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Nissan’s Leaf-based van for Europe gets larger. More mobile charging is on the way for bigger electric trucks. And could the pandemic pinch material supply for EV makers and the clean energy sector? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The coronavirus pandemic could tighten the supply of...

The German automaker BMW isn’t changing its electric vehicle plans in the downturn. Volvo’s second electric model could arrive with a sophisticated set of self-driving hardware. And we take a look at what the design process looked like for VW’s ID electric vehicles. This and more...

Tesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3. And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla builds and configures its battery packs quite...

Volkswagen is thinking of creating a new brand around its most affordable EVs. Garbage trucks are going all-electric, too. And should Cash for Clunkers look directly at tailpipe emissions for a reboot? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Does it make sense for Volkswagen to create a new brand...

Energy demand and oil prices have been in a nosedive, and that could be a good thing for renewable energy. Two tech companies with range-anxiety-soothing ideas have been nudged to the next level by investors. And why did sales sink so dramatically for the two top-selling electrified vehicles in the...

A profitable first quarter, optimism about Model Y, and a 400-mile Model S were among Tesla’s non-rant-related takeaways from its official Q1 update. The CHAdeMO standard for fast charging looks like it has a future after all. And Bollinger shows the specific foundation for some tough work...

What started with the Prius has now hit 15 million. Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chicago has made a move that requires more charge points to be installed in large-scale...

Tesla is already making some smart refinements to the battery pack in the Model Y. Wireless charging gets a step closer to something viable for commercial trucks. And how well does the solar roof in the Hyundai Sonata work in boosting miles? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Solar Roof...

Kia peeks at the next wave of electric cars from the brand. Land Rover downsizes engines and upsizes batteries. And Porsche says yes to a rear-wheel drive version of its Taycan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche has reportedly confirmed—through its R&D boss—that it...

Hydrogen fuel cells are very quickly shifting over to the commercial space. Polestar updates on the price and delivery time for its upcoming electric car, the Polestar 2. And Ford makes an electric Mustang that goes very, very fast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although some are still...

Lucid shows off the Air electric sedan on a frozen lake and updates us on its Arizona factory. Robotic charging helps you get a touchless charge. Is the Mustang Hybrid being delayed? And wait, why did Jay Leno keep his original Roadster drive in the vault all this time? This and more, here at Green...

Green-car deals are surprisingly hard to find this month. GM ups its renewable energy investment, however a poll last week pointed out that its allegiances might be the bigger image problem right now. And does a 400-mile, all-electric Karma Revero give what started as the Fisker Karma some new...

The most widely available version of the Porsche Taycan is being delivered. Byton plans ahead with a home-charging partnership. And companies are already anticipating cuts to R&D based on this year’s downturn. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Byton has partnered with Qmerit for...

Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...

Byton reports that it’s still aiming for a U.S. arrival in 2021. Joplin jumps in to woo Tesla. And the EPA decides to hold the line on particulate pollution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Byton M-Byte electric SUV is ramping up in pre-production in China, and the company...

McLaren 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...

Electrify 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...

Charging 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...

Tesla 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...

McLaren 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...