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VW to Equip All Euro Models with V2X Capability in 2019
2/19/2018Volkswagen AG is accelerating its rollout plans for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems.
Musk’s Hyperloop Company Gets Initial Permit in Washington, D.C.
2/19/2018The Boring Co., a Los Angeles-based startup formed by Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk 14 months ago, has been approved to start initial work on a proposed underground hyperloop tunnel in Washington, D.C.
U.K. Ponders Nationwide Fast-Charge EV Stations Along Motorways
2/19/2018The U.K. is studying a plan to install a grid of high-power charging stations for electric cars that would put more than 90% of drivers within 50 miles of an ultra-faster charger, the Financial Times reports.
Former F1 Driver Starts New Car Company
2/19/2018David Brabham, a former race car driver and youngest son of Formula One legend Jack Brabham, has formally launched Brabham Automotive Ltd.
Japanese EV Hits 0-100 kph in 1.9 Seconds
2/19/2018Japan’s Aspark Co. claims its all-electric Owl hypercar rocketed from zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 1.9 seconds during a recent test run.
Autoliv Electronics Spinoff to be Called Veoneer
2/19/2018Autoliv says the new company created when it spins off of its electronics business will be called Veoneer.
Faraday Future Teases Second EV
2/19/2018Struggling electric vehicle startup Faraday Future Inc. has unveiled a sketch of a small electric crossover vehicle it plans to launch sometime after this year.
Austin Dillon Wins Daytona 500 in Chevy Camaro ZL1
2/19/2018Austin Dillon took the lead for the first time on the final lap of yesterday’s Daytona 500 and held on to win the race in his Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
German High Court to Rule on Legality of City Diesel Bans
2/19/2018Germany’s highest court for administrative disputes is expected to decide on Thursday whether cities can ban diesels to help improve local air quality.
U.S. Commerce Dept. Backs Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel
2/19/2018The U.S. Dept. of Commerce has recommended that the White House impose global duties of 24% on imported steel and 7.7% on foreign-made aluminum.