Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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Apple has started investigating electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hiring specialists and contacting charging firms, as it weighs its next move in the automotive sector.
Volkswagen is preparing to build a dedicated battery factory, aiming to bring cell production in-house as it accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.
General Motors and Cruise Automation have started real-world trials of autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EVs on San Francisco streets, targeting future deployment in ride-sharing fleets.
Mercedes-Benz is weighing the launch of a dedicated eco-focused sub-brand as it expands its range of plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles to compete with BMW's i division.
Nikola Motor Company emerges with plans for an electric 4x4 UTV and a natural gas-electric hybrid semi, aiming for commercial and off-road markets rather than direct Tesla competition.
Tesla has advanced its production goal by two years, now aiming to build 500,000 vehicles in 2018, driven by strong demand for the Model 3.
Wolfgang Hatz has resigned as Porsche’s research and development boss following months of suspension, with Michael Steiner named as his immediate successor.
Warranty spending at Tesla has outstripped rivals including GM and Ford, as owner complaints about Model S and Model X quality persist.
Dyson will use £16 million in government funding to develop a battery electric vehicle at its Malmesbury headquarters, aiming to create over 500 engineering jobs.
Future Mobility, backed by Tencent and Foxconn, has hired key former BMW i managers as it prepares to accelerate electric vehicle development in China.
A new fan-made video swaps Marvel characters for car brands, casting Tesla as the Hulk and General Motors as Loki in a pointed jab at the Chevrolet Bolt.
The new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle pairs a 1.8-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and launches in China with 35 percent better efficiency than its predecessor.
Porsche aims to maintain its 15 percent profit margin in 2016, even as stricter emissions rules and investment in electric models drive up costs.
A Delft University team has modified a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell SUV to supply up to 10kW of clean electricity to homes or the grid, demonstrating hydrogen vehicles' potential beyond transport.
Geneva's 2016 show floor features everything from Bugatti's Chiron to the Alpine Vision Concept, with major launches from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Volvo and more.
Nissan disabled its NissanConnect EV app for the Leaf after a researcher revealed that hackers could exploit a vulnerability to control certain car functions remotely.
Alexander Malyshev’s Mirrow Provocator concept proposes a four-seat city car with a rear entry, rally-inspired safety cell and both combustion and electric options.
Electric and hybrid models drove a 20 percent rise in alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU last year, even as LPG and natural gas cars declined.
Carlos Ghosn aims to accelerate Renault-Nissan’s electric vehicle sales in China by focusing on more affordable models to compete with local low-cost offerings.
Volkswagen is reportedly developing a new mass-market electric car with a lower price than rivals, aiming to outdo Tesla and Chevrolet on affordability.
EPFL engineers have demonstrated a prototype charging station using buffer battery storage to deliver a 4.5MW charge, allowing an electric car to recharge in just 15 minutes.
Nissan reported record European sales of 715,623 vehicles in 2015, but its claim to be the continent’s leading Asian brand is disputed by Toyota’s higher figures.
PSA Group will create unique technologies exclusively for DS, aiming to strengthen the premium brand’s identity alongside existing group-wide systems.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.