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With more than 35 years at AAA, John Paul has earned the title of “Car Doctor.” John began his career as an automotive technician and maintains his ASE Master Automotive Certification. He is a regular automotive columnist for The Boston Globe, The Providence Journal, and NY Newsday newspapers and websites, as well as other regional and automotive publications. He is also a regular guest on radio and television shows. John has evaluated more than 1,000 new cars and was an early adopter of electric vehicles, at one time owning a Renault Lectric Leopard.

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Tesla’s new Roadster teaser hints at a ‘Cyber’ redesign it doesn’t need

Tesla’s new Roadster teaser hints at a ‘Cyber’ redesign it doesn’t need

15/09/2026 18:08 - Electrek

Tesla will finally unveil its new Roadster on October 1, more than eight years after it first showed the car in 2017. And a teaser…

Velotric Summit 1 multi-terrain e-bike $300 off, Jackery 2,048Wh HomePower V2 400W solar bundle, rare Husqvarna deal, more

Velotric Summit 1 multi-terrain e-bike $300 off, Jackery 2,048Wh HomePower V2 400W solar bundle, rare Husqvarna deal, more

15/09/2026 18:00 - Electrek

We’ve got a nice mix in our Tuesday Green Deals, headlined by the latest Velotric Adventure Season Sale with up to $550 discounts, like the…

Is GM’s new software a sign that it will bring CarPlay back to its electric cars?

Is GM’s new software a sign that it will bring CarPlay back to its electric cars?

15/09/2026 17:49 - Electrek

A new interface preview for GM’s updated trucks shows a split-screen CarPlay/Android Auto solution coming to the 2027 Sierra and...

New Hydrogen Alliance Outlines Plans – But Only a Little

New Hydrogen Alliance Outlines Plans – But Only a Little

15/09/2026 16:58 - electrive

At the IAA Transportation, Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility, and MB Energy presented their plans to accelerate the…

2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever, And It’s Not Close

2027 Mercedes GLC 400 Electric Review: The Best Mercedes EV Ever, And It’s Not Close

15/09/2026 16:53 - InsideEVs

The GLC is lovely to drive and incredibly sophisticated. But it's not cheap.

Stellantis Expands Electric Commercial Vehicle Lineup at IAA Transportation

Stellantis Expands Electric Commercial Vehicle Lineup at IAA Transportation

15/09/2026 16:32 - Electric Vehicles Archives

HANOVER, Germany — Stellantis Pro One brought a broad selection of electric commercial vehicles to IAA Transportation 2026, with battery-electric vans and smaller urban delivery…

Electrification of Commercial Vehicles Continues at Faster Pace at IAA Transportation 2026

Electrification of Commercial Vehicles Continues at Faster Pace at IAA Transportation 2026

15/09/2026 16:04 - Electric Vehicles Archives

IAA Transportation 2026 opens with electric trucks, hydrogen and a crowded show floor HANOVER, Germany — IAA Transportation 2026 opened Tuesday to a packed Hannover,…

BGL and Depotcharge launch joint electric truck charging network

BGL and Depotcharge launch joint electric truck charging network

15/09/2026 15:32 - electrive

The German Federal Association for Freight Transport, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) and Depotcharge want to establish a nationwide charging network for electric trucks. To this…

BOW: Stellantis Pro One unveils autonomous delivery vehicle

BOW: Stellantis Pro One unveils autonomous delivery vehicle

15/09/2026 15:02 - electrive

At IAA Transportation, Stellantis Pro One is presenting BOW ('Box on Wheels') - an autonomous electric delivery vehicle developed to test new approaches to urban…

New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The Curb

New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The Curb

15/09/2026 13:01 - InsideEVs

New York selected Brooklyn-based It's Electric to install 700 curbside EV chargers over the next three years.

Scania Launches 720-KM Battery Electric Truck, Hydrogen Stakeholders Double Down

Scania Launches 720-KM Battery Electric Truck, Hydrogen Stakeholders Double Down

15/09/2026 12:44 - Electric Vehicles Archives

A new heavy duty, long haul electric truck from Scania sports an extended front and extra battery packs, achieving a driving range of almost 720…

BMW Is Giving Its Navigation System A Tesla-Style Makeover

BMW Is Giving Its Navigation System A Tesla-Style Makeover

15/09/2026 10:52 - InsideEVs

The new BMW iX3 is the first to get the updated system, which integrates the navigation and driver assistance info into a single view.

How Salvage Value Changes Total-Loss Decisions for Ontario Fleets

How Salvage Value Changes Total-Loss Decisions for Ontario Fleets

12/09/2026 07:45 - Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. A damaged vehicle can still have a strong market value and be a total loss at the same time.…

5 Safety Tips for Buying a Used Electric Vehicle

5 Safety Tips for Buying a Used Electric Vehicle

11/09/2026 07:30 - Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. Buying a used electric vehicle can deliver modern technology without the new-car premium. However, an EV’s condition can’t be…

What Homeowners Should Know Before Installing an EV Charger

What Homeowners Should Know Before Installing an EV Charger

10/09/2026 04:19 - Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. Introduction Electric vehicles are becoming a fixture in driveways across the country—and for good reason. Lower fuel costs, reduced…

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Notes: Comparing BEV with Gas for 2022 model years. Based on FuelEconomy.gov dataset.

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