Today in Car News
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Hyundai revealed its own semi concept, aiming to go big with hydrogen fuel-cell tech. A lightweight electric off-roader shows the potential from just one supplier. The Tesla Model 3 gets the nod for New York yellow cab duty. And the Dutch Lightyear One electric car might hold a new record for aerodynamics. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car is already an ambitious project. Now, with a coefficient of drag of less than 0.20, the Dutch firm is anticipating that it will have the most aerodynamic car available on the market. The Tesla Model...
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Automakers take sides, black cabs go electric, Mini Cooper SE pricing: Today’s Car NewsMini prices its Cooper SE. London has a new (electric) kind of black cab. A special kind of clutch pack could help keep performance EVs lean. And GM is among several companies now actively opposing California in its battle with the EPA. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM, Toyota, and Fiat...
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Electric-car hopefuls for China, VW Golf diesels return, Bollinger pricing: Today’s Car NewsBollinger prices its tough electric SUV and pickup. The VW Golf relaunches with plug-in hybrids and diesels part of the European offerings. The Audi A6 plug-in hybrid isn’t headed Stateside. And we rounded up eight automakers that have big plans for China and perhaps the U.S. and beyond. Are...
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Mazda electric car, Mitsubishi PHEV concept, Model Y arriving early: Today’s Car NewsMazda shows its first electric car, in concept form. Mitsubishi showed how plug-in hybrids and off-road adventure aren’t mutually exclusive. Honda was indeed considering the U.S. for its city-sized E. And Tesla has announced that the Model Y crossover is arriving early—next summer, it...
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BMW i3 boost, Nissan electric crossover concept, Lexus’ EV vision for 2030: Today’s Car NewsLexus reveals its vision of an electric car in the year 2030, and announces it will unveil its first fully electric car next month. The i3 is due for another range boost. And we get a glimpse of Nissan’s first fully electric crossover. This and more today at Green Car Reports. We’ve...
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Electric semi cost, mass-market 800V, Toyota Yaris Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsElectric long-haul trucks like the upcoming Tesla Semi might not have operating-cost advantages over diesel, a new analysis suggests. Toyota’s Prius C is back in other world markets—sort of. DHL is going light with electric commercial vehicles. And 800V systems might be closer to the...
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Volkswagen is expecting to make money on its electric cars—as much as its internal combustion vehicles, actually. Los Angeles thinks about using recycled bottles in its roads. Hummer could be back, fully electric. And which classic British car would you like to see converted to electric? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Like it or not, Hummer is one step closer to coming back. A recent report suggests that GM is seriously considering a revival of the brand, as part of a push of full-size trucks and SUVs that will arrive from 2021 to 2024. If you look past the tens of billions...
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Charging Ford’s electric SUV, crashing Teslas, Volvo vs. Polestar EVs: Today’s Car NewsTesla talks safety and gives a rare look at its testing. We dive into what the technical differences are between the Volvo XC40 Recharge and the Polestar 2. And Ford details how its upcoming fully electric SUV will be able to find charging at home or on the go. This and more at Green Car Reports...
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Volvo pays for charging, Kia Soul EV postponed, very small electric cars: Today’s Car NewsVolvo introduced its first electric car yesterday, and elaborated on a plan that will pay owners of its plug-in hybrids to, well, plug in. Uniti, also from Sweden, revealed its One, an urban electric minicar for the no-frills yet always-connected set. And Kia has officially nudged its Soul EV ahead...
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Morris electric van, Aptera in-wheel motors, Toyota LQ concept, testing Plaid: Today’s Car NewsIt’s a morning of returns. The British brand Morris is back with an all-electric, carbon-fiber vehicle. The Aptera three-wheeled car is back with in-wheel motor tech. And Tesla has returned to Germany’s Nürburgring. A reconstituted Toyota concept points to future tech for Lexus...
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Chevy Bolt EV at 3, GM electric pickup and UAW, Taycan pricing and Tesla: Today’s Car NewsElectric vehicles have played a big role in negotiations between the UAW and GM. Toyota boosts battery warranties. The Chevy Bolt EV fits differently into the market today than it did three years ago. And we take a look at how pricing for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S matches up with that of the Tesla...
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Audi E-tron Sportback photos, Tesla pickup, Taycan 4S, car-sharing shakeup: Today’s Car NewsPorsche introduces a much more affordable version of its Taycan electric car. The Tesla Pickup will be shown in some form next month. Vehicle and power-generation emissions vary widely across U.S. cities. There’s a dearth of charging signage. And Daimler and BMW bail on car-sharing in some...
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After several years of promising news from Dyson, the UK company best known for its vacuums is cutting electric cars from its plans. Porsche and Boeing are among the companies working together on a personal aircraft. A Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid will bow at LA next month and arrive sometime next year. And Toyota’s radical remake of the Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car is a stunner. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Toyota has revealed the next-generation version of its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car, in concept form. And at first glimpse, the 2021 Toyota Mirai couldn’t be a...
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VW signals with light, Lexus teases EV, Volvo delegates engine development: Today’s Car NewsVolvo is done developing internal-combustion engines. Well, almost; it’s delegating them to a new joint venture with parent Geely. Electrify Canada is pushing out some very high-power fast-charging hardware. Lexus will show the new iteration of an electric city car that’s likely...
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Polestar 2 pricing, Tata EV for India, commute times: Today’s Car NewsIndia has a new domestic-brand electric vehicle on the way. The Polestar 2 electric car is priced for Europe, and we have a few more details about its Performance Pack. Commute times surge. And Spain claims what might be the speediest fast charger for cars—if only there were a car that could...
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Free fast charging, Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid drive, gas and diesel bans: Today’s Car NewsThe number of nations looking to phase out internal combustion engines continues to grow. A U.S. company is moving ahead with a plan to provide fast charging for free. Tesla is signaling another stage of intent for developing its own battery tech. And we drive an important supporting model in...
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Audi A8 plug-in hybrid drive review, Honda Fit Hybrid, most important EVs of 2020: Today’s Car NewsThe Honda Fit is getting a hybrid version, but not in the U.S. Several big companies are electrifying their heavy trucks in California. Going driverless might not mean cutting pollution or congestion. And We run through the most important electric cars of 2020. This and more here at Green Car...
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Audi EV preview, Volvo frunk, Mitsubishi PHEV future, Washington Prius tax: Today’s Car NewsVolvo has previewed more of its upcoming XC40 EV’s sleek design and sustainable materials—and it will have a frunk. Audi has confirmed some more details about its third electric vehicle, the compact Q4 E-tron electric crossover, and teased two other future EVs. Mitsubishi mulls four...
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We drive one of the highest-mileage light-duty full-size pickups. An analysis of fuel economy across the entire U.S. fleet points to how reality lags regulation. And Rivian is looking at subscriptions. That and more, here at Green Car Reports. Comments from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe suggest that the electric truck hopeful is considering a subscription service as a way of supplementing or replacing its direct-sales model. So far other automakers have had only mixed success with such ideas. An analysis of U.S. vehicle fuel economy—across all vehicles still in use—finds that mileage has...
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Gas prices soar, Nissan reveals Tokyo concept, charging networks home in: Today’s Car NewsChargePoint and Electrify America aim to sell EV owners connected charge points for at home. Nissan has revealed a very small electric-car concept for Tokyo. And will $4-a-gallon gas put some life in plug-in hybrid sales? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. We consider whether gas prices in...
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Byton in Korea, Subaru and Toyota, Mini going mini: Today’s Car NewsToyota and Subaru are joining forces for electric cars, and a lot more. Byton is reportedly considering Korea as an assembly point for trade reasons. And the Mini brand is considering making their cars small again, like they were when they were rebooted. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Tesla software, Maserati EVs, impeachment and electric cars: Today’s Car NewsTesla pushes a big software upgrade just as it’s in another sales push. “UL Listed” could become a lot more common for EV drivers. Maserati electrifies. And we look at what impeachment might bring to the electric-vehicle market. A little calm, maybe? This and more, here at Green...
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Bollinger electric trucks, Volvo EV, warming up Kona Electric: Today’s Car NewsThe 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric gets equipped for cold weather. Volvo teases its first electric vehicle. Bollinger shows progress on its niche electric trucks. And there’s a party-line split on whether California has the right to regulate. This and more here at Green Car Reports. A survey...
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Mazda electric car, Mercedes’ carbon-neutral batteries, the cheapest EV: Today’s Car NewsDaimler is shopping around for its battery cells but being very particular about what goes into them. Mazda is readying its first electric car for multiple markets. And Honda is greening its manufacturing in the U.S. This and more today at Green Car Reports. Mazda has announced that it will reveal...
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