Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler is preparing for an all-electric future, but it doesn't want to "prematurely" phase out gasoline and diesel engines, CEO Ola Källenius said in a recent interview with the Financial Times. Daimler has pledged that all new models will designed "electric-first," according to the paper, but the company doesn't want to...
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is getting a substantial price cut, along with updates inside and out. But if you don't want to wait for the updated model's launch, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains a great deal, according to our partner site CarsDirect. And if the EUV has caught your attention, you might like seeing how some of the pricing math works...
Daimler reported unexpectedly strong profits, underlining a rebound by traditional carmakers despite the pandemic.
Emissions is important to car buyers. The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get a price cut. Volta turns to U.S.-based Proterra the batteries in its electric trucks for Europe. And Ford pushes toward making its cars in Europe all-electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is making a $1 billion push toward all-electric cars for Europe by...
Tesla on Thursday cut prices for its most affordable versions of the Tesla Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover by $1,000 and $2,000 respectively, while hiking prices on its Performance versions of those models. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has been cut to $38,190 from $39,190 previously. Meanwhile the Model 3 Performance now costs...
Using less fuel is better for your budget, but it’s not necessarily better for the environment or for tailpipe emissions. Of the 10 Top Picks for 2021 revealed by Consumer Reports on Thursday, four are Green Choices that reflect a newfound attention to that idea: the Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, and Tesla Model 3. According to...
Sweden-based Volta Trucks is readying an electric commercial vehicle for the European market, but it's relying on suppliers based in the United States for key components. The company announced Wednesday that Proterra will the battery supplier for its Volta Zero truck, which is scheduled to start customer trials later this year. Series production...
Ford on Wednesday announced a $1 billion electrification investment for Europe, with the goal of making its entire passenger-car lineup in that market all-electric by 2030. The money will be used to upgrade Ford's Cologne, Germany, factory for electric-vehicle production. Cologne is Ford's flagship European factory, and the home of its European...
Jaguar has dropped its potentially Model S–rivaling XJ sedan from the product plan. A hydrogen fuel-cell lightweight has been given new life. And the Kona Electric gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Rasa, a super-lightweight hydrogen fuel cell car from the UK firm Rversimple, has been given a nudge toward...
Hyundai on Tuesday announced a 2022 model year refresh for the Kona Electric, which was its first fully battery electric SUV available in the U.S., starting in 2019. Most notably, the 2022 Kona Electric dashes the dimpled look and loses the legacy hints of an engine under the hood. Instead, the new model has a sharper, smoother, and less busy...
