Eric C. Evarts, Contributor
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Some of the largest automakers in the U.S. have banded together with California—to set an example for the EPA and its long-stalled emissions and fuel economy revamp.
The agreement between Ford,...
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Democrats call to end global warming emissions (gasoline included) by 2050
A proposal aims to target 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, but doesn't take as broad of a focus on other aspects of the Green New Deal.
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BMW doubles battery production in US for coming X3 and X5 plug-in hybrids
BMW has opted to stay the course with plug-in hybrids in the U.S., while other automakers move to focus on electric cars.
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Nissan Leaf update, Cadillac Escalade electric, utility-rate woes: Today's Car News
Nissan issues a software update for Leaf batteries. High electric rates might be holding EVs back in the Northeast. GM could be working on an electric version of one of its thirstiest SUVs. And in our latest Twitter poll, our readers come out in favor of cars with solar panels. All this and more on...
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Is GM planning an electric Cadillac Escalade?
A report cites sources as confirming that GM is working on an all-electric version of the Cadillac Escalade—a project that could be concurrent with development of a full-size electric pickup.
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Would solar cells add value to your EV? Twitter poll results
The result of our recent poll suggest that many of our readers and followers do believe that putting solar cells on vehicles is a worthwhile pursuit.
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Updated to include a statement from Nissan sent after publication, and to clarify that the update applies only to standard Leafs with the 40-kwh battery.
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Cheaper electric rates could hasten EV adoption in Northeastern states
Both the price of electricity and the way users are billed for it could be the key to selling those in the Northeast U.S. on the benefits of electric cars.
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Electric Ford F-150, Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Honda electric cars: Today's Car News
Ford presented its electric F-150 prototype in action. We got a first drive in a U.S.-spec Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. Honda is developing a dedicated electric platform for larger cars. And our latest Twitter poll rounds up all the best ads for EVs so far this year. All this and more on Green Car...
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Electric Ford F-150 prototype shown towing a freight train
Ford has shown its all-electric F-150 pickup prototype for the first time, towing more than a million pounds for 1,000 feet at a time.
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What's your favorite EV ad so far this year? Take our Twitter poll
We're asking our readers to choose which is the most effective among a set of recent electric car ads.
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Honda plans larger, high-performance platform for US EVs
Honda has confirmed that it's working on a new electric platform for mid-size and large EVs—although the vehicles themselves won't start arriving until 2025.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, VW voice commands, twirling buses, CO2 drop: Today's Car News Eric C. Evarts
Hyundai releases details on the 2020 Sonata Hybrid. VW advances voice commands. Protean introduces in-wheel motors on casters for electric buses. And the U.S. government predicts a drop in...
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Faster shifts could make 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid more fun
A system called Active Shift Control in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid could help improve shift quality while improving acceleration and fuel efficiency.
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CO2 emissions in US could fall again in 2019, federal agency projects
Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. will drop 2.2 percent in 2019, the EIA predicts. That is largely due to the retirement of coal plants.
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In-wheel motor system could have buses driving in circles
A new vision for in-wheel motors aims to capture some of the commercial-vehicle market and includes a 360-degree wheel-pivot design.
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Ad for 2020 Porsche Taycan: Building the grand vision, seeking renewable power?
A Porsche ad for the 2020 Taycan makes the Hoover Dam the backdrop for an ad attempting to distinguish this 800-volt electric car.
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Supercharger V3 rollout, Lexus aims for electric, feds waffle over mpg: The Week in Reverse
Which sports car company announced plans to build (in all-electric form) the most powerful production car? What new breakthrough is expected to bring down the cost of hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 19, 2019...
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Tesla opened its first fully V3 Supercharging station in Las Vegas. The EPA is delaying its proposal to freeze fuel-economy standards. BMW's new choice in CEO could relate to electric-car plans. And...
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Report: EPA delays proposed fuel economy plan until September—or later
The EPA has reportedly once again delayed its plans to reveal a plan to freeze federal fuel economy and emissions standards at 2020 levels.
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Toyota expands battery supply with CATL deal
Toyota now has deals with three major battery suppliers, covering a wide range of technologies including solid-state cells.
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Choice of new BMW CEO solidifies automaker's electric plans
BMW has named its next CEO and chairman, who pushed for flexibility in being able to make electric and plug-in hybrid versions of nearly all its vehicles.
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Lotus goes electric, SF Motors fizzles, Harley-Davidson Livewire: Today's Car News
Harley-Davidson released full specs for its new Livewire electric motorcycle. Lotus announced its own first electric car. Seres, until recently called SF Motors, suspended production amid layoffs. And automotive supplier Continental has a new low-voltage hybrid system that it says can be used in...
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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle range, performance specs revealed
Harley-Davidson has released full specs for its Livewire electric motorcycle, with the 15.5-kwh battery pack providing a city range of 146 miles and DC fast-charging cutting charge times to an hour.
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