceres.

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Porsche Gave the 2025 Cayenne GTS Better Performance and a Higher Price

The Truth About Cars

Interior upgrades include synthetic suede and genuine leather upholstery with red stitching, and buyers can exchange the standard black color for gray or red (later release). Of course, the latest and greatest doesn’t come cheap.

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