Nov 2, 2023

Are EVs facing a reality check?

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EV sales are growing, but not as quickly as hoped. And carmakers are now dialing back EV production targets.

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Electric vehicles face reality check as automakers dial back production targets

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 2, 2023

And it's possible that the deals that ended the United Auto Workers' strike could also make EVs less profitable for companies.

While charging infrastructure has expanded, it’s still not exactly reliable in many places, said UC Berkeley's Ethan Elkind.

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The market for dupes is booming

by Izzy Greenfield

Nov 2, 2023

Lululemon embraced the trend of dupes by offering consumers the chance to swap a pair of dupe leggings for the real deal.

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