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GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the company is developing an all-electric pickup. Audi is offering significant incentives right out of the gate on its new 2019 E-tron electric SUV. Our editor emeritus debunks some pervasive electric-car myths. Tesla faces a new lawsuit over last year's fatal Autopilot crash in California. And the results of our Earth Day Twitter poll show increasing optimism about EV capabilities. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Audi's 1.9 percent financing for 66 months on the new 2019 E-tron electric SUV is unusual in a brand new model just rolling into...
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Tesla faces lawsuit in fatal Model X crash on Autopilot
The family of a driver killed in a Tesla Model X alleges the company knew or should have known that its cars weren't self-driving.
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Busting 7 of the most common myths about electric cars
Reader receives some misleading information about electric cars, batteries, and manufacturing. We respond with facts and reason.
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Audi E-tron electric SUV gets discounts just as it goes on sale
Just as the 2019 E-tron SUV starts arriving at dealerships, Audi is already offering big discounts on them. The biggest incentive so far is 1.9 percent financing on the E-tron for up to 66 months, which is significantly cheaper than most other models in Audi's lineup, according to our partners at...
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GM CEO confirms plans to build Chevy or GMC electric pickup truck
In a call with investors Tuesday, General Motors CEO said an all-electric pickup was in the works.
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If you bought an EV last year, how did it affect your tax bill? Take our Twitter poll
In the last few months, it has become clear how much of an effect the federal plug-in vehicle tax credit has on sales of electric cars. The tax credit on Teslas was cut in half in January, from $7,500 to $3,750, and its sales dropped from more than 90,000 cars to 63,000 after the tax credit was...
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The EPA published a report last week advising local governments to start planning for climate change, despite references by the agency's administrator that the worst effects of global warming won't be felt for another 50 to 75 years. The new report, "Guidance about Planning for Natural Disaster Debris," comes as the Trump administration is working to pare back efforts to combat climate change and to withdraw the U.S. from the 2015 Paris Climate Accord. The report is directed toward "communities at increased risk from natural disasters due to climate change," it says. READ THIS: Black Friday...
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Smart no more: Why the end of the Fortwo has been a long time coming
From a stable of promising urban models to a sorely range-limited two-seat electric car, the Smart brand and the Fortwo lost their way over time in the U.S.
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Elon Musk tweets, 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, NYC solar: Today's Car News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reaches a new settlement with the SEC to avoid contempt charges. We sat down with the chief engineer of the new 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to learn how it reaches fuel-economy estimates similar to the compact Corolla. Some new infrastructure could help boost wind power in...
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How the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3-row crossover gets compact-car economy
The Highlander Hybrid is rated up to 34 mpg and can seat up to eight; that gas mileage beats any other three-row vehicle without a charge port.
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Musk reaches second settlement with SEC
Elon Musk's Twitter followers may face a new reality next week. The Tesla CEO reached a new agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, announced Friday, that he will no longer tweet about the company's finances or sales without preapproval from a Tesla securities lawyer. Musk's Twitter...
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New York to add solar to transportation hubs
Updated to correct the total power output expected from the MTA rooftop project. Electric cars and public transportation go together in more ways than one. In the latest example, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to add solar panels to the rooftops of its rail yards and bus...
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Even as installations of fast and public chargers for electric cars have taken off, they have not kept pace with the number of new electric cars automakers have sold. Now states and utilities are trying to get ahead of a potential similar problem for trucks. Following on an earlier model for the West Coast Electric Highway, a network of electric-car chargers primarily on the I-5 corridor, a study released last Friday looked at how best to support a coming wave of electric semis and other commercial trucks delivering freight up and down the corridor. DON'T MISS: If electric semi tractors are...
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Jaguar I-Pace sales, Tesla insurance and Model Y production: Today's Car News
Tesla could be entering the insurance business soon, and its Model Y crossover may not be Nevada-built after all. Jaguar may already be looking to reboot marketing for the I-Pace. And a Chinese-conceived electric sports car could be built in Washington State. All this and more on Green Car Reports...
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Teslas go farther, Ford and Rivian, Sono production, Colorado fines: Today's Car News
Two of the most popular electric-car companies had big news moments today. Startup electric truck-maker Rivian announced a $500 million tie-up with Ford. Tesla revamped its Model S and Model X lineups with both longer and shorter ranges. Colorado plans fines for charging-space violators. All this...
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Colorado bill aims to fine ICEholes who block charging spots
As one of the top states in the nation for electric-car sales, Colorado hopes to do something about charging problems. In the state's General Assembly, the House passed a bill on Friday to fine drivers who park non-electric cars in any electric-car charging space $150, statewide. The bill is now...
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Solar-boosted Sono Sion electric car will be made in Sweden at former Saab plant
Quirky electric hatchback that started as a crowdfunding campaign is now ramping up for production.
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Ford invests $500M in Rivian to tackle Tesla, future electric vehicles
Electric vehicle company Rivian announced on Wednesday that Ford has invested $500 million in it, in return for Rivian's help developing a new electric Ford model. Rivian recently took $700 million in investment from Amazon and others. Rivian reportedly held talks with General Motors earlier in the...
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Tesla has replaced the induction motor at the front of its Model S and Model X with a permanent-magnet motor, as used at the rear axle of the Model 3.
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Tesla self-driving, battery production challenges, Qiantu K50: Today's Car News
Tesla announced plans to launch its self-driving network, and a report showed problems with battery production at Panasonic's battery-supply operations in Nevada. We took a close look at the Qiantu K50 electric sports car from Mullen. And our readers weigh in on which electric cars most interested...
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Which EVs were you most interested in seeing at last week's auto shows? Twitter poll results
Last week at the Shanghai auto show, Infiniti rolled out its new Qs Inspiration electric sports sedan. Chinese startup EV-maker Nio, so far known for its SUVs, its supercar, and a race car, followed a similar path with a new fastback sedan. Karma launched two new models, including a plug-in hybrid...
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Report: Tesla-Panasonic battery waste could lead to battery flaws
Tesla's manufacturing struggles to build the Model 3 at its Fremont, California, factory have been well documented. The same can't be said for its partner Panasonic, as it struggles to build enough new lithium-ion batteries to power them. A report by Business Insider, quoting three current and...
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Qiantu K50: Quirky, curvaceous electric two-seater coming to the U.S. next year?
If Mullen Technologies succeeds in homologating this Chinese performance coupe, it could pave the way for a new wave of international imports, assembled in America.
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Musk aims to transform Tesla into self-driving robo-taxi company
At an investor presentation on Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk laid out plans essentially to transition the company from a traditional car manufacturer to an operator of self-driving “robo-taxis.” Musk reiterated a statement he made in January that all Tesla cars built since last month will...
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