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Electric Cars May 20, 2019

Why Norway leads the world in electric vehicle adoption

Norway has only 5.26 million people—about half the size of Los Angeles County in population, and with only about 35 percent of LA's vehicles on its roads. But there's one measure in which...

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2018 BMW i3 recalled for circuit-board issue causing sudden shutdowns

Some BMW i3 models from the 2018 model year are being recalled for an issue that could cause sudden power loss and shutdown. At root of the issue is a printed circuit board... read more May 17, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson

California Air Resources Board chair Mary Nichols (via Twitter)

California braces for Trump mpg rules with extreme options—like a ban on tailpipes?

The Trump Administration is expected to reveal more details about its revised vehicle fuel economy rules in upcoming days or weeks. These rules could still include what the... read more May 17, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson

Tesla Model 3 dashboard in Autopilot testing with IIHS [CREDIT: IIHS]

Report: Autopilot was engaged when Tesla Model 3 crashed into semi

A preliminary report released on Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed an important piece of information in the fatal crash involving a 2018... read more May 16, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson

Teaser for 2020 Volkswagen ID 3 debuting at 2019 Frankfurt auto show

Mercedes' carbon-neutral future, Volvo's battery suppliers, Honda's EV: Today's Car News

Mercedes-Benz plans to go all-renewable—globally. Honda names its electric city car that's bound for Europe. And Volvo names its battery suppliers. All this and more on... read more May 16, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson

Volkswagen says EV batteries to last "the life of the car"

In an announcement last month, Volkswagen joined Nissan and Tesla as the only automakers to explicitly warranty not just the batteries in its cars but specifically how much... read more May 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

Mercedes-Benz lays out plan for carbon-neutral future

Mercedes-Benz's CEO-apparent Ola Källenius laid out a plan Monday, just after the Norway launch of its EQC electric SUV, that outlines the development of an entire... read more May 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

Volvo announces battery suppliers for upcoming EV lineup, including Polestar

Volvo, one of the first automakers to announce it would add electric power to its whole lineup, on Wednesday took the unusual step of formally announcing who will supply the... read more May 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

"Honda e" becomes official name of Urban EV, more hybrids to come

Honda last week confirmed a new name for the Urban EV concept that it has showed twice at European auto shows recently. The car will be dubbed the Honda e when it goes on... read more May 16, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 - first drive - Norway, May 2019

Mercedes-Benz EQC, VW's battery factory, Hyundai's electric sports car: Today's Car News

We're among the first to drive the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Volkswagen plans to invest $1.1 billion in a new battery factory in Germany. Hyundai and Kia invest $80 million in... read more May 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

First drive review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover charges ahead, luxury first

Norway has a lot of electric cars—so many that it can make anyone driving a new vehicle with an internal combustion engine look like a Luddite. Mercedes-Benz brought us... read more May 15, 2019 by Bengt Halvorson

EVgo charging station in Union City, California with resused BMW i3 battery backup

How should EV owners pay for road maintenance? Take our Twitter poll

States around the US are imposing new fees on electric-car owners to make them contribute to state highway maintenance funds. Some can be quite onerous, such as the $1,000... read more May 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

Hyundai, Kia team with Rimac for battery tech

Along the way to building 44 "eco-friendly" models by 2025, Hyundai Motors, which includes Kia, announced that it will invest $80 million in Croatian EV startup Rimac. Rimac... read more May 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

2019 Audi e-tron first drive - Abu Dhabi UAE, December 2018

Volkswagen plans $1.1 billion battery partnership in Germany

Volkswagen announced plans on Tuesday to build a large new battery factory—with an unspecified partner or partners—in its home state of Lower Saxony in Germany... read more May 15, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

Tesla Model Y batteries, Aston Martin Rapide E, $1,000 EV fees: Today's Car News

Panasonic says it won't have enough batteries to supply the Tesla Model Y. The Aston Martin Rapide E shows up for hot laps in Monaco. States consider new fees on EVs. And... read more May 14, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada [CREDIT - YouTube user California Phantom]

Tesla Model Y production will strain battery supplies: Panasonic

Tesla's main battery supplier, Panasonic, says the two companies won't have enough battery-building capacity to support production of the Model Y. In a conference announcing... read more May 14, 2019 by Eric C. Evarts

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