Volkswagen unveils fully-electric SUV for China market
Volkswagen is planning to release a fully-electric SUV in China which could compete with Tesla's Model X.
Automotive
Apr 15, 2019
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News tagged with electric cars
China's auto show highlights electric ambitions
This year's Shanghai auto show highlights the global industry's race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy as Beijing winds down subsidies that promoted sales.
Automotive
Apr 14, 2019
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Don't trust the environmental hype about electric vehicles? The economic benefits might convince you
With electric cars back in the headlines, it's time to remember why we should bother making the transition away from oil.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 12, 2019
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Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough
When Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released 50 years ago, flying cars were a flight of fancy. Now, these futuristic vehicles are entering the outer fringes of reality. According to a new study published in Nature, for some ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 12, 2019
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How flying cars could help in the fight against climate change
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and wished you could zoom above the gridlock in a flying car? A new study predicts these futuristic vehicles could be good for your commute and good for the environment—as long as they're ...
Automotive
Apr 11, 2019
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Despite good progress, 100% low-carbon energy is still a long way off for the UK
In the past ten years the UK's electricity mix has changed dramatically. Coal's contribution has dropped from 40 percent to 6 percent. Wind, solar power and hydroelectric plants now generate more electricity than nuclear ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 9, 2019
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Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip' in Australia
A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the viability of such vehicles in tackling climate change.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 7, 2019
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Hydrogen fuel cells: With a database of 500,000 materials, researchers zero in on best bets
As researchers work toward next-generation electric vehicles, they may be hitting their heads on the ceiling of what lithium ion batteries can deliver.
Materials Science
Apr 5, 2019
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VW seals 10-year lithium deal for electric cars
German car behemoth Volkswagen said Friday it had secured 10 years' worth of lithium for electric car batteries from Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng, ensuring supply of a key ingredient for the vital components.
Automotive
Apr 5, 2019
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Why we shouldn't ban 'tiny vehicles'
E-scooter mania is sweeping cities around the world. Fun, accessible and cheap to rent, shared electric scooters are one of the biggest technology stories this year.
Other
Apr 3, 2019
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