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BMW's remake of the X5 plug-in, called the X5 xDrive 45e, emphasizes acceleration and plug-in miles but might not measure up in gas mileage.
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BMW synthetic gasoline, Hyundai heat-pump tech, Sonata Hybrid deal: Today’s Car News
BMW invests in synthetic fuel for internal combustion engines. Kia and Hyundai keep refining heat-pump technology. And a lease deal already applies to the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is only starting to reach dealerships, and...
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Hyundai and Kia honing heat-pump tech for next-generation EVs
Heat pumps help preserve precious miles of range in cold weather—and Hyundai and Kia have been embracing the technology.
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BMW invests in company aiming to produce zero net carbon gasoline
Through BMW i Ventures, the automaker is putting its brand behind gasoline that might help lower emissions versus fossil-fuel sources.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid $249 lease tops June plug-in, hybrid, electric car deals
Even as 2019 models are cleared away, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is eligible for a great new lease deal.
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Hydrogen price parity, Lordstown electric truck reveal, CATL million-mile battery: Today’s Car News
California’s energy policy agency thinks hydrogen has a future and will reach price parity soon with gasoline. Lordstown Motors is rolling out the production-bound version of its electric truck this week. And the million-mile battery is up for grabs for more than just Tesla. This and more...
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The million-mile battery isn't just a Tesla thing. China-based battery supplier CATL wants to supply batteries with a far-extended lifespan.
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Report: Hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles likely to reach price parity with gasoline by 2025
A report from the California Energy Commission predicts that a future price parity with gasoline will make hydrogen fuel cell technology worthwhile.
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Lordstown Motors updates on Ohio factory, will reveal Endurance electric truck in June
The all-electric pickup made in Ohio is set to be revealed at a company meeting, with first deliveries to customers early in 2021.
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Biggest solar array, Escape Plug-In Hybrid rated, 1959 electric car review: Today’s Car News
One of the most eagerly anticipated plug-in hybrids gets a range number. Barges go electric, and solar goes very, very big. And what does a car review from 1959 tell us about EVs today? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We dove into an electric-car review from 1959 and thought about...
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2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid rated at 37 electric miles, starts below $35,000
The 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has 38 miles of electric range and only comes with front-wheel drive.
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Electric car review from 1959: A snapshot of EV enthusiasm decades before Tesla
A review of the 1959 Charles Town-About electric coupe shows how much has changed in the development of electric vehicles, and the concerns that still sound familiar today.
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The solar array was recently approved by the Trump administration and will offset the greenhouse gas emissions of 83,000 cars.
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Electric barge carries its batteries in a shipping container
Battery electric barges are already being used along some Dutch routes—with the batteries in a shipping container.
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Electric crate motor kit is ready for your EV project: What would you make?
An affordable electric "crate" motor kit is almost here—although you'll be on your own for the battery.
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GM electric van, Bollinger Frunkgate, RAV4 Hybrid recall: The Week in Reverse
What is the top-selling sedan in California? Which automaker has done a half a million battery swaps? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 5, 2020. First, something for electric-car fans to celebrate: In California, the...
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Green transportation bill, gas-station charging, Audi E-Tron predictability: Today’s Car News
Electric-car charging connects all of our headlines this morning, as a $500 billion infrastructure bill would emphasize charging corridors. Audi makes a point about the E-Tron’s flat charging curve. And Germany is mandating charging connectors at gas stations. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Charging connectors will be required at gas stations in Germany
As part of a sweeping recovery plan, Germany plans to incentivize the sale of affordable electric cars and require electric fuel at gas stations.
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The House version of the new transportation infrastructure bill incorporates some of the spirit of the Green New Deal.
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Audi E-Tron fast charging: Why predictability was a priority over peak power
Making DC fast-charging stops predictable is important—more so than peak-power bragging rights, argues Audi.
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Mercedes battery plans, GM electric van, battery-powered Cessna: Today’s Car News
The largest commercial electric passenger plane can go 100 miles on batteries. Mercedes has outlined its plans to globally source batteries for localized EV production. And GM is reportedly working on an electric van. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The world’s largest commercial...
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Report: GM electric van for fleets due as early as 2021
GM is preparing electric vans for commercial delivery fleets by late 2021, according to Reuters.
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Mercedes-Benz details how it will ramp up battery production for EVs
Rather than relying directly on major cell suppliers, Mercedes is looking to a global network of nine assembly locations it helps oversee.
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World's largest commercial electric airplane flown for 30 minutes, can go 100 miles
Although the batteries rely on a future of much-improved energy density, the flight is a major step for electrified flight.
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