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The Tesla Model S gets its most extensive set of changes in nearly a decade. Tesla updates on its proprietary cells, and how it will enable the Semi’s arrival. Diesel truck sales are surging, even as electric pickups are on the verge of arriving. And GM and Nissan commit to climate and EV targets. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Just before Tesla’s quarterly update call with investors, the company revealed an extensively refreshed Model S. The 2021 Tesla Model S offers a redesigned interior, including an aircraft-style yoke instead of a steering wheel, plus a new look on...
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Mini Cooper SE update, Xpeng’s Autopilot rival, GM-powered fuel-cell semis: Today’s Car NewsThe Mini Cooper SE gets some updates—but not to its 110-mile range. GM fuel cells will power International fuel-cell semis. EV maker Xpeng offers an expanded suite of assisted-driving features that closely follows Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Biden plots all-electric fleet, Shell drills into EV charging, electric pickups entice: Today’s Car NewsAn oil giant is getting in on EV charging at the neighborhood level. Biden is plotting an all-electric, American-made future for the federal government’s fleets. And many pickup shoppers say they’ll consider fully electric—if the price is right. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Electric DeLorean, BMW i4 update, Model S convertible, EV satisfaction study: Today’s Car NewsBMW takes aim at Tesla handling. A Model S convertible wows as we wait for the Roadster. The Model S, Model 3, and Kia Niro EV are tops in satisfaction. And could the DeLorean DMC-12 come back all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Owners of the Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV are...
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Mercedes EQA details, electric vanlife, vehicle costs vs. CO2 impact: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz reveals a lot of details about its upcoming EQA electric crossover—except whether it might be coming to the U.S. Nissan teases a Winter Camper concept that shows how the vanlife might go all-electric. And a look at long-term ownership costs vs. carbon impact shows the strength...
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Biden and EVs, base Porsche Taycan, 5-minute fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsPorsche revealed a rear-wheel-drive version of the Taycan. Climate gains from EVs are being offset by SUVs. The five-minute fast-charge might be just a few years away. And the Biden Presidency will likely help foster the growth of the electric-vehicle sector. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Rivian gets another major round of funding. Honda is going all-hybrid for another one of its models—but maybe not for the U.S. And Kia previews several of its upcoming EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has revealed more about its push for more electric vehicles—including 11 EVs by 2025 and seven due to be launched by 2027 on a new dedicated EV platform. That included a shadowy preview of its first few standalone EVs, including the sporty crossover with a 300-mile range and 20-minute DC fast-charging due later this year. Honda has revealed that the next-generation...
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VW ID.4 in winter, electric Microbus timing, Ford Mach-E charging report: Today’s Car NewsThe all-electric VW Microbus is arriving in the U.S. in 2023. VW highlights how ID.4 owners stay warm. And we put the Mustang Mach-E to the test at a road-trip fast-charger. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We have an update on 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E fast-charging. All-important for...
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Bolt and Volt deals; battery health and used EVs; Renault 5 redux: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is offering quite the deal on Chevy Volt and Bolt EV used cars. And we look at how battery health reports might help prop up the used-car market for EVs. Meanwhile, Renault takes the high-performance R5 into all-electric territory. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A Euro...
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Tesla touchscreen failures, MPG fines, EV fires and first responders: Today’s Car NewsPerhaps spurred by the final week of an administration, it’s a morning of green-car news from regulators Washington, D.C. The Trump administration has attempted to delay steeper mpg fines. A large-scale recall of Tesla vehicles for touchscreen issues has been requested by the NHTSA. And the...
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Cadillac Celestiq and Ioniq 5 teased, Sony Vision-S returns, Model Y crash-test ratings: Today’s Car NewsHyundai teases its Ioniq 5 crossover due for deliveries later this year. Cadillac also showed a glimpse of its Celestiq that’s not expected until 2023. The Model Y gets some reassuring crash-test ratings. And the very good-looking Sony electric car we saw last year at CES is moving along...
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GM electric delivery van, Nio solid-state battery, Lordstown order update: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is setting up a new business around electric delivery vehicles. Lordstown says that it has 100,000 orders for its electric truck. And Nio could soon beat other carmakers to offer solid-state batteries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nio has revealed its Model S–sized...
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The Tesla Model Y standard range arrives just in time to face off with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. We take a look at Mach-E range. Some of Europe still doesn’t see EVs as a green choice. And Geely and Baidu create a new EV company, while rumors swirl about Hyundai and Apple. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y Standard Range has arrived, just in time to rival the Ford Mustang Mach-E on entry level pricing. At $43,190, the base Model Y offers 244 miles of range and a claimed 5.3-second 0-60 mph time. A Ford Mustang Mach-E real-world range test recently showed us that...
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Hyundai and Apple, Geely and Baidu, Lucid and Saudi Arabia: Today’s Car NewsTwo tech giants possibly pairing up with major automakers could change the shape of electric vehicles and mobility later in the decade. And Lucid might build cars in Saudi Arabia. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The search engine giant Baidu is reportedly partnering up with Volvo parent...
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Sono solar car, VW ID.4 coasting, Mercedes EQS Hyperscreen: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen says why there isn’t one-pedal driving on the ID.4. Sono Motors is preparing to show the next version of its solar car. And Mercedes-Benz shows a completely new interface due first in its electric flagship. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz has revealed a...
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Byton reboot, Mazda rotary, Nio flagship, EVs for Honda and Acura: Today’s Car NewsMazda at last confirms a rotary-engine range extender for the U.S. A report suggests GM is making plans to build EVs in Mexico. Nio is going long on driving range but not shying away from battery swapping. And Foxconn provides a lifeline to Byton. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Longtime...
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Tesla 2020 deliveries, Model 3 quality, Fisker “radical” electric pickup: Today’s Car NewsTesla approaches its pre-pandemic delivery goals for 2020, and its plant in China might have some lessons for Fremont. Fisker’s driver assistance system forgoes lidar, like Tesla. And could Fisker’s product after the Ocean be the world’s most efficient electric pickup? This and...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, efficiency and tech, electric trucks and SUVs: Today's Car NewsThe Ford Mustang Mach-E is a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 award. We delved into efficiency paired with leading-edge technology. Electric trucks and SUVs are coming, but what does that mean? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. It's a new era. A Ford Mustang is a finalist...
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The 2021 Nissan Leaf gets a price increase. The Tesla Model Y is a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy. And Tesla's latest software update enables an annoying new feature.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime, Volvo XC40 Recharge, automated charging: Today's Car NewsThe Toyota RAV4 Prime is a finalist for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is also a nominee for Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021. VW's developing an automated charging setup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota's dragging its feet as the world...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, Carfax for EVs, Apple reportedly snubs Tesla: Today's Car NewsCanoo goes public, Elon Musk tweets to Apple EV news, and the Mustang Mach-E vies for GCR's top prize.
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Apple car, Lexus motor tech, hydrogen fuel-cell tax credit: Today's Car NewsApple's electric car planned for 2024, Lexus plans a dual-motor electric setup, and the federal tax credit for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles was extended.
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Polestar 2 qualifies, DIY electric Mini Cooper on a budget, VW ID.4 launch approach: Today's Car NewsThe Polestar 2 is a Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021 finalist, a YouTuber built an electric Mini Cooper, and Volkswagen's taking a different marketing approach in launching the ID.4.
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Canoo electric van, Tesla Model Y, Americans eager for more EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Model Y is a finalist for our yearly accolade. More Americans are interested in electric cars, with some asterisks including charging. And Canoo has shown an electric delivery van that thinks around the box. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California-based Canoo on Thursday...
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