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Short(er)-range Tesla, Porsche Taycan wagon, U.S. cuts CO2: Today's Car News
A new shorter-range Tesla Model 3 drops into the mix—but not the $35,000 model that many deposit-holders have been waiting for. Porsche will add a more utilitarian hatchback design to its upcoming Taycan electric-car lineup. And VW gives its vehicle lighting more of a message. All this and... read more
EPA: Cleaner power generation offset increase of vehicle emissions in 2017
U.S. emissions of global-warming greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent in 2017, despite the Trump administration's efforts to revive coal use in the U.S., the EPA announced on... read more 20 hours ago by Eric C. Evarts
Lower-cost Tesla Model 3: Does 260 miles, $45K before incentives split the difference?
Those who’ve waited faithfully for the more affordable $35,000 version of the Tesla Model 3 to be built could finally get what they’ve been wanting... read more October 18, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
2020 BMW i4, Google Maps chargers, Jaguar I-Pace efficiency, Tesla factory: Today's Car News
Tesla acquires land in Shanghai. Jaguar releases MPGe and range numbers for its new I-Pace electric crossover. Google Maps adds electric-car charging locations. And BMW... read more October 18, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
2019 Jaguar I-Pace gets official range, MPGe ratings
Now that it has finally delivered the first retail example of its I-Pace, Jaguar has released official range and MPGe estimates for this new luxurious electric crossover. As... read more October 18, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Tesla secures site for Chinese factory
In the midst of escalating trade wars, Tesla is moving ahead with its plans to build a factory in China. The company announced on Wednesday that it signed a "land transfer"... read more October 18, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Google Maps adds electric-car charging locations
In a banner day for electric-car drivers, Google announced on Wednesday that it will add electric-car charging stations to Google Maps. The app will now show Tesla... read more October 18, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
BMW i4 will resemble 4-Series Grand Coupe–with big battery
BMW plans to launch perhaps its most mainstream electric car, the i4, in 2021, about a year after the iX3 electric crossover utility goes on sale. BMW chairman Harald... read more October 18, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Documents: 60-kwh Nissan Leaf pricing aligned with Chevy Bolt EV
Even before the second-generation Leaf was introduced last year, it was an open secret that Nissan planned an extended-range, 60-kwh version of the Leaf. Now our friends... read more October 17, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
![2014 BMW i3 REx fast-charging at Chargepoint site, June 2016 [photo: Tom Moloughney]](https://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/2014-bmw-i3-rex-fast-charging-at-chargepoint-site-june-2016-photo-tom-moloughney_100557788_151x113.jpg "ChargePoint users can now access networks in Canada, Europe")
ChargePoint users can now access networks in Canada, Europe
Plugging in an electric car should be as easy as making a call on a cell phone—only it isn't always. Now a series of new agreements—similar to cell-phone roaming... read more October 17, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Where would you like to see more public chargers installed? Twitter poll results
Our readers seem to think charging networks are doing just fine with their plans to build out additional public charging stations. Several networks have recently announced... read more October 17, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
![Tesla Model 3 dashboard in Autopilot testing with IIHS [CREDIT: IIHS]](https://images.hgmsites.net/sml/tesla-model-s-dashboard-in-autopilot-testing-with-iihs-credit-iihs_100665437_s.jpg "Teslas to get new self-driving, Autopilot chip in spring 2019")
Teslas to get new self-driving, Autopilot chip in spring 2019
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk took to Twitter Tuesday to announce that owners will get a new Autopilot chip in about six months that will be much more powerful and... read more October 17, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Judge approves Tesla SEC settlement
A federal judge in New York gave final approval Tuesday to the $40 million settlement between Tesla, its chief executive officer Elon Musk, and the SEC over Musk's tweets... read more October 16, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
Jaguar delivers first I-Pace electric crossover in North America
Jaguar confirmed its first retail delivery of the I-Pace electric crossover Monday, a few weeks ahead of the company’s early November target for retail sales. The... read more October 16, 2018 by Bengt Halvorson
Britain cuts incentives for electrics, hybrids
Britain will end purchase incentives for plug-in hybrids and reduce them for pure electric cars after November 9. In a move that looks like replacing carrots with sticks, the... read more October 16, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, Tesla board, long-range Mercedes plug-in: Today's Car News
We got a chance drove the 238-mile Hyundai Kona Electric and came away mostly impressed. Mercedes-Benz announced a truly long-range plug-in hybrid. Hot seats lead to a recall... read more October 15, 2018 by Eric C. Evarts
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