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Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. This and more, here at Green Car...

GM details what will be needed to use some of its upcoming EVs as home power banks. Polestar joins Volvo in its plans to shift to the Tesla charging standard. And the federal government lays out charging needs for the decade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Following Ford, GM, Rivian, and...

The Nissan Leaf returns for 2024 with a price under $30,000—not counting incentives. Volvo plans to adopt the Tesla connector in future EVs. And should Tesla’s NACS become a real standard? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo on Tuesday announced that it plans to adopt...

Lotus’ very fast and fast-charging electric SUV starts to arrive in Europe. Aston Martin and Lucid are in a strategic partnership. GM releases some numbers for the Silverado EV WT and $40,000 isn’t one of them. Lordstown Motors is up for sale. And the drivers of upcoming Stellantis EVs...

Toyota is looking to add more than engine sounds to its electric sports car. The Tesla Model Y outsold all but the F-150. And why aren’t EV brake lights more consistent under brake regen? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Full-size pickups aside, the Tesla Model Y topped the sales...

Toyota rolls out all that it’s doing to scale up EVs and be competitive with them in the future, although it’s sticking to its targets and “multi-pathway” approach. And Polestar switches drive wheels and gains driving range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In...

Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma...

What will EV mode on your hybrid do? Lucid and Fisker want to sell vehicles in China soon. And support for the Tesla EV charging standard builds from charging networks and hardware makers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After last week’s announcement that GM will install the Tesla...

GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors...

Base Standard Range versions of the Model 3 are eligible for more EV tax credit money than they were last week. Plug-in hybrid drivers likely aren’t plugging in as much as the EPA has been assuming. And the Volvo EX30 EV aims for the $35,000 mark from the start. This and more, here at Green...

Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car...

The Fisker Ocean EV hits a 360-mile range. Ford is leasing its Mach-E by the week for Uber use. And the electric VW Bus bows in American form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen’s electric Bus has been a long time coming, and it’s at last provided a look at the 2025 VW...

Jaguar I-Pace EVs are overheating, and a recall appears to buy the automaker some diagnostic time. EV vs. ICE cost parity may be pushed to much later in the decade. And Toyota aims to make a three-row EV in Kentucky in 2025. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota on Wednesday confirmed a...

The U.S. and Canada are connecting over chargers. The Volvo EX30 is going very simple inside—perhaps for the better. And are we overlooking wiper fluid? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has teased that its upcoming EX30 crossover EV will go simple in its interface—with a...

Ford and Tesla tie up for charging. Tesla leads other EVs in miles driven. Hyundai lease prices undercut Tesla. And Hyundai plans for a lot of batteries for U.S.-built EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Thursday, Ford and Tesla made an announcement that might change the EV charging...

Cadillac gives its long-anticipated Escalade EV a timeline and a badge. A California utility and BMW are working together on greening the grid with V2X tech. And Ford likens its efficiency-focused three-row electric SUV coming in 2025 to a “personal bullet train.” This and more, here at...

Toyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With more information about the 2024...

Chevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup...

Honda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who drive a Porsche Taycan now have a...

The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime...