Chicago Says Elon Musk’s Boring Company to Build High-Speed Link to O’Hare
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Mr. Musk’s company hopes to create a system of electric vehicles underground to carry people from downtown to the airport.
Ford Explorer Hybrid, Tesla job cuts, and Byton electric sedan concept: Today’s Car News
Ford has confirmed the upcoming Explorer Hybrid for police fleets. Tesla announced it will cut 9 percent of its salaried workforce to cut costs. Chinese electric-car startup Byton revealed the K-Byte sedan concept in China. Automakers make the case to nine state governors to help boost electric-car sales. And Toyota invests $1 billion in Uber's... Chinese electric-car startup Byton reveals its second concept: a Level 4 self-driving sedan
Just months after debuting its first concept vehicle, Chinese electric-car startup Byton on Tuesday took the wraps off a second model that it says previews a production-intent self-driving electric sedan with a lightweight, aerodynamic body. The Byton K-Byte concept that the automaker showed off ahead of the 2018 CES Asia shares its underpinnings... Chinese electric-car startup Byton reveals its second concept: a Level 4 self-driving sedan
Just months after debuting its first concept vehicle, Chinese electric-car startup Byton on Tuesday took the wraps off a second model that it says previews a production-intent self-driving electric sedan with a lightweight, aerodynamic body. The Byton K-Byte concept that the automaker showed off ahead of the 2018 CES Asia shares its underpinnings... Ford confirms new hybrid Explorer for police; is this how SUV buyers will embrace hybrids?
Police work may be ideal proving grounds to convince skeptical shoppers that hybrids can consistently perform when duty calls. Despite skepticism from some that electrification could add complexity and maintenance costs to large fleets, Ford confirmed Tuesday that its next-generation Police Interceptor Utility (based on the next-generation... Automakers make plea to 9 state governors to help boost electric, zero-emissions car sales
Seeking to kick-start electric car sales outside of California, the lobbying group that represents a dozen automakers said Monday that it sent letters to nine state governors urging them to help spur zero-emissions vehicle demand. In the letters, the automakers urge the state governors to boost investments in electric-car charging infrastructure... Tesla eliminates 9 percent of its workforce, cutting costs
Tesla's been in "production Hell" for the past 9 months as it attempts to ramp up the Model 3. On Tuesday Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce the Silicon Valley automaker is letting go 9 percent of its workforce. Musk noted that no production workers would be let go to ensure that Model 3 production would not be affected by the cuts... Tesla to Cut 9% of Its Work Force, Elon Musk Says
The company said the move, almost entirely limited to salaried employees, was part of a broader reorganization meant to make the automaker profitable.
Elon Musk, in Search of Profit, Cuts Tesla’s Work Force
The automaker said the 9 percent reduction, mostly limited to salaried employees, was part of a broad reorganization and would not affect production.
Volkswagen quantum computers, Daimler diesel recall, and Tesla tax credits: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen wants to use quantum computers to develop tailor-made electric-car batteries. Daimler has recalled hundreds of thousands of diesel cars in Europe. The results are in from our latest Twitter poll asking what electric car readers would buy when Tesla's tax credits begin to sunset. And the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer flunk the... Quantum computers could make specialized batteries for Volkswagen EVs
Quantum computers could analyze and help build highly specialized electric vehicle batteries in the future, Volkswagen announced this week. Using the highly complex computing tech, researchers simulated industrially relevant molecules in EV batteries that could help shape the next generation of compounds for use in green cars. Researchers said... When Tesla’s tax credits expire, which electric car would you buy? Twitter poll results
Last week, we reported that the federal tax credits for electric-car buyers are about to expire. Once any automaker sells 200,000 electric cars, the credits available to its buyers begin to wind down. Since Tesla has been selling electric cars longer than any other automaker (at least since the credits were passed), and has sold more electric cars... Daimler ordered to recall nearly 774,000 diesels in Europe for emissions software
Stop us if you've heard this before: A major automaker will recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles for software that turns off emissions controls under certain circumstances. This time, it's Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler under investigation. Germany's transportation minister met with Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche on Monday before... Byton raises $500M, Tesla Autopilot defeat, and electric-car rally in Switzerland: Today’s Car News
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Chinese electric-car maker Byton announced it's raised $500 million in new funding. New controversy sets in surrounding a Tesla Autopilot add-on that defeats baked-in safety. The world's largest electric-car rally kicks off in Switzerland. And we ask what a "green car" means to readers. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Byton, which... Chinese electric-car builder Byton says it raised $500 million
A $500 million infusion from investors including an automaker and a major battery supplier could help Chinese electric-car startup Byton put its cars on the road by the end of next year, the company said Monday. Byton said that its big investors—Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group, Chinese lithium-ion battery developer CATL, and Chinese... Autopilot Buddy defeats Tesla’s safety systems; it is not your friend
Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system has had its share of controversy, but the latest Autopilot controversy stems from a third-party accessory. An add-on weight dubbed Autopilot Buddy can allow drivers to keep their hands off a Tesla Model S or Model X steering wheel for extended periods of time, and can help to disable warnings that prompt... What does a green car mean to you? Take our Twitter poll
We get a lot of comments on Green Car Reports arguing (mostly in a friendly way) about what makes a green car. Or, put another way, what makes a car green. Some readers clearly think the only way to be green is to drive a pure electric car, the bigger the battery the better. Others think as long as they have a car they can live with that plugs in... World’s largest electric-car rally kicks off in Switzerland
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Undeterred by major automakers that build electric cars by the millions, tinkerers and apostles aren't finished coming up with new ideas on their own. Whether sharing their knowledge with community, or just a sense of unflagging camaraderie, 160 such teams ranging from solo shade-tree mechanics to major corporations to visiting tourists in rented... Tesla Model 3 refunds, CO2 to fuel, less harmful batteries, awards, records, and deals: The Week in Reverse
What is the next big innovation in electric car charging? What element is a major battery manufacturer trying to remove from its electric car batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 8, 2018. Friday, we learned the new name for the concept that Porsche had been... Porsche Mission E to be called Porsche Taycan
Porsche announced Friday that its long-running Mission E electric sedan will be called the Porsche Taycan when it starts production next year. The 2020 Porsche Taycan (pronounced "tie-con") takes its name from the horse on the Porsche crest, according to the automaker, which itself was taken from the Stuttgart coat of arms. The name Taycan means...