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BYD’s affordable Dolphin EV lands in North America as 500,000th unit rolls off the line

China’s largest automaker, BYD, launched its Dolphin electric car in Mexico Friday, expanding the brand in North America. With the 500,000th Dolphin EV also rolling off the line, the affordable EV looks to be a global powerhouse. After launching its low-cost Dolphin electric hatchback in Japan to take on Toyota, BYD is now bringing it to North America. BYD announced the milestone at a launch…
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2024 Kia Niro EV arrives with over 250-mile range and sub-$40,000 price tag

As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new along with the price tags consumers can expect. Spoiler alert – not much has changed compared to 2023, but this crossover still remains a solid option given the tech that comes standard for its MSRP. Have a look. has been a staple in Kia’s lineup since…
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Yet another electric bike recall announced due to faulty brakes

It’s been a tough few weeks for electric bike recalls, with the latest coming from major bicycle manufacturer Trek. The company announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 models with Tektro brakes due to a risk of brake hose malfunction. In this case, the problem isn’t in the brake itself, but rather in the way the rear brake hose is routed around the headlight. The company sent out a notice to…
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Kia's Ray EV racks up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starting at $20,400

Kia launched its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV racked up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won). As demand for affordable all-electric options continues climbing, Kia is bringing back the Ray EV. The Ray EV was Kia’s (and Korea’s) first 100% electric production car, introduced in 2011. As a…
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