Where E.V.s Are (and Aren’t) Taking Off Across the U.S
New data show where E.V.s are booming and reveal some surprising places where they’re getting a foothold.
Tesla Halts Production in Germany After Suspected Arson
Police believe the blaze at a high-voltage power pylon had been deliberately set, amid turmoil over the automaker’s plans to expand its assembly plant near Berlin.
Nissan Ariya price cut, E-Transit range boost, Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Today’s Car News
Nissan cuts the price of the Ariya. Ford gives its E-Transit vans more range. And Dodge reveals its electric muscle car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV has been revealed, and it gives a decidedly muscle-car spin to the brand’s EV future. Range and efficiency take the backstage to performance, and... 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV charges up next muscle car era
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is not like other electric vehicles. The three- and five-door hatchback hurtles the performance brand into its electric future by embracing all the muscle car machismo of its past. As for range and efficiency—the typical pride points of an EV launch— Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis was characteristically blunt... 2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
The 2024 Nissan Ariya electric SUV gets a price cut for its second model year and, in the coming months, Tesla charging adapters for owners. The base Ariya Engage front-wheel drive model now starts at $40,980 with destination, which is $3,600 less than the 2023 model, Nissan announced Monday in a press release. The same discount applies to Engage... 2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit's 2022 launch. The automaker claims... Why Bicycle Deaths Have Risen in New York City
Fatalities and serious injuries among cyclists had been trending downward for years, but both increased in 2023.
China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%
Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News
Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Costco members can get Audi EV discounts—including up to $3,000 off the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT. The recently revamped... Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weekly
Automakers tend to quote a figure often: That about 85% of EV drivers charge at home the majority of the time. That said, survey results out this past week from EV charging software company ChargeLab underscore that the reality is more nuanced. Looking specifically at those with home charging, the firm found that while that may be the case, 59.6%... Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco
Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco members can get significant discounts on the purchase or lease of many new 2023 or 2024 Audi models, assuming they take delivery by May 15. Looking at EVs, the biggest discount—$3,000—is available... Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse
Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 2, 2024. Ford detailed how EV owners can reserve a free Tesla charging adapter that... What You Need to Know for the 2024 Tax Season
There are tax breaks for electric car purchases, SALT workarounds, benefits for retirees and a new system for eligible taxpayers to file their returns.
After Gains at Big Three, U.A.W. Aims at Nonunion Plants
A looming union election at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could determine the trajectory of union organizing at more than a dozen auto factories.
Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday. The report, based on anonymous sources familiar with the matter, claims Nissan is in "advanced talks" to invest in Fisker, with a deal possibly closing later this month. Terms reportedly being discussed include... Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car News
Fisker struggles, as it seeks to ally with a large automaker. The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. And Rivian is set to add Supercharger stops in route planning. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian will be adding Tesla Supercharger sites to its trip planner in March, the company confirmed Thursday... GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment
The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of "meanest" vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list, between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV. The annual list is based on the estimated... Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with “large automaker”
Fisker is in talks with an unnamed "large automaker" for a potential investment, development of one or more EV platforms, and North American manufacturing. The announcement, first reported by Automotive News, came directly from Fisker's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings report Thursday. The company reported a $463 million net loss for the quarter... Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Rivian said Thursday that it will add Tesla Supercharger sites to its in-vehicle trip planner in March, with adapter shipments to owners starting soon after that. This will give Rivian owners access to more than 15,000 Superchargers across North America, the company said on X (formerly Twitter). As of Thursday Tesla had added Rivian to the list of... China logró producir autos eléctricos baratos. EE. UU. tiene que intentarlo también
¿Realmente queremos que Estados Unidos se convierta en un páramo automovilístico de coches sobrevaluados, caros y que consumen mucha gasolina?