GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM yesterday confirmed... Battery boost for recalled Bolt EVs, inside Subaru EV, synthetic fuels, Karma trucks: Today’s Car News
GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM yesterday confirmed... 
Subaru confirmed Tuesday that its Solterra electric SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in mid 2022, and revealed a few more pictures of the upcoming model. Those pictures included a peek inside to show a new interface different from that of any current Subaru. The Solterra is due to be built on a new all-electric vehicle architecture that Subaru is... 
As electrification gains momentum, automakers like Porsche are looking to synthetic fuels as a way to keep the internal-combustion engine alive. Proponents claim these fuels will offer lower emissions than conventional fossil fuels, and will be compatible with current gasoline cars. But is it too good to be true? Jason Fenske, host of the YouTube... 
Karma Automotive is looking to make the improbable leap from luxury cars to commercial trucks. The California-based company announced Monday that it will offer engineering and contract-manufacturing services to fleet customers under the "Powered by Karma" banner. The plan is to offer modular electrified powertrains for a variety of applications... 
Owners of 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models have had to contend with a reduced driving range for many months, as GM attempted to find a remedy for a battery related fire issue that culminated with a plan to replace all battery modules. Now GM has confirmed that it's stepping up by offering a significant range boost for those earlier Bolt EVs. In... 
Audi has big plans for mobility services, not just EVs. Tesla is seeking to sell electricity where it can’t sell its cars yet. Rivian is planning an IPO. And what's behind the retro charm of the Alpha Wolf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly making a move toward becoming a “retail electric provider.”... 
It's still unclear if Tesla will be able to sell cars directly to customers in Texas when a local factory opens, but the company is now looking to become an electricity supplier in the Lone Star State. The automaker filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas August 16 to become a "retail electric provider" (REP), through a... 
Audi aspires to be more than just an automaker, aiming to use new technology to extract more revenue out of the cars it makes through mobility services. That's the main thrust of the automaker's new "Vorsprung 2030" strategy, unveiled Wednesday. The name is a reference to Audi's longtime slogan "vorsprung durch technik," which translates to... 
Which EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that it’s filing for an initial public offering... 
The electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are...