Patrick George

Patrick George

New York
Patrick George is a longtime journalist who covers the intersection of technology and the auto industry. He is based in New York.
Mar
13
For The Verge: Can Revel get New York City’s dismal EV charging system out of neutral?

For The Verge: Can Revel get New York City’s dismal EV charging system out of neutral?

The company that operates its bright blue electric mopeds actually makes more money from its Tesla Model Y-powered ridehail service. But EVs in NYC don’t make sense without adequate charging.
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Mar
09
For Heatmap: Why Hybrid Cars Still Matter

For Heatmap: Why Hybrid Cars Still Matter

As unpredictable as world events have been recently, very few people would’ve put money on the humble Toyota Prius
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Mar
05
For The Verge: Ford’s self-repossessing car patent is a nightmare of the connected-car future

For The Verge: Ford’s self-repossessing car patent is a nightmare of the connected-car future

Ford’s patent application outlines a future where autonomous cars drive themselves to the impound lot if their owners are delinquent on their car loans.
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Mar
01
For The Verge: Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that means TikTok

For The Verge: Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that means TikTok

Volkswagen Group is getting on the apps. TikTok, Spotify, The Weather Channel, and more are coming to VW’s new in-car app store
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Feb
17
For The Verge: Ford can’t afford to miss on quality in the EV revolution

For The Verge: Ford can’t afford to miss on quality in the EV revolution

With the F-150 Lightning under a stop production and shipment order, Ford is facing a familiar problem. A decade of expensive recalls and new-car issues leaves the Blue Oval in a tough spot.
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Feb
15
For The Guardian: EV conversions for older cars have a lot of a promise—and a lot of barriers

For The Guardian: EV conversions for older cars have a lot of a promise—and a lot of barriers

While a boutique industry around converting vintage cars to electric is growing, it’s an exclusive, cost-prohibitive one.
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Feb
09
For The Verge: EVs ‘are not enough’: Polestar and Rivian urge more drastic climate action

For The Verge: EVs ‘are not enough’: Polestar and Rivian urge more drastic climate action

The two EV manufacturers collaborated on a report that says the auto industry is way behind on its climate goals. The entire automotive supply chain needs to be decarbonized first.
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Feb
07
For The Washington Post: What will the future of cars be like? Video games may have the answer.

For The Washington Post: What will the future of cars be like? Video games may have the answer.

In-car gaming is having a moment. But more than that, a new generation of automotive designers and engineers are taking inspiration from video games as they define the future of driving.
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Jan
26
For The Autopian: Akio Toyoda Was The Enthusiast’s CEO. But He May Have Gotten The Future All Wrong

For The Autopian: Akio Toyoda Was The Enthusiast’s CEO. But He May Have Gotten The Future All Wrong

As Akio Toyoda moves on from the top job at his family's company, another CEO must oversee the transition to EVs. It's something Toyoda was long skeptical of.
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Jan
23
For The Verge: Sony and Honda’s EV goes where the Apple Car never did

For The Verge: Sony and Honda’s EV goes where the Apple Car never did

It’s easy to be cynical about Sony’s entry into the automotive world. Even the name — Afeela — evokes more eye rolls than serious expressions. But here’s why you should take it seriously.
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