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Battery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S. details like first estimates for gas mileage and electric range. And we look at what a Biden Presidency will mean for...

In an election yet to be called, one of the Presidential candidates will be best for electric cars. Bentley has a bold plan for electrifying its lineup of performance and luxury cars this decade. And there’s a new way to make a classic Mini all-electric. This and more, here at Green Car...

Volkswagen aims to green a Greek Island, partly with its ID electric cars. Audi talks about the performance decisions behind its E-Tron GT that’s closely related to the Porsche Taycan. And could a “right to repair” measure that passed on Election Day spark a change in the way EV...

Diesels diminish in Europe, in favor of electrification. Mitsubishi plans to go big with plug-in hybrids. And a brand-new EV could cost as little as $7,999. Yes, of course there’s a catch. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi plans to ramp up its plug-in hybrid offerings over...

Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. Aston Martin plans to electrify up to 20% of its lineup in the next few years. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning...

Fisker is now publicly traded. Ford puts a price on its Autopilot rival for the Mach-E. Porsche ups the battery size in its Cayenne plug-in hybrids. And Polestar re-ups the recall effort overseas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed the price of its assisted-driving system...

An electric pickup with in-wheel motors plays tug-of-war. A survey shows automotive suppliers want more EVs and higher mileage standards. And an “electrified” Ram truck is on that way: Is it plug-in hybrid or fully electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors...

With a development and manufacturing plan, Fisker starts to take form. Mini aims for several more EVs, but they’ll coexist with gas and diesel. And one major survey finds Americans’ attitude about EVs hasn’t changed in the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After...

Lordstown goes public. A new report underscores that Ford and GM knew about climate change a half-century ago. And we drive Toyota’s hybrid minivan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A report that reaches back to former executives and the archives of GM and Ford finds that the two...

Electric vehicles could be losing 4% of their efficiency due to tires—and their inability to hold their ideal pressure. Original Toyota hybrid owners like to keep their vehicles for a long time. Bollinger’s battery pack takes form a bit different than had been previously hinted. This...

Tesla provides an update on the Semi, and says it’s a matter of getting enough cells. The Hummer EV hasn’t been fully developed yet, as it’s just a year away from deliveries. Volvo sets a price for its first electric car. And LG Chem might have a solution for Tesla. This and more...

GM has officially revealed the Hummer EV. New Jersey is mulling the phaseout of gasoline cars. And BMW reaches 200,000 i3s. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors has revealed its 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. With more than 350 miles of range, 0-60 mph acceleration in 3 seconds...

A wide range of plug-in models—from Hyundai and BMW—are being recalled for potential fire risk. Tesla boosts range for much of its lineup. Karma prices its fully electric car. And Nikola could revert to a “base plan” that means no Badger. This and more, here at Green Car...

Magna will build the Fisker Ocean in Europe, and VW won’t be on board. Renault looks at the future of the heart of the Euro-hatchback market. Volkswagen boasts about robotics and automation in making EVs, and GM renames its first dedicated EV plant Factory Zero. This and more, here at Green...

California’s getting tough on its emissions rules. Mercedes is stepping its EQS electric flagship forward. Arrival sets up for U.S. production. And Elon Musk picks all the numbers for winks and nods in a pricing move potentially aimed to undercut rival Lucid. This and more, here at Green Car...

Europe’s market for EVs has surged in 2020. A battery startup has some ambitious targets—and aims for a Gigafactory. And will California’s ban on gas cars have an effect on ethanol farmers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A new report from the advocacy group Transport...

The 48-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid accelerates quicker for 2021. Mazda has made its rotary range extender official. REE Automotive shows off its range of skateboard platforms. And you can rent electric commercial trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda recently confirmed that the...

Amazon shows the electric truck that’s delivering to neighborhoods around the U.S. Ownership-cost advantages for EVs are greater for SUVs and pickups. And Toyota broadens the RAV4 Hybrid lineup to help make hybrids the norm. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The retail and logistics...

Volvo’s first electric vehicle has been rated for range. The upcoming Audi E-Tron GT electric car makes an entirely different sound than the Porsche Taycan. And a global study confirms that interest in EVs has only risen during the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi paid...

Our monthly deals roundup highlights a Nissan Leaf lease deal at $199 and the Bolt EV as low as $145/month. We look at why the Nissan Leaf is the top-selling used EV in most states. And the Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge get rated for range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Why is the...