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Posted on May 21, 2020

EV market share, Sonata Hybrid price hike, Tesla bidirectional charging: Today’s Car News

Mercedes-Benz EQV testing in Arjeplog, SwedenGlobal electric vehicle sales won’t fall as much this year as the whole vehicle market. Tesla reportedly adds bidirectional charging hardware to its cars. And how much will you need to pay to get that Sonata Hybrid with the solar roof? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The latest annual long-term projections on the electric vehicle...
Posted on May 20, 2020

GM battery tech, Nissan electric ambulance, pop-up chargers: Today’s Car News

Cadillac Super CruiseGeneral Motors talks future battery tech. Nissan shows an electric ambulance. And everyone likes those pop-up chargers that hide away otherwise. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As work began on an Ohio joint-venture plant to build cells for General Motors’ upcoming electric vehicles, like the new Hummer, the company’s top...
Posted on May 19, 2020

Polestar Spaces, Dyson electric car, ride-hailing EV mandate: Today’s Car News

2021 Porsche 911 TargaThe 600-mile Dyson electric car was revealed this weekend. Polestar outlines where its first U.S. showrooms will be. And ride-hailing is going to have to clean up its act in California. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 electric car is on its way to U.S. customers this summer, and Polestar Monday released details about where...
Posted on May 18, 2020

All-hybrid Toyotas, Lightyear One solar roof, cooler charging cables: Today’s Car News

Lightyear OneToyota has introduced new versions of the Venza utility vehicle and Sienna minivan, and they’re hybrid exclusive this time. The Lightyear One is one step closer with a production deal for its solar roof. And new high-power charging cables can handle more miles per minute and keep cool. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Netherlands...
Posted on May 15, 2020

Ford Mach-E charging rates, Tesla battery tech, Mini Cooper SE drive: Today’s Car News

2019 Chrysler Pacifica HybridThe Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will be very speedy at restoring miles in short charging stops. We drove the all-electric Mini Cooper SE. And is the “million-mile battery” part of what Tesla is planning to show at its upcoming Battery Day? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A report out yesterday suggests that Tesla might...
Posted on May 14, 2020

Charging infrastructure forecast, automakers’ ethanol break, wide-stance urban EV: Today’s Car News

Hyundai 45 conceptCharging infrastructure won’t be unaffected by the downturn, a report predicts. Automakers are seeking a break related to ethanol in gasoline. And a most unusual EV can go narrow or wide depending on the handling needs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The downturn will definitely have some effect on charger installations—for...
Posted on May 13, 2020

GMC Hummer EV timing, Lordstown in-wheel motors, SparkCharge test: Today’s Car News

MG Cyberster conceptLordstown plans to use the same brand of in-wheel motors as hyper-efficiency startup Aptera. SparkCharge’s mobile fast-charging systems are getting put to the test. And GM says development continues at full speed on its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has emphasized that its next-generation electric-vehicle...
Posted on May 12, 2020

Ford Mustang Mach-E live updates, Volvo electric SUV, Lucid prototypes: Today’s Car News

Karma Everyday BEV E-Flex platformFord will start rolling out Tesla-like over-the-air updates to its Mach-E within a few months of its arrival. Volvo plans a curvaceous flagship SUV. And Lucid is parking its prototypes for now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid is temporarily parking its fleet of 40 “beta prototype” Air electric sedans being used for...
Posted on May 11, 2020

Sonata Plug-In Hybrid lease deal, Lexus battery warranty, Prius 2020 Edition: Today’s Car News

2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In HybridTesla might no longer be a California company. The Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is being cleared out under a great lease deal. Lexus is offering the strongest battery coverage yet—in Europe. And the Prius marks its 20th birthday—in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Over the weekend, amid a dispute with local officials over...
Posted on May 8, 2020

Last-mile electric van, clean-energy pinch, mobile charging for trucks: Today’s Car News

2020 Tesla RoadsterNissan’s Leaf-based van for Europe gets larger. More mobile charging is on the way for bigger electric trucks. And could the pandemic pinch material supply for EV makers and the clean energy sector? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The coronavirus pandemic could tighten the supply of some materials needed for the creation of...
Posted on May 7, 2020

BMW EVs on schedule, Volvo self-driving hardware, VW’s digital design: Today’s Car News

Rivian R1T electric pickup conceptThe German automaker BMW isn’t changing its electric vehicle plans in the downturn. Volvo’s second electric model could arrive with a sophisticated set of self-driving hardware. And we take a look at what the design process looked like for VW’s ID electric vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen’s...
Posted on May 6, 2020

Tesla battery teardown, Mercedes electric sedan, Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid mpg: Today’s Car News

2020 Hyundai Sonata HybridTesla batteries look different down to the cell. Mercedes once made some electric sedans that were sized closely to the Model 3. And how does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compare to the Toyota Camry in mpg? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla builds and configures its battery packs quite differently than most other carmakers—right...
Posted on May 5, 2020

Electric garbage truck, Cash for Clunkers reboot, VW EV brand: Today’s Car News

2021 Hyundai ElantraVolkswagen is thinking of creating a new brand around its most affordable EVs. Garbage trucks are going all-electric, too. And should Cash for Clunkers look directly at tailpipe emissions for a reboot? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Does it make sense for Volkswagen to create a new brand for its affordable electric vehicles? Given the...
Posted on May 4, 2020

RAV4 Hybrid and Model 3 sales, mobile-charging tech, a win for renewable energy: Today’s Car News

2019 Toyota RAV4 HybridEnergy demand and oil prices have been in a nosedive, and that could be a good thing for renewable energy. Two tech companies with range-anxiety-soothing ideas have been nudged to the next level by investors. And why did sales sink so dramatically for the two top-selling electrified vehicles in the U.S. leading into the pandemic? This and more...
Posted on May 1, 2020

Look inside Lordstown, E-Tron Sportback range, car buyers and mpg: Today’s Car News

2020 Ford Explorer hybridThe 2020 Audi Sportback gets more miles of range. Lordstown Motors shows us its mammoth plant—in Lordstown. And shoppers are still efficiency-focused, even with cheap gas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite all the excitement over low gas prices, concern about mpg might get thrown to the wayside quite as quickly as some...
Posted on April 30, 2020

Bollinger electric work trucks, 400-mile Model S, CHAdeMO gets a boost: Today’s Car News

2019 Nio ES8 and ES6A profitable first quarter, optimism about Model Y, and a 400-mile Model S were among Tesla’s non-rant-related takeaways from its official Q1 update. The CHAdeMO standard for fast charging looks like it has a future after all. And Bollinger shows the specific foundation for some tough work trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
Posted on April 28, 2020

Toyota hybrid milestone, Hyundai battery tech, Chicago combats charging desert: Today’s Car News

2020 Toyota Highlander HybridWhat started with the Prius has now hit 15 million. Hyundai hybrids tackle battery downsizing with a novel approach. And Chicago is requiring more EV charge points. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chicago has made a move that requires more charge points to be installed in large-scale residential and commercial development. It might seem...
Posted on April 27, 2020

Wireless charging for trucks, Model Y teardown, Hyundai solar roof: Today’s Car News

Karma High-Performance E-Flex platformTesla is already making some smart refinements to the battery pack in the Model Y. Wireless charging gets a step closer to something viable for commercial trucks. And how well does the solar roof in the Hyundai Sonata work in boosting miles? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Solar Roof System in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will keep...
Posted on April 24, 2020

Land Rover plug-in hybrids, Kia’s Plan S EV, rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News

2020 Tesla Model SKia peeks at the next wave of electric cars from the brand. Land Rover downsizes engines and upsizes batteries. And Porsche says yes to a rear-wheel drive version of its Taycan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche has reportedly confirmed—through its R&D boss—that it is planning a rear-wheel-drive version of the...
Posted on April 23, 2020

Electric Mustang Cobra Jet, Polestar 2 price, fuel cells shift to trucks: Today’s Car News

Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CellHydrogen fuel cells are very quickly shifting over to the commercial space. Polestar updates on the price and delivery time for its upcoming electric car, the Polestar 2. And Ford makes an electric Mustang that goes very, very fast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although some are still getting over the shock of calling the upcoming...

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