Green Car News
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Two pieces of news this morning potentially relate to concern over charging fires—which are leading to the delay of one important plug-in hybrid model. And the Lucid Air gets a more affordable entry price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The federal government has initiated a safety probe looking at reports of fires that started in Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars while they were parked and unattended. Ford has delayed the introduction of its 2021 Escape Plug-In Hybrid to next year, due to an issue with charging-related fires in one of its (different) plug-in hybrid models for...
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Ford delays Escape Plug-In Hybrid deliveries to 2021An issue relating to charging fires has prompted the delayed rollout of the Ford brand's only plug-in hybrid model.
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Lucid Air electric luxury sedan: $77,400 base version claims 406-mile rangeLucid Motors has set a price for its base Air electric sedan, of less than $70,000 considering the EV tax credit and other incentives.
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Safety probe examines Chevrolet Bolt EV fire complaintsWith a "preliminary evaluation," NHTSA is examining several instances of fire when Chevy Bolt EV cars were parked or left unattended.
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Europe’s EV surge, energy density gains, ethanol subsidies and EVs: Today’s Car NewsEurope’s market for EVs has surged in 2020. A battery startup has some ambitious targets—and aims for a Gigafactory. And will California’s ban on gas cars have an effect on ethanol farmers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A new report from the advocacy group Transport...
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Corn farmers concerned California EV push will sink ethanol salesConcern over an ethanol downturn, possibly exaggerated by EVs, has both campaigns—and Congress—pandering to the Corn Belt.
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Big energy-density targets and AI-informed cell technology are part of the battery startup InoBat's ambitious rollout plans.
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Analysis: EVs will triple their market share in Europe during 2020EVs are headed for a 10% share of the EU market in 2020—although some automakers are doing much better than others.
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid US specs confirmed, plug-in hybrid due late 2021Although fuel economy numbers are still missing, Hyundai has confirmed U.S. details for the all-wheel-drive Santa Fe Hybrid.
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Rotary range extender, electric truck rental, 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsThe 48-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid accelerates quicker for 2021. Mazda has made its rotary range extender official. REE Automotive shows off its range of skateboard platforms. And you can rent electric commercial trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda recently confirmed that the...
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: 48-mpg sedan goes quicker, gets tech upgradesHonda has upgraded the specs for the Accord Hybrid—and it means quicker acceleration without an mpg penalty.
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Mazda rotary engine returns (for Japan) as EV range extender in MX-30 crossoverMazda has confirmed that at least one of its upcoming products will use a rotary engine as an EV range extender.
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REE is showing that its modular electric vehicle platform can span a range from small last-mile vehicles to regional delivery vans.
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Need to rent a big electric truck for moving or business? More options are coming soonFluid Truck is adding 600 Lightning Systems electric cargo vans and trucks for rent starting fall 2020.
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EV lease deals, Jeep Wrangler 4xe tech, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge range: The Week in ReverseWhat does Audi’s upcoming E-Tron GT performance car sound like? How does a German startup intend to transport hydrogen? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 9, 2020. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid took a lot...
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Amazon’s Rivian electric trucks, 2021 RAV4 Hybrid, EV ownership costs: Today’s Car NewsAmazon shows the electric truck that’s delivering to neighborhoods around the U.S. Ownership-cost advantages for EVs are greater for SUVs and pickups. And Toyota broadens the RAV4 Hybrid lineup to help make hybrids the norm. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The retail and logistics...
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2021 Toyota RAV4: 40-mpg Hybrid becomes the norm, as lineup expandsThe RAV4 Hybrid lineup is growing with the addition of another version with AWD and a 40-mpg rating.
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Ownership-cost advantages of EVs even stronger for SUVs and pickups, study findsAccording to Consumer Reports, the cost advantage for electric vehicles grows as the vehicle gets larger and you hold onto it longer.
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Amazon is leading a push to make last-mile delivery electric, and the upstart vehicle maker Rivian will be a big part of that.
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Audi E-Tron GT sounds, Volvo XC40 Recharge range, EV interest and the pandemic: Today’s Car NewsVolvo’s first electric vehicle has been rated for range. The upcoming Audi E-Tron GT electric car makes an entirely different sound than the Porsche Taycan. And a global study confirms that interest in EVs has only risen during the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi paid...
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Study: Americans' interest in EVs has grown during pandemicInterest in electric vehicles is way up, but globally the reasons people consider EVs aren't entirely aligned with why they buy them.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge rated for range, fails to top Model YThe first electric vehicle from Volvo achieves well over 200 miles of range, but falls well short of some of its expected rivals.
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Audi E-Tron GT will cue up a new sound for electric performanceThe E-Tron GT comes with a soundtrack that includes a cordless screwdriver and model helicopter as sources.
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Leaf lease deals, top-selling used EVs, Polestar 2 range: Today’s Car NewsOur monthly deals roundup highlights a Nissan Leaf lease deal at $199 and the Bolt EV as low as $145/month. We look at why the Nissan Leaf is the top-selling used EV in most states. And the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge get rated for range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the...
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