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Company Creates Bolt-On DeLorean EV Conversion Kit

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liters, the motor produced a modest 130 horsepower and pushed the gull-winged coupe to 60 mph in a little under 10 seconds. For the conversion, the company will remove the fuel tank and supplant it with a 42.0-kWh The electric motor, inverter, cooling system and CCS-type charging port go where the engine used to be.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Are Selling Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies

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According to the report, the trip details had been provided by General Motors — the manufacturer of the Chevy Bolt. Eight insurance companies had requested information about Mr. Dahl from LexisNexis over the previous month. That information is then utilized to raise premiums whenever someone is caught in a moment of exuberant driving.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Selling User Data for Pennies, Senators Ask FTC to Get Involved

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In March, General Motors, Honda Motor Co, and Hyundai Motor Group were previously criticized for having sold customer data accumulated by the telematics software equipped to modern vehicles. GM also confirmed that it disclosed customer location data to two other companies, which it refused to name. Penned by U.S.

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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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The company plans to make self-driving buses and taxis by 2025, and Bridgestone has also joined Toyota in investing in the company, along with several others. You can see the five levels of autonomy from the SAE below, courtesy of a May Mobility blog post. million) into the Michigan-based May Mobility.

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Hagerty Canceling Detroit Concours d'Elegance for 2024

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While the company has stated that it remains committed to the Concours, the messaging was mixed enough to leave doubts about whether there will actually be another one. It’s been a privilege to unite car lovers in the heart of the Motor City at the Detroit Concours,” the organizers explained on the event website.

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In the Hot Seat: The Kia Telluride Is Being Recalled Over Fire Fears

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Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor on the affected vehicles could overheat due to a stuck slide knob. Sadly, this has also resulted in a sizable recall for the company. Whatever your thoughts, the Telluride has been a strong seller for Kia.

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