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@sparcmotion.bsky.social
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- Electric mobility; land, sea and air - Personal EVs (e-bikes, e-skates, e-scooters, EUCs, Onewheels) - EV charging networks - Home charging solutions - EV adventures and lifestyles - Electric motorsports - Adjacent EV technologies, news and interests.

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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16h
A sub-$30,000 new EV is a rare thing in the US. Will the Kia EV3 lead the pack? insideevs.com/news/811416/...
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Kia Expects The Affordable EV3 To Be Its Best-Selling EV In The U.S.
The Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf failed to take off in a more difficult market for EVs. Can Kia's $30,000 crossover buck the trend?
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16h
Through a casual conversation between Ferrari chairman John Elkann and Amazon's Jeff Bezos, the seeds of the Ferrari Luce were planted. www.autoblog.com/news/ferrari...
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Ferrari Says Jeff Bezos Helped Spark Its First EV a Decade Ago
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urged Ferrari Chairman John Elkann to embrace electric vehicles during a decade-old casual conversation in 2016.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16h
It's safe to say that no ICE vechicle will ever achieve an autonomous coast-to-coast record. www.basenor.com/blogs/news/t...
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Tesla FSD Sets New Autonomous Cannonball Record: 2,886 Miles, Zero Interventions
A new autonomous Cannonball Run record has been set using Tesla's Full Self-Driving system — 2,886 miles from New York City to Los Angeles in 47 hours, 15 minutes, and 39 seconds, with zero human interventions from start to finish. The achievement, flagged by prominent Tesla commentator Whole Mars Catalog, marks the th
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The latest and greatest news in the world of micro-mobility. electrek.co/2026/10/09/w...
electrek.co
Wheel-E Podcast: 7-seater e-bike, solar-powered scooter, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
California continues to blazer the path forward for EV adoption by making installations of some new DC fast chargers essentially free. insideevs.com/news/811341/...
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California Is Paying Up To $100,000 For A Single Public EV Charging Port
The state will cover up to 100% of eligible costs to install new public DC fast chargers.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A bold move by Porsche. A major step in the future of the brand. insideevs.com/news/811014/...
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Porsche Just Killed Its Plans For A Gas-Powered 718
After a lot of back-and-forth, Porsche has finally made up its mind about the new 718 sports car.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In the very near future the dominance of ICE vehicles will come to an end and EVs will make up the majority of the global market share. insideevs.com/news/810909/...
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Gas Cars’ Dominance Is Fading: Global Sales Fall Below 50% For The First Time Since The 1920s
EVs had the most to gain from the gas cars’ continued decline, with some experts estimating that electric cars will dominate by 2030.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Kia EV3 proves that EVs in North America have reached cost partity with equivalent ICE vehicles. insideevs.com/reviews/8108...
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Is The $30,000 Kia EV3 The Best Affordable EV Yet?
Kia's newest and cheapest EV, the EV3, starts at around $30,000 and offers up to 321 miles of range.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The new BMW Electric M3 promises to rewrite the definition of performance amount M badged cars. www.autoblog.com/news/teaser-...
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BMW Teases Its First Electric M3 With Four Motors and Up to 900 HP
The quad-motor M3 EV is nearly ready to show its face for the 2028 model year.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
When range anxiety lives rent free in your mind, BMW's new i3 will ease your concerns. www.youtube.com/shorts/BYpRY...
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BMW i3 Electric Sedan - 468 Mile Range REVEALED!
YouTube video by InsideEVs
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Doug Demuro reviews the Genesis GV60 Magma. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-72P...
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2027 Genesis GV60 Magma: Fast and Crazy
YouTube video by Doug DeMuro
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The venerable Model 3 gets improvements across its trim levels, the best going to chinese build vehicles. insideevs.com/news/810593/...
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The Tesla Model 3 Gets A Range Bump And A New Screen In The U.S.
American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Imagine the potential the Hyundai Ioniq V could have if it came to the North America. 800V architecture and 300-ish mile range. insideevs.com/news/810077/...
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The Futuristic-Looking Hyundai Ioniq V Launches At Just $14,800 In China
The car is mighty cheap, even in China. It undercuts many compact Chinese EVs, like the BYD Dolphin.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Inside EVs gives its picks for the top electric sedans of 2026. insideevs.com/features/763...
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The Best Electric Sedans To Buy In 2026: Top Picks For Range, Performance & Style
Discover the best electric sedans to buy in 2026—featuring top models with great range, performance, and cutting-edge tech from the experts at InsideEVs
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you fancy a little bit of a retro-futuristic look to your next EV? supercarblondie.com/hyundai-n-vi...
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Hyundai is transforming its N Vision 74 supercar from a futuristic concept into a real production car and it's got everyone excited
Hyundai is finally taking steps towards turning the retro-futuristic N Vision 74 into a full-fledged production model, but there are a couple of questions
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
EVgo will start depolying 750kW NACS equiped chargers to meet the demands for EV growth in the US. Considering that there's not a single EV sold in the US that's capable of handling that much power, there's some catching up the car industry has to do. insideevs.com/news/810017/...
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EVgo Is Supercharging Its Network With 750 kW EV Chargers
The new stalls will support dynamic power sharing, and the company wants its new stations to feature more NACS ports.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Part insanity, part amazing technology all in the pursit of the lap record on the 100+ year old Terramar banked track in Spain. The Stark Varg delivers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nKL...
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We Almost Didn't Make It | Stark Files 032
YouTube video by Stark Future
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Build, drive, recycle, repeat. www.autoblog.com/news/gm-star...
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GM Starts Shipping EVs With Recycled Batteries
Automaker says the recycled battery content meets the same quality, performance, and safety standards as if it were brand new.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Looks like even Hyundai is sending 'the good stuff' to China. Hopefully it'll debut in North America soon. www.autoblog.com/news/hyundai...
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Hyundai Ioniq V Gets 404 Mile-Range And Costs Just $16,500
The sleek fastback sedan marks the Ioniq brand's debut in China with prices that are hard to believe.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The best and latest news in the world of micro mobility. electrek.co/2026/09/25/w...
electrek.co
Wheel-E Podcast: South Park e-bikes, Honda eMTB, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is the start of Volkswagen becoming an EV company. insideevs.com/news/809219/...
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Volkswagen Is Now Selling More EVs Than Gas Cars In Germany. That Changes The Plan
Demand for EVs is exploding in Germany, so Volkswagen needs to rethink how it builds cars in its home country.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Records are ment to be broken. Geely resets the industry power delivery record with its 2.2 megawatt (peak output) charger. insideevs.com/news/809271/...
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Geely's New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts
BYD stunned the industry with its Flash chargers. Geely's 2.25 megawatt system leaves it, and everyone else, behind.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Get your VW ID.4 at a huge discount, while supplies last. insideevs.com/news/809539/...
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The Volkswagen ID.4 Just Got Up to $12,500 Cheaper in America
The current-generation ID.4 is on its last legs in the U.S., and Volkswagen is doing everything it can to clear dealer lots.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The surge of new EV purchases in Europe is undeniable showing significant market share and a year-over-year increase. insideevs.com/news/809592/...
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EV Sales Keep Surging In Europe, Now Make Up 29% Of New Car Sales
The market share for EVs keeps climbing, while traditional combustion cars continue to fall from grace.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The yet to be named and release Porsche Boxster EV (PHEV?) spotted, camouflage free, in Carson, California. electrek.co/2026/09/22/e...
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Electric Porsche Boxster spotted plugged in at Tesla Supercharger in California
Porsche's Boxster EV was thought to be on the chopping block, but a number of sightings lately suggest it could be coming soon.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The ZET SCALE shipping alliance just placed the largest single order for electric Class 8 semis ever. insideevs.com/news/809205/...
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The Tesla Semi Just Got A Massive Boost From The Biggest U.S. Electric Truck Order Ever
The record-setting order will double the number of electric Class 8 trucks in the U.S.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Solutions to curbside charging will be an important part of EV infastructure for major cities. The lampost style chargers from companies like Voltpost might be one piece to that puzzle. insideevs.com/news/809103/...
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Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Expanding, With Free Top-Ups In Brooklyn
More than a dozen new lamppost-mounted EV charging ports are now live across the state of New York.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Beachman, the maker of cool retro e-motos from Canada, gets into the EV restomod business. insideevs.com/news/809068/...
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A $25,000 EV Conversion Can Give Classic Cars a New Life—This 1970 Scout Shows How
Canada’s Beachman says EV conversions start at $25,000.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ceer is a new EV automotive startup coming out of Saudi Arabia with a bold look and ambitious plans. insideevs.com/news/809011/...
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These Absolutely Wild-Looking EVs Are Saudi Arabia's First Homegrown Cars
Saudi Arabian automaker Ceer just launched its first two models, the Exobot sedan and SUV. They look straight out of a video game.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Now THAT'S what I call a road trip! theevreport.com/vw-id-buzz-w...
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ID. Buzz World Record: 92 Countries, 445 Days
Rainer Zietlow earned a Guinness World Record after driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz through 92 countries in 445 days. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reports zero breakdowns and 95.75% battery state of h...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
With current adoption rate of EVs in the US at below 10% it's surprising that Harvard econmists would make such a prediction. cleantechnica.com/2026/09/20/e...
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Harvard Anticipates Rapid EV Sales Recovery, Despite Obstacles
Harvard economists calculate that EV sales will accelerate rapidly in the US, despite last year's sharp U-turn in federal energy policy.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
EV truck owners are now on the outside looking in at the hurt box created by diesel reaching $10/gallon in some parts of California. But really the pain will be felt by everyone as prices on goods continue to rise due to the higher cost in shipping. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQYh...
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American Diesel Hits $10 — “The Greatest Fuel Crisis Is HERE!”
YouTube video by EUREKA US
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Everyone's learning of EVs has to start somewhere. Drive electric month goes through the month of September and early October. It gives those that are looking into EVs a perfect opportunity to learn more. driveelectricmonth.org
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National Drive Electric Month
National Drive Electric Month events feature plug-in electric vehicle owners sharing their experience with others interested in driving electric. #NDEW2026
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Red E Go is a relatively new player in the DC Charging network system in the US providing another option to EV drivers. insideevs.com/news/808729/...
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EV Charging Just Got Easier On One Of The Fastest-Growing Networks In The U.S.
After a quick initial setup, Red E Charge customers can ditch the smartphone app and leave the credit card at home.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
EV hot hatch lovers rejoice! The VW ID.3 GTI is here, with more 'powah' and in RWD. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRMY...
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Volkswagen ID.3 GTI - The Most Powerful GTI Ever
YouTube video by YOUCAR
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The new Fiat Topolino truly is an over glorified golfcart. With a 19mph top speed it qualifies as an NEV in the US. But that didn't stop the folks at Madness Auto Works from adding some spice to it. insideevs.com/news/808412/...
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People Are Already Modding The Tiny Fiat Topolino. I Want One, Badly
People are already modifying the Fiat Topolino, the brand's 25 mph electric low-speed vehicle, and it looks like more fun than even some sports cars.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The argument of range is a moot point when considering what modern EVs are capable of. Here's a list of the longest range EVs currently available in the US according to EPA figures. insideevs.com/news/668298/...
insideevs.com
The Longest-Range EVs You Can Buy In 2026 (Updated)
A total of 46 electric cars offer at least 300 miles of range. That’s four more EVs since our last update.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Now the Stark Varg comes with a new look that matches its capabilty. electrek.co/2026/09/15/s...
electrek.co
Stark turns its 80 hp electric supermoto into a titanium-loaded blacked-out beast
Stark Future has already turned its ridiculously powerful electric dirt bike into a street-going supermoto – upon which I recently...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Watchout ICEs, EVs are coming after you to take more of your market share. insideevs.com/news/808190/...
insideevs.com
New Cars Are Getting More Expensive. EVs Are Getting Cheaper
The latest U.S. pricing data offers a surprising twist for electric car buyers: EVs are getting cheaper, and Tesla is helping improve EV affordability.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
These tough, no non-sense, curb side chargers are ready for duty in NYC. insideevs.com/news/808264/...
insideevs.com
These Sleek EV Chargers Are About To Be All Over New York City
New York selected Brooklyn-based It's Electric to install 700 curbside EV chargers over the next three years.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A possibilty of things to come. thedriven.io/2026/09/15/m...
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Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a "teardrop" shape, based on current electric platform
When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If you thought that BYD (the power house of the Chinese auto industry) was just about making car, think again. electrek.co/2026/09/14/b...
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BYD unveils flagship 600 km electric truck with 1.5 MW charging
BYD unveiled the ETT 44, a 600 km electric truck with a 651 kWh Blade Battery and 1.5 MW megawatt charging that refills 20-80% in 20 minutes.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ionna continues to grow at break-neck speed. insideevs.com/news/808127/...
insideevs.com
Ionna’s EV Charging Network Grew 50% In Just Six Months
The manufacturer-backed American charging network’s expansion shows no signs of slowing.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In a survey conducted by Here Technologies and SBD Automotive, over 50% of Americans would consider an EV. www.autoblog.com/news/more-th...
autoblog.com
More Than Half Of Americans Are Rethinking EVs
Over 50% of American drivers now say high gas prices have them seriously eyeing an EV, according to a new industry study — a genuinely wild number for a year when federal EV incentives got wiped off t...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The McMurtry Spéirling is an electric hyper car that sucks. No, literally it does and that's what makes it so awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAVO...
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I drove the ONLY car that can drive upside down
YouTube video by Channel 199
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
As the years click by, this is just further proof that EVs can out last ICEs. There are even some examples today the exceed even 400,000 miles of use. insideevs.com/news/807916/...
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‘It Feels Like It Can Do Another 250,000 Miles’: High-Mileage Tesla Model 3 Needed Only One Minor Part Replacement
It’s still on its original battery and motors, and it drives like new, even though it spent most of its life as a taxi.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The latest and greatest news in the world of micro-mobility. electrek.co/2026/09/11/w...
electrek.co
Wheel-E Podcast: ALSO e-bike delays, Nomadix e-moto, $900 for 45mph?, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional...
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
EVs just makes sense. Americans are slowly starting to realize it. insideevs.com/news/807725/...
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More And More Americans Are Interested In EVs: Study
A recent study shows that American car buyers are more interested in switching to EVs than they were last year, largely due to improved charging infrastructure.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
'Vintage' Nissan Leaf owners (and other CHAdeMO equiped EVs) in the LA area have something to celebrate. insideevs.com/news/807932/...
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LA’s Largest Non-Tesla EV Charging Station Opens With A Surprise: CHAdeMO Support
EVgo, one of the largest charging networks in the U.S., hasn’t forgotten about the old Nissan Leaf.
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SparcMotion @sparcmotion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
JDM tuners, meet one of the new C(China)DM platforms, the Geely EX2. insideevs.com/news/807568/...
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China's Best-Selling EV Can Drift Really Well
The Geely EX2 Track and EX2 Street concepts are meant to show off the potential of EV enthusiast customization.
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