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Tim Levin

@t_levin

Reporter covering electric cars and the future of transportation at @InsideEVs | @businessinsider alum

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word? Blazer EV’s back on sale folks. Hopefully I can learn why the one I had broke down back in December. insideevs.com/news/711746/ch…

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The Q6 E-Tron is a huge deal for the Audi brand—a midsize SUV with more than 300 miles of range, a brand new platform and a silky smooth Android UX. I got to preview the new EV in Germany last week:

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Fisker's troubles have the attention of Wall Street. But what about the owners who paid some $70,000 for the cars? “I feel bad for the other people who are in the same situation I'm in," one Ocean owner told us. "It really stinks.” insideevs.com/news/714360/fi…

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Tesla's (reported) move to cancel its $25k EV is risky for the company. But it's also bad for consumers who've been asking for cheaper EVs. If you've been waiting for an affordable, desirable EV, say goodbye to what was surely one of the most promising options on the horizon.

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Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here's why owners who bought into Toyota's hydrogen dream feel "cheated and misled." insideevs.com/news/708375/to…

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Definitely did not have "Tesla guts Supercharger business" on my 2024 bingo card. Excellent analysis of why this move is so shocking from Patrick George If you've been affected by the layoffs or have info to share, my DMs and email are open.

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Just how good are these new electric, software-driven cars in China, compared to their “foreign” competitors? Reporter Kevin Williams (@gaytonaUSA) puts it plainly: “Western automakers are cooked. And a lot of this is probably their damn fault.” insideevs.com/features/71901…

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New from me InsideEVs a review of a car we don’t get here: the @Zeekr 007. For the TL, DR folks — it’s fantastic and once again proves just how cooked we are. It offers Lucid Air like driving dynamics in a package that is cheaper than a Model 3. insideevs.com/reviews/722124…

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Surprising deal today between Rivian and Volkswagen. But it makes a lot of sense. VW is struggling with software but has $$. Rivian needs money to scale but excels at software. Win-win? insideevs.com/news/724544/vo…

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There it is. There were only a couple of models that Biden's new 100% tariff on Chinese EVs would impact in the near term, one being the Volvo EX30. Fortunately for those who might like a stylish $35,000 EV someday (me!), the EX30 is delayed by a year, not canceled altogether.

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There's been a lot of EV slowdown talk, and some of it's warranted. But look at the global, long-term picture, and a clear trend emerges that gets less airtime: EV sales will keep skyrocketing, as sales of regular gas cars dwindle to new lows. Good thread on some big takeaways:

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Pikes Peak efforts are usually years in the making. Not so at Hyundai, which put together a team around the Ioniq 5 N in just six months. Then it ate Tesla's lunch. Here's the story of how Hyundai spun up a team and won on one of racing's biggest stages: insideevs.com/features/72479…

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Spoke with Tim Levin about the many, many areas that Tesla could look at if it wants to improve its US standing. While still the largest US EV automaker by far, the company has put the brakes on new models and upgrades for consumers. Check out his piece: insideevs.com/news/725330/te…

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EV cost of ownership is critical and often misunderstood. This tool from Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC® that I wrote about for InsideEVs shows how much drivers who go electric can save on fueling. It can be a lot. Over $80 per fill up, depending on the state!

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No, the Hyundai Kona Electric doesn't have the crazy spaceship specs of the Ioniq 5 or Ioniq 6. But it's still charming and easy to use—and there are some reasons we like it better. Our review: insideevs.com/reviews/731498…

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Tomorrow night's #Tesla #EV "Robotaxi event" will be eagerly watched. But there appears to be little indication the company has actually solved the very difficult challenges of safe, robust, autonomous vehicles ... as InsideEVs details in a superb piece. insideevs.com/news/736711/te…