Electric Cars
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Fiat has confirmed that it is planning to build the all-electric successor to the 500e at a higher rate—this time, with the focus being Europe, not California.
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Lexus developing electric-car platform, considering in-wheel motors
Lexus is sounding more bullish on electric car possibilities, with a dedicated EV platform and new design direction potentially part of the brand's future.
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Tesla drops base Model S and X, again, in latest model-line shakeup
To mitigate the effect of lower federal tax credits for electric cars, Tesla is dropping the prices of its Long Range Model S and X while axing Standard Range versions.
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Would solar cells add value to your EV? Take our Twitter poll
Would solar panels on the roof of vehicles be a smart use of money? We're asking you to vote on whether they might deliver enough distance.
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Tesla to release new self-driving chip to older cars late this year, Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that full self-driving upgrade chips for older cars could be available by the end of the year.
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Formula E completes season with longer range cars, repeat winner
Sebastien Buemi won the New York City E-Prix, but Jean-Eric Vergne claimed the Formula E championship in the final race of the 2018-2019 season.
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SparkCharge proposes to fill in charging-infrastructure gaps with portable DC fast charging, via a small modular system that's easy to transport.
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VW holds battery suppliers tight amid anticipated shortages
Volkswagen is attempting to help its battery suppliers boost their supply, as production ramps up toward mass-market electric vehicles.
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Union hack: British company offers electric classic Mini conversion
The UK-based electric bicycle company Swind is branching out to electric conversions of classic Mini models—so far available only in Britain.
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for July 2019
The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Toyota Prius Prime, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the many electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid deals for July.
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Ford will use VW platform to build an electric car for Europe
Volkswagen's MEB platform for mass-market electric vehicles will form the basis for a Ford EV set to be produced for Europe in 2023.
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Tesla opens access to CHAdeMO chargers for Model 3 drivers
With a $450 accessory adapter, those with a Tesla Model 3 can tap into DC fast charging from CHAdeMO chargers as a backup in urban areas.
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Mini plans an all-electric car smaller than the Cooper SE, although it might not be available outside China, let alone the U.S.
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Volkswagen tests AI-informed design process to cut weight—and flaunt it
With help from Autodesk software, VW has automated some of the design process and made some unique, weight-reduced parts
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No updates for Tesla Model S, Model X, says Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk ruled out the possibility of a refreshed Model S or Model X but confirms there will be "a series of minor ongoing changes."
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2020 Mini Cooper SE urban electric car revives Mini E formula
The Mini Cooper SE will be the first of a new wave of electric cars from BMW, and the brand claims it will still be the sportiest Mini. It's due in the U.S. later in the year.
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How much would 100 percent renewable energy really cost?
A transition to 100 percent renewable power would require huge investments in energy storage and may need new financial systems to trade energy.
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Connecticut Supreme Court to hear dealers' appeal over Tesla store
The top CT court is hearing an appeal from the state's auto retailers, alleging that Tesla had been operating its stores as traditional dealerships.
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We put the 32-mile rated electric range of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to the test, charging it multiple times and aiming to keep the engine off.
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Lucid Motors hires away Tesla manufacturing chief
Peter Hochholdinger, formerly of Audi, has been poached from Tesla by Lucid, to set up production of the Air electric sedan in Arizona.
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Tesla delivers a record number of cars for Q2
Tesla delivered a record 95,200 vehicles from April through June 2019; deliveries exceeded production for the quarter.
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Electric Volkswagen Type 20 Microbus concept ties the past to the future
A concept from VW called the Type 20 celebrates the automaker's Silicon Valley presence, which predates Tesla, and points to future tech.
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New vehicles in Britain could go all plug-in by 2035
A ramped-up plan would target plug-in capability for new vehicles by 2035, with a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
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Analysis finds hybrids make better use of scarce batteries than pure EVs
Per kwh of battery capacity, researchers found that hybrids deliver 14 times the emissions-reduction benefit of pure electric cars.
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