Sunrun Acquiring Vivint in Shake-Up of Home Solar Market
The $3.2 billion all-stock deal will leave Tesla further behind as a provider of residential solar panels and batteries.
EV ownership costs, Citroën ë-C4, electric fire truck, tires and efficiency: Today’s Car News
Electric vehicles save a huge amount in ownership costs over 15 years. Citroën shows one of the ways it’s going electric for Europe—and maybe elsewhere. Jaguar Land Rover sees fuel cells as better than just batteries for large SUVs. And tires and wheels have a shocking impact on EV range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports... Study: Over 15 years Americans save big with an EV, but costs vary widely
Americans can save a lot of money by switching to an electric car, but the amount of potential savings seen over the long run varies widely depending on many factors, a study released last month highlights. Car buyers can save between $3,000 and $10,500 on fuel costs alone over 15 years, according to the Department of Energy study (via Axios)... Tires and wheels can have a huge affect on electric car range
When driving an electric car, it's important to consider the only part of the vehicle that actually touches the road. Tires can have a major impact on electric car range. Automakers often fit electric cars with low-rolling resistance tires to maximize range, albeit often at the expense of handling, as these tires offer less grip than conventional... Tires and wheels can have a huge effect on electric car range
When driving an electric car, it's important to consider the only part of the vehicle that actually touches the road. Tires can have a major impact on electric car range. Automakers often fit electric cars with low-rolling resistance tires to maximize range, albeit often at the expense of handling, as these tires offer less grip than conventional... Stylish Citroën ë-C4 electric car detailed, positioned for Europe
Citroën is launching an all-electric version of its C4 compact hatchback as part of a redesign of the model. Aimed at the European market, the C4 will continue to offer gasoline and diesel powertrain options as well. The electric Citroën ë-C4 swaps the internal-combustion engines for an electric motor, which drives the front wheels... Real-world tests soon for electric fire truck powered by Volvo, with diesel backup
Volvo Trucks has said it is committed to electric trucks, but that doesn't just mean cargo-haulers. The Swedish firm—a separate entity from the carmaker of the same name—provided an electric powertrain for a fire truck, which will soon start testing with fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai, Volvo said in a press release... Base Porsche Taycan, Nikola Badger pre-orders, Toyota RAV4 Prime drive review: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric car might lead the luxury market in aerodynamics? Which automaker is reportedly working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 3, 2020. Our most popular piece of the week, without a doubt, was our first drive of the 2021... Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVs
Jaguar Land Rover’s involvement in hydrogen fuel-cell development goes well beyond backroom tinkering. In a media Q&A following a company update Friday, Jaguar Land Rover’s executive director of product engineering, Nick Rogers, clarified the project reported earlier this week—and underscored that there’s real potential... Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Ford Mach-E battery, Tesla Giga Berlin and Q2 deliveries: Today’s Car News
Hyundai reveals more about the Santa Fe plug-in hybrid. Ford explains why it’s now rating batteries by usable capacity. And Tesla managed to defy expectations with Q2 deliveries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly scaling down plans for its German Gigafactory—by cutting batteries out. Does it still warrant...