Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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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.
Mitsubishi Motors will introduce the MINICAB-MiEV, a minicar-class commercial electric van with two battery options and up to 150 km range, at Japanese dealerships from 8 December 2011.
A Tesla Model S driver claims Autopilot failed to prevent a rear-end collision on a California motorway, as debate continues over responsibility for crashes involving autonomous features.
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.
VW says its next-generation electric car, built on the MEB platform, could be priced below a comparable Golf if group-wide scale is achieved.
Consumer Reports tested the 2014 Cadillac ELR, highlighting its advanced hybrid system but also pointing out reliability concerns with its infotainment electronics.
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.
Wanxiang Group and Hybrid Tech are vying for Fisker Automotive’s assets, with interest in patents and potential links to Tesla as the auction nears.
Draft government plans would give buyers of new electric cars a 10-year vehicle tax exemption, aiming to accelerate EV adoption ahead of the 2020 target.
Red Bull Racing trialled a fully electric-powered Formula One car for pitstop practice at Spa in August 2014, using a modified RB9 chassis to streamline training sessions.
Future Mobility, backed by Tencent and Foxconn, has hired key former BMW i managers as it prepares to accelerate electric vehicle development in China.
Reports in April 2016 indicated that Magna Steyr was set to handle contract manufacturing duties for Apple’s secretive Project Titan electric car, following speculation around BMW and Daimler collaborations.
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.
BYD’s battery-powered double-decker begins operations in London, promising up to 190 miles of zero-emission range on a single charge and overnight recharging.
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.
Digital artist Theophilus Chin reworks the Tesla Model X as a pickup, blending electric SUV elements with utility truck cues in a rendering that divides opinion.