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As the auto industry pivots to EVs, product tester Consumer Reports learns to adjust

The auto industry is adding more electric vehicles, and Consumer Reports' product reviewers are making adjustments too, from installing EV chargers to inventing new tests for cars.
Camila Domonoske
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Technology

Can AI solve Seattle's traffic woes? Google thinks so

The city of Seattle is the first in the U-S to work with Google on a new traffic light system. The effort incorporates
Natalie Akane Newcomb
Technology

Why Tesla's woes signal trouble for the electric car industry

Last week, electric car company Tesla announced a massive recall impacting over 2 million cars. The recall comes at a time when other aspects of electric vehicle maintenance are under scrutiny.
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz
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Politics

Thief-less in Seattle: Kia and Hyundai called upon to help fight local car theft

In Seattle, reports of stolen Hyundais and Kias have soared in recent years, spurred on by a viral TikTok trend that shows how easy the cars are to steal. City Councilmember Lisa Herbold wants the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to force the two automakers to act.
David Hyde
Business

The legendary designer of the DeLorean has something to say about Tesla's Cybertruck

Giorgetto Giugiaro, the legendary car designer behind the DeLorean DMC-12, weighs in on Tesla's Cybertruck and its polarizing design.
Fernando Alfonso III
Washington state gets $1 billion boost for roadwork, including EV infrastructure
Paige Browning

Dyer Oxley
Paid parking coming to this popular Capitol Hill stretch in Seattle
Dyer Oxley

KUOW Staff
Constantly on the move in SoDo, trying not to get swept

People living in tents and vehicles in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood were shuffled around during major league baseball's All Star week earlier this month. Some say it isn’t just big sporting events that force them to keep moving.
Casey Martin
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Environment

1 in 6 new Washington cars are electric. The state aims for more
KUOW Staff
Crime

Street racing cameras coming to 10 Seattle roads

Seattle is revving up to add cameras throughout the city to push back against street racing.
Dyer Oxley

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