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Nina writes about new car models, EV infrastructure, and transportation policy.
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Automotive
An engineer manually audited 1,000 cars on Chinese roads to see if the EV revolution is as real as the headlines claim. Here's what the exercise reveals about data, hype, and ground truth.
Automotive
A 13-year-old boy crashed a dirt bike into a car in Washington County, and his parents now face criminal charges. The case raises questions about parental responsibility and off-road vehicle laws.
Automotive
AAA's new report finds that both cold and hot weather significantly reduce battery efficiency in electric vehicles and hybrids, affecting range and performance.
Automotive
WCAX reports that electric vehicle charging rates are changing in South Burlington, Vermont. Details remain limited but the shift signals evolving infrastructure costs.
Automotive
As fuel costs climb, automakers and consumers are shifting toward EVs and hybrids. The trend reflects a direct link between pump prices and clean-vehicle demand.
Automotive
Lexus has officially launched the 2027 TZ, its first three-row electric SUV, marking the brand's entry into a crowded luxury EV segment.
Automotive
A leaked report claims Mercedes-Benz is launching an all-electric C-Class with 490 hp, a 762 km range, and a trio of screens. We break down what's real and what's still speculation.
Automotive
A Nio owner demonstrates the new Power Swap Pilot feature, letting the car autonomously drive to a battery swap station, complete the swap, and continue to its destination. Here's what worked and what didn't.
Automotive
AAA study shows EVs lose 39% range at 20°F and hybrids lose 23% fuel efficiency. Even mild western Washington isn't ideal. Ideal range: 65-75°F.
Automotive
Two small electric cars with wildly different personalities: the no-frills Dacia Spring against the tech-packed Ora Funky Cat. Which one wins?
Automotive
New LSE research argues the EV transition is systemic and path-dependent, not driven solely by oil prices. The tipping point concept oversimplifies a complex shift.
Automotive
Renault's retro-styled R4 E-Tech Electric brings charm and practicality to the compact EV segment, proving that not all electric cars need to be boring.