Eric C. Evarts, Contributor
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Lotus is no newcomer to electric cars, having produced the chassis for the original Tesla Roadster.
On Wednesday, the British sports car company unveiled its own electric sports car, the Evija,...
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Seres EV startup postpones US launch amid downsizing
Seres, formerly called SF Motors, has shelved its plans to produce a fully electric car in the former AM General Hummer plant in Indiana.
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Lexus electric plans, Polestar 2 performance, value of self-driving: Today's Car News
The luxury brand Lexus plans to electrify its whole lineup. Fiat commits to producing a new electric Fiat 500. Volvo plans a performance version of its new Polestar 2. And readers weigh in on how much self-driving cars could be worth to them in our latest Twitter poll. All this and more on Green...
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Polestar 2 performance package cues Tesla Model 3 rivalry
The Polestar 2 is shaping up to be the closest rival to the Tesla Model 3—especially considering the availability of a performance package.
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How much extra would you pay for a truly self-driving car? Twitter poll results
Given Tesla's future intent to create revenue-generating robo-taxis, how much value does Full Self-Driving add up to right now?
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Next-generation Fiat 500e electric car arrives for Europe in 2020
Fiat has confirmed that it is planning to build the all-electric successor to the 500e at a higher rate—this time, with the focus being Europe, not California.
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Electric cars are winning over even the most skeptical of automakers.
Last month, Toyota announced it was teaming up with Subaru to develop a dedicated electric platform for a new SUV. Now the...
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Tesla updates, frozen fuel-economy fines, on-demand fast chargers: Today's Car News
Tesla trims down its Model S and X lineup, and CEO Elon Musk reveals when older cars could get the new full self-driving chip. The Trump administration acts to freeze fines for fuel-economy violations. And our latest Twitter poll asks whether readers see value in solar panels on a next vehicle. All...
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Tesla drops base Model S and X, again, in latest model-line shakeup
To mitigate the effect of lower federal tax credits for electric cars, Tesla is dropping the prices of its Long Range Model S and X while axing Standard Range versions.
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Would solar cells add value to your EV? Take our Twitter poll
Would solar panels on the roof of vehicles be a smart use of money? We're asking you to vote on whether they might deliver enough distance.
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Tesla to release new self-driving chip to older cars late this year, Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that full self-driving upgrade chips for older cars could be available by the end of the year.
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Trump administration freezes fines for fuel-economy violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has acted to freeze fines for companies that violate federal fleet fuel economy standards.
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Toyota stops sales of several hybrid models overseas, but says it has no effect on U.S. lineup. Harley-Davidson announces a new charging agreement with Electrify America for its LiveWire electric...
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Formula E completes season with longer range cars, repeat winner
Sebastien Buemi won the New York City E-Prix, but Jean-Eric Vergne claimed the Formula E championship in the final race of the 2018-2019 season.
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VW holds battery suppliers tight amid anticipated shortages
Volkswagen is attempting to help its battery suppliers boost their supply, as production ramps up toward mass-market electric vehicles.
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Harley-Davidson gives Livewire owners free charging with Electrify America
Harley is following Audi, Porsche, and Lucid Motors in subsidizing Electrify America DC fast charging charging access for its buyers.
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Union hack: British company offers electric classic Mini conversion
The UK-based electric bicycle company Swind is branching out to electric conversions of classic Mini models—so far available only in Britain.
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VW-Ford deal, Mini Cooper SE, Tesla safety, solar Prius: The Week in Reverse
Which battery company is looking to expand in the U.S.? What accolades did the Tesla Model 3 earn this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 12, 2019. Volkswagen and Ford finally reached a long-anticipated agreement...
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Ford-VW tie-up, best deals, no more Chevy Equinox diesel, EV batteries: Today's Car News Eric C. Evarts
Volkswagen will share its affordable EV platform with Ford. The Chevrolet Equinox will no longer be available with a diesel engine. Korean battery supplier LG Chem is considering building a second...
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for July 2019
The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Toyota Prius Prime, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the many electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid deals for July.
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Ford will use VW platform to build an electric car for Europe
Volkswagen's MEB platform for mass-market electric vehicles will form the basis for a Ford EV set to be produced for Europe in 2023.
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LG Chem looks for location for second US battery factory
The Korean battery producer LG Chem is actively looking for a location in Kentucky or Tennessee that might supply Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.
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Tesla crash scores, CHAdeMO for Model 3, Mini Rocketman: Today's Car News
The federal government has extended its 5-star ratings to the whole Tesla Model 3 lineup. A long-anticipated adapter lets the Model 3 charge in more places. British reports say Mini may revive its Rocketman as an electric car for China. And Democrats on Capitol Hill have released a climate...
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Capitol Hill Democrats declare "climate emergency"
The emergency resolution that declares climate change a national emergency would trigger a more focused effort on carbon emissions.
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