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In market value, Tesla now rivals the 'Big Three' US automakersThe wisdom of the market appears to believe that Tesla is now a competitor to General Motors and Ford, and well ahead of Fiat Chrysler.
Could liquid hydrogen power airplanes instead of fossil fuel?The aviation industry accounts for around 2 percent of global carbon emissions, and that could could triple by the middle of the century. One study proposes replacing jet fuel with liquid hydrogen, a much lighter fuel.
GM, Lyft to road test thousands of self-driving Bolt EVs next yearGM subsidiary Cruise Automation is already testing prototype autonomous Bolt EV electric cars on public roads. Their numbers are about to grow.
Will Tesla's new Model 3 be most 'Made in America' car?Every year, the Kogod School of Business at American University publishes a ranking of the most 'American-made' cars, with the top spots occupied by a mix of domestic and foreign models. So where might the Tesla Model 3 rank when production begins later this year?
FTC to investigate possible privacy violations by auto lenders tracking borrowers via GPSEver had the feeling you were being watched? If you've taken out an auto loan in recent years, your hunch may have been right. And now, the US government is investigating.
Daimler to produce electric commercial trucks in EuropeThese trucks will be made available to a small number of European test customers for year-long trials, with deliveries slated to begin later this year.
US household energy spending hits 50-year lowAs renewable energy use has expanded significantly over the last decade, household energy costs have declined. That's the conclusion of a new report from the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
How Kansas became one of the fastest-growing electric-car markets in the countryWhen it comes to promoting electric cars, California is rightfully viewed as the most active. But a charging-infrastructure program launched two years ago by Kansas City Power & Light is taking off.
New federal legislation could help speed development of self-driving carsSen. Jim Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, and Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat from Michigan, announced Monday that they would consider bills that would streamline laws related to testing self-driving cars on US roadways.
Why fossil-fuel giants underestimate electric cars, renewable energyMass adoption of electric cars and renewable energy could significantly decrease global consumption of fossil fuels. But does the traditional energy industry view these new developments as a threat?
Why it could be tough for Trump administration to roll back fuel-economy standardsBecause the Environmental Protection Agency's rule-making follows a prescribed procedure that includes lengthy technical analyses and public input, all of it based on science, eliminating its fuel-economy standards will not be simple, some say.
How Trump's border tax could raise car prices by thousands of dollarsAlthough the details of a border tax have yet to be worked out, analysts have published preliminary estimates of how it could affect America's auto industry.
VW diesels that can be fixed to meet emissions standards (and those that can't)So far only a relatively small number of settlement vehicles can be modified to meet emissions standards and stay on the road.
Why some oil companies are investing in renewablesIf electric cars are adopted by mass-market buyers in years to come, that will lead to notably lower oil consumption. So what are oil companies doing to prepare for that possible outcome?
Why now is the time to buy winter tiresIf you've been contemplating winter tires for your car, this may very well be the best time to take advantage of clearance sales at tire retailers trying to clear out inventory.
Why we don't use wood anymore to power our carsBefore the concept of low-carbon or carbon-neutral fuels even existed, people tried something completely different: wood. It powered many of the earliest combustion vehicles, including locomotives and steamships.
Bosch agrees to pay $327 million for helping VW cheat on emissionsThe German supplier has been implicated in the Volkswagen 'Dieselgate' scandal.
Dieselgate's silver lining? A surge in car sales.There could be a silver lining to Dieselgate's dark clouds, some say: A small surge in car sales, similar to the one spawned by the government's Cash-for-Clunkers program.
Why is Fiat Chrysler adding hundreds of dealerships in the US?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reportedly planning a dramatic expansion of its dealer network. The question is why now?
GM, Honda partner to produce hydrogen fuel cells in MichiganThe new facility will be located in General Motors's existing battery plant in Brownstown, Mich. and is expected to begin mass production around 2020.
