Fuel Efficiency

Yes, It ‘Looks Like a Duck,’ but Carriers Like the New Mail Truck

The electric trucks have a side cargo door, more space and, critically, air conditioning, promising some long-overdue relief for carriers, who haven’t had an upgrade since the 1980s.

By David Walter Banks for The New York Times

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Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

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Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?

The General Motors sports car, which enjoyed strong sales after a big design change, now has a hybrid version and may get a fully electric model that may turn off some gas-loving customers.

By Lawrence Ulrich

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Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.

By Neal E. Boudette