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Goodbye Hybridiot. Hello Lanekeep.
How writing this newsletter inspired me to launch something I've actually been working on since I was 8 years old.
Oct 17
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Peter Gaston
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Subaru’s hybrid era: Hotter than Pedro Pascal in a Patagonia vest
The brand that sold green vibes before green vehicles is finally bringing the tech, with Toyota’s help and perfect timing.
Apr 30
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Peter Gaston
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Talking “Future Classic” EVs with Tamara Warren
The esteemed automotive writer and founder of LeCar weighs in about EVs as vehicles for enthusiasts in my ongoing series.
Apr 22
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Peter Gaston
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Should an EV ever be considered a “future classic”?
Auto buying expert Tom McParland joins to explore the intersection of automotive enthusiasm and electric vehicles.
Apr 18
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Peter Gaston
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Tariff talk: buy your new or used EV or hybrid now
With Trump’s tariffs hitting the auto industry hard (and sending energy costs soaring), prices are about to get gnarly.
Apr 3
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Peter Gaston
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Sean Duffy starred on ‘The Real World,’ but he doesn’t live in it
Trump’s new Transportation Secretary is already gaslighting the American public about emissions standards.
Feb 1
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Peter Gaston
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Range extender tech is a key way forward in ‘Murican EVs
Upcoming vehicles from Ram and Scout are EVs with a gas backup plan, a great solution for U.S. roadways.
Jan 28
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Just because Trump wants to forget Paris doesn’t mean you have to
How to live your own “Green New Deal” in America, when it comes to your automotive choices.
Jan 22
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Peter Gaston
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Yes, Toyota flubbed the 2024 Land Cruiser re-launch — but not how you might think
Or, how the automaker could have had a huge, eco-friendly hit on its hands.
Jan 9
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Peter Gaston
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Should we ride golf carts into a greener future?
A report from The Villages, Florida, America’s largest model of multi-modal transportation.
Jan 2
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Peter Gaston
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How will Trump & Elon impact EV sales in their first 100 days?
Or, it's time to leap through those loopholes before it's too late.
Dec 21, 2024
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Peter Gaston
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Am I dumb to buy an EV if I live in a cold-weather climate?
EVs do lose efficiency in the cold — just like their gas-powered cousins. So, yes, EVs are just fine in the cold. Here’s why.
Dec 17, 2024
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Peter Gaston
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Only one percent of EV owners would go back to gas, new survey says
But another report says 29% of EV owners get frustrated and give up. So, which is it? And which one are you?
Dec 13, 2024
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Peter Gaston
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Our Gas-Guzzling Ways Are Giving Our Kids A Smoking Habit
Or, why driving cleaner is better for everyone — no matter what you think about climate change.
Dec 10, 2024
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Peter Gaston writes about cars as culture — the cosplay, the contradictions, and the quiet revolutions shaping how we move today, as electrification rewrites the rules.
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