An electric vehicle breaking down on a highway may be a lot more difficult to deal with than a standard vehicle. Most (if not all) EVs seem to have a major design flaw that makes it incredibly difficult to move when broken down: they lock up in the “park” position and set the brakes. This makes them unable to be pushed to safety – inconvenient if you find yourself breaking down in the middle of a busy highway. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here