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Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions

Nov. 02, 2024 01:27 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a “conveyor belt road” by the government, to make up for a shortage of truck drivers. The amount of funding for the project is not yet set. But it's seen as one key...

In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles

Oct. 28, 2024 11:42 AM EDT

At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt bikes. The store sells one a month, at most, a salesperson said. Motorcyclists have long loved their noisy, gas-powered machines that allow them...

California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate

Oct. 25, 2024 15:01 PM EDT

California plans to overhaul one of its cornerstone climate programs — a decision that could push gasoline prices higher in a state where residents already pay the most at the pump. On Nov. 8, just three days after an election marked by concerns over rising costs, the California...

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

Oct. 18, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in...

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

Oct. 14, 2024 21:33 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Auto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show, targeting everyone from luxury clients to students yet to receive their driving licenses. The biennial show has long been a major...

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'Cybercab,' plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models in 2025

Oct. 11, 2024 09:32 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available. CEO Elon Musk pulled up to a stage at the Warner Bros. studio lot in one of...

Edmunds electric truck face-off: Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck

Oct. 09, 2024 07:26 AM EDT

The Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck are two intriguing options for someone thinking about buying an electric pickup truck. They could also hardly be more different. The Lightning looks and drives much like a traditional gas-powered F-150. The Cybertruck, in contrast, looks like nothing...

A driver's test for autonomous vehicles? A leading expert says US should have one

Oct. 08, 2024 12:29 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver's test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel on public roads. Such a...

Toyota boosts its investment in air taxi company Joby Aviation by another $500 million

Oct. 02, 2024 10:10 AM EDT

Toyota is investing another $500 million in Joby Aviation as part of a partnership aimed at helping get the American air taxi company's commercial business off the ground. Toyota's investment will be used to support certification and production of Joby's electric air taxi, the...

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Sep. 27, 2024 16:25 PM EDT

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they'll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage. What can EV owners...