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Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)

Mary Barra talks about GM’s EV future in light of Trump’s whiplash policies, and how diversity and inclusion still have a role to play in GM’s workforce.

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A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals

China has implemented new export controls for rare earth minerals and magnets. The changes could upend the shift to electric vehicles.

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This new electric, ultraluxury Cadillac cost as much as a house

The Celestiq carries the brand’s storied history forward — but only for those who can afford it.

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The future of BMW is being built at a battery factory in Germany

The battery pack that will underpin the Neue Klasse gets new tech, a new layout, and more range.

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BMW’s next-gen EVs depend on an unassuming black box called ‘Heart of Joy’

The all-in-one ECU was designed in-house in the hopes of making BMW’s new EV stand above the crowd.

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Zoox robotaxi hands-on: safe but lagging

The toaster-shaped vehicle made safe if conservative decisions and offered a relatively comfortable ride through Las Vegas.

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How Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA

‘We view what we are doing as a public service,’ says the cofounder of the nonprofit that millions of people are relying on to stay safe.

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Honda Zero is ready to blast off with all-new sedan and SUV EVs

The vehicles will be underpinned by a new in-house-developed operating system named after Honda’s iconic Asimo robot.

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