The world’s largest automaker is getting into the ride-sharing business as it prepares for a world with fewer cars.
China’s first all-electric zero-emissions cargo ship is going to be used to transport coal
China, already the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market, is now using battery power to fuel cargo shipping as well.
This is the Tesla semi truck
500 miles of range and more aerodynamic than a supercar
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Tesla’s new semi truck will go 0-60 in 5 seconds with a 500-mile range
A carbon fiber cab. A centrally-mounted driving position, like in a McLaren F1. A 500-mile range. Zero to 60 mph in five seconds. Semi-autonomous convoy capability. This is the Tesla Semi.
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Redesigning the ( automobile) industry
Bob Lutz: Kiss the good times goodbye
‘Everyone will have 5 years to get their car off the road or sell it for scrap’
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Toyota just announced a deadline for the phasing out of gas engines
Toyota Just Announced a Deadline for the Phasing out of Gas Engines
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Chainless 4-wheeled hybrid electric bike concept is “self-charging”
The Hybrid Module Mobility concept isn’t pedaled directly, but instead employs a pedal-powered alternator for riders to partially recharge its batteries.
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The role your car plays in democratizing the energy grid
Decentralized power systems could have huge impacts on vehicles in the near future—and not just in terms of how we’ll charge our cars.
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Airbus’ electric flying taxis are set to take to the skies next year
Airbus has successfully completed testing on its CityAirbus’ propulsion system, putting the VTOL on track for a 2018 test flight. When its fully operational, it will be able to carry up to four people and maneuver around the city at 120km/h.
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Toshiba claims its new electric car battery enables 200 miles of range with a 6-minute charge
This week, Japanese electronics giant Toshiba unveiled a new battery that they developed using a new “titanium niobium oxide” anode material.
EV Range Anxiety May Be a Thing of the Past
If range anxiety is no longer an obstacle to EV adoption, the industry may take off like a rocket.
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Global shockwaves from electric cars will be here sooner rather than later
Governments, the oil industry and car makers are waking up to the profound changes battery-powered cars will bring.
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