Electric Cars
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After New York City raised its gas mileage requirement for taxis to 30 mpg, levels of particulate matter and other local pollution have dropped.
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VW diesel mitigation: PIRG rates state plans, lacks reality check on EVs
The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal has fallen out of the news, but VW Group recently boosted its allowance for the total costs to 30 billion euros ($33 billion). In the U.S., VW has bought back hundreds of thousands of TDI diesel vehicles and is paying two distinct 10-figure penalties. The...
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British Columbia bans most gasoline and diesel cars after 2040
The province has passed the Zero Emissions Vehicles Act, which requires that all cars sold in the province by 2040 be "zero emissions vehicles." That could include plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell models.
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EVs could get more expensive as US trade war heats up
If China imposes new tariffs on rare-earth metals, it could take longer for electric cars to reach a price parity with internal combustion vehicles.
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Politics be damned: Electric cars aren't really so polarizing
Politicians often try to make a political dividing line next to electric cars; but a recent study proves otherwise, pointing to positive popular views on EVs.
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Chinese automaker GAC teams up with Nio for EV, postpones US launch
Nio and GAC will form a joint venture to build and sell EVs under a new Hycan brand in China; they showed a concept SUV at an investor event in Hangzhou.
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A new ad for the Nissan Leaf flies high but says little, while an Audi E-tron ad helps hash through common concerns.
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Chevron taps retirees to oppose EV charging in Arizona
Astroturf lobbying organizations have been a fixture of the EV opposition and anti-climate-action movement—indeed of American politics—for a long time. A new report in the Arizona Republic tells us that support for electric cars still hasn't moved us past that. Chevron is tapping its...
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Report: Tesla to build Model Y in Fremont, release Model S refresh in September
Tesla could be stepping a refresh of the Model S up to September, and planning to make the Model Y crossover in California.
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VW's batteries, Bosch's pivot from diesel, US climate change reports: Today's Car News
The Trump administration takes aim at the government reports that justify climate action. Volkswagen struggles to secure enough batteries for its mass-market EVs. German diesel supplier Bosch plans to start supplying electric motors. And our readers weigh in on EV purchase incentives. All this and...
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Bosch puts diesel scandal behind, pivots to electric—and fuel cells?
The German supplier at the root of Dieselgate aims to diversify into the world of plug-ins and EVs, but hasn’t quite let go of diesel yet.
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What kind of EV incentives are most effective? Twitter poll results
Our poll finds that one familiar incentive—cash on the hood—wins out over other strategies like tax credits and carpool-lane privileges.
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Volkswagen, with its plan to build 22 million new electric cars across 70 models by 2030, is ground-zero for concerns over battery supplies. As more automakers get serious about building lots of electric cars, there are indications that supplies of batteries to power all those cars aren't ramping up as quickly, leading to shortages of batteries, increased competition, restricted sales of some EV models, and potentially rising prices (or at least flattening their trend toward affordability). READ THIS: VW boosts electric car plans with more models, 22 million EVs in 10 years Now Bloomberg...
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GM plans its own nationwide charging network with Bechtel
General Motors, the nation's biggest automaker, is teaming up with construction giant Bechtel to build thousands of chargers around the U.S. with the aim of promoting adoption of electric cars. The companies will form a joint venture to build the chargers in which Bechtel will provide its expertise...
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What matters most when fast-charging on a road trip? Take our Twitter poll
In the rollout of the 2019 E-tron quattro SUV, Audi is making the claim that rated range might not be the most important thing on a road trip. The E-tron is rated at just 204 miles of estimated range, so the German automaker has some steep ground to gain versus Tesla. But it's made a case that...
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Corsa-e electric hatchback is part of Opel's first move independent of GM
Opel, now part of France's PSA Group, is releasing a Corsa-e electric hatchback with a 205-mile WLTP range; it will be a Europe-only model.
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Byton readies for China production of $45K US-bound electric SUV
Upstart electric vehicle maker Byton isn’t letting its Chinese assembly get in the way of plans to sell its long-range electric SUV in the U.S. starting mid-2020.
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Bay Area residents can get $4,000 credit on used plug-ins
In an effort to get and keep more used cars in its service area, a community utility provider in California's San Mateo County, between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, is offering its own incentive of $4,000 for qualifying buyers of used plug-in cars, the company announced at the "Future of...
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Consumer Reports tests automatic lane changes on Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot and finds it creates safety concerns.
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Audi boosts plug-in plans to include 20 all-electric models by 2025
Audi on Thursday announced a dramatic expansion of its plans to develop electric and plug-in cars. At its annual shareholders' meeting, the company told investors that it plans to release 20 new electric cars along with 10 new plug-in hybrids by 2025 as part of its "four rings" plan to reduce its...
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2020 Karma Revero GT breaks cover–with smaller mustache
The 2020 Karma Revero GT will trim back its signature handlebar mustache for a bushier walrus variety. And when it goes on sale late this summer, buyers will be able to order it at a new $100 million custom design center adjacent to the Karma factory in Moreno Valley, California. "Our [Karma...
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BMW posts a smart sendoff for longtime Mercedes chief
With a lookalike actor, BMW applies a German sense of humor to a video that congratulates outgoing Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche on his retirement.
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2019 Audi E-tron road-trip review: Wait, range ratings aren’t everything?
Audi claims there’s more to it, pointing to the faster charges and more consistent real-world range thanks to battery thermal management.
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Want to charge up? EVgo builds chargers at Chevron gas stations
If electric cars need more public places to charge, maybe they could just go to gas stations. That seems to be the approach behind the latest installations of EVgo stations in California. CHECK OUT: Gas stations OK, electric-car chargers too ugly? The company, which bills itself as the largest...
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