Category: Today in Car News

Tesla home chargers excel for the home-charging experience, a study finds. The electric Mini Cooper re-ups for 2023. And did the arrival of the Tesla Model Y change the EV adoption trendlines in a lasting way? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has again topped J.D. Power’s study looking at EV owner satisfaction with home...

Tesla Model 3 owners might soon get a new aftermarket wireless charging option. Wind-and-solar towers offer an alternative for keeping the load from charging stations light. And Toyota is including free fast-charging for a year for bZ4X drivers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has announced that the 2023 bZ4X electric SUV will...

Tesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. VW gives the ID.4 a range boost. And Polestar reveals more about its climate-neutral car project. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar seeks help from suppliers in building a first truly climate-neutral car by 2030—no tree-planting...

Tesla has pushed past a million of its larger battery cells. Ford is thinking about a spinoff for its EV business. VW keeps teasing electric Microbus details ahead of the big reveal. Kia and Hyundai have the same parent but very different EV availability in the U.S. And what will the highway charging station of the future look like? This and more...

Bolt EV and EUV production is restarting soon. Fisker is taking money for its $30,000 U.S.-made EV before it’s shown the model. And is ethanol better for global warming? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A recent study funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy has found that corn ethanol is worse for global warming than...

Bolt EV and EUV production is restarting soon. Fisker is taking money for its $30,000 U.S.-made EV before it’s shown the model. And is ethanol better for global warming? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A recent study funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy has found that corn ethanol is worse for global warming than...

Lexus is aiming for range and performance in its EVs, with a new concept-car tease. Stellantis warns about charging some Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans. And Polestar shows how it’s developing its own EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is putting the focus on performance EVs—and to do so, it’s going...

We drive the dual-motor VW ID.4. Tesla is selling more than 10% of cars and light trucks in California. Super Bowl ads bring EV enthusiasm to the Big Game. The federal government lays out more about its national charging network. And has hydrogen missed its window of opportunity? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Super Bowl LVI featured...

Lincoln is reportedly looking at a lot of luxury EVs in its future. We look at all the Super Bowl EV ads. And Tesla hits mute on the Boombox unless you’re parked. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has mostly deactivated its Boombox feature that had allowed drivers to play sounds outside their cars—because it interfered...

Faraday Future hasn’t made a delivery yet, but it sees a “high volume production” model in 2024. EV sales on a global basis are growing fast. And Volvo is sounding a bit like Tesla with “mega casting” for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has announced that it’s adopting a “mega...

Kia and Alfa Romeo roll out plug-in hybrids. EV owners and independent shops might soon be able to tap into more repair details. And Tesla is recalling vehicles it already fixed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid is on the way, and Kia on Tuesday revealed a bit more about how it will fit into the U.S...

The “blue” states that voted for Biden buy far more EVs. Ram looks to its insiders for feedback on how its electric pickup should take form. And as Nissan ramps up its EV vision, does it see a sunset for engine development? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis’ Ram truck brand this morning revealed a little bit...

Volvo plans enough local battery production for its home plant to go electric. Airstream reveals more about how it sees travel trailers going electric—and boosting mpg and range. And Ford intends to take more closely after Tesla on improvement steps for its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley said last week...

Rivian outlines the many drive modes of its R1T electric pickup. Tesla “recalls” many of its cars over a mode allowing rolling stops. And Ford outlines how its F-150 Lightning can be the backup for home energy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Ford F-150 Lightning is able to pitch in with backup home power, and act as an...

Lightyear claims some impressive efficiency at speeds that are illegal in most U.S. states. Lotus looks at its future electric sports cars. And EV fast-charging networks are rated. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An annual assessment of user experience for U.S. EV fast-charging networks put Electrify America on top—although the...

Rivian is running into a roadblock in Georgia. California is narrowing one of its EV incentives. A Taycan crosses the U.S. with 2.5 hours of charging. And we take a drive in the Kia EV6 electric car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Kia EV6 essentially hits reset for the Kia brand, as it embarks on a new vision around...

Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand. And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mini is launching what it calls a “bespoke upcycling” program for...

The e-bike market pulls past electric cars again. One of the top solid-state battery tech firms pushes ahead. And is Nissan preparing to ramp up its EV plan across an Alliance? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The solid-state battery firm Factorial Energy reported that it’s raised another round of money, with investors including...

Tesla insurance expands, and several new subscriptions allow the Tesla Model 3 by the month. GM could soon be announcing another EV factory. And rural convenience stores want to be charging hubs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Where do we locate rural charging infrastructure? In Congressional testimony earlier this month, it was made...

Glamping getaways get destination chargers, thanks to Rivian. GM is getting ready for the arrival of Cadillac’s first fully electric vehicle. And is the shift to emphasize EVs all about politics? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A top GM executive has confirmed that pre-production of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV has...