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The EPA backs off its plan to gut fuel efficiency rules and freeze targets. Hyundai and Kia partner with a UK company for commercial EVs. And we look back—and ahead—at the Toyota Prius. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The U.S. EPA has reportedly eased up on a plan to completely rework national fuel economy rules. The final rule currently in draft reportedly keeps the bonus-point system for hybrids and plug-in hybrids and includes a slight hike each year instead of a freeze—though it’s nothing close to the current Obama-era standards. Hyundai and Kia have...
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Cruise Origin, Canoo countdown, Tesla in Michigan: Today’s Car NewsThe Cruise Origin jumps ahead to a completely driverless future. Canoo starts taking names for its subscription service. And Tesla is finally good to service its vehicles in Michigan. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The California startup Canoo has opened up its waitlist, which includes...
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Tesla’s pushback, Subaru’s electrification push, VW’s EV targets: Today’s Car NewsSubaru is planning a big shift toward hybrids and electric cars. VW’s targets seem far off, according to one analysis. And Tesla cries foul about unintended-acceleration claims. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Volkswagen’s CEO presses for more urgency in the company’s...
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Volvo’s US-made EV plans, Audi plug-in hybrids, NJ electric transit: Today’s Car NewsNew Jersey is going electric, with a $5,000 vehicle incentive and a comprehensive plan. Audi’s latest plug-in hybrids arrive soon and supplement its EVs in the lineup. And Volvo is planning to make electric SUVs and their battery packs in South Carolina. This and more, today at Green Car...
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Honda Clarity PHEV, Kia’s electric push, Tesla’s unintended acceleration: Today’s Car NewsTesla’s potentially facing an unintended-acceleration investigation. Kia plans for many more electric vehicles. And the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid returns, but only to California. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The federal government says that it will review a petition claiming...
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Electric school buses, Taycan range, Nissan EV platform: Today’s Car NewsVW diesel settlement funds are putting more electric school buses into service. Porsche’s Taycan Turbo S gets a sub-200-mile range rating. And Nissan’s top design executive talks electric-vehicle platform-sharing among the automaker’s alliance brands. This and more, here at Green...
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Coal plants closed and electric cars got greener. Honda looks to trucks for its fuel-cell technology. And the Lucid Air has a debut date. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With a passenger-car hydrogen infrastructure moving slowly but development on hydrogen fuel-cell stacks advancing rapidly, Honda and Isuzu have announced that they’ll partner to build commercial fuel-cell trucks. In 2019, electric cars got much cleaner, because the energy from the U.S. electrical grid did. Despite the intentions of the Trump administration in reviving the coal industry, coal power plants were...
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Chevy Bolt EV deals, talking Teslas, Nissan rejects more screens: Today’s Car NewsThere are at last some great deals on the Chevy Bolt EV—in time to take advantage of at least some of the EV tax credit. Future Teslas might talk to you in crosswalks. And Nissan is aiming to keep its cabins from being overwhelmed by screen space. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Nissan electric crossover tech, lithium-sulfur batteries, EV cost: Today’s Car NewsNissan’s upcoming electric crossover is taking form—and we sample some of the performance technology that might help it stand out in the market. Cost remains a big barrier against EV adoption. And lithium-sulfur batteries could be closer to a breakthrough. This and more, here at Green...
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EVs hot, AVs not; Best Hybrid To Buy; 2020 Nissan Leaf: Today’s Car NewsThe 2020 Nissan Leaf adds more value at the base level of its lineup. More consumers are interested in electric cars, while interest in autonomous tech might be fading. And what’s the Best Hybrid To Buy? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. According to a major global study released...
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Smart to China, Best Electric Car To Buy, future audio systems at CES: Today’s Car NewsAudio systems could be a bit different for electric vehicles. Smart is moving to China. And what’s the best electric car to buy? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz and Geely have formed a joint venture to effectively move its Smart electric city-car brand to China, with...
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Sony electric car, Avatar-inspired Mercedes-Benz, Bollinger patents: Today’s Car NewsSony created its own electric car. Mercedes-Benz embraced science fiction while discussing a more eco-conscious battery future. And Bollinger takes a next step toward producing its heavy-duty electric trucks. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Bollinger Motors has filed for a set of patents...
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Fisker released a price and more information on its upcoming Ocean electric SUV, though it’s still lacking some key information. We tell a tale of charging misadventures (and some lessons). And the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid, but a luxury vehicle first and foremost. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Testing for our Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy finalists didn’t quite go according to plan. One down DC fast charging station was just the start of what felt like a series of misadventures and learning experiences. The 2021 Lincoln Corsair...
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid are best, inside Byton and a special BMW i3: Today’s Car NewsToyota is doing good with its Corolla and RAV4 hybrids—and in the case of the RAV4, selling a lot of them. Byton says more about who’s providing content for its very large screen. BMW reworked some i3’s for limo duty. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The startup...
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Tesla’s global gains, Honda’s hybrid push, BMW’s Model S: Today’s Car NewsHonda isn’t sounding as bullish about electric cars as it did a couple of years ago; think hybrids instead. Tesla finishes the decade on a strong note and aims globally in 2020. And BMW could be working on an electric flagship sedan to rival the Model S and Audi E-Tron GT. This and more...
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Best Car To Buy winners, Car of the Decade, plug-in Jeeps: Today’s Car NewsCue that extra New Year’s confetti: We name our annual Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2020. This and more, today at GCR. The Audi E-Tron is our Best Car To Buy 2020. Read why the E-Tron won, and read more about the other two finalists, the Porsche Taycan and Kia Niro EV. Rather than...
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Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid price, VW hybrid recall, car-sharing collapses: Today’s Car NewsFord’s upcoming plug-in hybrid version of the Escape gets a price. Volkswagen recalls its hybrid you might not have ever known about. And Daimler and BMW back out on car-sharing. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a price that might make it a better...
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Diesel Jeep MPG, BMW iX3 electric SUV, more places for Teslas to charge: Today’s Car NewsTesla owners finally have fast-charging options outside of Tesla’s own Supercharger network. The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S., with a new generation of electric-drive kit. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The...
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The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell gets some minor changes for 2020. The electric Mini Cooper is ready for reservations in the U.S. Polestar says that its upcoming fully electric car is good for towing. And there’s a new speed record for street-legal EVs. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Cold-weather operation has been improved in the 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, as Honda continues to improve an already very good hydrogen fuel-cell car that simply doesn’t have the infrastructure to support it beyond particular zones in California. The 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car is now...
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Electric Ford F-150, fast charging at the bank, our Best Car To Buy cuts: Today’s Car NewsA new Electrify America partnership means you might not have to wade through a big-box parking lot to find a very fast road-trip charger. Ford confirms its electric F-150 and its battery will be made in Michigan. We look at what didn’t quite make our Best Car To Buy contenders list. And how...
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EQC delayed, Mini plug-in rated, Detroit charging, Best Car To Buy 2020: Today’s Car NewsThe Mercedes-Benz EQC isn’t arriving in the U.S. this year or next year. The latest plug-in hybrid model from Mini has been rated by the EPA for range and mileage. Downtown Detroit ends the decade a little less of a charging desert. And we highlight our three nominees for Best Car To Buy...
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Cadillac’s electric future, Highlander Hybrid price, Xpeng and Nio: Today’s Car NewsIn China, EV automaker Xpeng’s owners will be able to access Nio’s underused charging and battery-services network. Globally, Cadillac will go mostly electric by 2030. And here in the U.S., the Toyota Highlander is looking like a bargain. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The...
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Ford Escape mpg, Lincoln plug-in miles, Taycan 4S driven: Today’s Car NewsFuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today...
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV recall, Tesla lasers, Porsche Taycan charging: Today’s Car NewsThe Porsche Taycan misses out on 800V charging in places without CCS hardware. A brake issue has led to the recall of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. And Tesla is working on some far-out windshield-wiper tech. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car has been...
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