Green Car News
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The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is on track to arrive this year. The Jaguar I-Pace launches in India. Earlier versions of the Porsche Taycan get a big software update. And how do trees add to air pollution? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A software update for the 2020 Porsche Taycan brings quicker acceleration and a long list of new features to the car, including the capability for adding future features over the air—although the update itself requires a two-day trip back to the dealership. The Jaguar I-Pace is launching in India—the home of its parent company...
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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid on track for 2021 releaseThe Escape Plug-In Hybrid is due in 2021 and could be the sweet spot between the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
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EVs won't completely solve LA air pollution issues, researchers suggestWith vehicle tailpipe emissions declining, plants are emerging as the major source of PM2.5, note scientists.
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Jaguar launches I-Pace in India—at twice the price of Tesla Model 3The Indian-market I-Pace will start at about $147,000—roughly ten times the cost of its Tata Nexon EV mass-market cousin.
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2020 Porsche Taycan update boosts performance and adds features, requires dealership visitWith an update at the dealership, the 2020 Taycan gains most—though not quite all—of the upgrades gained by the 2021 Taycan.
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End date for ICE, Detroit electric pickups, electric van upfits, Lincoln Corsair plug-in: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia is asking President Biden for a date for ICE vehicles to be phased out. Soon we’ll have more Ford electric-van upfit possibilities. The Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid is EPA-rated and coming soon. And could the Detroit automakers’ manufacturing base become a strength as...
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The Corsair plug-in hybrid pairs a top-level American luxury-car interior with all-wheel drive and enough range to keep many American commutes all-electric.
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In pivot to electric trucks, will Detroit automakers have a manufacturing advantage?As startups struggle with manufacturing, GM, Ford, and Stellantis have a surplus of plants and expertise.
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Lightning eMotors taps Proterra batteries for commercial electric vansProterra batteries will be powering a series of vans that aim for higher capability than Ford's own E-Transit that's arriving soon.
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California Senators push Biden to start phasing out gasoline vehicle salesNew fuel economy and emissions standards set by the federal government should include a date for the shift to EVs, two senators argue.
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Electric Jeep Magneto concept, Wrangler PHEV ratings, Rivian charging, BMW EV plans: Today’s Car NewsAn electric Jeep Wrangler is revealed, and its plug-in Wrangler gets EPA ratings. Rivian’s network of adventure-focused charging locations starts to take form. And BMW won’t yet put an expiration date on internal combustion. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep has revealed a...
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BMW plans for half of global sales to be EVs by 2030, but no expiration date for ICEBMW also said it will have a dozen all-electric models on the road by 2023, covering 90% of market segments.
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The official EPA range rating comes in 3 miles less than originally anticipated, although Jeep has said that maximizing electric propulsion for off-road ability is the priority.
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Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept explores brand’s off-road EV identityThere's no liquid-cooling or fast-charging, but it doesn't matter; the Magneto concept gets all-electric on the map with Jeep enthusiasts.
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Rivian charging network: A backcountry counterpart to the Tesla Supercharger juggernaut?Rivian plans more than 3,500 DC fast-charging connectors plus more than 10,000 Level 2 connectors—potentially opening up new routes to EV drivers.
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Lordstown update, Kia EV6 reveal, VW battery plans, BMW iX and i4 details: The Week in ReverseWhere did Tesla lobby for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles? Which two electric vehicles had their identical recall issues handled differently—showing an advantage to over-the-air updates? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the...
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More Rivian EVs for Amazon, Midwest fast-charging, Honda CR-V Hybrid drive: Today’s Car NewsAmazon adds San Francisco to the big-city regions now using Rivian electric delivery trucks. We get some follow-up time driving the Honda CR-V Hybrid. And those seeking a speedy charge while shopping have a new option in the Midwest. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The charging network...
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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream greenThe CR-V Hybrid includes all-wheel drive, handles well, and rides quietly—all while returning close to 40 mpg.
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Rivian has delivered the first of its trucks for all-electric Amazon deliveries in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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EVgo partners with Meijer for Midwest EV fast-charging at up to 350 kwThe Michigan-based retailer will host EVgo fast-chargers throughout its Midwest locations, with hardware spanning 100 to 350 kw.
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Lordstown SEC probe, Tesla and fuel taxes, Polestar and Volvo updates: Today’s Car NewsTesla has tried to convince the UK to raise its fuel tax. A recall on two EVs underscores how over-the-air updates can simplify some safety recalls. And Lordstown Motors asserts that it will be cranking out an Endurance electric pickup every six minutes in September. This and more, here at Green...
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Polestar and Volvo EV recall shows the strength of over-the-air updatesA software fix was deployed through an over-the-air update on the Polestar 2, while the same fix is costing Volvo more time.
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Report: Tesla lobbied for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles in the UKTesla asked for fossil-fueled cars to account for their greater environmental damage in order to help subsidize EVs.
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Lordstown reveals SEC inquiry, insists it will be mass-producing electric trucks in SeptemberLordstown Motors is being probed by the SEC, as the company readies to mass-produce a truck that has seen surprisingly little development.
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