Eric C. Evarts, Contributor
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In its first drive of the eagerly awaited Kia Niro EV, Consumer Reports was not impressed.
On paper the Niro EV looks like the Goldilocks of electric cars, not too big, not too small, not too...
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Genesis electric cars, noisy EVs, Nio recall, emissions explainer: Today's Car News
Genesis plans a new electric sedan. Electric cars in Europe are required to be noisier today. Volkswagen makes Europe's new WLTP tests understandable in a video. And Nio recalled cars in China to address battery fires. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Genesis expanded its EV plans to include...
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Breaking the silence: In Europe, EVs must sound like gas cars
EU pedestrian safety laws now require that electric cars sound like those with internal combustion engines at low speed.
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Nio recalls SUVs in China after battery fires
The Chinese automaker Nio is recalling nearly 5,000 ES8 electric SUVs in its home market over a potential battery short.
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Genesis confirms electric sedan for 2021
Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is preparing its first electric vehicle—a luxury sedan due in 2021.
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Lightyear aims to build solar-team expertise into an electric car
A Dutch startup is making some highly optimistic claims about the range it might be able to regain from solar panels on its roof and hood.
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Who made a new appearance as a pitchman for gas guzzlers?
What company says gas and diesel engines will live on for decades—even as it pulled forward plans to build more electric cars?
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Tesla tax credits cut, BMW gas engines run on, Europe likes SUVs: Today's Car News
Tesla faces another drop in tax-credit eligibility for its cars on Monday. The company is also reportedly working to develop its own batteries. Automakers are concerned they won't be able to sell enough EVs in Europe. And BMW says gas engines won't go away any time soon. All this and more on Green...
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In spite of tougher standards, European cars get dirtier
Europeans aren't buying as many electric cars as regulators would like them to buy; the popularity of crossovers and SUV is also an issue.
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Federal tax credit on Tesla models set to ratchet down again July 1
Those who take delivery of a Tesla from Monday July 1 on will only be able to claim a federal EV tax credit of $1,875.
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Reports: Tesla working to develop its own batteries
At a nearby skunkworks Tesla is aiming for its own batteries, potentially involving technology relating to the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies.
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Governator ads, electric BMW motorcycle, automakers vs. oil: Today's Car News
Arnold Schwarzenegger comes back with ads for electric cars. BMW joins the electric-motorcycle ride. The EPA's architect of clean-air rule rollbacks has resigned. And lobbying battles are heating up between automakers and the oil industry. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Lobbying has...
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EPA Office of Air and Radiation Administrator Bill Wehrum, an attorney who formerly represented power companies in their effort to roll back clean-air regulations, has resigned.
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BMW Motorrad sketches out what's next: electric motorcycles
BMW outlined its intent to add an electric motorcycle to its lineup with the Vision DC Roadster, a motorcycle that could be a rival to the Harley-Davidson Livewire.
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BMW accelerates EVs, VW secures batteries, Rivian plans more gear: Today's Car News
BMW accelerated its electric-car plans by two years. Volkswagen says its battery supplies are secure. Rivian reveals more plans for lifestyle gear. And our readers weigh in on electric Hummers. All this and more on Green Car Reports. At an event in Germany on Tuesday, BMW announced that it is...
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Rivian says more "gear tunnel" accessories coming
Rivian intends to bolster its line of outdoor-adventure accessories for its fully electric trucks.
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Volkswagen says its battery supplies are secure
Volkswagen plans to produce 22 million electric vehicles by 2027 and has multiple battery contracts to cover that short-term.
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BMW pulls ahead its electrification plans by two years
BMW is anticipating that sales of electric cars will increase by 30 percent per year through 2025, and it now plans 25 electrified models by 2023.
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Porsche beats Tesla to the punch selling insurance for its cars—although its electric one hasn't quite arrived yet. Regional discounts can go a long way toward making electric cars affordable....
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Why do men seem more invested in electric cars than women? Take our Twitter poll
GCR readers - we apologize for this story, which was ill-conceived and should not have run. Rather than take it down we're going to leave it here as testament to our mistake. We hope we haven't discouraged any readers to join us and participate in the discussion. If you'd like to offer your...
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Regional discounts can make electric cars a steal
The combination of incentives available to those who buy or lease an electric car can vary quite widely by state, region, and even city.
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Electric Jaguar XJ, hybrid airplanes, more driving, fewer Chinese EV makers: Today's Car News
Americans driving more miles could cancel out emissions progress. Airbus looks to build hybrid airplanes. China puts restrictions on who can build electric cars in the world's largest EV market. And Jaguar plans to launch its new flagship XJ sedan as an electric. All this and more on Green Car...
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Electric Jaguar XJ flagship to compete with Tesla Model S
Jaguar's next XJ luxury sedan will debut as an electric car and will be the first model built on a new modular platform. Gasoline versions will follow.
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China lets air out of its EV market with new restrictions on startups
With aims to reduce the number of electric-car companies, China is imposing tighter requirements for inking new manufacturing agreements.
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