VW to unveil ID3 electric car next week, compares importance to the launch of the Golf

Volkswagen confirmed that it’s going to unveil the ID3, its first electric car built on the MEB platform, next week, and the automaker compares the importance to the launch of the Golf and the Beetle — two vehicles that have been game changers i…

SpaceX braces for Florida-bound Dorian as hurricane threatens local Starship facility

Hurricane Dorian is currently growing into a potentially devastating Atlantic storm some 1,200mi (~2000km) off the Florida Coast and local spaceflight facilities – including SpaceX’s launch pads and Starship campus – are at high risk. As of the latest storm advisories, Hurricane Dorian is likely to grow into a Category 3 or 4 storm prior […]

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Tesla’s clean exterior and minimalist interior are now preferred by luxury buyers

Tesla’s exterior and interior design elements are unlike other cars on the market. Save for the pre-facelift Model S and the original Roadster, all of Tesla’s vehicles have no grille, giving the current-gen Model S, Model X, and Model 3 a look that notably different compared to traditional automobiles. The interiors of Tesla’s electric cars […]

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Tesla software shows upcoming ‘Smart AC Charging’ feature, ‘Feeling Lucky’ update, & games

Tesla is working on a new “Smart AC Charging” feature, the previously announced “Feeling Lucky” navigation update, and more games. more…

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Explorer Hybrid mpg, Lincoln’s plug-in hybrid, Tesla’s China advantage: Today’s Car News

Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. And could rust generate power? All this and more at Green Car Reports. After a s…

Cummins and Blue Bird Join Forces, Amplify Charge to Electrify California’s School Bus Fleets

California is leading the way in the electrification of school bus fleets. Hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and subsidies have been or will be made available to districts that wish to add electric buses to their fleets. However, until recently…