The U.S. Coast Guard said it would allow the fire to burn because the cars’ lithium-ion batteries could explode. The ship’s crew escaped on a lifeboat.
Category: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas
Drivers in the country, Europe’s largest car market, are avoiding vehicles from Tesla, which has seen a drop in sales in other countries as well.
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The Techno-Futuristic Philosophy Behind Elon Musk’s Mania
From the White House to Mars, the tech billionaire has his sights set on the long term.
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Trump’s Tariffs Turn Porsche’s Headwinds Into a ‘Violent Storm’
The storied sports car maker, which was facing challenges from China and slumping demand for electric cars, now has to grapple with tariffs from the Trump administration.
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Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?
Battery-operated vehicles were a mainstay more than a hundred years ago, but only a few still exist — one happens to be in Jay Leno’s garage.
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China’s BYD Outsells Tesla in Europe for First Time
Despite steep tariffs, the Chinese carmaker leapfrogged Tesla in April, in what an analyst called a “watershed moment” for the continent’s auto market.
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Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?
Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.