Taxi of the future? Russian banking giant Sber enters driverless race with fully autonomous, eco-friendly car

A fully self-driving vehicle using rechargeable batteries that can be replaced in five minutes has been unveiled by a tech company owned by Russian bank Sber, and developers say it’s what a taxi would look like in the future. … Read More >Taxi of the future? Russian banking giant Sber enters driverless race with fully autonomous, eco-friendly car

Breaking: US will copy China’s economic model to remain competitive (Full show)

China will become the world’s foremost economic power by 2028, according to projections. Rick Sanchez explains how, as a desperate geopolitical “Hail Mary,” the US is beginning to emulate China’s economic model in its bid to remain competitive in development and trade. … Read More >Breaking: US will copy China’s economic model to remain competitive (Full show)

Gas to Green: Blocked From Exporting Petroleum, Iran Looks to Spark Domestic Electric Car Industry

Iran has some of the world’s cheapest gasoline prices, but nonetheless, a promising domestic electric car design began introduction several years ago. However, the program was effectively canceled after the US reimposed economic sanctions, making buying parts for the vehicle both difficult and expensive. … Read More >Gas to Green: Blocked From Exporting Petroleum, Iran Looks to Spark Domestic Electric Car Industry

Norwegian electric-vehicle sales overtake petrol & diesel models for first time, but Tesla beaten to top spot

Norway has become the world’s number-one nation for electric vehicles, which comprised more than 50 percent of all new car sales in the country, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) reported on Tuesday. … Read More >Norwegian electric-vehicle sales overtake petrol & diesel models for first time, but Tesla beaten to top spot

Russia’s ‘first mass-produced electric car’ could enter market in 2021, manufacturer plans to sell 20,000 a year

Tests on the first Russian electric car to potentially enter mass production are to be completed next month, with the vehicle possibly hitting the market in 2021. A Kama-1 will be priced at around one million rubles ($13,000). … Read More >Russia’s ‘first mass-produced electric car’ could enter market in 2021, manufacturer plans to sell 20,000 a year

Move over, Musk! Volkswagen & Toyota revved up to challenge Tesla’s electric car market dominance

The bosses of the world’s two largest automakers, Volkswagen and Toyota, have hit out at Tesla as they seek to challenge their US rival’s leadership in the electric car market and avoid falling into oblivion. … Read More >Move over, Musk! Volkswagen & Toyota revved up to challenge Tesla’s electric car market dominance