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Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
Mercedes has unveiled an electric delivery van concept that's so eco-friendly it purifies nearby air.
Volvo's self-driving loader prototype is based on a Lego model
Volvo has unveiled a self-driving loader prototype based on a Lego model — and it might hint at the future of construction.
Onewheel GT is Future Motion's first three-horsepower electric board
The Onewheel Pint X, meanwhile, is an upgraded version of the Pint.
The all-electric i4 is a no-compromise BMW that happens to be an EV
We had a chance to drive the 2022 BMW i4 M50 in Germany and, if you’ve been waiting for an electric BMW sedan that delivers that ultimate driving machine feeling, look no further.
Uber will rent up to 50,000 Tesla EVs to drivers
Uber will rent up to 50,000 Tesla EVs to US drivers through Hertz, potentially saving them money as they help the planet.
GM will install as many as 40,000 community EV charging stations
GM plans to install as many as 40,000 EV charging stations to bolster community access.
Tesla hikes prices across its EV lineup
Tesla has raised prices for all its EVs, with the Model S and X now costing $5,000 more.
Polestar gives owners two years of free fast charging from Electrify America
Polestar 2 drivers now get two years of free fast charging at Electrify America stations, albeit for 30 minutes at a time.
The Boring Company gets approval for Las Vegas public transportation system
On Wednesday, Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve plans for The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop system.
Volvo’s new in-car app squeezes every last mile out of your EV’s battery
Volvo and Polestar EVs are getting an app that optimizes range — it'll even adjust the climate control automatically.
Toyota will build a US battery plant as part of a $3.4 billion investment
As part of a $3.4 billion investment, Toyota plans to build a US battery manufacturing plant that will eventually employ 1,750 workers.
Tesla starts delivering refreshed Model X to customers
Tesla has started delivering its revised Model X, but new buyers could be waiting several months for their electric crossovers.
Tesla opens Model Y pre-orders in the UK for early 2022 delivery
The Long Range All-Wheel-Drive model starts at £54,990.
Lucid details the Air's semi-autonomous driving features
Lucid has detailed its Air EV's semi-autonomous driving assistant, although its most advanced features won't be available for a long while.
LG will cover nearly the entire cost of GM's Chevy Bolt EV recall
GM has reached a deal that should make LG pay nearly all the cost of the Bolt EV and EUV recall — about $1.9 billion dollars.
GM begins replacing recalled Chevy Bolt batteries
Following multiple production delays, the latest Chevy Bolt EV recall is officially underway.
Ford's Mach-E GT is an American muscle car for the 21st century
In which I finally discover what all the Mach-E fuss was about.
Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages
Sony and TSMC are reportedly planning a joint factory that could tackle chip shortages for cameras and cars.
Hitting the Books: How Los Angeles became a 'Freewaytopia'
In his latest book, Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles, author Paul Haddad takes readers on a whirlwind tour through the history and lore of Los Angeles' sprawling highway system.
Kia’s Sorento plug-in hybrid is racing in the 1,500-mile Rebelle Rally
Two modified Kia Sorento plug-in hybrids are racing in the 1,500-mile Rebelle Rally.

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