Electric Cars
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Both companies are part of partnerships with California projects aimed at cleaning up the air and reducing carbon emissions.
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Tesla already topped half a million Smart Summons
With its new Software Version 10, Tesla has introduced a Smart Summon feature to a portion of its owners. Some results are amusing; others are frightening.
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Washington state is charging hybrid owners $75 to incentivize electric cars
In what amounts to a "Prius tax," Washington is charging owners for infrastructure they may never need—and for choosing a more efficient car.
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Electric Volvo XC40 will have a frunk, new driver interface
Volvo has teased different styling, a new driver interface, and a front cargo area—a frunk—for the upcoming XC40 EV.
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Audi details Q4 E-tron electric crossover, teases future sedan, performance models
Audi is working on 20 fully electric models and more than 10 plug-in hybrids, over a suite of platforms, to fit various plug-in needs.
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Rivian considers subscription model for direct-sales end run?
For electric-truck upstart Rivian, subscription service could be an innovative solution for navigating around dealer-franchise rules.
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The IMk is Nissan's latest in a series of future-mobility electric vehicle concepts; this one, however, looks aimed mainly at Japan and Europe.
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Byton M-Byte might bypass China tariff with Korean assembly for the US
The Chinese company behind Byton, is considering a former GM facility for building the U.S.-bound M-Byte electric SUV.
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Mini Cooper Hardtop to go electric, maybe get mini again
The combination of a fully electric powertrain and the modern Mini driving experience may come together yet.
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Commentary: Impeaching and removing Trump will save electric cars
Presidential impeachment would create a path toward stability for the auto industry and for potential growth for electric-car manufacturing in the U.S.
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UL expands into electric-car ecosystem, could speed up rollout of V2G
An expansion of the testing organization UL focuses on the safety of charge points, batteries, home energy systems, and V2G devices.
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Maserati outlines upcoming EVs and hybrids, underscores Italian production
FCA luxury brand Maserati has emphasized its Italian sourcing for upcoming cars, as the brand pushes into hybrid and fully electric models.
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A Maryland station is possibly the first in the U.S. to convert entirely from oil-based fuels to all-electric.
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Volvo XC40 EV will be first equipped with next-gen active-safety sensors
Volvo is boasting that the fully electric version of the XC40 will debut a completely new sensor set and corresponding sensor platform.
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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric comes better-equipped for cold snaps
Hyundai confirms that the 2020 Kona Electric will get only minor changes; but it's better equipped for cold climates.
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Bollinger electric off-road trucks head toward production with Detroit reveal
Bollinger Motors has shown a new "beta prototype" version of its trucks, as it aims for a 2021 on-sale date for its contract-produced off-road-capable trucks.
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Mercedes-Benz shops around for its battery cells—and goes carbon-neutral with them
Mercedes-Benz and its parent Daimler are going for a commodity-cell approach for batteries, but with a lot of control over what goes into them.
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Renault City K-ZE goes on sale in China for $8,700
The very small, very cheap Renault City K-ZE is aimed at urban environments in China—and India.
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The first electric car from Mazda is mere months away, although a U.S. timeline hasn't yet been confirmed.
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Canoo won't let you buy the EVs they're developing for 2021 and beyond
The startup Canoo aims to be a subscription-only automaker, with a set of electric vehicles that it will design, maintain, and update.
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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo high-speed charging hands-on: The next step for EVs
We put the 2020 Porsche Taycan fast-charging and 800-volt system to the test in Denmark and Germany.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo is the next step for EVs beyond Tesla
We drive the new 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo through Denmark and Germany to see if it challenges established rivals from Tesla.
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VW starting battery-cell production in Germany, aiming to keep "know-how" there
Volkswagen has started a pilot line for battery cell production alongside R&D efforts in Germany, where it has a joint venture with Northvolt.
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Report: "All-electric future" a short circuit in UAW-GM strike
GM might keep fewer core-powertrain jobs in-house in the move to fully electric vehicles.
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