Kavya Iyer
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Former Nintendo employee auctions rare gaming memorabilia
A former Nintendo employee is auctioning classic items, including original Donkey Kong artwork.
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UK grant makes Volvo EX30 Cargo eligible for £2,500 support
The Volvo EX30 Cargo qualifies for a UK government grant worth £2,500 for electric vans.
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Used electric cars listed from £5,000 to £40,000
A UK guide highlights 40 used electric cars priced between £5,000 and £40,000.
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US electric-car sales show signs of renewed momentum
Electric-vehicle sales in the United States are showing signs of improvement.
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Citroën plans a $17,000 electric revival of the 2CV
Citroën is planning an electric revival of the 2CV with a reported price near $17,000.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric charging guide explores home charging
A guide examines ways to charge the electric Porsche Cayenne, including a possible do-it-yourself setup.
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Transition to an all-electric fleet may face more hurdles than expected
The shift to a fully electric vehicle fleet could be more difficult than some projections suggest.
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Stellantis begins Leapmotor platform work for 2028 city cars
Stellantis has started a program using Leapmotor’s electric-vehicle platform for city cars targeted at 2028.
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Why one driver chose to keep an electric car
A driver who considered returning to a gasoline car decided to continue using an EV.
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Laptop battery technology helped shape modern electric cars
Battery technologies developed for laptops contributed to advances in electric vehicles.
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A rental EV saved money but raised concerns about driving range
One driver’s rental experience highlighted how range concerns can complicate a cost-saving electric-car trip.
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Electric cars cut oil use as the US risks losing ground
Electric vehicles have reduced oil demand, while the US is described as falling behind in adoption.
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Vietnamese electric ride-hailing service launches in Los Angeles
A Vietnamese electric ride-hailing company has launched a Los Angeles service using its own cars and drivers.
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Global competition intensifies over Chinese electric cars
Trade and industrial competition over Chinese electric vehicles is growing across global markets.
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Used electric-car sales surge in the United States
Sales of used electric vehicles are rising in the US market.
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October brings zero-interest financing offers on selected EVs
Some electric vehicles are being offered with zero-percent financing in October 2026.
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EU trade in electric and hybrid cars grew in 2025
European Union trade in electric and hybrid vehicles increased during 2025.
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Low-cost Chinese EVs put pressure on prices and inflation
The expansion of Chinese electric vehicles is being linked to lower vehicle prices and reduced inflation pressure.
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One year after EV tax-credit cuts, winners and losers emerge
A review examines how ending electric-vehicle tax credits affected consumers and automakers over the past year.
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Smart revives its two-seat city car as an EV with 180-mile range
Smart is bringing back its original two-seat format as an electric car with a claimed 180-mile range.
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US electric-car sales reach a one-year quarterly high
US electric-vehicle sales rose in the third quarter of 2026 to their highest volume in a year.
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Small EVs remain challenging despite Volkswagen’s push for scale
Volkswagen says producing small electric cars at scale can improve their economics, but the segment remains difficult.
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Volkswagen delivers six million vehicles as EVs near 40% of European orders
Volkswagen Group delivered six million vehicles through September, with electric models making up about 40% of its European order book.
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Citroën 2CV returns as a €15,000 electric concept for 2028
A €15,000 electric concept revives the Citroën 2CV name, with a 2028 target.
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Stellantis unveils lower-cost electric models for Europe
Stellantis has introduced lower-cost electric vehicles as it seeks to revive European sales.
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Stellantis bets on small, affordable EVs to revive European sales
Stellantis is focusing on smaller, lower-cost electric cars as it seeks to strengthen sales in Europe.
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Sound design could address a key weakness of electric cars
Engineers are exploring how sound design might improve one of electric cars’ perceived weaknesses.
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Fire damages 14 electric vehicles at Oklahoma dealership
A fire damaged 14 electric vehicles at a dealership in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
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US EV slowdown coincides with improvements in charging access
Despite a downturn in US EV sales, charging infrastructure is improving.
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Jaguar unveils a $130,000 electric vehicle
Jaguar has revealed an all-electric vehicle priced at about $130,000.