2021 VW ID.4 rated for 260 miles of range in lower-priced version

2021 Volkswagen ID.4Volkswagen confirmed Monday that its 2021 ID.4 Pro, which starts reaching dealerships soon, has been given a somewhat higher EPA range rating of 260 miles. The ID.4 Pro, with the larger 82-kwh battery pack, achieves that number in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, beating the ID.4 Pro S and 2st Edition versionsn that are already available by 10...

Aptera shows how its “never charge” solar EV performs

Aptera testing alpha prototypeAptera Motors’ says that most drivers will never need to charge its three-wheeled, solar-powered car—offering a driving range of up to 1,000 miles—and that it will be “the most efficient vehicle ever made available to consumers.” While those astounding efficiency and range figures often take top billing—for good...

This is what hybrid cars looked like 80 years before Prius

1916 Owen Magnetic on Jay Leno's GarageThe Toyota Prius may have popularized hybrid cars, but it was by no means the first hybrid to reach production. This 1916 Owen Magnetic predates the Prius by about 80 years. It's now part of Jay Leno's massive car collection, and was featured on a recent episode of his Jay Leno's Garage YouTube show. The Owen Magnetic isn't just remarkable for...

Smaller Nissan EV, Toyota Teammate, Polestar 2 review: Today’s Car News

Nio celebrates production of 100,000th vehicleToyota and Lexus have an assisted-driving system, but it’s being pitched very differently than Tesla Navigate on Autopilot. Nissan could be readying a compact EV next. And the Polestar 2 feels like Volvo performance for the EV age. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan is reportedly planning a smaller electric crossover to slot...