Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Volkswagen knows that there’s a frustrating disconnect over voice commands in the car.
Through today’s relatively inexpensive speakers and smart devices at home, you’re able to...
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Superchargers at the Strip: Tesla rolls out first entire V3 station in Las VegasTesla has opened its first Supercharger DC fast-charging station that's entirely stocked with its higher-power V3 hardware.
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Continental builds something greater from "mild" 48-volt foundationThe supplier Continental claims to have developed the basis for a full hybrid system using more economical 48-volt components.
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With portable EV fast chargers, could backup juice be as easy as pizza delivery?SparkCharge proposes to fill in charging-infrastructure gaps with portable DC fast charging, via a small modular system that's easy to transport.
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Brake issue is pausing sales of popular Toyota hybrids overseas, not in USA brake-hardware issue has been cause for a Toyota stop-sale in other markets and a "pre-delivery correction" that affects some U.S.-bound models.
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2019 Tesla Model 3 crash test secures 5-star safety for entire lineupWith the crash-testing of a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range, NHTSA has extended the Model 3's top ratings to the entire lineup.
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Electric vehicle makers face a weight dilemma. Shoppers want more range, and each extra kilowatt-hour of lithium-ion battery-pack capacity adds as much weight as carrying 2 or 3 gallons of extra...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata will emit less with new valve-duration techA wide range of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, starting with the 2020 Sonata, will be soon be getting engines with a next-generation valve system.
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Chrysler and Bentley plug-in hybrids, Tesla surge, hybrid vs. all-electric: The Week in ReverseWhere might the timeline be stepped up for new vehicles going nearly all plug-in? Which company recalled its vehicles over fire concerns? What did VW use for teasing some new ideas that might be headed into its upcoming Microbus revival? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here...
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Pacifica Hybrid double take, Mini's bigger batteries, Lotus' electric supercar: Today's Car NewsToday in a holiday edition of Green Car Reports we’re bringing you two driving impressions of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Can the same seven-seat minivan be both a very fuel-efficient gasoline vehicle for a long road trip through the American West and an all-electric vehicle for the...
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Plugging in Pacifica Hybrid: City drive review of its 32-mile electric rangeWe put the 32-mile rated electric range of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to the test, charging it multiple times and aiming to keep the engine off.
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Electric Volkswagen Type 20 Microbus concept ties the past to the futureA concept from VW called the Type 20 celebrates the automaker's Silicon Valley presence, which predates Tesla, and points to future tech.
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Cooling issue slowing some Electrify America fast chargers over holiday week (Updated) Bengt HalvorsonThis story has been updated to clarify Electrify America's steps to stabilize the affected charging units, and the as-yet-undetermined timeline to bring them back to full charging power.
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Volkswagen talks through Europe’s tough new emissions testsIn the aftermath of the diesel scandal, the VW Group explains the new European WLTP standards, which include various tailpipe tests.
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BMW isn’t finished with internal combustion engines yetDespite big plans to go electric, BMW thinks that gasoline and diesel engines are going to be part of the plan for a long time.
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Battle over EV tax credit pits automakers against oil interestsLobbying efforts are intensifying on Capitol Hill over a proposal to extend the ceiling of the EV tax credit upward to 600,000 vehicles per automaker.
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Schwarzenegger is “kicking gas” and taking names in EV-advocacy shortArnold Schwarzenegger plays a smarmy used-car salesman in a new short for the electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz.
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Should Hummer return, all-electric? Twitter poll resultsWe asked readers whether Hummer should return as an all-electric brand. There was no runaway winner, but the responses give us a takeaway.
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By the time the 2020 Porsche Taycan launches late this year, Porsche owners in three states will likely be able to choose a new kind of per-mile insurance offered through the sports-car brand.
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BMW M Next concept points to i8 successor: More electric range, a lot more powerThe Vision M Next is a plug-in hybrid sports car concept that uses the quirky i8 as a jumping point to something more exotic.
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Airbus considering hybrid system for next-gen mainstream passenger jetOn the way to its plan to massively cut carbon emissions, Airbus is reportedly looking at hybrid tech for the replacement for its A320neo.
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As EPA heads toward emissions rollback, Americans are driving moreU.S. vehicle miles traveled figures are up so far in 2019, which could put new scrutiny on the EPA's push to relax emissions and mpg rules.
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Tesla Model 3 transformed into DIY electric pickupA YouTube star turned a new Tesla Model 3 into a compact pickup, and then filmed a fake ad for it "arriving nowhere."
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EPA drama, Ford Explorer Hybrid, Hummer reboot, hydrogen in China: The Week in ReverseWhat company is gradually losing its share of the solar market? What automaker designed its hybrid system specifically for towing and hauling? Which gas-guzzling SUV brand might be revived? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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