Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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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 Tesla Model 3 earlier this...
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Mercedes' carbon-neutral future, Volvo's battery suppliers, Honda's EV: Today's Car NewsMercedes-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 Green Car Reports. Volvo took an unusual step in naming its official battery suppliers for its upcoming electric vehicles...
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First drive review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover charges ahead, luxury firstThe 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 SUV is Mercedes’ first long-range fully electric vehicle, its fastest-charging EV, and a quiet and comfortable family vehicle.
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VW names fully electric hatchback ID 3, starts taking deposits in EuropeThe Volkswagen ID hatchback due to go on sale in Europe this year, at last, has a name: ID 3. And in Europe, as of today, it’s available for order. The hatchback, which is an evolution of the first Volkswagen ID Concept, from 2016, says that it’s “the third major chapter of...
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Lincoln plug-in hybrids and EVs are part of its renewal, not just for CaliforniaThe 2020 Lincoln Aviator and 2020 Lincoln Corsair that arrive this year both have plug-in hybrid versions, and they pave the way for a 2021 Lincoln electric car.
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1960 Henney Kilowatt electric car was a junction box of 20th century futureWith the backing of utility companies and some leading engineers involved, the 1960 Henney Kilowatt could have been a turning point for electric cars.
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Although the gigantic new twin-kidney grille might be the most eye-catching addition to BMW’s flagship luxury 7-Series sedan, the model in the lineup that’s gone through the most change...
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Smart no more: Why the end of the Fortwo has been a long time comingFrom a stable of promising urban models to a sorely range-limited two-seat electric car, the Smart brand and the Fortwo lost their way over time in the U.S.
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Ford electric vehicles and hybrids: Here are some of the many models arriving soonFrom Bronco to Mustang and F-150, Ford and Lincoln will soon have many more electric cars, trucks, and plug-in hybrid choices.
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Jaguar I-Pace sales, Qiantu K50 details, Tesla range boost: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker teased the possibility of getting in the insurance business starting as soon as next month? Which startup automaker does Ford intend to invest $500 million into? And where might a solar car that started with crowdfunding be made? This is our look back at the Week In...
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Tesla Roadster, Ford emissions, Bentley's electric future: Today's Car NewsA plan for more plug-in vehicles is changing form at Bentley—to what, we're not sure yet. A West Coast network could keep semis charged up. Analysts peer into the Tesla Roadster. And Ford's under federal scrutiny for emissions certifications. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The...
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Bentley not sold on electric, planning plug-in hybrids for full lineupThe British luxury vehicle maker Bentley is sounding less decisive about electric vehicles than it was a few years ago—although a full update is due this summer.
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Tesla could be entering the insurance business soon, and its Model Y crossover may not be Nevada-built after all. Jaguar may already be looking to reboot marketing for the I-Pace. And a...
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Pending homologation, Qiantu K50 electric sports car will be assembled in Washington stateThe electric-car company will assemble cars shipped from China at a site near Spokane, Washington.
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Musk: Tesla will introduce Autopilot-informed insurance product next monthTesla CEO Elon Musk noted that through its data gathering it has “great knowledge of the risk profile of the customers.”
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Tesla Model Y might be made in California after allCEO Elon Musk revealed that the company has made more space to assemble its upcoming compact crossover in Fremont, California—although Nevada remains a possibility.
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Solar-boosted Sono Sion electric car will be made in Sweden at former Saab plantQuirky electric hatchback that started as a crowdfunding campaign is now ramping up for production.
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Tesla Model S and X get big range boost, and Standard Range versions returnTesla has replaced the induction motor at the front of its Model S and Model X with a permanent-magnet motor, as used at the rear axle of the Model 3.
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Frank McMahon, the chief technology officer of California’s Mullen Technologies, didn’t know anything about the exotic-looking, fully electric Qiantu K50 until he encountered it as a...
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Smartphone-based customization coming to Hyundai and Kia electric carsDrivers could carry their own settings into Hyundai and Kia plug-in vehicles, whether owned or part of car-sharing fleets.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 electric SUV kicks off a new eraAgainst the bustling backdrop of the New York auto show, Mercedes-Benz introduced a vehicle that it says celebrates its humble roots—in 1886, when Karl Benz is credited with inventing the first automobile. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 1886 Edition is positioned to show off the extensive range of...
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About time! Mazda CX-5 diesel arrives in summer 2019Will Mazda finally, after many years, put a new diesel vehicle on sale in the U.S.? If the announcement the automaker made today at the New York auto show is any indication, deliveries of the Mazda CX-5 diesel will start this summer. It’s been a long, long time since Mazda made the business...
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Karma gets farther from Fisker with 2020 Revero GT, electric car conceptKarma Automotive has shown three vehicles at the Shanghai auto show to give a glimpse of its future—potentially in the U.S. as well as China.
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2020 Aston Martin Rapide E: Track-ready electric car shown at ShanghaiAston Martin Lagonda’s first electric car will go nearly 200 miles on a charge and hit 155 mph.
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