Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Which U.S. EV startup reported that its new factory is complete?
Which automaker said that fuel-cell tech might be a smarter option than big double-layer batteries for trucks and SUVs?
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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Rimac EMC testing, EVs and plug-ins that didn’t make the cut: Today’s Car NewsSubaru has given its plug-in hybrid a refresh for 2021. Rimac shows us how it tests for electromagnetic compatibility. And we run through why some models didn’t make our Best Car To Buy shortlist. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After announcing our finalists for Best Car To Buy...
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Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021: What didn't make the cutElectric cars and plug-in hybrids that didn't make our list of finalists for 2021 generally failed to offer enough all-electric miles or were simply too late.
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California clean cars opposition, Karma GS-6, Best Car To Buy tech: Today’s Car NewsEight automakers still oppose California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions rules and mandate EVs. California’s Karma is revealing a more modestly priced plug-in hybrid. And our Best Car To Buy shortlist is at the tech forefront. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Karma has...
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GCR’s Best Car To Buy 2021 nominees pair efficiency with leading-edge techFrom next-generation interfaces and sophisticated driver aids to over-the-air updates, the Best Car To Buy contenders are by no means no-frills.
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Lucid assembly plant, Subaru electric crossover, Hyundai EV platform: Today’s Car NewsLucid finishes building its Arizona plant and already starts planning for its second model. A Subaru electric vehicle is on the way. And Hyundai reveals its next-generation platform for electric vehicles, and suggests that trucks and SUVs might be better off with fuel cells. This and more, here at...
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Hyundai exec: Fuel-cell tech might be smarter than big batteries in electric pickups and SUVs Bengt HalvorsonA top Hyundai executive hinted Tuesday that the company is considering fully electric pickups and SUVs. Although when they arrive, they might not take the same form with the plus-size battery packs...
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Electric car platform for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis: Bi-directional charging, robotaxi readyHyundai's platform for a generation of EVs offers a modular layout, rear- or all-wheel drive, more than 300 miles of range, and some very flexible charging.
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GM-Nikola deal, Mach-E GT Performance, Best Car To Buy 2021 shortlist: Today’s Car NewsWe announce the shortlist for Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021. Ford is planning to build an EV in Germany, and it confirmed its Mach-E GT Performance Edition might be as quick as a Model Y Performance. And GM and Nikola release a very different agreement. This and more! General Motors...
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One of these 5 vehicles will be Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2021The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, Toyota RAV4 Prime, or Volvo XC40 Recharge will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2021.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition might outperform Model Y PerformanceThe Tesla Model Y Performance may have met its match—at least in some respects—with the Mach-E Performance Edition.
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Hydrogen fuel-cell off-roader, Tesla suspension issue, diesel truck tampering: Today’s Car NewsAudi’s shift to fully electric vehicles is adding urgency to the carbon-neutral rethink it’s giving manufacturing. Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel-cell system could be destined for an SUV throwback. The Tesla Model S and Model X aren’t being recalled yet, but an investigation could...
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The federal government has opened a safety probe into a suspension issue that potentially affects up to 115,000 vehicles and could suddenly leave owners stranded.
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Audi E-Tron EVs add urgency to plan making production sites CO2-neutral by 2025Audi is hoping to make all of its assembly plants CO2-neutral, but past that there's much progress to be made in looking upstream in the supply chain.
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Illegal emissions tampering on diesel trucks is rampant—and apparently a big businessIllegal delete kits and tampering with emissions equipment is so common that is creates more noncompliant vehicles than the VW diesel scandal, a new EPA report suggests.
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ID.4 and Mach-E range ratings, XC40 Recharge drive, Ariya impressions: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker this week agreed to stop siding with the Trump administration? And what possibility did Tesla’s Elon Musk suggest for Europe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 27, 2020. This week GCR took a...
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Thanksgiving gas prices are lowest in years—but that hasn’t made electric cars the turkeysLow holiday-weekend gas prices help underscore what an exceptional year 2020 is, and what a turning point it's been for EVs.
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Compact Tesla, VW ID.4 range rating, Porsche Taycan drift record: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen ID.4 range ratings are out. Tesla’s considering even higher range targets, and a compact car for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted that another range boost could be coming soon to some Tesla vehicles—in the vicinity of 435...
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The official range ratings are out for the first of Volkswagen’s mass-market electric vehicles. No surprises, they’re exactly what VW had anticipated leading up to the launch.
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Cadillac plans, Volvo XC40 Recharge review, GM and California: Today’s Car NewsGM makes good with California, and it gives Cadillac dealerships a way out if they don’t see the all-electric future. And we get a drive in the Volvo XC40 Recharge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors confirmed that it has stopped siding with the Trump administration and...
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Preview drive: 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV doesn’t complicate the futureThe 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first electric car, and it lays out a straightforward driving experience for the brand's EV products.
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Mustang Mach-E range, Karma vs. Lordstown, Nissan and Hercules: Today’s Car NewsNissan appears to be exploring electric-truck possibilities, too. Karma calls foul on Lordstown. And the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets EPA range ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The most affordable versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E arrive to actually undercut the Chevrolet...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E: First non-Tesla EV to reach 300 miles of EPA-rated rangeFord Mustang Mach-E range has been certified by the EPA, Ford says, and with the Extended Range Battery it's better than anything not from Tesla.
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GM EV plans, Mirai details, Elantra Hybrid review, $35K Model 3 déjà vu: The Week in ReverseWhich EV startup revealed plans to personalize its upcoming vehicles with wraps? Which popular electric vehicle earned an abysmal reliability rating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 20, 2020. General Motors...
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