BMW Vision iNext electric concept redefines German luxury flagship

BMW iNext ConceptFor decades, the flagship of every German luxury maker’s line has been its largest sedan: the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, and at the pinnacle, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. But times change. The BMW Vision iNext, previewed for small group of journalists this week before Saturday’s global debut, entirely rethinks what a “flagship”…
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Tesla updates, Hurricane Florence, and climate commitments: The Week in Reverse

Hurricane Florence approaches U.S. East Coast Sept. 12, 2018Which car companies may have colluded to commit crimes? What car company stepped up to help Hurricane Florence victims? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Sept. 14, 2018. Friday, we learned that Tesla again enabled maximum range and free Supercharging for all of its…
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Tesla Autopilot update woes, electric buses, and best electric-car deals: Today's Car News

Tesla AutopilotSome drivers say Tesla’s latest software update disabled Autopilot. Cities and elected officials throw their support behind electric buses and trucks. We round up the best deals on electric cars, plug-ins, hybrids, and fuel-efficient cars. And Tesla enables Supercharging and unlocks full range for owners fleeing Hurricane Florence. All of this and…
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2018

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In HybridThis month’s best deals list includes a newcomer among plug-in hybrids. That could be a great thing for buyers who want the best deal along with the latest technologies. Our partners at CarsDirect.com, now focus the list of best deals on models that are widely available, not “compliance cars” available only in token quantities in select locations…
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Tesla drivers say latest software update disabled Autopilot

Tesla Model 3 dashboard in Autopilot testing with IIHS [CREDIT: IIHS]Since Tesla began rolling out the latest version of Autopilot, many drivers have said the new software hasn’t been so much an upgrade as a defeat of the system. A report in Jalopnik Thursday cited several owners on Tesla user forums reporting that their cars’ Autopilot systems no longer work since the update. One user even said that his Model 3…
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Electric carmaker Nio begins trading on NYSE, aims to sell cars in US

Nio Formula E race car, EP9, ES8 and Eve concept carChinese electric carmaker Nio raised roughly $1 billion in its initial public offering Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange. In August, Nio [NYSE: NIO] announced that it hoped to raise $1.3 billion in its initial public offering. Wednesday’s launch around $6 per share fell short of that, but trading jumped Thursday and Friday well above its…
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City leaders pledge to fast-track electric bus fleets

Proterra Catalyst electric busDensely populated cities should consider switching to all-electric truck and bus fleets, elected officials and business leaders agreed this week at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. The political and manufacturing leaders joined in the “Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero” pledge to focus on electrifying commonly used…
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ChargePoint commits to build charging stations for 2.5 million cars by 2025

2014 BMW i3 REx fast-charging at Chargepoint site, June 2016  [photo: Tom Moloughney]At the Global Climate Action Summit this week in San Francisco, several companies made commitments to reducing climate change. ChargePoint, one of the oldest electric-car charging networks in the U.S., said Wednesday that it aims to complete enough charging stations globally by 2025 to cover 2.5 million parking spots. The commitment does not…
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Tesla expands Supercharging access and range for those fleeing Hurricane Florence

Tesla Supercharger site in Newburgh, New York, up and running - June 2015As it did in Hurricane Irma in Florida last year, Tesla has remotely extended the range of some cars for those who need to escape from the path of Hurricane Florence and may not have time charge up more than necessary. The company has also expanded free Supercharging access for cars that didn’t come with it. In any natural disaster situation like…
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