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Toyota Increased Hybrids Sales In Europe While PHEVs Remain 0.2%
Toyota is increasing sales and market share in Europe, but with just 1,100 Prime sold in H1, it’s neglecting plug-ins
Ford-VW tie-up, best deals, no more Chevy Equinox diesel, EV batteries: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen will share its affordable EV platform with Ford. The Chevrolet Equinox will no longer be available with a diesel engine. Korean battery supplier LG Chem is considering building a second factory in the U.S. And we round up the best deals on h…
US battery storage projects on the rise, utility-scale capacity could triple by 2023
Battery storage projects are taking off in the US, with a substantial leap expected in the coming years, as the country could triple its utility-scale battery storage power operating capacity by 2023.
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BMW iX3 Coming To The U.S. With 75 kWh Battery And RWD?
The first long-range all-electric BMW could be equipped with a 75 kWh battery for some 250 miles (400 km) of range
Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for July 2019
As tax credits on electric cars wind down, great deals are getting harder to find. Still, our partners at CarsDirect found some deals as low as $199 a month for July in scouring manufacturer programs for deals. Since some electric cars are still sold i…
Ford-VW alliance means more EVs for Europe, joint Argo AI investment
More details emerge on Ford-VW alliance on electric and autonomous cars
Second-Generation Nissan LEAF Lands In Australia
The new Nissan LEAF starts late in Australia, but is prepared with a dealer network and charging infrastructure providers.
Tesla Built-In Dashcam (TeslaCam) Captures Another Crazy Crash
This TeslaCam footage reminds us to remain aware while driving. Your life could depend on it.
Why Tesla Model Y And Not Tesla Model 3 Hatchback? Video
It seems strange that Tesla didn’t decide to just start offering the Model 3 in a hatchback configuration.