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China's getting a new Smart car and you can't have it

A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US. The original Smart car (actually called the “smart fortwo”) is perhaps the most well-known tiny vehicle globally, or at least in the West. It made waves with its tiny…
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BYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UK

BYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxury MPVs on the market. BYD Denza D9 MPV prices and specs in the UK The D9 is now on sale in the UK as Denza’s fourth vehicle, BYD’s luxury sub-brand, following the Bao 5 SUV, Z9 GT, and Z. Available to order now, the premium plug-in MPV is offered in two trims: Elegance and Ultimate…
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Segway’s new MAX G3 Plus electric scooter goes farther with more power and better safety

Segway is giving its flagship commuter scooter a big upgrade with the launch of the new MAX G3 Plus, adding a larger battery, improved safety features, and what the company says is a more honest way of measuring range. The MAX series has long been one of the biggest names in premium commuter scooters, and the new MAX G3 Plus builds on that platform with a 20% larger battery rated at 717 Wh.
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Aniioki’s latest 6,000W dual-motor e-bike blurs past the line so much it’s basically an electric motorcycle

If there’s one trend that has defined the direct-to-consumer e-bike industry over the last few years, it’s the relentless race toward bigger numbers. Bigger batteries. Bigger motors. Higher top speeds. And now Aniioki has unveiled what may be one of the most extreme examples yet. The company’s new A9 Pro Max Dual Motor 2.0 arrives with up to 6,000 watts of peak motor power, a claimed top…
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