Lithium, the common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries, has become so precious that it is often called white gold. But something surprising has happened recently: The metal’s price has…
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As European Union looks to phase out CO2-emitting cars, e-fuels may be the solution
Germany has declared last-minute opposition to a landmark European Union law to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035, demanding that sales be allowed of new cars with internal combustion…
Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Ohio, With 20 Cars Leaving Tracks
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio on Saturday — the second such crash in the state in just over a month — prompting county officials to ask residents within…
Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self-Driving’ System
Tesla is recalling more than 362,000 cars equipped with its Full Self-Driving driver-assistance system after government regulators found it increased the risk of accidents. The company’s technology, which can steer,…
Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year
Declines in new car prices are pushing down used electric vehicle prices, too. They have fallen 17 percent since July, according to Recurrent, which tracks the used car market. That’s…
Electric Cars Are Taking Off, but When Will Battery Recycling Follow?
“We’re weaning our entire society off of fossil and carbon-intensive fuels — we can’t underestimate the scale of that challenge,” said Gavin Harper, a research fellow at the University of…
Supercharged Entertainment with go-karts, bumper cars, burgers, beer opens on Route 1
EDISON – Families and thrill seekers have a lot to look forward to this holiday season because Supercharged Entertainment New Jersey, the world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and entertainment venue,…
In a Future Filled With Electric Cars, AM Radio May Be Left Behind
For nearly 100 years, drivers have been listening to AM radio, an American institution crackling with news, traffic, weather, sports and an eclectic variety of other programs. But that dashboard…
In-wheel motors could be the future of electric cars
London CNN Business — In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche and Ludwig Lohner unveiled an electric car with battery-powered motors attached to its front wheels. It was seen as a sensation, but…