Volkswagen is releasing an electric Transporter next year using Ford’s EV components

An electric version of Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van will debut next year. For the first time, the Transport will not be based on the California camper but on a newly developed platform with Ford.

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Over 1,000 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers reportedly join union effort

IG Metall, a powerful union in the German auto industry, claims it is gaining ground at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, with more workers joining the union’s effort.

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GAC Aion begins deliveries of tri-motor Hyper SSR supercar that goes 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds

Just over a year after unveiling its ultra-fast Hyper SSR supercar, GAC Aion has officially launched their EV in China and begun first deliveries. Available in three different versions, this supercar boasts some seriously impressive specs, including a 900V platform and a blistering 0-100 km/h time.

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NIO completes 30 million global battery swaps, further proving the process’s viability

EV automaker NIO continues to be the only passenger vehicle manufacturer to demonstrate the true potential of battery swap stations. Earlier today, the company live streamed its 30 millionth battery swap, hitting a milestone for the nascent technology, but also providing further evidence of how quickly NIO’s battery swap process is catching on amongst EV drivers.

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BMW ends ban on gasoline motorcycle sales in US that left electrics as only option

BMW Motorrad has lifted a temporary stop-sale for its entire gasoline motorcycle line in North America, which had resulted in the company only selling electric motorbikes.

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Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction

An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 at auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.

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Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction

An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 at auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.

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Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 in auction

An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 in auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.

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We tested Waymo’s driverless taxi in the perfect chaos of Venice Beach weekend

Waymo’s completely driverless taxi is coming to Los Angeles, and will be open to the public starting this week. We got an advance ride in these self-driving electric cars and got a sense of what this level 4 system can do in one of the more chaotic driving situations in a city full of chaotic driving situations: a Santa Monica and Venice Beach weekend.

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We tested Waymo’s driverless taxi in the perfect chaos of Venice Beach weekend

Waymo’s completely driverless taxi is coming to Los Angeles, and will be open to the public starting this week. We got an advance ride in these self-driving electric cars and got a sense of what this level 4 system can do in one of the more chaotic driving situations in a city full of chaotic driving situations: a Santa Monica and Venice Beach weekend.

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