The Volkswagen eGolf is in extremely short supply. Analysts forecast oil prices may double by 2020. Los Angeles introduces the first electric double-decker bus. And Ontario, Canada, ends a rebate program for electric cars and chargers. All of this and …
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BMW iX3 production, Fisker solid-state batteries, and Tesla self-driving price bump: Today’s Car News
BMW will build the iX3 electric car in China. Fisker claims it has a three-year head start on solid-state batteries. Tesla increases the price of a self-driving car function that doesn’t exist yet. And a bipartisan carbon-tax coalition is facing opposi…
Tesla’s Chinese factory, EPA OKs glider trucks, and new material for electric-car batteries: Today’s Car News
Tesla inks a deal to build a new factory in Shanghai. The EPA has given the OK to dirtier glider trucks. A new material could make for better electric-car batteries. And we ask how many electric miles are enough for a plug-in hybrid in our latest Twitt…
Tesla production tricks, EPA’s Pruitt resigns, and VW settlement deadline: Today’s Car News
The production tricks Tesla used to build 5,000 Model 3s may not be sustainable, at least not yet. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt resigned. A settlement deadline looms for owners of Volkswagen diesel cars. And two electric cars set new sales records in…
Tesla engineer leaves, Electra Meccanica e-Roadster, and oil vs electric-car charging: Today’s Car News
Tesla vehicle engineer Doug Field will not return to the automaker. Electra Meccanica plans a new e-Roadster. Oil companies begin fighting for a share of electric-car charging dollars. And financing for lithium may be more of an issue than supplies. Al…
Electric SUVs, Tesla Model 3 in Canada, and electric Mercedes-Benz vans: Today’s Car News
The year 2019 is shaping up to become the year of the electric SUV. Canadian sales figures for the Tesla Model 3 are in following its May debut. Mercedes-Benz introduces electric delivery vans in Germany. And a new bill aims to extend the federal elect…
Tesla Model 3 production, self-driving car pros for electric cars, and battery power grid backups: Today’s Car News
Tesla Model 3 production reaches a milestone. Self-driving cars will provide numerous benefits to electric cars. PG&E partners with Tesla to provide power grid backups. And the results are in from our latest Twitter poll. All of this and more on Gr…
Tesla Model 3 production, self-driving car pros for electric cars, and battery power grid backups: Today’s Car News
Tesla Model 3 production reaches a milestone. Self-driving cars will provide numerous benefits to electric cars. PG&E partners with Tesla to provide power grid backups. And the results are in from our latest Twitter poll. All of this and more on Gr…
2019 Chevy Volt specs, Tesla Model 3 orders, and Faraday Future investment: Today’s Car News
Chevrolet reveals updates to the 2019 Volt plug-in hybrid. Tesla opens orders for the Model 3 for all U.S. and Canada buyers. Faraday Future receives another financial lifeline. MG plans for an electric roadster to rival the Mazda MX-5 Miata. And the f…
Electric car drag racers, VW diesel progress, and Supreme Court retirement: Today’s Car News
The NHRA is ready to welcome electric drag racers. How has Volkswagen performed as we reach the two-year anniversary of the dieselgate settlement? The latest Supreme Court retirement could affect environmental protection. And ChargePoint buys into comm…
