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End of the Gas-Engine Camaro Opens a New Door for Muscle Cars



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The modern Camaro shares its “Alpha” platform with Cadillac’s best sports sedans, including G.M.’s groundbreaking magnetic suspensions, a technology now adopted by Ferrari, Audi and others. For top Camaros and Shelby Mustangs, the old “muscle car” term hardly applies: These are four-seat sports cars that can meet or beat any big-name European rival, including in the curves.The Rise of Electric VehiclesLithium Prices: A decline in the price of the essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is making electric cars more affordable. But experts disagree on how long it will last.Volkswagen: The German automaker said that it would spend $193 billion on software, battery factories and other investments as it aimed to make every fifth vehicle it sold electric by 2025.Bulking Up: Electric vehicles are usually a more climate-friendly option. But as they get bigger, their emissions savings, and other environmental and safety benefits, begin to diminish.Tesla: The company will open some of its fast chargers, which had been exclusive to its customers, to all electric vehicles by …

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