Byron Hurd, Contributor

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Chicago is joining the growing number of U.S. cities that are requiring multifamily buildings to make accommodations for electric vehicle owners.
The ordinance, passed back in October, requires that...
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LA region wants 80 percent of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2028
Despite the outcome of federal rules for emissions and fuel economy, California could accomplish serious gains on a regional basis.
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Nissan including $250 credit for EVgo fast-charging with Leaf
Those who buy or lease a Nissan Leaf will get access to EVgo fast charging.
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VW Project e-Bus electric Microbus builds Buzz with e-Golf transplant
A conversion between Volkswagen and EV West borrows the heart of a 2017 VW e-Golf and fits it to a classic Type 2 Bus.
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Fisker prices Ocean electric SUV at $379 per month
The fully electric crossover from Fisker hasn't been shown entirely yet, but the company is teasing a low monthly payment.
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Thank you for not buying: GM president points to EVs that aren't here yet
General Motors president Mark Reuss makes an argument for electric vehicles that GM won't have on the market for another two years or more.
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China's Evergrande is significantly scaling back its investments into electric vehicles thanks to slowing sales of environmentally friendly cars.
Evergrande invested approximately $2.9 billion into...
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Karma Revero GTS punches up Revero GT performance and price
At the LA Auto Show, Karma introduced the faster-accelerating Karma Revero GTS plug-in hybrid.
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Lexus UX300e electric car revealed for China, Europe, Japan—but not US
Lexus is introducing its first electric car, a fully electric version of the Lexus UX, to many other parts of the world.
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Faraday Future shows FF91 production interior, production not yet assured
The California company Faraday Future has shown the FF91 electric crossover's luxurious interior, including an 11-screen interior, as part of an internet living space.
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Byton forms charging partnership with Electrify America
Ahead of Byton's potential 2021 U.S. market launch, the EV maker is setting up a charging agreement, as well as sales licenses.
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Karma pitches extended-range electric truck possibility to fleets
The series-hybrid range-extending electric powertrain originally developed for Fisker could be yours in a pickup.
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Bridgestone is the first tire company to use recovered carbon black in the large-scale manufacturing of new tires, paving the way for reductions in carbon emissions in an industry that has long been...
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Audi E-Tron electric SUV earns 5-star safety rating
The Audi E-Tron is one of the best-rated electric vehicles in terms of U.S. crash-test results.
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In-road wireless charging project breaks ground in Sweden
Dynamic wireless charging could keep electric vehicles on the move, and in Sweden it's being tested on a short stretch of roadway.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC challenges I-Pace, E-Tron at $68,895
The fully electric EQC finally gets a price for the U.S. market, although its introduction remains a few months away.
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California is boycotting automakers that don't side with state on emissions
The state is finished buying fleet vehicles from companies that sided with the Trump administration—and could be done with internal combustion.
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Hyundai testing fuel-saving truck platooning tech for real-world traffic
With a technology that Hyundai is testing, trucks may be able to take advantage of fuel-saving platooning even on roads with other traffic.
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Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has proposed a massive low-carbon transportation initiative as part of a larger, $1.3-trillion infrastructure overhaul plan that would jump-start America's...
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BMW i4 electric sedan shaping up as Tesla Model 3 rival
The i4 won't follow its quirky i3 and i8 predecessors; it will be a straightforward electric sedan aiming at the Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model S rise in annual reliability survey, now "Recommended"
Consumer Reports still doesn't rate Tesla high for reliability as a brand, but the Model 3 and Model S now get a positive endorsement.
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Morris retro-cute electric delivery van: pricing and more info
All-electric delivery van has the design flair to justify its price, but so far it's only targeting the UK market where Morris J-Types were once ubiquitous.
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Analysis: Higher fuel costs under lax Trump mpg rules outweigh affordability gains
Consumer Reports has looked at the potential costs of raising mpg requirements just 1.5 percent a year, or freezing them.
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Volkswagen breaks ground on plant expansion for US-made electric cars
Volkswagen plans on making electric cars "for millions, not just millionaires" at its plant in Tennessee, including a crossover starting in 2022.
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