A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
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A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
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Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.

Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service
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G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service

General Motors said the self-driving division’s cars will operate in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars.