What Happened When a German Car Factory Went All Electric
Volkswagen’s plant in Zwickau stopped producing Golfs and switched to electric vehicles, illuminating the risks and opportunities for factory towns and cities.
Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California's EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. On March 20, Maine's Board of Environmental Protection voted 4-2 against adopting California's Advanced Clean Cars II rules, which accompany the state's planned ban on sales of new gasoline cars in 2035 and... Toyota says diesels aren’t dead, might pair with hybrid tech
Diesel engines may still have a future at Toyota, in some markets at least. In a recent interview with Australian publication Drive, Toyota Australia sales and marketing boss said diesel is "not going to die off anytime soon," adding that it remains viable as part of hybrid powertrains, "particularly for heavy vehicles." That likely won't be the... How Tesla Planted the Seeds for Its Own Potential Downfall
Elon Musk’s factory in China saved his company and made him ultrarich. Now, it may backfire.
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over a Fatal Crash Involving Autopilot
A Tesla driver’s family had sought damages for the 2018 crash, which happened while the carmaker’s driver-assistance software was in use.
Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News
Kia keeps to its EV goals. New Jersey is asking for EV buyers to pay $1,000. And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Friday detailed plans for its shift toward EVs and electrified powertrains through the decade, and it hasn’t budged in its... Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup
Kia remains committed to an ambitious EV sales goal, but plans to keep hybrids and plug-in hybrids as part of its product mix, the automaker announced Friday in a presentation to investors. Kia still targets 1.6 million global EV sales annually by 2030. That's the same goal the automaker stepped up to in 2023, versus a previous target of 1.2... New Jersey marks up EV ownership with additional $1,000 fee
New Jersey is introducing an additional registration fee for EVs. Starting July 1, drivers will pay an upfront fee of more than $1,000 on top of existing registration fees. Governor Phil Murphy signed a law last week renewing New Jersey's transportation trust fund that adds an annual fee set at $250 this year, and rising $10 over the remaining... Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be green
Automakers must reduce EV battery weight by 50% in the next decade in order to make electrification truly green, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday during the automaker's Freedom of Mobility Forum. As Reuters reports, Tavares said that making a battery pack for an EV with a "decent range" of 250 miles currently takes, on average 1,000... Electric Cars Are Boring (Tesla Cybertruck Included)
Sales of electric vehicles are sagging in part because they’re so boring to drive compared with their gas counterparts.
Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse
Which electric truck detailed this week got a lower price and more range than originally announced? Is CEO Elon Musk costing Tesla sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 6, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche Taycan, we found that with improvements to... Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi August 8, CEO Elon Musk announced Friday. In his typical fashion, Musk made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the social media site he owns. The post included the date with no further details. According to a Reuters report earlier in the day, Tesla has reportedly dropped its $25,000 affordable EV project in... Report: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 project nixed in favor of robotaxis
The most affordable Tesla may have been canceled. Again. According to a report Friday morning from Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the company has ceased plans to build a $25,000 Tesla that would slot below the Model 3 and Model Y in the lineup. If understood correctly by those sources, it would be quite a turnaround from... Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US
Not every automaker’s taking the same strategy when it comes to electrification. During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the... Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don’t mandate EVs
The EPA last week announced stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, for model years 2027 to 2032. Like the new emissions standards for passenger cars recently confirmed, these rules do not mandate EVs, but do set much tougher emissions targets that will likely lead to more EV sales. The exact... Yellen Faces Diplomatic Test in Urging China to Curb Green Energy Exports
The United States wants to persuade China to dial back its green energy industrial strategy as the Biden administration subsidizes its own supply chain.
Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concerns
Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT, and Porsche Taycan electric cars are being recalled for a battery issue that could lead to short circuits and fires. The recall population includes 606 Taycans from model years 2020 to 2023 and 1,042 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles from model years 2022 to 2024. Audi is conducting two recalls for the same issue... Ford Slows Its Push Into Electric Vehicles
The automaker said it would delay new battery-powered models and shift its focus to hybrid cars, sales of which are rising fast.
Ford delays EVs, Quebec incentive phaseout, EV rejectors as luddites: Today’s Car News
Ford promises more hybrids but is delaying several key EVs. Are EV rejectors behind the times? And will EV sales hold up with the phaseout of incentives in Canada’s EV hotbed? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has delayed its next-generation electric pickup and 3-row electric SUV, while stepping up plans to offer hybrids, in a... Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup
The electric future will take a bit longer than originally promised at Ford. On Thursday, Ford announced its next-gen electric truck, known as T3, will arrive a year later than planned while the unrelated three-row electric SUV will arrive two years later than planned. Subsequently, Ford said it plans to offer a hybrid powertrain in every...