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Led by Tesla, electric vehicle sales are predicted to surge in 2021

Led by Tesla, electric vehicle sales are predicted to surge in 2021

Friday, May 29, 2020

A new report by Cairn Energy Research Advisors, a research firm focused on the battery and EV industries, predicts a surge in electric vehicle sales in 2021 as countries around the world push new programs to encourage consumers to buy battery powered vehicles.  Cairn estimates global sales of EVs in 2021 will jump 36% and top 3 million vehicles for the first time ever.

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Battle between Trump and California over car pollution heads to court

Battle between Trump and California over car pollution heads to court

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public’s health at risk and is based on flawed science.

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France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry

France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

France’s government is injecting more than 8 billion euros ($8.8 billion) to save the country’s car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, and wants to use the crisis to make France the No. 1 producer of electric vehicles in Europe.

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Timing right for Volkswagen Chattanooga's restart, CEO says

Timing right for Volkswagen Chattanooga's restart, CEO says

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Two months to the day after Volkswagen closed its Chattanooga plant amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the factory's CEO said Thursday that the timing is right for restarting operations.

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U.S. auto industry returns to life after lockdown

U.S. auto industry returns to life after lockdown

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Detroit Three automakers and their suppliers began restarting assembly lines on Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown in a slow revival of a sector that employs nearly 1 million people in the United States.

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New Breed of Pickups Mixes Horsepower and Battery Power

New Breed of Pickups Mixes Horsepower and Battery Power

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Electric Hummers and Cybertrucks, as well as the next generation of S.U.V.s, will signal the arrival of the E.V. era in America if they start to sell in big numbers.

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Tesla is cutting prices in China so the Model 3 qualifies for subsidies

Tesla is cutting prices in China so the Model 3 qualifies for subsidies

Friday, May 1, 2020

Tesla (TSLA) is once again cutting the price of its China-built Model 3s so that it can qualify for government incentives that are meant to encourage people to buy cars again.

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A no-brainer stimulus idea: Electrify USPS mail trucks

A no-brainer stimulus idea: Electrify USPS mail trucks

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

With the US trapped in a historic lockdown, everyone agrees that enormous federal spending is necessary to keep the economy going over the next year and beyond — and everyone has their own ideas about how, exactly, that federal spending should be targeted.

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The Soundtrack to an Electric Car

The Soundtrack to an Electric Car

Thursday, April 16, 2020

When General Maximus — that’s Russell Crowe in “Gladiator” — leads his Roman legions into battle, Hans Zimmer’s bombastic, percussive score propels them to victory.

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California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles

California allows startup Nuro to test driverless delivery vehicles

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as coronavirus concerns lock down many in the state.

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