Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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For at least a short time, the swoopier, racier-looking 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback—the version that looks faster—is a step ahead of the E-Tron SUV in something that definitely matters:...
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Bollinger electric work trucks, 400-mile Model S, CHAdeMO gets a boost: Today’s Car NewsA profitable first quarter, optimism about Model Y, and a 400-mile Model S were among Tesla’s non-rant-related takeaways from its official Q1 update. The CHAdeMO standard for fast charging looks like it has a future after all. And Bollinger shows the specific foundation for some tough work...
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Bollinger Motors lays the foundation for electric work trucks of all kindsAmbulances, tow trucks, and other tough work trucks might come from Bollinger Motors' fully electric Class 3 chassis.
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Tesla aims to scale up Model Y after profitable Q1, but delays Semi deliveries to 2021Tesla managed a profit—and its highest Q1 deliveries—during a quarter in which both of its factories shut down.
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Rivian project shuffled, Polestar 2 safety, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid drive: Today’s Car NewsThe Rivian-built Lincoln electric SUV project has been canceled—or at least revamped. The Polestar 2 will offer some safety firsts. And we bring you a first drive of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lincoln electric SUV that was to be co-developed...
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First drive review: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a high-mpg sun-seekerThe 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid might be the best-positioned high-mileage machine for American exurb commuters and vast, open parking lots.
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Toyota hybrid milestone, Hyundai battery tech, Chicago combats charging desert: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonWhat started with the Prius has now hit 15 million. Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. This and more, here at Green Car...
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All 2020 Hyundai hybrids have a clever 12-volt lithium-ion accessory batteryA lithium-ion accessory battery is now included in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and all other hybrids from the brand.
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Wireless charging for trucks, Model Y teardown, Hyundai solar roof: Today’s Car NewsTesla is already making some smart refinements to the battery pack in the Model Y. Wireless charging gets a step closer to something viable for commercial trucks. And how well does the solar roof in the Hyundai Sonata work in boosting miles? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Solar Roof...
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: What to expect from its mpg-boosting solar roofThe Solar Roof System in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a first—for the brand, and for the market. Does it really boost gas mileage?
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Electric Mustang; no more Maven; updates from Polestar, Lordstown, and Lucid: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker eliminated its hydrogen fuel-cell program for passenger cars? And why are green-car deals so few and far between? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 24, 2020. Wednesday was the 50th anniversary of Earth...
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Land Rover plug-in hybrids, Kia's Plan S EV, rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car NewsKia peeks at the next wave of electric cars from the brand. Land Rover downsizes engines and upsizes batteries. And Porsche says yes to a rear-wheel drive version of its Taycan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche has reportedly confirmed—through its R&D boss—that it...
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With Kia’s Plan S, revealed in January, the South Korean brand became much more committed about going electric and committing to a significant volume of electric vehicles in the future.
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The $60,000 Polestar 2 is a Tesla Model 3 fighter arriving summer 2020The Polestar 2 will arrive costing more than the most affordable models of the Model 3 and Model Y, but federal tax credit eligibility will close the gap.
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Electric Mustang Cobra Jet, Polestar 2 price, fuel cells shift to trucks: Today’s Car NewsHydrogen fuel cells are very quickly shifting over to the commercial space. Polestar updates on the price and delivery time for its upcoming electric car, the Polestar 2. And Ford makes an electric Mustang that goes very, very fast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although some are still...
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Mach-E isn’t the only electric Mustang: Cobra Jet 1400 could be quickest pony car everThe Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 won't be available for sale, but Ford says it's the first fully electric dragster from a factory car.
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Lordstown delay, Maven done, Shell and BP target net-zero: Today’s Car NewsMaven isn't coming back after the pandemic. Lordstown Motors announces a (slight) delay in its electric pickups. And Shell and BP are going net-zero—with a very big asterisk. This and more at Green Car Reports, on this 50th Anniversary Earth Day! General Motors is shutting down its Maven...
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GM uses social distancing to shut down Maven car-sharing unitGM's Maven unit was many different things in a rapidly evolving sharing landscape and gig economy—which might be why it didn't succeed.
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Lucid shows off the Air electric sedan on a frozen lake and updates us on its Arizona factory. Robotic charging helps you get a touchless charge. Is the Mustang Hybrid being delayed? And wait, why...
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Lucid teases dynamic testing for Air sedan, updates on Arizona factoryLucid Motors has shown its electric car undergoing dynamic testing, and its assembly plant under construction in Arizona.
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Karma Revero goes electric; GM ups renewables; cheap gas and few green-car deals: Today’s Car NewsGreen-car deals are surprisingly hard to find this month. GM ups its renewable energy investment, however a poll last week pointed out that its allegiances might be the bigger image problem right now. And does a 400-mile, all-electric Karma Revero give what started as the Fisker Karma some new...
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GM plans to go all-renewable with Detroit-area facilities—including EV assemblyRenewable energy will power GM's vehicle development facilities, and assembly plants, with a new commitment to public utility DTE.
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Will an all-electric, 400-mile Karma Revero be enough for a Tesla Model S rematch?Karma Automotive is again relaunching the car formerly known as the Fisker Karma—this time as a fully electric sedan.
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Tesla's China surge, Byton's ramp-up, EPA's dirty pushback, downturn's effects: The Week in ReverseWhich carmaker doesn’t see itself as a rival to Tesla? Which new plug-in hybrid failed to achieve the EPA mpg ratings of its non-hybrid counterpart? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 17, 2020. As the global...
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