Electric Cars
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The rollout of electric car as a practical option is, unfortunately, showing signs of following a familiar pattern of "trickle-down" technology rollout to Americans.
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Could 20-year, million-mile battery be Tesla’s next breakthrough?
Canadian battery researchers reveal a new battery chemistry that could be the basis for future models and back up "robo taxi" use.
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Volkswagen ID 3 might be sold in Canada, definitely not US-bound
A report indicates VW in Canada might aim to sell the ID 3 after 2021 or so—but that doesn't mean the model is any more likely in the U.S.
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Nepal was once an electric-vehicle leader. What happened?
An electric-vehicle revolution looked about to sweep Nepal in the 1990s. But then politics got in the way.
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Former Tesla Powerwall team aims to go IoT with home electrical panel
Startup could help reduce component clutter and make home solar and energy storage easier to manage via a simple app.
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Amazon electric van order makes Rivian future more certain
Rivian has been chosen by Amazon to build 100,000 electric vans over the next decade.
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A proposed change from NHTSA would allow carmakers more choice in the sounds they can offer for EVs and hybrids.
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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV shows strong in IIHS crash tests
Call it a fumble: Poor results in the IIHS headlight test effectively blocked GM's electric car from being an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
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Tesla Model 3 adds IIHS Top Safety Pick+ to its safety accolades
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the Tesla Model 3 a Top Safety Pick+, after a set of stellar crash-test results.
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Mercedes-Benz is playing it safe with batteries and driving range—for the long haul
Mercedes is intent on maintaining its reputation for safety and longevity, even though some may be quick to point out Tesla's range superiority,
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Survey: Brand won't matter for many self-driving car adopters in the future
A report from IBM finds that early self-driving car adopters may care more about digital threats and privacy than brand.
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Why a VW electric crossover is coming before its Microbus revival
Volkswagen's electric Microbus revival is highly anticipated; and yet VW doesn't want to get too caught up in nostalgia.
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The National Governors Association reports that states are using their funds in very different ways to incentivize electric vehicles.
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VW's US electric-car pricing: “Apples to apples” vs. internal combustion
Volkswagen has suggested that U.S. pricing for its upcoming electric vehicles won't be much different than for its gasoline models.
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GM-UAW negotiations include plans for electric pickups, possible US battery plant
As negotiations resume between the UAW and GM, electric vehicles and plans for an electric pickup are part of the talks.
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CATL considers US plant, targets 45 percent energy-density boost in 5 years
The Chinese battery supplier CATL is setting some ambitious targets for energy density advancements, as it seriously considers a U.S. plant.
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Delphi teases 800V inverter for 2022 “high-performance vehicle”
The supplier Delphi announced a major contract for an 800V inverter—indicating at least one more premium brand is embracing the faster-charging tech.
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Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser going all-electric—with a crate “V-8”
The California EV company Electric GT plans a "crate engine" for hobbyists and builders wanting to free classic cars and trucks from gas.
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VW is planning to offer a full lineup of AC wall chargers for its new ID 3 electric car in Europe. Top models are data-connected.
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Tesla Model S laps Laguna Seca, Musk promises "Plaid" edition
An upcoming Plaid edition of the Model S and Model X would introduce a three-motor system, bringing even stronger performance.
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Audi AI:Trail concept splices trail-ready with autonomous-ready
Off-road capability and autonomous-driving readiness might not be mutually exclusive. The Audi AI:Trail concept from Frankfurt shows how.
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Green Car Reports' top 10 greenest cars for 2019
We rank the most efficient cars for the 2019 model year.
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Are states overtaxing EV drivers to make up for lost gas taxes?
Consumer Reports has found that states are overcharging drivers of electric cars, for an amount that has little impact on road maintenance.
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All-electric Jaguar XJ flagship due in 2021, with unconventional design
Jaguar again teased an all-electric version of its flagship XJ sedan on the way in 2021, adding that it will "not be conventional" in its styling.
Byron Hurd