Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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For 2021, the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 5-Series sport sedan, the 530e, might no longer be the slowest-accelerating model in the U.S. 5-Series lineup.
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Tesla Cybertruck size, electric oil tanker, EV sales amid pandemic: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Cybertruck won’t get smaller for production. An electric oil tanker will make quite the statement. A very flat EV platform could get some sophisticated suspension work to tie it together. And where will EV and hybrid sales go from here? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This...
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Where will sales of electric cars, hybrids land after the vehicle-sales free fall?May sales data will point to a "new norm" about buyer priorities—and that definitely applies to electric cars and plug-in hybrids.
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Location is everything for high-power DC fast chargingElectrify America teases that deciding where to put chargers involves much more than dropping a pin wherever makes sense.
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Musk: Tesla Cybertruck won't be downsized, but smaller follow-up truck a possibilityNever mind what he says to Jay Leno. And suddenly there are potentially two Tesla Cybertrucks in the mix.
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Toyota all-hybrid models, solar car updates, EVs for Uber and Lyft: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker revealed a completely new electric vehicle that’s already been canceled? And will Tesla’s cars get bidirectional charging ability in the near future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 22...
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Sono solar car update, Hyundai Kona Electric police car, V2G study: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonSono Motors discusses using solar panels for the entire vehicle, not just the roof. A California utility studies using electric cars to stabilize the grid. And the Hyundai Kona Electric might be...
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How the Sono Sion electric car will use every body panel as a solar panelThe Sono Sion solar electric car has more than a solar roof. Sono recently outlined some of the challenges of charging from all its body panels.
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EV market share, Sonata Hybrid price hike, Tesla bidirectional charging: Today’s Car NewsGlobal electric vehicle sales won’t fall as much this year as the whole vehicle market. Tesla reportedly adds bidirectional charging hardware to its cars. And how much will you need to pay to get that Sonata Hybrid with the solar roof? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Prices rise significantly, and so does mpgThe new Sonata Hybrid costs more than the outgoing version, and more than its rivals.
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GM battery tech, Nissan electric ambulance, pop-up chargers: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors talks future battery tech. Nissan shows an electric ambulance. And everyone likes those pop-up chargers that hide away otherwise. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As work began on an Ohio joint-venture plant to build cells for General Motors’ upcoming electric...
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GM battery chief: 600-mile EVs viable, million-mile battery in sightThe executive in charge of battery technology and EV development suggests that cell tech is moving ahead at a faster rate than anticipated.
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The 600-mile Dyson electric car was revealed this weekend. Polestar outlines where its first U.S. showrooms will be. And ride-hailing is going to have to clean up its act in California. This and...
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California will mandate more electric cars for Uber and Lyft: Here’s howHuge portions of the Uber and Lyft fleets will be required to go electric—and it's up to those companies to figure out how.
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All-hybrid Toyotas, Lightyear One solar roof, cooler charging cables: Today’s Car NewsToyota has introduced new versions of the Venza utility vehicle and Sienna minivan, and they’re hybrid exclusive this time. The Lightyear One is one step closer with a production deal for its solar roof. And new high-power charging cables can handle more miles per minute and keep cool. This...
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2021 Toyota Venza is hybrid-only, and an urbane alternative to the RAV4Toyota's first hybrid-exclusive model other than the Prius will be the Venza—with an expected 40 mpg.
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2021 Toyota Sienna minivan goes all-hybridWith an estimated EPA rating of up to 33 mpg, the Sienna minivan now rivals the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—but there's no plug-in version on offer yet.
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Mach-E updates, Mini Cooper SE review, Tesla’s Tera Texas: The Week in ReverseWhich upcoming electric vehicle will be enabled for Tesla-style over-the-air updates? What green-car icon is getting a 20th anniversary edition? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 15, 2020. This weekend Tesla is again the...
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Ford Mach-E charging rates, Tesla battery tech, Mini Cooper SE drive: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonThe Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will be very speedy at restoring miles in short charging stops. We drove the all-electric Mini Cooper SE. And is the “million-mile battery” part of...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E charging rates look competitive vs. E-Tron and I-PaceFord has verified that its upcoming Mach-E electric SUV will recover up to 61 miles of range in 10 minutes on 150-kw fast chargers.
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Charging infrastructure forecast, automakers’ ethanol break, wide-stance urban EV: Today’s Car NewsCharging infrastructure won’t be unaffected by the downturn, a report predicts. Automakers are seeking a break related to ethanol in gasoline. And a most unusual EV can go narrow or wide depending on the handling needs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The downturn will definitely...
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Automakers are allegedly trying to sneak in another break to fleet mpg and emissionsThe EPA might give automakers another big break on fuel economy and emissions—in addition to the one they just received in CAFE requirements.
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GMC Hummer EV timing, Lordstown in-wheel motors, SparkCharge test: Today’s Car NewsLordstown plans to use the same brand of in-wheel motors as hyper-efficiency startup Aptera. SparkCharge’s mobile fast-charging systems are getting put to the test. And GM says development continues at full speed on its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has emphasized that its...
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GM has fast-tracked its electric-vehicle program in pandemic slowdownAccording to GM's VP in charge of electric and autonomous vehicle tech, the pace of development hasn't let up in the pandemic.
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