The surprising history of how electric vehicles have played the long game and won
Electric vehicles, we are often told, are the future. A whole range of carmakers and nations have plans to go electric.
Sep 1, 2022
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Electric vehicles can't compete with the emotional roar of an engine—but does that matter?
Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been growing at a rapid pace. Their share of the global car market has risen from around 4% in 2020 to 14% in 2022. However, this means internal combustion engine (ICE) cars still dominate ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Ford to drive electric transformation at UK car plant
US auto giant Ford on Monday unveiled plans to convert a UK factory into its first component assembly site for electric vehicles in Europe.
Oct 18, 2021
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Ford plays it safe with revamped F-150, focuses on interior
Six years ago, Ford made a Texas-size wager on the top-selling vehicle in America, rolling out a radical new version of the F-Series pickup with a lighter aluminum body instead of the customary steel.
Jun 26, 2020
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Solving the problem of battery waste
The increased uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and home batteries comes with its own environmental and sustainability problem—what to do with the batteries at the end of their lifespan?
Jun 21, 2022
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Toyota subsidiary to halt all shipments over rigged safety tests
Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said Wednesday it will suspend shipments of all car models in Japan and abroad, following news it had rigged safety tests.
Dec 20, 2023
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Ford unveils newest Mustang, extending gasoline-powered life
Ford unveiled Wednesday its seventh-generation Mustang in a brash and boisterous launch event in downtown Detroit that pointed to the staying power of gasoline-powered vehicles.
Sep 15, 2022
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Tire maker honored for tackling electric car pollution
Electric cars are widely hailed as the future of transport, but even though they eliminate the issue of fuel emissions from tailpipes, the problem of particle pollution as a result of tire wear hasn't been resolved.
Sep 20, 2023
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GM reaches supply deals for electric vehicle motor magnets
General Motors has taken two more steps to make sure it has the raw materials for the transition from petroleum to battery power, this time lining up magnets for electric vehicle motors.
Dec 9, 2021
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Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
The world's major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead.
Mar 15, 2021
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