Green Car News
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An organization that definitely helps foster electric-car enthusiasm helps debunk 5 myths and misconceptions.
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Retractable car cover claimed to gain miles of EV range each dayThin-film solar-cell tech has helped produce a car-cover accessory that can provide miles of range from a sunny day but retract in place when not needed.
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EV charging habits, BMW 745e drive review, air pollution and the pandemic: The Week in ReverseWhich portion of the home did a company suggest for solar? What very large mode of transport might be next for hydrogen fuel cells? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 10, 2020. Gas prices plunged below the...
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Fuel-cell ships, Bentley plug-in hybrid, McLaren and synthetic fuels: Today’s Car NewsMcLaren is optimistic about internal combustion—perhaps without the fossil-fuels part of the equation. The biggest ships—including, perhaps, cruise ships, eventually—could go fuel-cell with a new partnership. Karma shows a new van concept. And Bentley isn’t making a...
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Will synthetic fuel be a viable alternative to battery-electric or fuel cells?McLaren is planning to give synthetic fuels another try, although it knows that they won't replace battery-electric technology at this point.
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Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid rated for lower highway mpg than non-hybridBentley's plug-in hybrid SUV has some surprises in its recently released EPA ratings: more electric-only miles than anticipated, but lower gas mileage than the quicker V8 model.
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Hydrogen fuel-cell powered ocean-going ships could happen as soon as later this decade, with a new partnership in France.
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Kia Niro EV fast charging, Cheetah Stance, air pollution and the pandemic: Today’s Car NewsElectrify America cuts fast-charging prices for Kia Niro EV owners. Air pollution is linked to mortality in this pandemic. And the company using a former GM plant in Ohio has released more about orders for its upcoming electric work truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors...
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Study links air pollution to higher COVID-19 death ratesWhether from transportation or power-generation sources, air pollution is being linked to mortality in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Electrify America offering discounted pricing for Kia Niro EV driversThe Kia Niro EV now qualifies for a $0.35-per-minute rate during fast-charging at up to 100 kw.
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Lordstown reports orders for Endurance electric work truck, teases hill-start tractionLordstown Motors is getting closer to the production start of its electric truck, sometime later this year, and it's angling for fleet buyers, not families.
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Smart habits for EV batteries, electric truck charging, Model Y heat pump: Today’s Car NewsCharging infrastructure for commercial trucks could use some help in Europe. A teardown reveals the Model Y’s heat pump and some other engineering differences. And we have some advice on making your battery last. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has distilled advice on how to...
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The heat pump Tesla is including in the Model Y will likely save energy and demonstrates some smart packaging.
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Charging infrastructure for commercial electric trucks lags CO2 targets, report findsA report from the EU suggests that charging infrastructure for commercial electric vehicles isn't keeping up with the CO2 requirements.
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Hyundai has 5 reminders for making your EV battery last longerKeeping your electric car battery lasting long is a matter of keeping a few good habits for charging and discharging—and avoiding extremes.
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Solar driveway, Mercedes-AMG electric flagship, Model 3 Autopilot: Today’s Car NewsTesla might give more owners access to Autopilot as an upgrade. Mercedes is working on a challenger for the Model S Plaid. And how about a solar driveway? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. At least one company is now enabling solar driveways, via paver tiles, and says that a connected solar...
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Mercedes-AMG EQS electric fastback could challenge Tesla Model S Plaid, Porsche TaycanA high-performance electric Mercedes-AMG flagship could take the fast lane against Tesla, Porsche, BMW, Lucid, and Cadillac.
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Put the EV in the garage: Solar driveways could power entire householdsA company aims to make the driveway a very productive part of your home—enough to power your whole house, potentially.
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Earlier Tesla Model 3 versions might soon get an option to upgrade to a basic version of Autopilot for a fee.
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BMW 7-Series plug-in drive, gas prices, Hyundai concept cleans the air: Today’s Car NewsMcLaren aims for some electric-only range. Gas prices continue their plunge. Hyundai makes its concept a breath of fresh air. And we drove a very posh plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A concept car from Hyundai hints that in the future, cars from the company might clean the...
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Gas prices continue to drop with demand, amid uncertainty over oil supplyU.S. pump prices have continued to fall, as confusion mounts over the direction oil policy over oil supply.
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Future Hyundai electric cars might clean the air while they chargeAn air filtration system being teased in the recent Prophecy concept car filters the air outside the car as well as inside.
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McLaren plug-in hybrid sports car could have 20-mile electric range, arrives late 2020The sports car maker McLaren is reportedly developing a plug-in hybrid that will focus a little more on electric range and efficiency.
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First drive review: 2020 BMW 745e plug-in hybrid luxury sedan goes your own way, all so poshThe BMW 7-Series plug-in hybrid drops its mpg, boosts its electric range slightly, and becomes a much better-driving luxury sedan.
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