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On the way to its plan to massively cut carbon emissions, Airbus is reportedly looking at hybrid tech for the replacement for its A320neo.
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As EPA heads toward emissions rollback, Americans are driving moreU.S. vehicle miles traveled figures are up so far in 2019, which could put new scrutiny on the EPA's push to relax emissions and mpg rules.
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China lets air out of its EV market with new restrictions on startupsWith aims to reduce the number of electric-car companies, China is imposing tighter requirements for inking new manufacturing agreements.
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Tesla Model 3 transformed into DIY electric pickupA YouTube star turned a new Tesla Model 3 into a compact pickup, and then filmed a fake ad for it "arriving nowhere."
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EPA drama, Ford Explorer Hybrid, Hummer reboot, hydrogen in China: The Week in ReverseWhat company is gradually losing its share of the solar market? What automaker designed its hybrid system specifically for towing and hauling? Which gas-guzzling SUV brand might be revived? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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EPA and California, Tesla's solar slump, electric trash truck: Today's Car NewsTesla's home solar business is sliding. It's a war of words in Washington over emissions and fuel economy standards. And yes, the trucks picking up the trash can go electric, too. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tensions boiled over this week after EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a...
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The New York municipal fleet is testing all-electric Mack trucks for short stop-and-go routes—exactly where diesel trucks are least efficient.
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Tesla’s share of the home-solar market continues to slideTesla's share of home solar has been sliding ever since its acquisition of SolarCity. Will the Solar Roof turn the trend around?
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EPA, CARB escalate climate change war of words in Capitol Hill showdownA dispute between federal and California regulators is looking increasingly likely, and bound for a court settlement.
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Ford modular hybrids, hydrogen in China, more electric buses: Today's Car NewsElectric buses are going double-decker. We look at the key points that allow Ford’s new modular hybrid system to scale for a wide range of vehicles—including plug-in hybrids. And could hydrogen fuel cells get a new push in China? All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2020 Ford...
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid: Key points of modular system due in many more modelsFord's modular hybrid system can scale its engine or electric motor, provide hybrid or plug-in versions with different batteries, or provide power outputs.
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Hyundai rides on top with new double-decker electric busLondon has begun converting its iconic double-decker buses to electric models made by China's BYD, and now Hyundai plans to jump into the fray with a new bus that can carry 70 passengers
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Battery electric visionary now says that the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells would benefit trucks, buses, and long-haul transportation.
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Explorer Hybrid drive, Fiat electric van, embracing electric: Today's Car NewsYou vote for plug-in hybrids as a good solution for embracing electric driving. Fiat's going electric with its commercial vans in Europe. And we bring you a first drive of the Ford Explorer Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We drove the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid and found that it puts...
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid first drive review: Muscle over mpgThe Explorer Hybrid isn't particularly impressive in its fuel economy numbers, but Ford says it's part of a strategy to make the Hybrid uncompromised.
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Fiat Ducato Electric debuts in Europe, first electric commercial van from brandFiat is entering the electric commercial vehicle market with the Ducato Electric, a vehicle related to the U.S. Ram ProMaster.
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Leaf batteries, Hummer poll, how Porsche sees electric: Today's Car NewsNissan Leaf batteries are lasting a long time. Porsche lays out its vision for going electric. And we ask you if Hummer should come back electric. All this and more on Green Car Reports Porsche’s U.S. CEO used an Op-Ed in Monday’s USA Today to lay out a pragmatic position—that the...
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Based on data from Nissan, it could be time to ramp up efforts for second-life uses for Leaf electric car batteries.
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Should GM bring back Hummer, all-electric? Take our Twitter pollDo you think GM’s Hummer brand should come back as an all-EV truck lineup? Or should GM let it go?
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Porsche CEO: EVs are the future, but they won't completely replace combustion enginesKlaus Zellmer, the CEO of Porsche Cars North America, has presented a nuanced view on electric cars: They're the future, but not all of it.
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Byton big screen, Model X patrol car, Hummer electric redux: Today’s Car NewsGM is considering reviving its Hummer brand, with a twist. Byton gives us a look around the interior of its upcoming electric SUV. And Oslo is thinking about wireless charging—for taxis. All this and more on Green Car Reports. General Motors, which has ruled out any revival of its...
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Climate change: GM mulls an electric Hummer revivalGeneral Motors is once again considering bringing back the Hummer brand—perhaps this time as an electric vehicle.
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Oslo plans to recharge electric taxis on the flyWireless taxi stands could give taxis the right amount of charge on the go, as the city transitions away from cabs with tailpipes to an all-electric fleet.
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