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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

According to Bill, the issues proved to be widespread, covering everything from technical concerns to business practices and even road legality. And during homologation, major issues were overlooked that would render the bike non-street legal. Several states would not allow the motorcycles to be registered.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. fires per 100,000 sales. So, how do EVs keep you safe from fire hazards?

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? It appears that this engine was not legal for sale in high-altitude areas.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NPX1 adds even more performance to hot-rod electric car

EV Central

For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. If so, expect the 0-100km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds to tumble further into hypercar territory. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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

Baua Electric

The power is listed at “less than 50 kW”, which is about as useful as saying the car has less than 50 wheels. You don’t even have to be a man of expensive tastes to own one, as it turns out they’re listed for sale at just $1,300! And that’s if you can even get it into the country – these things aren’t exactly street-legal in the US.

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California ARB to update Light-Duty Vehicle Electronic Certification System for PHEVs and ZEVs

Green Car Congress

Manufacturers of motor vehicles and engines must show compliance with California emission requirements before their products are legal for sale, use, or registration in the state. The LDV module of the E‑Cert system has been required since the 2016 model-year (MY).

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Green Car Congress

To introduce new primary legislation, which will give local government new powers to improve air quality. To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. Air quality strategies for all major English ports.

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