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- 1DIY electric truck build sparks cost breakdown debate●I Built an Electric Truck — Here’s how Much it Cost
A builder has shared a detailed account of converting or constructing an electric pickup truck, laying out the full price tag of the project. The breakdown of parts, batteries and labour is drawing attention from vehicle enthusiasts and EV watchers, who are weighing the final cost against buying a commercial electric truck.
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Pete Buttigieg is trending in US searches alongside renewed discussion of electric vehicle policy. The attention comes as General Motors president Mark Reuss said the company will not 'whipsaw' its EV strategy in response to swings in gas prices or government policy. Commenters are debating how federal policy under the former transportation secretary's tenure shaped automakers' electric vehicle plans.
- 3Renault 8 Gordini reborn as 270 hp electric rally car▼Renault 8 Gordini reborn as 270 hp electric rally retromobile
The classic Renault 8 Gordini, a beloved 1960s rally sedan, has been reborn as a modern electric restomod producing 270 hp. The conversion keeps the retro silhouette of the original while swapping its engine for an electric powertrain, blending vintage rally heritage with contemporary EV technology. Coverage is highlighting it as an example of the growing trend of electric retromobiles.
- 4Tesla Shares Rise After Beating Q3 Delivery Expectations▼Stock Market Today, Oct. 2: Tesla Rises on Q3 Delivery Beat
Tesla stock climbed on October 2 after the company reported third-quarter vehicle deliveries that exceeded analyst expectations. The better-than-expected figure lifted the broader market conversation around electric vehicle demand, with investors weighing whether the beat signals recovering momentum for the company heading into the final quarter of the year.
- 5Johnny Cash's 1970 Rolls-Royce Converted to Electric▼Johnny Cash's old 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been turned into an EV after it had 'black smoke' coming out of it
A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.