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New Battery Could Power Electric Cars 620 Miles on Single Charge
By Tracy Staedter published
The redesigned battery could ease people's "range anxiety" when it comes to electric cars.
Hackers Turn Tesla Into a Brain-Controlled Car
By Alyssa Danigelis published
A machine learning training program and an EEG headset turned brain activity into driving commands.
US Designates Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors
By Bobby Magill published
The federal government is designating 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along major U.S. highways.
New Electric Bus Can Travel 350 Miles on Single Charge
By Kacey Deamer published
The new Proterra bus is a high-mileage, zero-emission vehicle that could change city commuting.
Why Tesla's Model S Is So Incredibly Fast
By Tia Ghose published
The Tesla Model S can thank its new supercharged battery for its superspeed, car experts said.
What the First Driverless Car Fatality Means for Self-Driving Tech
By Kacey Deamer published
Has autonomous vehicle technology progressed to the point of safety?
Record-Breaking Electric Car Goes from 0 to 62 Mph in 1.5 Seconds
By Laura Geggel published
In a record-setting feat, an electric car zoomed from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 1.513 seconds last week, making it the fastest known electric car in the world.
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