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GM and LG Chem say they'll create more than 1,100 jobs in the area around Lordstown, Ohio — where GM closed a manufacturing plant earlier this year. Here, GM's former Lordstown Complex is seen one year ago.

GM And LG Chem Plan $2.3 Billion Electric Battery Venture In Ohio

3:29pm December 05, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The two companies expect to create more than 1,100 jobs in northeast Ohio. The new plant will be built near GM's Lordstown facility that was shuttered earlier this year.

Ford's Mustang Mach-E will be unveiled Sunday. It's part of the Detroit-based company's $11 billion investment in electric cars.

Fans Getting Charged Up To See Ford's New Electric Mustang SUV

5:23pm November 16, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

For nearly two years, car enthusiasts have been trying to figure out what Ford meant when it said its new electric SUV was "Mustang inspired." On Sunday, they'll find out.

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Clarence Dold used his 2013 Nissan Leaf to power his house during a four-day blackout in Santa Rosa, Calif., as a result of the Kincade Fire.

With Blackouts, California's Electric Car Owners Are Finding New Ways To Charge Up

2:43am November 09, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Nearly half of all the electric cars in the country are owned in California. But the recent wildfires and power outages are inspiring some drivers to use their cars to power their homes.

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A Jaguar I-Pace, the first electric vehicle from the premium carmaker, charges during an event in Barcelona, Spain, in May.

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Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving

12:51pm June 30, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

With new offerings from Audi, Jaguar and Porsche, Tesla is no longer the only game in town for people looking to drop big bucks on a high-performance electric vehicle.

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Most American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market, although they disagree on how soon.

Environment

As More Electric Cars Arrive, What's The Future For Gas-Powered Engines?

4:44pm February 16, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The vast majority of American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market — albeit not as quickly as environmental activists might like.

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The Harley-Davidson LiveWire, launching in August, is the American manufacturer's first electric motorcycle.

Environment

Harley-Davidson Embraces A New Sound As It Enters The Electric Era

4:10pm February 13, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The LiveWire, Harley's first electric bike, was first announced more than four years ago. It's finally hitting the streets this summer — for a hefty price. But will Harley fans be along for the ride?

The German carmaker is planning to introduce a $30,000 to $40,000 electric car in 2020 to compete with similarly priced American vehicles, CEO Scott Keogh told reporters on Wednesday.

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Volkswagen Planning A New North American Factory For Electric Cars

11:50am November 29, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The German carmaker is planning to introduce a $30,000 to $40,000 electric car in 2020 to compete with similarly priced American vehicles.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives in the company's new Model 3 electric vehicle for a special event on Friday.

First Customers Get Tesla Model 3 Electric Cars

2:28pm July 29, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

The vehicles are comparatively affordable at $35,000. Tesla says it can't build them fast enough to meet the demand.

General Motors has high hopes for the Chevrolet Bolt EV (shown here during its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last year). It can travel 238 miles on one charge. Currently, the only other all-electric cars with that kind of

Rollout Of Chevy Bolt May Mark Turning Point For Electric Car Market

1:56pm February 14, 2017

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.

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Administration Gives Electric Car Charging Grid A Boost

11:37pm November 03, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

The White House announced it is establishing 48 corridors on America's highways for charging electric vehicles.