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Tesla slips in reliability rankings based on new owner surveys

Tesla has slipped in industry reliability rankings based on new owner surveys from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power. Over the years, Tesla has often been knocked for reliability in owner surveys. The automaker’s innovative nature often prioritized speed over quality and reliability. Last year, Tesla’s former VP of quality explained why it might not be a good idea to buy first batches of Tesla…
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Hyundai reportedly set to replace Kona LG batteries in Korea

According to media sources in Korea, Hyundai is about to enter into an agreement with their Domestic Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport to replace all of the batteries in its Kona electric vehicle fleet. The recall might also extend to its IONIQ line and busses. This has not yet been confirmed, and the scope of the replacement recall is in question. Aju.News has reported that the…
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How GM plans to be carbon neutral by 2040

After over 100 years as one of the world’s largest ICE automobile manufacturers, General Motors has freed its head from the deep sand to join the emerging EV revolution. The US automaker has pulled a 180 in order to combat emissions rather than enable them. Just recently…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 17, 2021

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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McLaren debuts new Artura Plug-in hybrid supercar

McLaren recently debuted its latest vehicle, the Artura. This plug-in hybrid EV is the first to debut for the British supercar manufacturer this year. The company has previously vowed to pivot toward electric vehicles, and cease development of ICE models by 2030. In a lengthy but well produced launch video, McLaren teases glimpses of its new hybrid vehicle. The broad drone shots over smoke and…
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Ride1Up Roadster V2 review: The $995 belt-drive electric bike you need to know about

San Diego-based has long impressed me with its value-priced electric bikes. And the company’s Ride1Up Roadster V2 is the ultimate example of a value-packed e-bike, sporting fast speeds and a silent belt-drive setup When it comes to fancier e-bikes, Ride1Up has you covered with the Ride1Up LMT’D. But when you’re after something that is light, simple, and affordable, the Ride1Up Roadster…
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