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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

January 24, 2024
Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row). While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back…
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Propella MINI MAX launched as $899 electric utility bike, finally with a throttle

January 23, 2024
Propella has long been known for its eye-catching blue and black commuter e-bikes that prioritize a simple and lightweight design over flashy features and bulky accessories. They’ve also always been pedal assist-only bikes, at least until now. The company has just launched the Propella MINI MAX as a throttle-enabled electric utility bike. It might not look like most of the utility bikes we’re…
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Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in LA

January 22, 2024
Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Although, in light of the fallout from Cruise, it might not be smooth sailing. Waymo, which already has a large fleet of robotaxis in San Francisco, hopes to procure a license in Los Angeles to operate and expand its service. Waymo has been…
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Iveco scores biggest electric bus deal yet

January 22, 2024
Iveco just landed its largest electric bus contract to date, selling more than 400 battery electric city buses and a 10-year service contract to the city of Rome. The new deal has Iveco supplying 411 battery electric vehicles to ATAC S.p.A. | Azienda per la mobilità…
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Non-bike bike gear tested: HoverAir X1 is the cyclists' drone I've been looking for

January 22, 2024
E-bikes are my main form of transportation, and so the right gear can make a big impact on my rides. While I normally review e-bikes themselves, in this series we’re exploring some of the helpful tools, gear, and other devices that can help make living a car-free life easier, more convenient, or just more fun! And the has proven to be an incredible camera for my rides, fitting squarely into the…
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