Green Car News
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Volvo has teased different styling, a new driver interface, and a front cargo area—a frunk—for the upcoming XC40 EV.
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Audi details Q4 E-tron electric crossover, teases future sedan, performance modelsAudi is working on 20 fully electric models and more than 10 plug-in hybrids, over a suite of platforms, to fit various plug-in needs.
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Rivian subscriptions, MPG lessons, Ram EcoDiesel drive: Today’s Car NewsWe drive one of the highest-mileage light-duty full-size pickups. An analysis of fuel economy across the entire U.S. fleet points to how reality lags regulation. And Rivian is looking at subscriptions. That and more, here at Green Car Reports. Comments from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe suggest that the...
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Fuel economy review: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is a brawny fuel-sipperUntil electric trucks arrive, the Ram EcoDiesel is the way to haul heavy loads without guzzling fuel at alarming rates.
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Rivian considers subscription model for direct-sales end run?For electric-truck upstart Rivian, subscription service could be an innovative solution for navigating around dealer-franchise rules.
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Actual vehicle MPG improvement has stagnated since 2008Changes to federal emissions and fuel economy standards have lasting (and delayed) effects to major shifts in fleet fuel economy.
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ChargePoint and Electrify America aim to sell EV owners connected charge points for at home. Nissan has revealed a very small electric-car concept for Tokyo. And will $4-a-gallon gas put some life in plug-in hybrid sales? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. We consider whether gas prices in California, which are approaching the $4 due to several supply factors, will give a boost to sales of plug-in hybrids and hybrids, which have been lagging for some time. Electrify America and ChargePoint have both recently revealed connected home charge points that share the app and data interface...
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Gas nears $4 a gallon in California: Will it give plug-in vehicles a boost?Gas prices are creeping up again in California, and might potentially give some new life to lagging hybrid and plug-in hybrid sales.
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Electrify America, ChargePoint both pushing out connected home chargersConnected home-charging equipment is aiming for more convenient charging at home, and to hook customers into an ecosystem.
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Nissan IMk electric minicar concept is so very Japanese, suggests new small EV platformThe IMk is Nissan's latest in a series of future-mobility electric vehicle concepts; this one, however, looks aimed mainly at Japan and Europe.
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Byton in Korea, Subaru and Toyota, Mini going mini: Today’s Car NewsToyota and Subaru are joining forces for electric cars, and a lot more. Byton is reportedly considering Korea as an assembly point for trade reasons. And the Mini brand is considering making their cars small again, like they were when they were rebooted. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Subaru and Toyota broaden partnership for electric cars, autonomous techToyota's expertise with hybrid and power systems and Subaru's all-wheel drive systems could form the basis of some attractive EVs.
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The Chinese company behind Byton, is considering a former GM facility for building the U.S.-bound M-Byte electric SUV.
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Mini Cooper Hardtop to go electric, maybe get mini againThe combination of a fully electric powertrain and the modern Mini driving experience may come together yet.
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Tesla software, Maserati EVs, impeachment and electric cars: Today’s Car NewsTesla pushes a big software upgrade just as it’s in another sales push. “UL Listed” could become a lot more common for EV drivers. Maserati electrifies. And we look at what impeachment might bring to the electric-vehicle market. A little calm, maybe? This and more, here at Green...
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Commentary: Impeaching and removing Trump will save electric carsPresidential impeachment would create a path toward stability for the auto industry and for potential growth for electric-car manufacturing in the U.S.
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UL expands into electric-car ecosystem, could speed up rollout of V2GAn expansion of the testing organization UL focuses on the safety of charge points, batteries, home energy systems, and V2G devices.
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Maserati outlines upcoming EVs and hybrids, underscores Italian productionFCA luxury brand Maserati has emphasized its Italian sourcing for upcoming cars, as the brand pushes into hybrid and fully electric models.
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Tesla gets it big Version 10 rollout underway before hitting its next big Q3 sales tally. Streaming video and Smart Summon are among the many highlights.
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Gas station shuts down pumps, goes all-in on electric-vehicle chargingA Maryland station is possibly the first in the U.S. to convert entirely from oil-based fuels to all-electric.
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Canoo comes out, Bollinger bows, Taycan driving and charging: The Week in ReverseWhich two automakers will reveal production-bound electric cars in October? And which company is involved in research that points to a million-mile battery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 27, 2019. This week...
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Bollinger electric trucks, Volvo EV, warming up Kona Electric: Today’s Car NewsThe 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric gets equipped for cold weather. Volvo teases its first electric vehicle. Bollinger shows progress on its niche electric trucks. And there’s a party-line split on whether California has the right to regulate. This and more here at Green Car Reports. A survey...
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Volvo XC40 EV will be first equipped with next-gen active-safety sensorsVolvo is boasting that the fully electric version of the XC40 will debut a completely new sensor set and corresponding sensor platform.
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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric comes better-equipped for cold snapsHyundai confirms that the 2020 Kona Electric will get only minor changes; but it's better equipped for cold climates.
Bengt Halvorson