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Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Set Ablaze By Crowd In San Francisco

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The Alphabet-owned company said a crowd used fireworks to set the Jaguar I-Pace on fire in San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood. Things started somewhat calmly with a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, but the situation escalated when a person jumped onto the vehicle and smashed its windshield.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away. E-mail: Password: Enter your AOL or AIM screenname and password.

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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

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Starting this month, the Chinese government requires permits for certain graphite products being exported. It could even be argued that it further advantages Chinese industries while exacerbating environmental concerns by forcing companies to move countless tons of graphite halfway around the world on container ships.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

VW minivan reportedly not long for this world 2 days ago Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans 223 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 ~D. Thats such a pretty metallic blue; I would love to see these postal vehicles around my neighborhood.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Although charging infrastructure is beginning to find its way into cities, it may be awhile until they are available in residential neighborhoods en masse. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry.