Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Ford Friday provided an update on charging times for its upcoming Mustang Mach-E electric SUV.
That includes speedy DC fast-charging. And the good news is that, even before deliveries of the Mach-E...
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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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Ford Mustang Mach-E live updates, Volvo electric SUV, Lucid prototypes: Today’s Car NewsFord will start rolling out Tesla-like over-the-air updates to its Mach-E within a few months of its arrival. Volvo plans a curvaceous flagship SUV. And Lucid is parking its prototypes for now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid is temporarily parking its fleet of 40 “beta...
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When it arrives late this year, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will be one of the first mass-produced vehicles on the market to offer over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates from the start.
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Sonata Plug-In Hybrid lease deal, Lexus battery warranty, Prius 2020 Edition: Today’s Car NewsTesla might no longer be a California company. The Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is being cleared out under a great lease deal. Lexus is offering the strongest battery coverage yet—in Europe. And the Prius marks its 20th birthday—in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Over the...
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Toyota Prius 2020 Edition marks 20 years in the US–with more hybrids coming soonThe Toyota Prius has been sold in the U.S. for 20 years, and the Prius 2020 Edition celebrates that—and the brand's hybrid sales strengths.
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Musk announces Tesla HQ is leaving California, threatens moving assembly out tooTesla is leaving California, after a series of disputes over public health decisions over coronavirus risk.
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Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid, mobile charging, Cash for Clunkers redux: The Week in ReverseSales of which electric car plunged the steepest leading into the U.S. pandemic slowdown? Which automaker reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cells? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 8, 2020. Our biggest...
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Last-mile electric van, clean-energy pinch, mobile charging for trucks: Today’s Car NewsNissan’s Leaf-based van for Europe gets larger. More mobile charging is on the way for bigger electric trucks. And could the pandemic pinch material supply for EV makers and the clean energy sector? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The coronavirus pandemic could tighten the supply of...
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Fully electric delivery trucks, cargo vans, shuttle vehicles, and transit and school buses are all due to become increasingly common as fleets go green and diesels are retired.
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BMW EVs on schedule, Volvo self-driving hardware, VW’s digital design: Today’s Car NewsThe German automaker BMW isn’t changing its electric vehicle plans in the downturn. Volvo’s second electric model could arrive with a sophisticated set of self-driving hardware. And we take a look at what the design process looked like for VW’s ID electric vehicles. This and more...
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VW design chief: ID electric vehicles among first created all-digitallyThe newest Vokswagen Golf and the fully family of ID electric models have been designed via a new digital process.
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Tesla battery teardown, Mercedes electric sedan, Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid mpg: Today’s Car NewsTesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3. And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla builds and configures its battery packs quite...
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2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Gas mileage drive reviewThe Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid both achieve more than 50 mpg, but they're quite different in many ways.
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Electric garbage truck, Cash for Clunkers reboot, VW EV brand: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen is thinking of creating a new brand around its most affordable EVs. Garbage trucks are going all-electric, too. And should Cash for Clunkers look directly at tailpipe emissions for a reboot? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Does it make sense for Volkswagen to create a new brand...
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Commentary: Emissions–not gas mileage–should be foundation for Cash for Clunkers reboot Bengt HalvorsonBack in 2009, the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, or Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), offered $3,500 to $4,500 for older vehicles up to 25 years old regardless of the condition provided...
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RAV4 Hybrid and Model 3 sales, mobile-charging tech, a win for renewable energy: Today’s Car NewsEnergy demand and oil prices have been in a nosedive, and that could be a good thing for renewable energy. Two tech companies with range-anxiety-soothing ideas have been nudged to the next level by investors. And why did sales sink so dramatically for the two top-selling electrified vehicles in the...
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Mobile-charging solutions can help fight the new face of EV range anxietyFreeWire and SparkCharge aim to provide supplemental charging with mobile systems. While quite different, they both add up to peace of mind.
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Sonata Hybrid solar roof, Bollinger Chassis Cab, Tesla profits and drama: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker claimed a botched EPA range test that short-changed its vehicle? Which upcoming electric vehicle was officially canceled this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 1, 2020. GCR recently spent some time...
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EPA refutes Musk's claim that 400-mile Tesla Model S range test was compromisedHas Tesla already been delivering vehicles that hit the magic 400-mile range mark?
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Look inside Lordstown, E-Tron Sportback range, car buyers and mpg: Today’s Car NewsThe 2020 Audi Sportback gets more miles of range. Lordstown Motors shows us its mammoth plant—in Lordstown. And shoppers are still efficiency-focused, even with cheap gas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite all the excitement over low gas prices, concern about mpg might not get...
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