The British household-products maker had promised to invest $2.5 billion in EVs. Now, it says it…
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Elon Musk’s Mouth, and Tweets, Land Him in Trouble Again
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Smart Summons From Tesla, Drones From UPS, and More Car News
Plus: A new “flying car” from Kitty Hawk.
These Small Cars Can Help Drive the Autonomous Future
Researchers are using 1/10th-size models to test self-driving technology more cheaply and easily than full-size vehicles.
Tesla’s ‘Smart Summon’ Will Fetch Your Car—Sometimes
Tesla introduced a feature that allows drivers to call the car to come to them. What…
Quieter Landings, Stranded Tourists, and More Transport News This Week
Researchers want to train pilots to make less noise when they land planes, and the bankruptcy…
Uber’s New Features Put a Focus on Rider Safety
Passengers will be able to text 911 from inside the app. Uber also is offering new…
An Effort to Punish China Could Slow the Roll of Electric Buses
China’s BYD supplies about one-third of the electric buses in the US, but it would be…
The Future Face of High-Speed Rail in the Northeast Corridor
Amtrak's popular Acela line is getting a $2.4 billion upgrade—and 10 mph faster. The new trains…
Trump’s Emissions Fight, Amazon’s EVs, and Other Car News This Week
Plus: A GM strike and a post-petroleum running shoe.