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Ford's European boss believes stricter emissions standards will make cars too expensive.
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Chile is giving away solar energy, for free, because it has so much
Chile has significant excess solar capacity.
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Apple will build electric cars by 2020: Tesla's Elon Musk
Elon Musk believes Apple will build electric cars by 2020.
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2017 Ford Escape quick drive review
The Ford Escape has been a hugely popular small crossover SUV since its 2001 debut, and after a quick drive in the updated 2017 model, we're reminded why. While it's not the most capacious entry in the segment, the driving experience is more rewarded and the interior quality remains top-notch even...
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Tesla 'sudden acceleration,' Genesis electric cars, 150-kW CHAdeMO charging: Today's Car News
We have news from Genesis and Tesla today.
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CHAdeMO DC fast-charging to run at up to 150 kilowatts, starting in 2017
The CHAdeMO DC fast-charging standard will soon support 150-kW charging.
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It started with a post two days ago on the owners' forum on the Tesla Motors website. In it, an owner with the user name "Puzant" claimed that a five-day-old Tesla Model X electric SUV had accelerated out of control while parking. Yesterday, Tesla denied that claim, and issued a statement saying that its log data on the car's operation showed that the owner had been accelerating. DON'T MISS: Those Two So-Called Runaway Prius Cases? Cars Not At Fault The claim on the Tesla Motors forum was clear: "Our 5 day old Tesla X today while entering a parking stall suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated...
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Samsung says sayonara to fuel cells, focuses on batteries for electric cars
Samsung SDI is shutting down its fuel-cell division, and will reallocate resources to batteries for electric cars.
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Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand to get electric cars as well: report
The head of Hyundai's luxury brand expresses enthusiasm about electric cars.
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Tesla Model X software update, 2016 BMW X1 driven, Faraday Future 2nd factory: Today's Car News
We have stories on BMW, Faraday Future, and Tesla today.
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2016 BMW X1 quick drive review
It looks like a BMW, offers relatively sporty roadholding for an SUV, and delivers a quiet, solid ride. The 2016 BMW X1 is so cleverly proportioned, in fact, that many buyers will never noticed that it's actually a transverse-engined car with a front-wheel-drive base—the company's first. And...
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VLF Destino (Fisker Karma with V-8, sans electric parts) starts deliveries
Backer Bob Lutz is among the first to take delivery of a VLF Destino.
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Given Elon Musk's habit of revealing snippets of information when he talks, electric-car advocates, owners, and industry analysts pore over any live event at which the Tesla Motors CEO presents. On June 1, the Silicon Valley carmaker held its annual shareholder meeting, which clocked in at a remarkable three and a half hours. Among many topics covered at the event, Musk discussed the continuing challenges related to the "falcon doors" of the pricey and complex Tesla Model X electric crossover SUV, its newest vehicle. CHECK OUT: 2016 Tesla Model X electric SUV: so about those falcon doors ...
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New hood scoop feeds cool air to 2017 Chevy Silverado HD diesel truck
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD features a new hood scoop to feed air to its diesel engine.
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Electric-car intender Faraday Future wants 2nd factory, in California this time
Faraday Future wants to build a factory in Vallejo, California.
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Volvo CEO says hybrids will supplant diesels, even in Europe
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson believes hybrids will eventually end diesel's dominance in Europe.
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BMW electric SUV, Tesla demands, VW batteries, maxi Mini: The Week in Reverse
Which notorious disaster site has been proposed as a hydrogen production site for fuel-cell vehicles? And, what does electric-car maker Tesla Motors demand that its owners clubs must do? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on...
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Electric-car battery costs, Fiat 500e recall, Mini inflation: Today's Car News
We have stories on Fiat and Mini today.
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Carnegie Mellon University researchers believe spikes in lithium prices won't affect battery costs.
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How big is a new Mini? Big enough to fit the old one inside
A modern Mini Countryman isn't very mini at all.
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Fiat 500e electric cars recalled to fix software glitch: more than 16,000 affected
Fiat 500e electric cars from model years 2013 through 2016 are being recalled because they may shut down while driving.
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Tesla Model 3 Supercharging, Paris car ban, Fukushima hydrogen: Today's Car News
Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints that Model 3 owners will pay for Supercharger DC fast charging, Paris moves to ban older cars from its city center, and Japan tries to turn its Fukushima prefecture into a major hydrogen production center. Paris plans to ban cars registered before 1997 from its city...
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Tesla Model 3 owners will pay to use Superchargers, cost TBD
In the beginning, the use of Tesla's nascent network of Supercharger DC fast-charging sites wasn't going to be free. Not for owners of the less-expensive Model S 40 and 60 versions, at least: if they wanted to use the Supercharger network, they paid a $2,500 fee up front. But demand for the...
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Japan wants Fukushima to be major hydrogen production center
The Japanese government wants to promote hydrogen production in the Fukushima prefecture.
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