The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed ambitious auto emissions rules that could significantly change the kinds of cars and trucks on sale in the United States — but not right away. The regulations, if carried out, will effectively require automakers to replace fossil fuel cars with electric vehicles starting with cars for the 2027 model… Continue reading What to Know About Buying Electric Cars and the New Emissions Rule
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Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable
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 fallen, helping to make electric vehicles more affordable. Since January, the price of lithium has dropped nearly 20 percent, according to Benchmark Minerals, even as… Continue reading Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable
New Lotus Envya spotted testing on the Nurburgring
Lotus surprised us all when it revealed the Eletre SUV last year and it’s about to take another step into the unknown with the Envya electric saloon. With the backing of new owners Geely behind it, the Norfolk firm is reinventing itself for the electric age. First it was the Evija supercar, the brand’s first… Continue reading New Lotus Envya spotted testing on the Nurburgring
Biden proposes toughest auto emissions rules yet to dramatically boost EV sales
U.S. President Joe Biden gestures after driving a Hummer EV during a tour at the General Motors ‘Factory ZERO’ electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed new tailpipe emissions limits that could require as much as 67% of all new vehicles… Continue reading Biden proposes toughest auto emissions rules yet to dramatically boost EV sales
‘Too far’? Automakers, lawmakers worry new EPA standards could hurt jobs, consumer choice
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EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push
The Biden administration on Wednesday is unveiling the “strongest ever” tailpipe emissions standards that are expected to push automakers to accelerate the proportion of electric vehicles in their U.S. sales to 67% by 2032. The proposed rules by the Environmental Protection Agency, which govern greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from light-duty vehicles such as… Continue reading EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push
US proposes strict targets for electric vehicle sales
The US government has effectively told American consumers that they must buy a majority of electric vehicles by 2032 via a tough new proposal that severely limits the amount of CO2 emitted by new cars and light trucks. The proposals – announced on Wednesday by the Environment Protection Agency, a US government body – would set… Continue reading US proposes strict targets for electric vehicle sales
Bentley Continental GT marks 20 years since Le Mans win
Limited-edition versions of the Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental GTC have been revealed to mark the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the iconic French race track. The Continental GT and GTC Le Mans Collection cars have been created by Bentley’s coachbuilding division, Mulliner, in homage to the race-winning Speed 8 of 2003. … Continue reading Bentley Continental GT marks 20 years since Le Mans win
New Skoda grille gives pedestrians green light to cross road
An LED screen that communicates with pedestrians is being trialled by Skoda in a bid to increase safety. Replacing the electric Skoda Enyaq IV’s Crystal Face grille, the screen strip flashes green with arrows when it is safe to cross, and red with a cross when, in extreme situations, it is not. An orange triangle… Continue reading New Skoda grille gives pedestrians green light to cross road
New Lexus LM luxury MPV confirmed for UK in 2023
Lexus will bring the second generation of its luxurious LM people carrier to the UK, Autocar has learned. Due to be officially unveiled at the Shanghai motor show on 18 April, the LM (for ‘Luxury Mover’) aims to provide a comfortable and luxurious experience for executives who don’t want a chauffeur-driven SUV or saloon. The… Continue reading New Lexus LM luxury MPV confirmed for UK in 2023