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The new $1,500 rebate is supported by utilities and the state's emissions credits, and it's in addition to the existing clean vehicle rebate.
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UK steps up plan for EV transition, new gasoline cars banned from 2035Under a newly detailed plan, anything with an engine under the hood would be primarily a plug-in hybrid by 2030, on the way to all EVs by 2035.
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Rivian battery upgrade, Mirai details, EV makers unite on policy: Today’s Car NewsEV makers are setting their sights on 100% electric by 2030. Feature and safety details make the 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car more appealing at face value. And what’s the cost to upgrade to more than 400 miles of range in a Rivian? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A sneak...
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Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, utility and charging interests unite toward 100% EVs by 2030EV makers, charging interests, and utilities have formed ZETA, aiming to shape policy toward more electric vehicles in the U.S.
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Racier-looking 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car is ready for more infrastructureThe redesigned Toyota Mirai looks like a better cheerleader for hydrogen than before, but it's going to need many more places to refuel.
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Rivian R1T configurator reveals $10,000 premium for 400+ mile range in electric trucksWant to step up to the maximum range in the Rivitan R1T electric pickup or R1S electric SUV? Expect to pay about $10,000 extra.
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The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is now even off the secret menu. Canoo plans to use wraps to help customers customize their subscription EVs. And Lordstown Motors reports a lot of interest in its electric truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown says that there are now 50,000 pre-orders for its Endurance electric pickup, not including the interest it’s had from government agencies. First deliveries have slid a bit more, though—to fall 2021. Tesla is discontinuing its $35,000 Model 3—yes again—with the start of 2021 model-year versions of the electric...
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Canoo sees its subscription-based electric van as a canvas for wrapsCanoo won't sell its electric vehicles, but it will lean on a wrap program to help owners make a statement on the streets.
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Tesla is discontinuing the $35,000 Model 3—yes, againThe second iteration of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, which is actually a downgraded Standard Range Plus, will go away after 2020.
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Lordstown Motors claims 50,000 orders for electric pickup, arriving fall 2021The Ohio company has provided an update on its Endurance electric truck that suggests it will be popular with companies and utilities—and perhaps government fleets.
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Ford EV ecosystem, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid review, wind-powered car carrier: Today’s Car NewsFord is building up a “digital ecosystem” for EVs that could also include building its own batteries. We got some time behind the wheel of the 54-mpg Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. Tire and wheel size can matter a lot in EV range. And could car carriers go wind-powered? This and more, here at...
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Ford considers making its own batteries for EVs, as it builds up “digital ecosystem”Batteries could give Ford greater supply integration—on top of what one executive terms "the bigger revolution" in software and connectivity.
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In addition to the usual advice about tire rolling resistance and width, calculations show the impact wheel diameter itself can have on EV range.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a 54-mpg tech and value standoutAt up to 54 mpg, the Elantra Hybrid offers a perkier, more conventional driving experience than the eco-focused Ioniq hybrid—and a strong value vs. rivals.
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Wind-powered transatlantic car carrier could cut carbon emissions by 90%By harnessing the wind, a new car-carrier design will have a smaller carbon footprint than combustion or battery-electric ships.
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Accord Hybrid drive, Rivian prices, Bolt EV recall, BMW iX, Ford E-Transit: The Week in ReverseWhat does a Biden presidency mean for electric cars, efficiency, and clean air? Which automaker created an electric van concept in 2018 but didn’t show it until this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 13...
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Fire concern prompts 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV recall, owners asked to charge to 90% for now2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are being recalled due to several fires when the car is fully charged. The remedy for now is 90%.
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Porsche electric van, Toyota hydrogen stations, post-pandemic driving and CO2: Today’s Car NewsA boost in driving after the pandemic could be cause for concern for CO2. Porsche is showing an electric van concept it made two years ago. And the 2021 Toyota Mirai will bring a boost to the hydrogen infrastructure. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has committed to help build...
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Americans anticipate they'll drive more after the pandemic than they did before it—adding urgency to the need for more EVs and clean vehicles.
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Porsche made a fresh-looking electric van concept in 2018 but hasn't shown it until nowPorsche aimed to see how its design language could apply to a completely different kind of vehicle—here, an curvy, modern electric van.
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Toyota steps up to support Mirai fuel-cell car with 7 more hydrogen stations in CaliforniaIn preparation for increased sales of a new-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan, Toyota is supporting more fueling stations.
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Rivian prices, Ford E-Transit electric van reveal, Electrify America growth: Today’s Car NewsFord is planning to scale up commercial electric vans, with a $45,000 starting price and lots of upfit potential. Rivian released specs and feature lists for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. And Electrify America just hit another milestone. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has released a...
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Electrify America passes 500 charging-station locations, as it keeps building networkEA's network, much of it strategically located for electric-car road trips, has more than 2,200 fast-charging stations.
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Ford reveals E-Transit electric vans for $45,000, ready to scale upThe Ford E-Transit lineup of electric vans will come in a range of configurations, with enough battery for crosstown deliveries.
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