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Corn-based ethanol, which for years has been mixed in huge quantities into gasoline sold at U.S. pumps, is likely a much bigger contributor to global warming than straight gasoline, according to a study published Monday. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, contradicts previous research commissioned by the U.S. Department […]

Ford and Volvo will join battery recycling startup Redwood Materials in developing processes, starting in California, to collect end-of-life batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles and recover the materials for use in new batteries, the companies said Thursday. Redwood Materials, co-founded by former Tesla executive JB Straubel, formed an earlier partnership last fall with Ford

Tesla produced its millionth large-format 4680 battery cell in January, according to a tweet from the company’s official account posted Friday. The 4680 cells, so far made at a facility in California, are key to Tesla’s plans to continue boosting range and performance while lowering cost. The name references their dimensions—46 millimeters wide by 80

The Polaris Slingshot lineup has a new top dog. Called the Signature LE, it flexes flashy looks and features rather than performance. That starts with the only exterior color package available at the moment, called Crimson Forge. A first for the model, this dresses the ‘Shot up in a tri-tone paint job that features metallic

The past month has been a rough one for some of the electric vehicle startups that went public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs. Lordstown Motors, Canoo and Electric Last Mile Solutions all have seen key personnel leave, and all three are under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lordstown

Ukrainian soldiers conduct live-fire exercises near the town of Chuguev, in anticipation of a Russian invasion. (AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With the continuing threat of Russia invading Ukraine, a foreign policy crisis is colliding with one of President Joe Biden’s political vulnerabilities: Rising gasoline prices at home. Americans are already dismayed by Inflation

Tesla tumbled down Consumer Reports’ latest automotive brand rankings, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E replaced the Model 3 as CR’s top-rated EV. Tesla fell seven spots to 23rd overall in the 2022 CR automotive brand rankings released Thursday. CR said that was mainly due to the new steering yoke in the Model S and Model

Ford is set to unveil its redesigned Everest on March 1, the automaker has confirmed. The Everest is a three-row, mid-size SUV based on the updated T6 body-on-frame platform that debuted in the Bronco and also underpinning the redesigned Ranger pickup expected in showrooms later this year as a 2023 model. Could we also see

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is home to the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine ever in a production vehicle. The 5.5-liter V8 produces 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and it’s going to scream like an Italian exotic thanks to the flat-plane crankshaft. After working on it since 2014, and knowing how special

Since its introduction, the Kia Stinger has been offered with two engines: a 255-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 365-hp 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6. And although it still had the superb chassis, the four-cylinder was consistently outshined by its monster sibling with two extra cylinders and another turbo. It wasn’t just because of the lower power output