Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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Leaf/Outlander PHEV sales race, California goes zero-carbon by 2045, and electric car poll: Today's Car News Sean Szymkowski
The Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV fight for plug-in hybrid and electric car sales dominance in Canada. California plans to go carbon-free for electricity by 2045. A thief drove off with a...
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2021 BMW X5 plug-in, compact battery testing, and National Drive Electric Week: Today's Car News
BMW reveals the 2021 X5 plug-in hybrid. A supplier tests a long-range, compact battery in a BMW i3 electric car. We kick off National Drive Electric Week. And General Motors plans to expand Chevrolet Bolt EV sales with more battery production in Michigan. All of this and more on Green Car Reports...
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Ford electric SUV image, Volvo 360c concept, and electric cars steal hybrid sales: Today's Car News
Ford teases its forthcoming Mustang-inspired electric crossover SUV once expected to be called the Mach 1. Volvo introduces its idea for self-driving electric cars with the 360c concept. Electric cars steal sales from hybrid vehicles. And Ford requests an exception to electric-car noise rules. All...
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Mercedes-Benz EQC, Tesla Roadster "surprise," and Toyota Prius recall: Today's Car News
Mercedes-Benz reveals the EQC electric crossover SUV. Tesla's "big surprise" for an auto show is yet another Roadster mockup. Toyota recalls the Prius for a fire risk. Mercedes-Benz retracts and updates the EQC's electric range—revealed just hours earlier. And the results are in from one of...
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2019 Honda Insight, Chevy Bolt EV fast charging, and fuel economy commentary: Today's Car News
We take a broader look at the 2019 Honda Insight. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles? All of this and...
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Dyson electric car track, Byton electric SUV testing, and Labor Day gas saving tips: Today's Car News
Dyson plans to invest in a new test track for its electric-car program. Chinese startup Byton begins testing its electric crossover SUV in the real world. We provide tips on how to save fuel on a Labor Day road trip. And did you know internal-combustion engines still waste up to 88 percent of the...
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Faraday Future's first car, Nissan Leaf sedan, and electric camping trailers: Today's Car News Sean Szymkowski
Faraday Future built its first pre-production car at the company's California factory. Nissan introduced the Leaf-based Sylphy electric sedan for China. A German company reveals an electric RV...
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Tesla lawsuit dismissed, faster-charging batteries, and classics turned electric cars: Today's Car News
A judge dismisses a lawsuit against Tesla over Model 3 production delays. Researchers from Penn State develop faster-charging lithium-ion batteries. We ask if classic cars should be converted to electric power in a new Twitter poll. And Aston Martin says it could be first with 800-volt charging...
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Mercedes EQC, 2019 Chevy Volt price increase, and Russian electric car: Today's Car News
Mercedes-Benz gives us a better look at its upcoming EQC electric crossover SUV. The 2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid sees a price increase. Russian armsmaker Kalashnikov shows off its electric car. And Tesla reportedly had Volkswagen lined up to take the company private. All of this and more on...
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Jaguar E-Type Zero production, fuel-economy standards, and 2020 Kia Soul EV: Today's Car News
Jaguar plans to put the electric E-Type Zero into production. A study shows little support for reduced fuel economy standards in the United States. The 2020 Kia Soul EV steps out in front of the camera in a new round of spy photos. And what exactly are WLTP standards? All of this and more on Green...
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze mpg, rushed Tesla production, and Honda Insight safety: Today's Car News
The EPA outs a potential 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model with better fuel economy. Tesla rushes to build 5,000 cars per week and the hurried pace may have come at a cost. The Honda Insight receives a Top Safety Pick+ award. And Volkswagen fires six managers for their roles in the emission cheating...
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Lots of Teslas, Trump admin OKs gas-guzzling, and Ford recalls charging cords: Today's Car News
Tesla production has apparently outstripped its delivery system and lots of Teslas flood Northern California. The Trump administration gives a thumbs up to gas-guzzling. Ford recalls charge cords for all 2012-2015 plug-in models. And Workhorse, best known for its plug-in truck conversions, builds a...
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Hyundai Kona Electric range, EPA power plant rollback, and Ford F-250 Hybrid: Today's Car News Sean Szymkowski
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric nets an official EPA-estimated 258-mile range. The EPA plans to roll back emissions standards on power plants. California approves XL Trucks' Ford F-250 hybrid. And the...
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Tesla Model 3 production, Ford Fusion Energi, and Saudis to invest in Lucid? Today's Car News
A new report claims Tesla Model 3 production is on the right track. The Ford Fusion Energi gains a longer electric range. A Saudi investment fund wants to invest in electric-car startup Lucid Motors. And we ask how much readers would spend on an electric car in our latest Twitter poll. All of this...
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Toyota Prius C, Tesla Autopilot compared, and a guide to electric-car credits: Today's Car News
The 2019 Toyota Prius C gets a price increase. The IIHS compares Tesla's Autopilot to other "self-driving" systems. We provide a guide to electric-car incentives and tax credits by state. And how Superchargers may defend Tesla against oncoming competition. All of this and more on Green Car Reports...
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SEC investigates Musk's Tesla tweet, Land Rover plug-in pricing, and CX-5 diesel ratings: Today's Car News
Federal financial regulators may be investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk's tweet about taking the electric-car maker private. Land Rover releases pricing and specs for the Range Rover plug-in hybrid SUV. The EPA rolls out official fuel economy ratings for the Mazda CX-5 diesel. The California Air...
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Tesla might go private, solar car undergoes testing, and Nissan Leaf mixup: Today's Car News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he might take the company private after eight years of public trading. A solar car from Sono Motors begins testing in Europe. A reader tells the story of how airport police ticketed his Nissan Leaf for parking in a "green" parking space. And the Tesla board confirms...
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Plug-in cars for students, new Land Rover plug-in, and analysis on turbos and MPGs: Today's Car News
We round up the best plug-in electric cars for students going back to school. Land Rover plans for a new Evoque plug-in SUV. The EPA says turbochargers and multi-speed transmissions don't save much fuel, but we analyze the claim. And the results are in for our latest Twitter poll. All of this and...
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New Tesla Autopilot, Model S and X interior refreshes, and Honda Clarity reviewed: Today's Car News Sean Szymkowski
Tesla will release a new Autopilot system later this month. The Tesla Model S and Model X electric cars are in for interior redesigns. A Chevy Volt owner takes a look at the Honda Clarity Plug-In...
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Tesla profits, Trump fuel economy freeze, and California electric cars: Today's Car News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promises profits going forward. The Trump administration releases its proposal to freeze fuel economy and emissions standards. A California study details how the state can power up to 5 million electric cars without stressing the grid. And the cars Model 3 buyers trade in for...
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Mercedes EQS spy shots, EPA emissions and MPG rollback, and Lynk & Co. 03 sedan: Today's Car News
New spy photos show the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan testing. The EPA may base its emissions and fuel economy rollback on a tired argument. And Lynk & Co. reveals the 03 sedan. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The Mercedes-Benz EQS was caught on camera and will be one of 10...
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Porsche Taycan specs, Faraday Future builds a car body, and Toyota Project Portal: Today's Car News
Porsche teases the Taycan electric car's specifications. Faraday Future builds its first production car body. Toyota's Project Portal 2.0 fuel-cell semitruck heads to Los Angeles. And the results are in from our latest Twitter poll. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The Porsche Taycan will...
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Audi e-tron orders, shale oil woes, and electric classics: Today's Car News
Audi has set a date for e-tron electric SUV orders. Infiniti drops the Q70 hybrid for 2019. Shale oil makes for a lousy high-octane fuel source. And we ask which modern electric car will be the first "classic" car in a new Twitter poll. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Order books for the...
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Tesla Model 3 reviews, Sergio Marchionne's death, Niro Plug-In test, A-Class aero: The Week In Reverse
How well did the Model 3 Performance perform in its first batch of reviews? Which big oil company ExxonMobil left the ALEC political conference? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, July 27, 2018. Friday, a new...
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