Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Hybrid technology isn’t just for cars or trucks. Anywhere there’s waste heat or kinetic energy that can be recaptured—which means virtually every mode of...
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As EPA heads toward emissions rollback, Americans are driving moreU.S. vehicle miles traveled figures are up so far in 2019, which could put new scrutiny on the EPA's push to relax emissions and mpg rules.
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Tesla Model 3 transformed into DIY electric pickupA YouTube star turned a new Tesla Model 3 into a compact pickup, and then filmed a fake ad for it "arriving nowhere."
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EPA drama, Ford Explorer Hybrid, Hummer reboot, hydrogen in China: The Week in ReverseWhat company is gradually losing its share of the solar market? What automaker designed its hybrid system specifically for towing and hauling? Which gas-guzzling SUV brand might be revived? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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EPA and California, Tesla's solar slump, electric trash truck: Today's Car NewsTesla's home solar business is sliding. It's a war of words in Washington over emissions and fuel economy standards. And yes, the trucks picking up the trash can go electric, too. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tensions boiled over this week after EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a...
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Tesla’s share of the home-solar market continues to slideTesla's share of home solar has been sliding ever since its acquisition of SolarCity. Will the Solar Roof turn the trend around?
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Electric buses are going double-decker. We look at the key points that allow Ford’s new modular hybrid system to scale for a wide range of vehicles—including plug-in hybrids. And could...
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid: Key points of modular system due in many more modelsFord's modular hybrid system can scale its engine or electric motor, provide hybrid or plug-in versions with different batteries, or provide power outputs.
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Explorer Hybrid drive, Fiat electric van, embracing electric: Today's Car NewsYou vote for plug-in hybrids as a good solution for embracing electric driving. Fiat's going electric with its commercial vans in Europe. And we bring you a first drive of the Ford Explorer Hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We drove the 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid and found that it puts...
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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid first drive review: Muscle over mpgThe Explorer Hybrid isn't particularly impressive in its fuel economy numbers, but Ford says it's part of a strategy to make the Hybrid uncompromised.
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Leaf batteries, Hummer poll, how Porsche sees electric: Today's Car NewsNissan Leaf batteries are lasting a long time. Porsche lays out its vision for going electric. And we ask you if Hummer should come back electric. All this and more on Green Car Reports Porsche’s U.S. CEO used an Op-Ed in Monday’s USA Today to lay out a pragmatic position—that the...
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Since even before the first market deliveries of its Leaf electric car in late 2010, Nissan has made frequent mention about the need to create second-use demand for the Leaf's battery packs.
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Should GM bring back Hummer, all-electric? Take our Twitter pollDo you think GM’s Hummer brand should come back as an all-EV truck lineup? Or should GM let it go?
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Byton big screen, Model X patrol car, Hummer electric redux: Today’s Car NewsGM is considering reviving its Hummer brand, with a twist. Byton gives us a look around the interior of its upcoming electric SUV. And Oslo is thinking about wireless charging—for taxis. All this and more on Green Car Reports. General Motors, which has ruled out any revival of its...
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Climate change: GM mulls an electric Hummer revivalGeneral Motors is once again considering bringing back the Hummer brand—perhaps this time as an electric vehicle.
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Byton M-Byte electric SUV: More interior photos, US timeline confirmedByton has released more photos of its production M-Byte electric SUV, ahead of a full reveal later this year and deliveries to the U.S. in 2020.
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Tesla truck, Rivian tech, recalls, roaming, and an EV reckoning: The Week in ReverseWhich two major charging networks joined together for the sake of interoperability? Which automaker’s former CEO warned that U.S. demand for electric cars is going to lag expectations? And why oh why do you use so many extension cords? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right...
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Honda reveals a bit more about its retro-cute urban electric car. Bikes and cars can coexist. And we look at some of the best deals of the month for the cleanest and most efficient vehicles. All this...
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Honda E electric car: 50/50 weight distribution, “in action” tease next monthMore production-bound details for the upcoming Honda E electric car have been revealed, including specs for its battery, platform information, charging, and range.
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Electric-car depreciation, charge-network roaming, EV market "reckoning": Today's Car NewsDepreciation remains dire for most electric vehicles. A roaming agreement between two of the big charging networks will ease the way. And is the electric-vehicle market due for a "reckoning" in the U.S.? All this and more on Green Car Reports. ChargePoint and Electrify America have simplified...
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Former Ford CEO suggests electric-car “reckoning” as US adoption lagsFormer Ford CEO Mark Fields thinks that the electric vehicle market could be due for a reality check, with slower growth than has been widely anticipated.
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Beyond Tesla, electric cars lose value faster than other vehiclesThe list of some electric vehicles with the most pronounced loss in value over the first three years is made up of short-range models.
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ChargePoint and Electrify America simplify charging access with roaming agreement
Two major charging networks are connecting to allow interoperability between their members at more than 30,000 charge points, without additional fees.
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