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Automotive outlets BGR and Yahoo Autos are publishing explainers on extended range electric vehicles, or EREVs. These are vehicles that drive primarily on electric power but carry a small combustion engine used only as a generator to recharge the battery and extend driving range. The growing coverage reflects rising consumer interest in EREVs as a middle ground between fully electric cars and hybrids.

A newly published Tesla patent describes an 'electric fan car' that uses fan-generated suction to press itself against the road at any speed, promising much greater grip and stability than conventional aerodynamic downforce. Motoring outlets including Yahoo Autos and SlashGear are covering the filing, with readers debating whether the technology could reach future production vehicles or remain a concept.

Turbocharger maker Garrett Motion (GTX) reported results ahead of expectations, prompting analysts and investors to question whether the shares remain attractively valued after the beat. Coverage is focused on whether the market has already priced in the stronger performance or if a discount still exists relative to the company's earnings outlook. The report appeared on Yahoo Finance UK, drawing attention from markets readers tracking autos and industrial suppliers.

Ford's planned Fathom, an electric pickup pitched at roughly $30,000, may be delayed, according to a report from Yahoo Autos. The truck was expected to be one of the most affordable electric pickups on the US market, so any pushback on its timeline would matter to budget-conscious EV buyers and to Ford's strategy of competing with cheaper electric trucks. Details on the extent of the delay remain limited.

Road & Track has published a feature exploring eight automotive technologies that failed to catch on despite industry investment. The piece revisits engineering dead-ends from motoring history that were once promoted as the future of the car. Syndicated by Yahoo Autos, it invites readers to debate which innovations were doomed from the start.