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The best street-legal electric micro-cars, NEVs, and LSVs you can buy in the US

Electrek

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on LSVs and electric micro-cars, we discussed the definitions, use cases, and street-legal rules regarding this important class of tiny vehicles. Now in Part 3, the final installment of the series, we’ll look at which street-legal vehicles are actually available in the US.

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I test-drove the only street-legal electric microcar in the US, and it’s wild

Electrek

Now after recently test-driving one myself from the New York-based startup Wink Motors , now I definitely know it. There are a few different street-legal microcar-style EVs in the US, but most take the form of golf cart-style buggies.

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Will definitive tariffs on BEVs built in China be a blessing or a curse?

Baua Electric

On 29 October 2024, the European Commission published definitive tariffs on BEVs built in China and imported into the EU. Investigation informs tariffs Following EU member approval , carmakers producing BEVs in China will be subject to varying definitive tariff levels. Are tariffs a blessing or a curse?

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Tesla China sales rise 30% in May, definitively debunks reports of weak demand

Teslarati

Tesla’s May numbers definitively prove these reports are undeniably false. . Fortunately, Tesla China’s legal department has taken an assertive stance against the misinformation, resulting in several media outlets and social media influencers openly admitting to fabricating negative reports about the EV maker. .

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Tesla Giga Berlin critics are taking another stand with some new legal action

Teslarati

In their new complaint, which was retrieved by local news agencies , the NABU and the Green League took issue with the fact that the higher court did not give them enough legal hearing. The post Tesla Giga Berlin critics are taking another stand with some new legal action appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

According to Bill, the issues proved to be widespread, covering everything from technical concerns to business practices and even road legality. And during homologation, major issues were overlooked that would render the bike non-street legal. There were shortcuts that were taken. I was told to be quiet, and not repeat this anymore.”

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

Green Car Congress

The document is designed to outline a common industry-supported definition and straightforward approach for measuring recycled content of automotive products consistent with those approaches outlined in other standards. Simplified process flow. Source: “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products ”.