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Best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for electric bike lovers

If there’s one thing I love nearly as much as electric bikes, it’s getting to enjoy some new gear on my rides. With the holidays barreling down on us, there’s still a little bit of time left to bring that joy to an e-bike lover near you! Here are some of the coolest pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make great stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike (or a pedal…
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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This cool electric hand truck with tank treads can climb stairs

Most of the fun electric vehicles I discover in the depths of Alibaba require me to sit in, on, or around them. But this time, I’ve found something that barely even needs me involved. Check out this awesome electric hand truck that can climb stairs thanks to its nifty tank track operation! It’s definitely a unique one for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, but…
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Ford 'absolutely' working with Google Maps for EV Route Planning like Apple Maps on CarPlay

Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature. In today’s age, staying connected is everything. Especially while driving. Although most new cars come loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, some automakers are doing away with it. Rival GM announced it was dropping CarPlay in March, starting with the 2024 Chevy…
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Tesla explains new Autopilot nag forced by the NHTSA recall

Tesla has started to push the software update that includes the “fix” of the NHTSA Autopilot recall, and it includes the release notes detailing the new Autopilot nag. Earlier this week, Tesla and NHTSA announced a new “safety recall” of all Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot in North America. The recall marks the conclusion of the NHTSA’s years-long investigation into crashes of…
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