Today in Car News
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Charging stations outnumber gas stations in Britain. A hydrogen fuel-cell e-bike goes farther. And we get U.S. seat time with Volkswagen’s MEB platform. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Volkswagen shipped its ID Buggy out to the annual Pebble Beach car weekend, around Monterey, California, and Green Car Reports was given some time in the driver’s seat. Check out our first drive impressions of VW’s modular MEB electric-vehicle platform that will underpin millions of EVs. The Alpha may not be the only hydrogen fuel-cell e-bike, but it’s looking the most prolific...
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Audi E-tron aces IIHS tests, BMW 3-Series plug-in, states vs. EPA: Today's Car NewsThe Audi E-tron makes the safety honor roll. States and cities are suing the EPA. And the 3-Series plug-in goes faster and farther. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A group of states and cities, led by the New York attorney general, have sued the EPA over its decision to roll back the Clean...
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I-Pace’s Tesla incentive, Toyota recall, Rivian and Ford: Today’s Car NewsRivian could build a future Ford truck. Toyota recalls some hybrids for a braking issue. Electric semis start arriving. And will an incentive for Tesla owners help Jaguar I-Pace sales? All this and more on Green Car Reports Toyota is recalling some hybrid models—including the Prius, Prius...
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Carbon offsets, silicon-wafer batteries, Porsche Turbo S plug-in: Today's Car NewsPorsche rolls out one very fast plug-in SUV, just after it outlined a carbon-offset program. Could more moss clean city air? And are silicon-wafer batteries a good idea? All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the quickest, fastest SUV ever presented...
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French EV conversions, BMW inductive charging, Nio update: Today’s Car NewsInductive charging is here—on a plug-in hybrid. A different twist for battery cooling could help performance and charging. Nio regroups in light of sagging sales in China. And a French company wants to do EV conversions on a budget. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW has announced...
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Tesla range lawsuit, electric Minis, Nikola, and biogas: Today's Car NewsTesla faces a lawsuit over lost range in some older models. Mini may go all-electric with its next generation of models. Startup heavy truckmaker Nikola won a federal grant to improve fuel cells. And a European project worked out how to get as much range and efficiency from natural-gas engines as...
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Nissan and EVgo are working together to make fast-charging faster and more widespread. Tesla has started to bump up the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability option for existing owners. Auto suppliers show how much range electric heat pumps can save. And Toyota cleans up its act at factories. All this and more on Green Car Reports. As part of their long-term partnership, Nissan and EVgo are planning to build 200 new 100-w DC fast-chargers around cities in the U.S. In a letter to owners, Tesla announced that the price to upgrade to its Full Self-Driving Capability system will increase from...
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NHTSA vs Tesla, Honda Clarity PHEV, EV sales, electric conversions: Today's Car NewsNHTSA takes Tesla to task, Honda takes PHEVs to California, and industry experts say EV adoption takes time.
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Free Tesla Supercharging, VW ID R efficiency, nickel shortages, robot chargers: Today's Car NewsTesla reinstated free Supercharging for its most expensive cars and VW gave us the details on its record-setting lap.
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California, NHTSA lawsuit; Karma GT; Canada tax credits; self-driving mpg: Today's Car NewsStates line up against Trump's proposed fuel-economy freeze, Volvo shows how driver-assistance features can save gas, and more.
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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, shorter-range Audi E-tron, Tesla Megapack: Today's Car NewsAudi plans a more affordable, shorter-range E-tron in Europe. Tesla is introducing a larger stationary battery pack for businesses. The Kia Optima Hybrid merges back in for 2020 with minor changes. And a California startup company wants to turn CO2 into gasoline. All this and more on Green Car...
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Pence and Workhorse, lithium supply, robo-charging, EV confidence: Today's Car NewsVice President Mike Pence announced that Workhorse has received funding to buy GM's Lordstown, Ohio, factory to build plug-in hybrid trucks—maybe. A report shows lithium mining is ramping up to meet demand for batteries. Electrify America is working on a system to plug in self-driving...
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German police have rearrested former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler on diesel emissions-scandal charges. Parked in a garage, a Hyundai Kona Electric explodes. A new transportation infrastructure bill in Congress includes funding to support electric cars. And readers weigh in on their favorite ads for EVs in our latest Twitter poll. All this and more on Green Car Reports. In an explosion that rocked a Montreal, Canada, neighborhood last weekend, a new Hyundai Kona Electric exploded, damaging the house and blowing the doors off the garage. Former Audi chief Rupert Stadler was arrested on charges that...
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Tesla Autopilot update, electric Ford F-150, 2020 Honda Insight: Today's Car NewsThe 2020 Honda Insight hybrid gets a slight price increase. Tesla's next big software release will bring significant changes to Autopilot. A Canadian company already creates an electric F-150. And we step back and ask if EV conversions matter today. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla...
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Inside the Honda E, EV transmissions, pop-up chargers, Audi's diesel role: Today's Car NewsHonda reveals a dash with five screens, in its new Honda E. The New York Times reports on new evidence against Audi in the VW diesel emissions scandal. A major supplier has developed a 2-speed transmission for electric cars. And a company in Britain wants to have charge points pop up, out of the...
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Tesla CTO, 2020 Chevy Silverado diesel mpg, tire energy, cleaning up trucks: Today's Car NewsTesla CTO JB Straubel has left the building. The new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 diesel earns record EPA mpg estimate. Sumitomo develops new technology to recapture energy from rolling tires. And the California legislature plans to clean up dirty diesel heavy trucks. All this and more on Green...
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California deal, Tesla losses, BMW batteries, Rogue Hybrid gone: Today's Car NewsTesla announced $408 million in losses for the second quarter, despite higher sales. Four automakers cut a side deal with California on emissions and fuel-economy standards, circumventing the EPA. BMW has doubled its battery production in the U.S. in preparation for new plug-in hybrids. And a...
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Nissan Leaf update, Cadillac Escalade electric, utility-rate woes: Today's Car NewsNissan issues a software update for Leaf batteries. High electric rates might be holding EVs back in the Northeast. GM could be working on an electric version of one of its thirstiest SUVs. And in our latest Twitter poll, our readers come out in favor of cars with solar panels. All this and more on...
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Ford presented its electric F-150 prototype in action. We got a first drive in a U.S.-spec Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. Honda is developing a dedicated electric platform for larger cars. And our latest Twitter poll rounds up all the best ads for EVs so far this year. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid leads the way to the company's all-electric Taycan with more electric range and power. Ford teased an all-electric Ford F-150 prototype towing more than a million pounds at a train yard. Honda announced it is developing an all-new platform for larger electric...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, VW voice commands, twirling buses, CO2 drop: Today's Car NewsHyundai releases details on the 2020 Sonata Hybrid. VW advances voice commands. Protean introduces in-wheel motors on casters for electric buses. And the U.S. government predicts a drop in carbon-dioxide emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will get a...
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Tesla V3 Superchargers, BMW CEO, Toyota batteries, EPA delay: Today's Car NewsTesla opened its first fully V3 Supercharging station in Las Vegas. The EPA is delaying its proposal to freeze fuel-economy standards. BMW's new choice in CEO could relate to electric-car plans. And Toyota inked new battery deals with two new suppliers. All this and more on Green Car Reports...
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Lotus goes electric, SF Motors fizzles, Harley-Davidson Livewire: Today's Car NewsHarley-Davidson released full specs for its new Livewire electric motorcycle. Lotus announced its own first electric car. Seres, until recently called SF Motors, suspended production amid layoffs. And automotive supplier Continental has a new low-voltage hybrid system that it says can be used in...
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Lexus electric plans, Polestar 2 performance, value of self-driving: Today's Car NewsThe luxury brand Lexus plans to electrify its whole lineup. Fiat commits to producing a new electric Fiat 500. Volvo plans a performance version of its new Polestar 2. And readers weigh in on how much self-driving cars could be worth to them in our latest Twitter poll. All this and more on Green...
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Tesla updates, frozen fuel-economy fines, on-demand fast chargers: Today's Car NewsTesla trims down its Model S and X lineup, and CEO Elon Musk reveals when older cars could get the new full self-driving chip. The Trump administration acts to freeze fines for fuel-economy violations. And our latest Twitter poll asks whether readers see value in solar panels on a next vehicle. All...
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