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Electric Cars September 18, 2018

Report: Justice Department investigating Tesla, Musk over tweets

The U.S. Department of Justice may be investigating Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for criminal wrongdoing related to a series of tweets its founder sent this year, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. A...

Electric Cars September 18, 2018 Audi e-tron, Lucid investment, and electric-car sharing programs: Today's Car News

Electric Cars September 18, 2018 Would you buy into a Volkswagen electric-car subscription plan? Take our Twitter poll

Electric Cars September 18, 2018 Electric car-sharing programs expanding in U.S.

Electric Cars September 18, 2018 Saudi investment fund takes $1 billion stake in Lucid Motors

2019 Nissan Leaf to cost $30,885, long-range battery still to come

The 2019 Nissan Leaf doesn't cost any more than it did last year, but it also won't deliver any additional electric range—yet. The Leaf S, Leaf SV, and Leaf SL will... read more September 17, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

BMW Vision iNext electric concept redefines German luxury flagship

For decades, the flagship of every German luxury maker’s line has been its largest sedan: the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, and at the pinnacle, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. But... read more September 15, 2018 by John Voelcker

Hurricane Florence approaches U.S. East Coast Sept. 12, 2018

Tesla updates, Hurricane Florence, and climate commitments: The Week in Reverse

Which car companies may have colluded to commit crimes? What car company stepped up to help Hurricane Florence victims? This is our look back at the Week In... read more September 15, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

Tesla Autopilot update woes, electric buses, and best electric-car deals: Today's Car News

Some drivers say Tesla's latest software update disabled Autopilot. Cities and elected officials throw their support behind electric buses and trucks. We round up the best... read more September 14, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2018

This month's best deals list includes a newcomer among plug-in hybrids. That could be a great thing for buyers who want the best deal along with the latest technologies. Our... read more September 14, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

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

Tesla drivers say latest software update disabled Autopilot

Since Tesla began rolling out the latest version of Autopilot, many drivers have said the new software hasn't been so much an upgrade as a defeat of the system. A report in... read more September 14, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

Nio Formula E race car, EP9, ES8 and Eve concept car

Electric carmaker Nio begins trading on NYSE, aims to sell cars in US

Chinese electric carmaker Nio raised roughly $1 billion in its initial public offering Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. In August, Nio [NYSE: NIO] announced that it... read more September 14, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

City leaders pledge to fast-track electric bus fleets

Densely populated cities should consider switching to all-electric truck and bus fleets, elected officials and business leaders agreed this week at the Global Climate Action... read more September 14, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

2014 BMW i3 REx fast-charging at Chargepoint site, June 2016 [photo: Tom Moloughney]

ChargePoint commits to build charging stations for 2.5 million cars by 2025

At the Global Climate Action Summit this week in San Francisco, several companies made commitments to reducing climate change. ChargePoint, one of the oldest electric-car... read more September 13, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

Tesla Supercharger site in Newburgh, New York, up and running - June 2015

Tesla expands Supercharging access and range for those fleeing Hurricane Florence

As it did in Hurricane Irma in Florida last year, Tesla has remotely extended the range of some cars for those who need to escape from the path of Hurricane Florence and may... read more September 13, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

BMW i3 electric car and ChargePoint DC fast-charging station at Washington, DC, Auto Show, Jan 2015

Tesla helps hurricane evacuees, diesel emissions collusion, self-driving semi: Today's Car News

Tesla and the electric car community band together to help owners evacuate as Hurricane Florence barrels toward the East Coast. German authorities uncover collusion among... read more September 13, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

German authorities uncover emissions-cheating collusion among diesel automakers

New documents revealed in a German investigation into diesel emissions cheating show that German automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz may have colluded to... read more September 13, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

BMW ActiveE electric car at closed NJ gas station after Hurricane Sandy [photo: Tom Moloughney]

Web site helps electric car drivers evacuate Florence, Tesla extends range

Efforts have begun to help North and South Carolina and Virginia residents who drive electric cars to evacuate Hurricane Florence. Mass evacuations, as well as hurricanes... read more September 13, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts

Teaser for Aston Martin Rapide E due in 2019

Aston Martin Rapide E, LA electric cars for Olympics, and Tesla drops colors: Today's Car News

Aston Martin reveals detailed specifications on its first electric car, the Rapide E. Los Angeles sets targets for electric cars as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympic... read more September 12, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Chevy recalls some Bolt EVs, Volts over supplier brake issues

Chevrolet this week recalled three to four months worth of production Bolt EVs and Volt plug-in hybrids over a potential brake issue that could increase stopping distances of... read more September 12, 2018 by Aaron Cole

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