Electric Vehicles
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Electric vehicles can reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality by taking gasoline out of transport and replacing it with electric motors and rechargeable batteries. Whether it's Tesla's revolutionary Cybertruck, an electric bus that can travel 350 miles on a single charge, or even a record-breaking electric car that goes from 0 to 62 mph in 1.5 seconds, our expert writers and editors put the pedal to the metal and put you on the right track with these innovative new vehicles.
So if you're interested in buying an electric car or are just curious about the tech that goes into them, race to the front of the grid with our news, features and articles about electric vehicles.
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Is an electric car better for the planet?
By Benjamin Plackett published
It's almost impossible to argue that gasoline-powered cars are better for the environment.
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Love It or Hate It, Tesla Cybertruck Is Revolutionary
By Michael D. Mehta published
The so-called Cybertruck is an angular, stainless steel, all-electric pickup truck that quickly became polarizing. Here's why it's revolutionary.
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Why Does Tesla's Cybertruck Look Like It Belongs In A Low-Res Video Game?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Elon Musk unveiled his new Cybertruck, and boy does it look … unique.
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Tesla on Autopilot Crashes into Parked Police Car
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
With another crash, Tesla's autopilot mode takes another hit
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Why the Fire that Incinerated a Tesla Was Such a Nightmare to Put Out
By Aylin Woodward published
A Tesla that crashed and caused a fiery inferno is raising questions about whether these cars are more dangerous if they catch fire.
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The World Is on the Brink of an Electric Car Revolution
By Brian Kahn published
The internal combustion engine had a good run.
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'Wired' Roads Could Power Electric Cars As You Drive
By Tracy Staedter published
A new wireless power system could help people avoid the inevitable jumbled mess of tangled cords and offer a more efficient way to charge electric vehicles on the go.
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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.
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