Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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With the introduction of a first mass-market electric car, the ID 3, already happening in Europe, a mass-market EV for the U.S. just around the corner, next year, and a new Golf just introduced for...
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Tesla, ChargePoint pushing cities to upgrade permitting, encourage charging readinessA paper sponsored by the companies emphasizes how much more it can cost to be ready for charging if not made part of a new build or renovation.
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VW teases another future EV, Cummins considers fuel cells, e-turbos boost hybrids: Today’s Car NewsThe Upper Midwest stands a lot to gain in the greening of the grid. Cummins has shown a new fuel-cell semi. We sum what makes e-turbos different. And Volkswagen teases a little bit more of its latest ID electric-car concept due for a November reveal. This and more, today at Green Car Reports...
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VW teases electric-car concept for November LA revealVolkswagen is planning to reveal a production-bound concept for its ID family of electric vehicles at the LA auto show in November.
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The most aerodynamic car, Hyundai hydrogen big rig, Tesla Model 3 as NYC taxi: Today’s Car NewsHyundai revealed its own semi concept, aiming to go big with hydrogen fuel-cell tech. A lightweight electric off-roader shows the potential from just one supplier. The Tesla Model 3 gets the nod for New York yellow cab duty. And the Dutch Lightyear One electric car might hold a new record for...
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Automakers take sides, black cabs go electric, Mini Cooper SE pricing: Today’s Car NewsMini prices its Cooper SE. London has a new (electric) kind of black cab. A special kind of clutch pack could help keep performance EVs lean. And GM is among several companies now actively opposing California in its battle with the EPA. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM, Toyota, and Fiat...
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Some upcoming high-performance electric vehicles—such as those with Tesla’s upcoming Plaid powertrain—are positioning a second electric motor at the rear axle to assure accurate...
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GM, Toyota, FCA join Trump administration in opposing California emissions rulesFour automakers and a trade group are joining the push toward “one national standard”—and stripping California of its authority to regulate tailpipe emissions.
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Dual-motor Leaf, Honda’s hybrid names, finger-pointing on CO2: Today’s Car NewsProposed support from the federal government could help automakers catch up with China on EVs, over 10 years. Nissan teases a dual-motor Leaf. SUVs are a big part of the CO2 problem. The EPA says that despite a higher limit it will reduce CO2. And Honda renames its hybrids and plug-ins. This and...
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Schumer's proposal would boost EVs and the companies making them in the USAn early proposal for the next session of Congress focuses on electric vehicles and building U.S. industry around them. It's not another Cash for Clunkers.
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GM electric trucks, early Model Y, first EVs for Mazda and Lexus: The Week in ReverseWhich eagerly anticipated electric crossover might be arriving many months early? What company teased its first mass production electric car? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 25, 2019. At the end of the week, we...
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Electric-car hopefuls for China, VW Golf diesels return, Bollinger pricing: Today’s Car NewsBollinger prices its tough electric SUV and pickup. The VW Golf relaunches with plug-in hybrids and diesels part of the European offerings. The Audi A6 plug-in hybrid isn’t headed Stateside. And we rounded up eight automakers that have big plans for China and perhaps the U.S. and beyond. Are...
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Mazda electric car, Mitsubishi PHEV concept, Model Y arriving early: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonMazda shows its first electric car, in concept form. Mitsubishi showed how plug-in hybrids and off-road adventure aren’t mutually exclusive. Honda was indeed considering the U.S. for its...
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BMW i3 boost, Nissan electric crossover concept, Lexus’ EV vision for 2030: Today’s Car NewsLexus reveals its vision of an electric car in the year 2030, and announces it will unveil its first fully electric car next month. The i3 is due for another range boost. And we get a glimpse of Nissan’s first fully electric crossover. This and more today at Green Car Reports. We’ve...
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Lexus confirms first electric car for November intro, plug-in hybrid soon afterLexus is soon revealing its first electric car, expected to be a boxy compact designed to focus in on Europe and Japan.
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Tesla confirms Model Y ahead of schedule, launch in summer 2020The Tesla Model Y will arrive mid-2020, and the Semi's still due for production in 2020, Tesla reported in a roundup for investors.
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Lexus LF-30 Electrified concept shows brand’s vision for an EV in 2030At the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus is revealing a fully electric concept showing the brand's vision ten years into the future.
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Electric semi cost, mass-market 800V, Toyota Yaris Hybrid: Today’s Car NewsElectric long-haul trucks like the upcoming Tesla Semi might not have operating-cost advantages over diesel, a new analysis suggests. Toyota’s Prius C is back in other world markets—sort of. DHL is going light with electric commercial vehicles. And 800V systems might be closer to the...
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When Porsche developed its Taycan electric car on 800-volt systems, it had to go the expensive route—designing from scratch many components that EV makers might otherwise secure from suppliers.
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Electric Hummer, VW electric money-making, green pavement for LA: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen is expecting to make money on its electric cars—as much as its internal combustion vehicles, actually. Los Angeles thinks about using recycled bottles in its roads. Hummer could be back, fully electric. And which classic British car would you like to see converted to electric? This...
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Report: All-electric Hummer revival being mulled as part of GM EV pushGM is developing multiple premium truck and SUV models, possibly including the Hummer brand, suggests a report citing UAW information.
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Volvo electric car details, $100k Porsche Taycan, making sense of Bolt EV: The Week in ReverseWhy would an automaker want to place explosives inside its battery packs? Which eagerly anticipated electric car has been delayed a model year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 18, 2019. Probably the biggest piece...
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Charging Ford’s electric SUV, crashing Teslas, Volvo vs. Polestar EVs: Today’s Car NewsTesla talks safety and gives a rare look at its testing. We dive into what the technical differences are between the Volvo XC40 Recharge and the Polestar 2. And Ford details how its upcoming fully electric SUV will be able to find charging at home or on the go. This and more at Green Car Reports...
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Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge: R&D chief on two EVs from the same braintrustThe Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 electric cars are very closely related, and yet there are many differences that mean they'll appeal to very different customers.
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