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VW releases $2 billion settlement plan for electrifying AmericaThe first of four phases of Volkswagen's national plan – part of its settlement in the diesel emissions case – has been issued. Now, the public can review it and offer input.
Hyundai, Kia recall 1.2 million vehicles to prevent premature engine failureThe engines in some of those vehicles may have an increased likelihood of stalling, which could dramatically increase the risk of accidents.
Self-driving Uber tests on hold after Arizona crashUber’s prototype was found not responsible for the crash, but further testing will be on hold until the incident is fully investigated
This is what happens when the Chevy Volt runs out of both gas and battery powerA Volt owner wanted to find out what happens when all power in the car is depleted. He found out that it's hard to get stuck without power when driving the Volt.
Reading between the lines of Trump's speech to Detroit auto industryTrump appeared this week with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, and many other auto-industry executives at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti, Mich. Here's what he did and didn't say about auto emissions rules.
Tesla engineer accuses automaker of widespread discrimination against womenIn a lawsuit filed last year, AJ Vandermeyden alleged, among other things, that Tesla ignored complaints of 'pervasive harassment' of female employees and paid her less than men doing the same work.
A Tesla owner tests the Chevy Bolt. What's the verdict?The Chevy Bolt is really impressive. But does it measure up to a Tesla? One driver finds out.
Trump backpedals on fuel economy: Why that's not the end of electric cars.The Trump administration promises to review Obama-era fuel-economy standards that helped spur the electric car market. But federal policies aren't all that matters.
California's proposed self-driving laws eschew the driver's licenseCalifornia's DMV is considering rules that would allow self-driving cars without steering wheels and pedals to be tested on public roads, and that would do away with driver's licenses in some cases.
Tesla's solar energy plant in Hawaii flips the 'on' switchTesla, SolarCity, and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative unveiled the completed solar and energy-storage facility last week. The facility can provide solar power on demand, 24 hours a day, says Tesla.
EPA to study whether its emissions tests are vulnerable to cheatingThe Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog announced plans to confirm the agency's ability to do the job it's charged with.
Five questions about future of electric cars under Trump administrationAmong the things to consider are the future of incentives, infrastructure, and legislation encouraging the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, primarily electric cars.
In light of image problems, Uber tries the humility gameUber CEO Travis Kalanick's 'ask for forgiveness, not permission' leadership style set a tone that appears to have infiltrated the entire company and drawn criticism from the outside. Recently, Uber has tried to reverse course by playing the humility game. Is it working?
Beijing wants to replace traditional taxis with electric carsBeijing's taxi fleet includes around 70,000 taxis. It would cost about $1.3 billion to convert to electric power, according to reports.
CommentaryNew editor at The Christian Science Monitor
Election week could be just as long, and fraught, as in 2020
With Senate hopes dwindling, Democrats look, once again, to Texas
On immigration, Harris and Trump talk tough – with critical differences
In Gaza or Ukraine, peace can look impossible. Here, there’s hope.
