Volkswagen aims to green a Greek Island, partly with its ID electric cars. Audi talks about the performance decisions behind its E-Tron GT that’s closely related to the Porsche Taycan. And could a “right to repair” measure that passed on Election Day spark a change in the way EV data and over-the-air updates are treated? This and...
Massachusetts voters on Tuesday approved an expansion of the state's 2012 "right to repair" law, and that could put makers of electric cars in an awkward position. The law is meant to ensure that individual owners and independent repair shops have the same access to parts, tools, and software as franchised dealerships. The new expansion of the law...
Volkswagen plans to transition a Greek island entirely to electric vehicles powered by renewable energy. The automaker is working with the Greek government to turn Astypalea, in the southern Aegean Sea, into a "model island" for zero-emission transportation. The plan calls for a sharing service encompassing electric cars, e-scooters, and e-bikes...
A scandal led to a $2.9 billion trust fund for states to put cleaner vehicles on their roads. A lot of the money has gone to more diesel vehicles.
A scandal led to a $2.9 billion trust fund for states to put cleaner vehicles on their roads. A lot of the money has gone to more diesel vehicles.
Audi on Thursday revealed a few more details about the Audi E-Tron GT, though it won't fully be revealed until early 2021. For now the electric performance flagship's distinct design and styling follows Audi’s own performance path and veers away from the closely related Porsche Taycan. The GT was developed and prepared by Audi Sport and will...
Diesels diminish in Europe, in favor of electrification. Mitsubishi plans to go big with plug-in hybrids. And a brand-new EV could cost as little as $7,999. Yes, of course there’s a catch. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi plans to ramp up its plug-in hybrid offerings over the next decade—likely well beyond its...
Kandi America announced Tuesday that the lowest-priced of its two small, Chinese-made electric cars has been EPA certified and cleared for California roads, and the company is preparing to start deliveries in the state. Considering both the federal EV tax credit and Kandi’s eligibility for the state’s $2,000 incentive, the Kandi K27...
Diesel cars have historically been the default choice in Europe, but that is no longer the case. In September 2020, new-car registrations of electrified vehicles—including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric cars—overtook diesel for the first time in Europe, according to analysis from consultancy JATO. It was only by a small...
Mitsubishi was a fairly early adopter of plug-in hybrids, but lost the lead to other automakers. Now it appears the company is looking to make up ground. On Monday the automaker said it will launch a robust electrified-vehicle push—centering on plug-in hybrids. This is part of a broader plan to make electrified vehicles—including...
Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. Aston Martin plans to electrify up to 20% of its lineup in the next few years. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning to develop its own motors for electric...
Aston Martin will use Mercedes-Benz powertrain tech as part of an expanded agreement between the two automakers announced last week. In an interview with Automotive News published Sunday, Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers explained what this means on the product level: that it will allow the automaker to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2024. Aston...
Ford’s plan for electric vehicles doesn’t include anything quite like the loaded GMC Hummer EV, but referring to the so-called supertruck last week helped Ford CEO Jim Farley define Ford's EV strategy. During Ford’s Q3 results call with analysts, Farley said its upcoming EVs might not be as “dramatic as a $100,000 retail...
Volvo on Monday announced a dedicated electric-motor lab in Shanghai. In combination with an existing center in Gothenburg, Sweden, this will allow future motor development to be done in-house, the automaker said in a press release. Developing motors in-house will allow work to be done in concert with other components, potentially leading to...
Ford is pooling credits in Europe, to the benefit of Volvo. Mitsubishi is investing in wireless charging. Nissan notes that its Ariya electric crossover is heading to Europe, although the U.S. is part of the plan first. And GM shows off the potential of an eCrate package for one of its classic SUVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
Nissan announced on Friday—just days ahead of a U.S. election that’s likely to affect electric-vehicle adoption for the decade—that it has brought “a few” early production prototype units of the Ariya electric crossover to Europe, to help build anticipation for its arrival there later in 2021. Europe has had a very...
Mitsubishi Corporation is investing in WiTricity, a company that sells wireless-charging systems for plug-in cars, WiTricity announced in a press release Thursday. The specific amount invested by Mitsubishi was not disclosed, but it was part of a recently-closed $34 million investment round, and was made through the Japanese corporate giant's...
Volvo and sibling brand Polestar announced Thursday that they would sell emissions credits to Ford, allowing the American automaker to comply with European Union carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions rules. Under the rules, automakers must meet certain emissions-reduction targets, but automakers who surpass those targets receive credits, which can be...
Chevrolet turned a 1977 K5 Blazer into the all-electric Blazer-E show vehicle to demonstrate an electric crate-motor package it plans to put on sale in 2021. Part of Chevy's ongoing eCrate program, the Electric Connect and Cruise package used for the Blazer-E is composed primarily of Bolt EV components. In fact, 90% of the parts used are from the...
How long ago were Detroit automakers thinking about climate change? Which electric truck played tug of war with the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2020. Our first drive of the 2021 Toyota Sienna was by far our most popular piece of the week...
