China Moves To Increase Number Of Electric Vehicles On Its Roads
By early next year, Beijing will require automakers in China to ensure that at least 8 percent of all vehicles they manufacture are electric.
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In America's Heartland, A Power Company Leads Charge For Electric Cars
Kansas City Power & Light is building an ambitious, $20 million network of 1,000 charging stations. It's turning its service area into one of the fastest-growing electric vehicle markets in the U.S.
Rollout Of Chevy Bolt May Mark Turning Point For Electric Car Market
The Chevy Bolt can go 238 miles on a single charge and costs about $30,000, after a federal tax credit. But the clean-car industry needs government support to thrive, and that's far from certain.
Administration Gives Electric Car Charging Grid A Boost
The White House announced it is establishing 48 corridors on America's highways for charging electric vehicles.
Tesla Surprise: It's A Profit
The company posted a profit of nearly $22 million for the third quarter, the first quarterly profit since 2013. Tesla attributes the good results in part to new stores.
A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use
Tesla is building what it says is the world's largest battery factory. The scale is expected to drive down the cost of electric cars and batteries that homeowners can use to store surplus solar power.
How A Folding Electric Vehicle Went From Car Of The Future To 'Obsolete'
Engineers at MIT developed an electric, shareable car that would fold to conserve parking spaces. A prototype was made for production in Europe. But why did this promising auto never hit the road?
Apple Must 'Think Different' On Cars, Or Join Ranks Of Failed New Brands
Apple has formed a secret team to design and prototype an electric car, according to numerous reports. While Apple may have the technological chops, the odds are stacked against startup car companies.
Ford's New Aluminum F-150, VW Golf Take Top Detroit Auto Show Honors
Also notable was the unveiling of General Motors' all-electric Chevrolet Bolt concept car, which seems a clear rival to the Tesla.
PTI Adds Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Piedmont Triad International Airport has long been a hub of transportation, and now it may start attracting a new kind of vehicle.