Green Car News
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Renewable energy will power GM's vehicle development facilities, and assembly plants, with a new commitment to public utility DTE.
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As dealerships brace for downturn, electric car deals are rare this monthIn a month when gas prices have plunged, it's an unexpected twist to see deals for green cars so few and far between.
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GM opposition to cleaner California standards is costing it, poll suggestsGM owners could be less likely to buy another product from the automaker because of its position to squash California's emissions rights.
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Will an all-electric, 400-mile Karma Revero be enough for a Tesla Model S rematch?Karma Automotive is again relaunching the car formerly known as the Fisker Karma—this time as a fully electric sedan.
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Tesla's China surge, Byton's ramp-up, EPA's dirty pushback, downturn's effects: The Week in ReverseWhich carmaker doesn’t see itself as a rival to Tesla? Which new plug-in hybrid failed to achieve the EPA mpg ratings of its non-hybrid counterpart? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 17, 2020. As the global...
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Byton home charging, Porsche Taycan 4S range, EV tech and the downturn: Today’s Car NewsThe most widely available version of the Porsche Taycan is being delivered. Byton plans ahead with a home-charging partnership. And companies are already anticipating cuts to R&D based on this year’s downturn. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Byton has partnered with Qmerit for...
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A survey of carmakers and suppliers has already found that they are planning to cut back on R&D for electric cars and self-driving tech.
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Porsche Taycan 4S has arrived in the US—with the longest range of the lineupThe most affordable version of the Porsche Taycan electric car so far is being delivered now, and it offers 203 EPA-rated miles of range.
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Byton names a partner for home charger installation, and it isn’t AmazonQmerit is Byton's partner for home charging, and it will coordinate wall-box hardware installations via a concierge service.
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Mercedes plug-in hybrids, BMW 330e mpg, Porsche and Tesla: Today’s Car NewsPorsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid: 23 electric miles, but worse mpg than non-hybridThe latest version of the 3-Series plug-in hybrid delivers many more electric miles but disappoints in gas mileage the rest of the time.
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Porsche doesn't see Tesla as a rival, R&D boss explainsStop comparing driving range of its models to those from Tesla, as it has different aims, according to the executive.
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Mercedes sees plug-in hybrids as a gateway to electric cars; although as the U.S. waits for the EQC electric SUV, only a few will be offered.
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Tesla Cybertruck courting, Byton M-Byte ramp-up, EPA in a haze: Today’s Car NewsByton reports that it’s still aiming for a U.S. arrival in 2021. Joplin jumps in to woo Tesla. And the EPA decides to hold the line on particulate pollution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Byton M-Byte electric SUV is ramping up in pre-production in China, and the company...
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EPA rejects tighter standards for soot and particulate matterThe U.S. EPA has decided not to tighten rules on soot and fine particulates. In the midst of a lung-related pandemic, this does not look good.
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Amid pandemic, cities woo Tesla over Cybertruck factory possibilitySeveral cities are reportedly already vying to be the home of the Cybertruck, but only one has so far been open about its offer.
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Byton M-Byte ramping up at China plant, still on track for 2021 US arrivalByton has confirmed that it restarted operations at the plant in February and is now making its electric SUV for pre-production crash-testing.
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Chevy Bolt EV recall, flying electric car racing, EVs and pacemakers: Today’s Car NewsElectric car racing is getting a fun twist later this year. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been recalled for an odd but critical safety issue. And what about EVs and pacemakers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some versions of the Chevrolet Bolt EV have been recalled for an issue in which the...
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A recent study suggests that electric cars are fine for people with pacemakers, although standing outside the vehicle during high-power charging isn't advised.
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Electric flying car racing series heads toward launch by the end of 2020The airborne Airspeeder series could be a great proving ground for battery technology advances—that could trickle down in more affordable forms in electric cars.
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2019-2020 Chevy Bolt EV recall: Rolling down the rear window could open the doorLess than 900 examples of GM's electric car are being recalled due to an odd and potentially serious issue with the door-handle cable.
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Tesla’s China surge, EV sales in a downturn, debunking myths: Today’s Car NewsElectric-car myths persist. Tesla’s sales surged in China. And what the effect of the pandemic be on EV sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla sales conquered nearly a third of the EV market in China in the first quarter of the year, and it appears to have been a factor that...
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Will oil prices and post-pandemic hesitation hit EV sales harder than general market?At least one data set is already suggesting that a wait-and-see attitude might result in a longer downturn for EV sales—especially in the U.S.
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Tesla sales took 30% of China's EV market in MarchProduction in China helped bring Tesla to its strongest first quarter ever and nearly a third of the Chinese EV market.
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