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5:18pm, 14th May, 2020

Exclusive: Tesla's secret batteries aim to rework the math for electric cars and the grid

Electric car maker Tesla Inc plans to introduce a new low-cost, long-life battery in its Model 3 sedan in China later this year or early next that it expects will bring the cost of electric vehicles in line with gasoline models, and allow EV batterie...

Tesla starts building Long Range Model 3 cars at China plant

4:42am, 14th May, 2020

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Tesla starts building Long Range Model 3 cars at China plant

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc said on Thursday it had started producing Long Range Model 3 vehicles in its Shanghai factory and aimed to deliver them to customers soon.

Tesla cuts price for China-made Model 3 cars by 10% to qualify for subsidies

9:52pm, 30th April, 2020

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Tesla cuts price for China-made Model 3 cars by 10% to qualify for subsidies

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc said in Friday it has cut the starting price for China-made Model 3 sedans by 10% to qualify for subsidies in the world's biggest auto market.

Veoneer and Volvo Cars to split Zenuity software joint venture

7:50am, 2nd April, 2020

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Veoneer and Volvo Cars to split Zenuity software joint venture

Geely-owned Volvo Cars and auto tech supplier Veoneer will split their jointly owned software venture Zenuity as the Swedish carmaker focuses on developing autonomous driving software, the companies said on Thursday.

Toyota, Panasonic to set up firm to connect cars, homes: Kyodo

10:04pm, 8th May, 2019

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Toyota, Panasonic to set up firm to connect cars, homes: Kyodo

Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp are set to announce plans to establish a joint company to "connect" cars and homes, Kyodo news reported on Thursday, ahead of a joint news conference by the two companies in Tokyo.

Flying taxis could be more efficient than gas and electric cars on long-distance trips

8:28pm, 9th April, 2019

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Flying taxis could be more efficient than gas and electric cars on long-distance trips

Flying cars definitely sound cool, but whether they’re actually a good idea is up for debate. Fortunately they do seem to have some surefire benefits, among which you can now count improved efficiency — in theory, and on long trips. But it’s somethin...

Uber, ahead of IPO, sees some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

10:33pm, 8th April, 2019

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Uber, ahead of IPO, sees some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

Uber Technologies Inc expects it will be a long time before one of its biggest investments, self-driving cars, is ready for wide-scale deployment, a senior scientist said on Monday, as the ride-sharing firm gears up to go public.

Uber scientist says some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

6:21pm, 8th April, 2019

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Uber scientist says some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

Uber Technologies Inc believes it will take a long time for self-driving cars to be used at scale but the technology will save lives, the chief scientist at its self-driving car unit said on Monday.

CNET On Cars Car Tech 101 Turbos vs. Superchargers

5:45pm, 1st April, 2019

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CNET On Cars Car Tech 101 Turbos vs. Superchargers

http://cnet.co/11OT5uT Learn the difference between two high tech trends to increase power with less fuel.

U.S. seeks input on GM petition to deploy cars without steering wheels

11:17am, 15th March, 2019

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U.S. seeks input on GM petition to deploy cars without steering wheels

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it was seeking public comment on General Motors' 15-month-old petition seeking approval to deploy a limited number vehicles on U.S. roads without steering wheels or other human...