plug-in cars
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Twenty months ago, in November 2014, the BMW i3 electric car had only been on sale in the U.S. for six months. But the numbers sold just in the first half-year had, surprisingly, catapulted BMW to the highest percentage of plug-in vehicles sold—2.3 percent—for any carmaker in the U.S. that isn't named Tesla Motors. It marked, we suggested, a sign of BMW's commitment to electrifying its vehicle range, as well as the appeal of the unusual and technically sophisticated i3 five-door hatchback. DON'T MISS: Which Electric-Car Makers Are Serious? U.S. Sales Show Top Three (Nov 2014)...
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California may cap ZEV-credit sales; why it matters to Tesla, and for electric carsCalifornia may cap ZEV credit sales to eliminate excess credits.
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Tesla Stores don't hard-sell shoppers; this baffles dealership groupsTesla Stores baffle traditional car dealers.
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Shanghai Disney Resort offers electric rental cars from SAICChinese carmaker SAIC is providing vehicles for the Shanghai Disney Resort.
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Some 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electrics recalled for pinion-shaft problemCertain Ford Focus Electric models are being recalled because they may lose power while driving.
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Road for electric trucks with trolley-like catenary opens in SwedenScania, Siemens, and the Swedish government are testing electrified trucks on a stretch of public highway.
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The NHTSA has now said it will investigate two separate crashes reportedly involving a Tesla electric car operating with the Autopilot feature engaged. Media coverage on the May 7 death of a Model S driver in Florida continues to debate the merits of electronic driver-assistance technologies, often using remarkably uninformed language. One Tesla Model S driver felt it was appropriate to offer his views, to explain to a broader audience how many Tesla drivers view their cars and the Autopilot feature. DON'T MISS: More Tesla Autopilot crashes surface; NHTSA to investigate another Mike Dushane...
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Plug-in electric car sales in Canada, June 2016: volte-face for the VoltPaced by the Chevrolet Volt, Canada may have had its first-ever month in which 1,000 plug-in electric vehicle were sold. Volt sales continued to soar in Canada during June, with GM's electric flagship topping 300 for the first time. Factoring in population ratios, this would be roughly equivalent...
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Used electric cars sell quickly even as new sales remain flatUsed electric cars are selling quickly and at lower prices, a new study says.
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Six Tesla Model 3 challenges Elon Musk has to overcomeTesla Motors says it will start building its Model 3 sedan sometime between July and December next year, and it's targeting production of 100,000 in that period. That's beyond a tall order, and many advocates, analysts, and owners are skeptical that the company can do it. But if you accept the...
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Faraday Future vs Nevada treasurer: electric cars vs taxpayer protectionSelf-made millionaires often possess an innate belief that they can create products and companies where none existed before. But with companies come factories, and with factories come tax breaks, and with tax breaks come inconvenient questions from government officials. Which is how Faraday Future...
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VT electric utility sells Tesla Powerwall batteries to its customersVermont utility Green Mountain Power is selling discounted Tesla Powerwall battery packs to its customers.
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Nissan and Renault reach another electric-car milestone.
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Plug-In Electric Car Sales Report for June: more of the sameSales of plug-in electric cars last month continued at pretty much the same level as in May, with few notable gainers or losers among the high-volume entries. While the Nissan Leaf electric car and the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid had run neck-and-neck in total sales last year, the Leaf has now fallen...
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Tesla delivers 14,370 electric cars in Q2, fewer than plannedElectric-car maker Tesla Motors said it delivered 14,370 vehicles from April through June, made up of 9,745 Model S sedans and 4,625 Model X utility vehicles. That number means the company missed its second-quarter production target of 17,000 cars. During the first six months of this year, Tesla...
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Karma Revero (nee Fisker) now in pilot production in CAPilot production of the Karma Revero is underway at Karma Automotive's new California factory.
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All-electric Rolls Royce is company's vision for next 100 yearsThe Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 aims to predict the future of the iconic British brand.
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NHTSA to investigate Tesla Model S Autopilot crash that killed driver: UPDATEDThe NHTSA said it would open an investigation into a fatal May 7 crash in which a Tesla Model S running under Autopilot control hit a semi and passed under its trailer. The driver, later identified as 40-year-old Joshua Brown of Ohio, died at the scene of the Florida crash, which occurred after a...
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Mercedes-Benz may create its own sub-brand for electric cars.
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2016 Tesla Model S vs original: how do they compare in value?I’ve owned my 2013 Tesla Model S for more than three years, and put 66,000 miles on it now. It still runs great, and it makes me happy every time I drive it. I plan to keep it for at least a few more years. But I can’t help occasionally peeking at the Tesla Motors online Model S...
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Can Tesla learn from its past, and make Model 3 easy to build?Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated the company will try to streamline its manufacturing process for the Model 3.
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BlueIndy electric car-sharing: after 9 months, how's it doing?Car-sharing is growing, in urban areas, among the young and old, and as a way to avoid the expense of a second vehicle. Sharing electric cars, however, is still in its early days. But one of the most ambitious experiments is BlueIndy, an electric car-sharing service modeled after the AutoLib system...
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Electric cars are great for U.S. suburbs; cities, not so muchNew York City is not well suited to electric cars, apparently.
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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?Tesla is in talks with gas-station chain Sheetz regarding installation of DC fast-charging stations.
Stephen Edelstein