Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Ford could be seen as giving mixed signals about its dedication to fully electric vehicles in the next decade.
On one hand, it’s definitely invested. Ford was among just a few automakers to...
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France incentivizes EVs, Lordstown going big, more geeky Mach-E details: Today’s Car NewsLordstown Motors has ambition to go for much higher production levels. France has decided to further incentivize EVs and plug-in hybrids. And we present several geeky new details regarding the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. France is making EVs and...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV: 5 geeky details show Ford's commitment to EVsFord's electric-vehicle chief, Mark Kaufman, revealed more details about Ford's upcoming electric vehicle that will make it different than anything else from the Blue Oval.
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Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid, quicker BMW 530e, cheaper Teslas: Today’s Car NewsBMW has revealed a quicker 530e plug-in hybrid sedan. Hyundai might have just teased the plug-in hybrid SUV that’s en route to the U.S. And Tesla has dropped prices throughout its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The BMW 530e plug-in hybrid sport sedan gets 40 more horsepower...
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Tesla lowers prices on all but Model Y, appears to drop free SuperchargingU.S. market prices for the Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X all dropped by up to $5,000 overnight.
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2021 BMW 530e plug-in hybrid: Quicker, but will it go more electric miles?BMW has added XtraBoost for 40 more horsepower, although the plug-in hybrid is still no cheerleader for plug-in hybrid potential in acceleration, mpg, or miles.
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Tesla Cybertruck size, electric oil tanker, EV sales amid pandemic: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonThe 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...
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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 NewsSono 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 catching on in Europe as a police car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Another utility in...
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In a sea of electric-car startups, Sono Motors has no problem standing out.
The Munich-based company aims to build an unpainted plastic-paneled, solar-cell-covered urban hatchback primarily for...
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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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Polestar Spaces, Dyson electric car, ride-hailing EV mandate: Today’s Car NewsThe 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 more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 electric car is on its way to U.S. customers this...
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The current coronavirus pandemic has been a gut-punch not only to ride-hailing tech giants Uber and Lyft, but to the “independent” workers who drive for them and rely on them for...
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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 NewsThe 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 what Tesla is planning to show at its upcoming Battery Day? This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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