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Why one Finnish city thinks it's ideal for next Tesla GigafactoryWhy one Finnish city thinks it's ideal for next Tesla Gigafactory

Stephen Edelstein

The Tesla “gigafactory” near Reno, Nevada, is already billed as the largest lithium-ion battery cell plant in the world. But Tesla has discussed plans for at least one additional gigafactory, presumably to meet demand for battery...

Plug-in electric car sales in Canada, Nov 2016: Bolts from the blue?Plug-in electric car sales in Canada, Nov 2016: Bolts from the blue?

Matthew Klippenstein

Canada’s first three Chevrolet Bolt EVs were registered in October, no doubt for media test-drives and dealership training ahead of the 238-mile electric car’s Canadian launch. That event is expected to take place early next year,...

German government worries carmakers vulnerable to electric-car onslaughtGerman government worries carmakers vulnerable to electric-car onslaught

Stephen Edelstein

Many governments across the globe have enacted stricter emissions standards to curb air pollution and greenhouse gases; others plan to do so. Some have also drafted incentives and other policies to promote zero-emission vehicles, especially electric...

Nio electric SUV, from Chinese NextEV, to have 'Toyota cost' and 'Tesla range'Nio electric SUV, from Chinese NextEV, to have 'Toyota cost' and 'Tesla range'

Stephen Edelstein

Among the many startups looking to repeat the success of Tesla Motors, China’s NextEV has somewhat flown under the radar. But the company is now discussing concrete plans for its future electric cars under a new...

Modern electric cars at 20: from EV1 to Bolt EV, where are we now?Modern electric cars at 20: from EV1 to Bolt EV, where are we now?

John Voelcker

1996 General Motors EV1 Twenty years ago today, the very first GM EV1 electric cars were delivered to 40 lessees in California in a blaze of publicity. Since then, plug-in electric vehicles have seen more than...

GM loses $9K on each Chevy Bolt EV to become major player in electric cars: reportGM loses $9K on each Chevy Bolt EV to become major player in electric cars: report

Stephen Edelstein

With the first cars expected to arrive at a few dealerships before the end of this month, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV could change the electric car landscape. It offers an EPA-rated 238-mile range in a...

Audi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes EQ: electric luxury SUVs comparedAudi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes EQ: electric luxury SUVs compared

Stephen Edelstein

After sales of 150,000 or more electric luxury cars from Tesla Motors over four years, the first major wave of long-range electric cars from established luxury automakers is now on the way. So far, it seems...

Plug-in electric car sales surge in Nov: Volt soars, Prius Prime arrives (final update)Plug-in electric car sales surge in Nov: Volt soars, Prius Prime arrives (final update)

John Voelcker

Traditionally, the North American winter months have seen a slowdown in sales of plug-in electric cars—but the rule didn’t seem to apply last month. Strong vehicle sales for November led analysts to suggest this could be...

Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite in China? Concept car hints at new style (updated)Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite in China? Concept car hints at new style (updated)

Stephen Edelstein

The current-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid may acquire a new identity for the Chinese market—and perhaps even a new design previewed by a China-only concept car. General Motors sold the first-generation Volt under different brands in...

Jeremy Clarkson seems to know very little about electric cars, sadlyJeremy Clarkson seems to know very little about electric cars, sadly

John Voelcker

Jeremy Clarkson of The Grand Tour [publicity photo provided by Amazon] Oh, dear. The things celebrities say. One of three long-time hosts of BBC’s long-running “Top Gear” TV show, Clarkson was fired after punching a producer....

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Why one Finnish city thinks it's ideal for next Tesla GigafactoryWhy one Finnish city thinks it's ideal for next Tesla Gigafactory

Plug-in electric car sales in Canada, Nov 2016: Bolts from the blue?Plug-in electric car sales in Canada, Nov 2016: Bolts from the blue?

German government worries carmakers vulnerable to electric-car onslaughtGerman government worries carmakers vulnerable to electric-car onslaught

Nio electric SUV, from Chinese NextEV, to have 'Toyota cost' and 'Tesla range'Nio electric SUV, from Chinese NextEV, to have 'Toyota cost' and 'Tesla range'

Modern electric cars at 20: from EV1 to Bolt EV, where are we now?Modern electric cars at 20: from EV1 to Bolt EV, where are we now?

GM loses $9K on each Chevy Bolt EV to become major player in electric cars: reportGM loses $9K on each Chevy Bolt EV to become major player in electric cars: report

Audi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes EQ: electric luxury SUVs comparedAudi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes EQ: electric luxury SUVs compared

Plug-in electric car sales surge in Nov: Volt soars, Prius Prime arrives (final update)Plug-in electric car sales surge in Nov: Volt soars, Prius Prime arrives (final update)

Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite in China? Concept car hints at new style (updated)Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite in China? Concept car hints at new style (updated)

Jeremy Clarkson seems to know very little about electric cars, sadlyJeremy Clarkson seems to know very little about electric cars, sadly

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