Aaron Cole, Managing Editor
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There’s a small footnote in the chapters of history being written on Capitol Hill this week: One of President Donald Trump’s signature reforms—to subvert California’s right to...
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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo high-speed charging hands-on: The next step for EVs
We put the 2020 Porsche Taycan fast-charging and 800-volt system to the test in Denmark and Germany.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo is the next step for EVs beyond Tesla
We drive the new 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo through Denmark and Germany to see if it challenges established rivals from Tesla.
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Survey: Brand won't matter for many self-driving car adopters in the future
A report from IBM finds that early self-driving car adopters may care more about digital threats and privacy than brand.
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Report: States are fostering EV adoption and infrastructure, but approaches vary
The National Governors Association reports that states are using their funds in very different ways to incentivize electric vehicles.
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Sun sets on Chevy Malibu Hybrid sedan for 2020, model discontinued
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which shared some components with the former Chevrolet Volt, has also been dropped from the lineup for 2020.
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As tens of thousands of United Auto Workers members went on strike Monday morning, details emerged about General Motors' offer to the plant workers for electrified vehicles.
Included in the proposed...
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EPA may be walking back, states may be over-taxing EVs, and top 10 green cars: Today's Car News
The most efficient car for the 2019 model year may surprise you, states may be recouping more than just lost gas taxes from EV drivers, and the EPA chief Andrew Wheeler signaled that the final fuel-economy freeze may not be identical to the one the agency proposed. Jaguar teased us with our first...
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Green Car Reports' top 10 greenest cars for 2019
We rank the most efficient cars for the 2019 model year.
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First drive review: VW ID Buggy heads for the hills with MEB sharable electric car platform
The Buggy gives us our first taste of the MEB platform coming to the U.S. soon.
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Some 2019-2020 Toyota and Lexus hybrids recalled for brake booster issue
Toyota has announced a recall over defective brake boosters on some vehicles from the 2019 and 2020 model years
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Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell crossover nabs Top Safety Pick+ nod from IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested its first fuel-cell vehicle—the Hyundai Nexo. It earned top "Good" scores in every crash test.
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After two years, Chevy's experiment with a diesel-powered compact crossover is done.
Chevrolet spokesman Kevin Kelly confirmed to Green Car Reports that the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox will not be...
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EPA, CARB escalate climate change war of words in Capitol Hill showdown
A dispute between federal and California regulators is looking increasingly likely, and bound for a court settlement.
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The godfather of EVs in China has turned his attention to hydrogen cars
Battery electric visionary now says that the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells would benefit trucks, buses, and long-haul transportation.
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Fiat Ducato Electric debuts in Europe, first electric commercial van from brand
Fiat is entering the electric commercial vehicle market with the Ducato Electric, a vehicle related to the U.S. Ram ProMaster.
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Porsche CEO: EVs are the future, but they won't completely replace combustion engines
Klaus Zellmer, the CEO of Porsche Cars North America, has presented a nuanced view on electric cars: They're the future, but not all of it.
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Fiat Chrysler submits offer for Renault merger, could jump-start electric car development
Renault could give FCA the boost it needs in EV development, which it has largely ignored so far.
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UPDATE: On Friday, Tesla increased its offering to 3.1 million shares and said CEO Elon Musk would more than double his original purchase, from $10 million to $25 million. Investors initially...
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Justice Department investigating Ford emissions certifications
Ford confessed issues with its emissions certification process that may have resulted in more pollution than suggested by test results.
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Report: Panasonic pumps brakes on Tesla Gigafactory expansion plans
The Japanese electronics giant will reportedly hold off on investing further in Gigafactory after slow growth in EV sales have eat deeply into profits.
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Infiniti Qs Inspiration is the automaker's idea for an EV sport sedan
Infiniti is on the back foot for electrified powertrains today. The luxury automaker quietly shelved its hybrid powertrains in the past few years in the buildup toward an all-electric lineup sometime in the next few years. On Wednesday, ahead of the 2019 Shanghai auto show, the Infiniti Qs...
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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric costs $500 more than it did last month
Market adjustments are nothing new, and electric cars are hardly immune to price bumps—up or down. Last month, the 258-mile 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric crossover quietly became $500 dearer to interested EV shoppers without any equipment changes. The automaker hiked the starting price for a...
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Recalls of older cars for excess emissions may get more sunlight this year
Earlier this month, the EPA announced a voluntary recall by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of nearly 900,000 older vehicles for excessive emissions. The announcement may have raised eyebrows and prompted a few wagging fingers, but it was hardly new; last year automakers recalled more than 5 million...
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