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US Designates Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors
By Bobby Magill published
The federal government is designating 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along major U.S. highways.
New Electric Bus Can Travel 350 Miles on Single Charge
By Kacey Deamer published
The new Proterra bus is a high-mileage, zero-emission vehicle that could change city commuting.
Why Tesla's Model S Is So Incredibly Fast
By Tia Ghose published
The Tesla Model S can thank its new supercharged battery for its superspeed, car experts said.
What the First Driverless Car Fatality Means for Self-Driving Tech
By Kacey Deamer published
Has autonomous vehicle technology progressed to the point of safety?
Record-Breaking Electric Car Goes from 0 to 62 Mph in 1.5 Seconds
By Laura Geggel published
In a record-setting feat, an electric car zoomed from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 1.513 seconds last week, making it the fastest known electric car in the world.
Following Tesla's Lead, Toyota Makes Fuel Cell Patents Free
By Tanya Lewis published
Toyota is making thousands of its hydrogen fuel cell patents available royalty-free, the car company announced this week at CES 2015 in Las Vegas.
Electric Vehicle Fleet Gives California Green Energy Boost
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The crowded highways of Los Angeles just got a little greener, thanks to a new electric-vehicle program sponsored by the U.S. Air Force.
Is Car Hacking the Next Big Security Threat?
By Alyssa Danigelis published
As automobiles incorporate more navigation and wireless communication technologies, could these super-connected cars become increasingly vulnerable to hackers?
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