Formula E partly exists to be a cheerleader for the potential of electric cars and, perhaps, the future of racing. And yet, in the first four seasons of racing teams swapped Formula E cars to a different, freshly charged car, halfway through the race. “The raison d’etre for Formula E was to exemplify and demonstrate the prowess of... Lucid Air electric sedan builds on company’s Formula E experience
Formula E partly exists to be a cheerleader for the potential of electric cars and, perhaps, the future of racing. And yet, in the first four seasons of racing teams swapped Formula E cars to a different, freshly charged car, halfway through the race. “The raison d’etre for Formula E was to exemplify and demonstrate the prowess of... 
The New York City government has made another bold proclamation in favor of electric cars. Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order calling for all vehicles in the municipal fleet to be fully electric by 2040. That includes not only cars, but everything from ambulances and police cruisers to garbage trucks and ferries, according to a press... 
The current-generation Volkswagen Passat is an aging entry in a shrinking segment, but it could soon get an all-electric makeover. In its current form, the Passat is not long for this world, Johan de Nysschen, Volkswagen of America's chief operating officer, said in an interview with Roadshow. He went on to say that "it's probably a reasonable... 
EMBARGOED TO 16:00 ET The California startup Canoo emerged from its stealth mode less than five months ago (just 19 months into its existence) and presented a radically rethought subscription-based vision for getting around—including four distinct vehicles. That caught the attention of Hyundai Motor Group, and partnership between the two... 
Politics prevail here this morning, as we bring you the latest on the Trump administration’s budget and how it could impact at least one fledgling automaker. There’s also the EV Freedom Act, a proposal from members of Congress for the U.S. to treat a charging network as infrastructure. And the Nikola Badger blends hydrogen fuel-cell... 
In November, just after the reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck, Nikola CEO Trevor Milton picked the perfect time for the glimpse of Nikola’s pickup designed “to hit a broader market.” At that time Milton teased Tesla CEO Elon Musk over Twitter that he was “happy to let you build it since we won’t.” Hey @elonmusk we... 
While the current Presidential administration remains hostile to nearly any effort to reduce carbon emissions, two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand electric-car charging infrastructure. Called the Electric Vehicle Freedom Act, the bill calls for the construction of a network of fast-charging stations along major highways within... 
As part of a budget summary for fiscal year 2021 submitted Monday, the Trump administration seeks to eliminate the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program. The future of the program, called ATVM within the auto industry, could potentially affect the viability of Lordstown Motors, the venture aiming to make electric pickups in... 
Hyundai’s retiring at least one plug-in hybrid product. There’s quite a deal right now on the Audi E-Tron SUV. We get a look back—way back—at Rivian’s original project. And Hyundai is still thinking about hydrogen fuel cells for much more than cars. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata... 
Rivian isn't quite ready to deliver its first electric vehicles, the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, but the company did release a video explaining its origin story. Founded in 2009 as Mainstream Motors, Rivian didn't start out as the same truck-focused company we know. Watch carefully in the video and you'll get a glimpse of the sporty coupe Rivian was... 
If you love the Audi E-Tron electric SUV but the premium price has kept you from going for one so far, a deal good through the end of March might just provide the new numbers to make it happen. According to our partner site CarsDirect, which pronounces this the best deal on the 2019 Audi E-Tron since its arrival, you can now save as much as... 
Hyundai’s decision to roll out its solar roof last week for the U.S. in the new version of the Sonata Hybrid—rather than the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid—seemed like a good albeit puzzling move. What piece of tech might it be saving for the plug-in, we wondered? Now the reason is apparent: There will be no Plug-In Hybrid for the new... 
One of the real eye-openers with electric vehicles can be how much more space there is to work with. Without the hulking internal combustion engine, the big multi-speed, multi-clutch transmission under the hood, exhaust system, the fuel tank and fuel pumps, and all the ancillary pieces, an EV can feel far more spacious on the inside than an... 
Which new crossover actually gets a better efficiency rating in the city than its sedan counterpart? How does a particular hybrid introduced this week add mileage without filling up or charging up? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 7, 2020. The biggest news event... 
General Motors has outlined its plan for an all-electric future, and it doesn’t include a single hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The Tesla Model Y has been rated for efficiency as well as driving range. And EVs outsold manuals. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Tesla Model Y has been rated for range and efficiency by the EPA (at... 
Just a year ago, GM changed its tune about the possibility of hybrids—and plug-in hybrids like the much-loved Chevrolet Volt—in the company’s near-term future. Put simply, GM was finished with hybrids. There will be no follow-ups to the Volt, no long-rumored plug-in hybrid crossover, and even no more hybrids on the way. With the... 
Americans are gradually saying farewell to the possibility of manual transmissions in new cars, just as more families are discovering (and purchasing) electric vehicles. The two trendlines, it so happens, have been remarkably close to each other for the past few years—both with less than 2% of the market. But in 2019, according to Power...