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Tesla’s Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation
The investigation aims to determine whether Tesla lied to customers and investors about its vehicles’ autonomous driving capability.
Tesla Removes Most Job Posts In North America After ‘Hardcore’ Layoffs
We also discuss a potential “extreme action” against Chinese cars by U.S. regulators and Ford rethinking its plan to go all-electric in Europe by 2030.
Norway Continues To Lead The Transition To A Green Economy
Norway is an international leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy thanks to decades of policy support by the government.
2024 Tesla Model 3 Gets Outstanding 3.9 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption
The EPA driving range of the model exceeds 340 miles, but one configuration gets less than 250 miles.
Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3
With more range, better functionality, actual style thanks to a better design, and competitive price, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 just makes better sense than the Tesla Model 3. But that style does come at a price for taller passengers; Tesla has upped its interior-material game; and the car that’s so forward-thinking still lacks some tech polish...
Vanadium Flow Batteries Are Coming For Your Gas Power Plants
The US Department of Energy has tapped six sites to host new vanadium flow batteries, aiming to replace fossil energy with renewables.
Mercedes CEO Says EV Transition ‘Might Take Longer Than Expected’
Mercedes-Benz will keep making gas-powered cars "well into the 2030s" if buyers want them.
Next-Gen Chevrolet Bolt EUV Will Be Built At Old Chevy Malibu Plant In Kansas
Chevy’s last sedan retires to make way for a new wave of affordable EVs.
Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVs
Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study from the Green Science Policy Institute at Duke University, which found harmful chemicals from flame retardants can be present in the air of...