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The Kia EV2 is an affordable electric SUV that can park itself [Video]

Parking in a busy city is never fun. Kia’s new entry-level electric SUV makes life easy with Remote Smart Parking Assist, enabling the EV2 to park itself. The Kia EV2 makes parking a breeze The EV2 is Kia’s smallest, most affordable electric SUV, sitting below the popular EV3 as its new entry-level vehicle. Kia opened orders in Germany last week, starting at €26,600 ($30,500). Buyers can…
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Why lawmakers are trying so hard to slap license plates on e-bikes this year

Many states across the US have spent the last several years promoting electric bikes as a climate solution. California, one of the leaders in e-bike adoption in the US, has funded rebate programs, invested in bike infrastructure, and championed e-bikes as a way to reduce car trips and cut emissions. At the same time, however, another trend has emerged: a sharp increase in youth ridership – and…
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BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates

BYD is moving fast to establish a physical retail presence in Canada, with plans to open 20 branded dealerships within its first year in the market. The world’s largest EV maker is already scouting locations in the Greater Toronto Area. The push comes just two months after Canada slashed its 100% tariff on Chinese-built EVs to 6.1%, a dramatic policy reversal that has unlocked the Canadian…
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Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected

Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500). Kia opens EV2 orders at lower prices than expected “With the Kia EV2, we are adding a very important…
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Cheap e-bike maker refuses recall as CPSC tells riders to get rid of it immediately

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a stark warning to riders of the Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro electric bikes, urging owners to stop using them immediately due to a serious fire risk. But in a troubling twist, the manufacturer has refused to cooperate with a recall. Without an agreement, the CPSC’s notice isn’t an official recall, but rather a warning to owners of the…
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