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Volkswagen considers building an EV sports car. Lucid reveals its battery pick. And Mercedes teases its EQA electric small car in the snow. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The production version of the Mercedes-Benz EQA electric car, the brand’s first compact-car EV effort in years, will arrive by the end of the year. Lucid has revealed that it will use LG Chem as the supplier for its 400-mile Air electric sedan—although the cell format will be different than most of the other companies using LG Chem. Volkswagen is reportedly considering an electric sports car based on...
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Polestar Precept concept, solar efficiency, smart transmissions: Today’s Car NewsPolestar gives a glimpse of a future flagship electric car. Researchers suggest much higher solar cell efficiency without rare materials. And Hyundai is working on giving transmissions more smarts, not necessarily more gears. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show...
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Porsche charging, Lordstown Motors electric truck, Tesla Cybertruck details: Today’s Car NewsTesla is working on a very smart suspension for the Cybertruck. Yamaha moves into the electric-motor business. Porsche has built the highest-power fast-charging station in Europe. Lordstown Motors is planning to put four motors inside its pickup’s wheels. And Audi shows off its three-motor...
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Jaguar Land Rover EV concept, plug-ins for the snow, Tesla Model 3 a Top Pick: Today’s Car NewsTesla scores big in Consumer Reports’ annual roundup, and might be using a different kind of battery for China for the Model 3. Jaguar Land Rover is looking at its electric-mobility future. And we dig into some of the best EVs and plug-in hybrids for the snow. This and more, here at Green Car...
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RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank, Bolt EV app, Rivian and Lucid in Colorado: Today’s Car NewsVW looks at fast chargers that are lighter for the grid. Toyota puzzles over hybrid fuel tanks. Bolt EV drivers get more features for their app. And Colorado may soon make it easier for Rivian and Lucid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota is still working to resolve a fuel-tank issue...
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VW electric pickup, Bill Gates buys an EV, Toyota and Lexus hybrid recall: Today’s Car NewsToyota and Lexus are recalling some of their hybrids—and other vehicles—for engine issues. VW might (eventually) have an electric pickup. And Bill Gates calls electric cars one of the “most hopeful” areas for climate progress. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some...
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Tesla’s two more expensive models get a big range boost. Kia’s working on an EV “halo” vehicle. Polestar provides a look at its future interface. And is the Model 3 really that far ahead of other EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model S and Model X are getting the range boost that CEO Elon Musk hinted at last month—to as high as 390 miles—not just on the newly named Long Range Plus versions but as an over-the-air update on versions of the Model S and Model X that have been built for the past few months. Kia is reportedly working on a...
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Hyundai Prophecy, VW ID 4, Gigafactory 4, used Teslas: Today’s Car NewsTesla’s construction of its factory in Germany has run into some issues with environmentalists. Hyundai teases its Geneva concept. And we get a look at the production Volkswagen electric crossover for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has given us a glimpse of its...
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Highlander Hybrid mpg, E-Tron towing, EV emissions drop: Today’s Car NewsTowing an EV1 with an E-Tron helps deliver a reality check on towing. The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid tops the efficiency scales if you can’t plug in. California’s permitting process for charging stations still lags. And electric vehicles are much cleaner than they were less than a...
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Tesla recall, Lucid efficiency, Polestar interiors, electric fire truck: Today’s Car NewsVegan interiors aren’t enough at Polestar. The possibility of rusty bolts prompts a Model X recall. Lucid says it’s not going to add range “the dumb way.” And the first electric fire truck for the U.S. has sold at last. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is...
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NYC going all-EV, VW electric sedan, Lucid Air and Formula E: Today’s Car NewsNew York City aims to make every vehicle—not just the road-going ones—electric by 2040. Volkswagen might replace the Passat with an all-electric sedan. Hyundai has a new EV-platform partner. And the Lucid Air does indeed benefit from Formula E. This and more, today at Green Car Reports...
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Trump’s green-tech cuts, charging network as infrastructure, fuel-cell pickup: Today’s Car NewsPolitics prevail here this morning, as we bring you the latest on the Trump administration’s budget and how it could impact at least one fledgling automaker. There’s also the EV Freedom Act, a proposal from members of Congress for the U.S. to treat a charging network as infrastructure...
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Hyundai’s retiring at least one plug-in hybrid product. There’s quite a deal right now on the Audi E-Tron SUV. We get a look back—way back—at Rivian’s original project. And Hyundai is still thinking about hydrogen fuel cells for much more than cars. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was revealed this past week, with some of the features we might have expected for a top plug-in model—like the available solar roof. A few days later, it’s easier to see why: Hyundai has decided to drop the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid from...
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Tesla Model Y efficiency, GM’s hybrid-free electric plan, EVs vs manuals: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors has outlined its plan for an all-electric future, and it doesn’t include a single hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The Tesla Model Y has been rated for efficiency as well as driving range. And EVs outsold manuals. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has...
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GM BEV3 and electric trucks, Sonata Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsGM presents some more information about its electric vehicles, ahead of a deeper download next month. And the Hyundai Sonata will get free miles from the sun. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is officially out, in U.S. spec, and it includes all the goodies...
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Audi solar offer, Electrify America gains on Supercharging: Today’s Car NewsElectrify America, which started rolling out fast-charging stations just 20 months ago, is gaining on Tesla’s Supercharger network. Audi E-Tron shoppers get a chance to add solar to their home-charging mix. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. In terms of DC fast-charging...
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Electric pickups, quiet UPS deliveries, UK bans internal combustion: Today’s Car NewsThe UK intends to go tailpipe-free by 2035. Arrival will supply electric trucks for UPS. And electric pickups are arriving soon; is America ready? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The shipping giant UPS has placed an order for 10,000 stylish electric delivery vans from Arrival. It also...
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Super Bowl ads, Ioniq Electric lease, direct injection tradeoffs: Today’s Car NewsYou picked your favorite electric-car Super Bowl ads. Lucid gives those who put money down far more than a teaser. Hyundai is already discounting Ioniq Electric leases for a new model year. And new modeling results call foul on direct-injection tech. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Over...
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Audi sings farewell to gasoline in a Super Bowl ad. BYD reaches some goalposts in electric-truck deliveries. And we confirm that the Toyota Mirai and Prius are headed off in their own directions. This and more, right here at Green Car Reports. No, that flashy new Toyota Mirai sport sedan does not hint about the direction of the next-generation Toyota Prius, expected to arrive sometime next year. Audi’s Super Bowl ad uses a song from “Frozen” to hit the right note about its electric vehicles—and about letting gasoline go. China’s BYD has been the world’s...
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Tesla Model Y advances, Hummer returns, Lincoln and Rivian team up: Today’s Car NewsHummer is back, as an electric GMC. The Tesla Model Y is coming very soon, and the Model S and Model X got another range boost. And Rivian will co-develop an electric Lincoln. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. GM has confirmed that its rebooted electric Hummer will indeed be a...
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GM’s electric future, Toyota Mirai details, real-world range test: Today’s Car NewsGM’s electric future includes the Bolt EV. There’s more to tell about the hydrogen fuel-cell Mirai in its transition to sporty sedan. And we have some reassurance on real-world range numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a short group interview, General Motors president...
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Karma pickup, ride-hailing “deadheads,” what plays in Iowa: Today’s Car NewsIowa is likely seeing more Teslas on TV. Ride-hailing isn't so green in California. And Karma thinks more about trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Data focusing on California underscores that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are adding to pollution, not reducing it. But going...
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GM’s all-EV plant, RAV4 EV recalled, Volvo XC40 Recharge, "self-charging" Lexus: Today’s Car NewsGM confirms that it soon will have an assembly plant making only electric vehicles. Volvo opens up orders for its upcoming XC40 Recharge. A survey from AAA finds that range anxiety might be moot once you drive an EV. And wait, the first RAV4 EV is being recalled? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Canada fines VW, Mercedes EQC production, FCA and Foxconn: Today’s Car NewsMercedes-Benz says full speed ahead on its EQC electric SUV. FCA is in talks with that company that made your iPhone. And the VW scandal is still costing the automaker—this time in Canada. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. More than four years after the Volkswagen diesel scandal, VW...
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