Byton raises $500M, Tesla Autopilot defeat, and electric-car rally in Switzerland: Today’s Car News

Chinese electric-car maker Byton announced it’s raised $500 million in new funding. New controversy sets in surrounding a Tesla Autopilot add-on that defeats baked-in safety. The world’s largest electric-car rally kicks off in Switzerland. And we ask w…

Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today’s Car News

Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV. Scientists have discovered a way to recapture CO2 and recycle it into fuel. A new study found there’s more support for electric cars than knowledge or interest. And Waymo’s purchase of up to 62,…

Tesla Model Y teaser, Shell Starship semi record, and US plug-in sales: Today’s Car News

Tesla told us the Model Y electric car will come in 2020. The Shell Airflow Starship semi truck posted a new fuel-economy record. The sales report is in for May plug-in car sales in the United States. And Chargeway posts its first signs to help electri…

Panasonic studies new batteries, Canadian plug-in car sales, and Twitter poll results: Today’s Car News

Panasonic is looking into new electric-car batteries with smaller amounts of cobalt. The latest Canadian electric car sales may raise some eyebrows. The results are in from the latest Twitter poll. And a new study shows it’s less expensive to curb glob…

Tesla Model 3 refunds, Toyota Prius Prime award, and Texas electric car rebates: Today’s Car News

Tesla has reportedly refunded 23 percent of Model 3 deposits. The Toyota Prius Prime has been recognized for its low environmental and social impact. Texas has reinstated rebates and incentives for electric cars. And we ask what electric car readers wo…

FCA electrification push, crowdfunded electric car, and California charging incentives: Today’s Car News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will charge ahead with an electrification strategy beginning with the Jeep brand. An Estonian electric car may come to life thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. California has approved record incentives for charging infrastructu…

Tesla Model 3 gets CR OK, Audi e-tron cameras, and electric car predictions: Today’s Car News

The Tesla Model 3 has now earned a recommendation from Consumer Reports. The Audi e-tron electric crossover will introduce the first production cameras to replace side mirrors. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts more than 100 million electr…