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Illegal delete kits and tampering with emissions equipment is so common that is creates more noncompliant vehicles than the VW diesel scandal, a new EPA report suggests.
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ID.4 and Mach-E range ratings, XC40 Recharge drive, Ariya impressions: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker this week agreed to stop siding with the Trump administration? And what possibility did Tesla’s Elon Musk suggest for Europe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 27, 2020. This week GCR took a...
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2022 Nissan Ariya prototype: First impressions, and 5 things to look forward to
Nissan's long-awaited electric SUV follows up on some of the technology in the Nissan Leaf but refocuses the brand's EV efforts for a new decade.
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Tesla recalls Model X, Model Y for separate issues, both assembly-related
Assembly woes like those reported in quality and reliability surveys appear to be to blame for two new Tesla recalls.
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Thanksgiving gas prices are lowest in years—but that hasn’t made electric cars the turkeys
Low holiday-weekend gas prices help underscore what an exceptional year 2020 is, and what a turning point it's been for EVs.
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Compact Tesla, VW ID.4 range rating, Porsche Taycan drift record: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen ID.4 range ratings are out. Tesla’s considering even higher range targets, and a compact car for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted that another range boost could be coming soon to some Tesla vehicles—in the vicinity of 435...
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The first of a generation of mass-market electric vehicles from Volkswagen doesn't quite measure up to the range and efficiency precedent set by Tesla.
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Musk: 435-mile range coming soon, compact Tesla hatchback considered for Europe
A compact hatchback model could help Tesla gain sales in Europe and beyond, while CEO Musk hinted that another range boost is near.
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Cadillac plans, Volvo XC40 Recharge review, GM and California: Today’s Car News
GM makes good with California, and it gives Cadillac dealerships a way out if they don’t see the all-electric future. And we get a drive in the Volvo XC40 Recharge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors confirmed that it has stopped siding with the Trump administration and...
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Preview drive: 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV doesn’t complicate the future
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first electric car, and it lays out a straightforward driving experience for the brand's EV products.
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Report: Dealers not sold on GM's all-electric vision for Cadillac can sell out
The Cadillac luxury brand could shed some stores that don't buy into an all-electric plan for the brand, which requires costly upgrades for chargers and more.
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GM switches allegiances, halts challenge of California clean-air standards
GM readies to align itself with the Biden administration on emissions and gas mileage rules—and to cooperate with California rather than try to quash it.
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Nissan appears to be exploring electric-truck possibilities, too. Karma calls foul on Lordstown. And the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets EPA range ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The most affordable versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E arrive to actually undercut the Chevrolet Bolt EV for those who can claim the $7,500 EV tax credit. Will the Mach-E shake up the circa-$40,000 EV market of frugal hatchbacks? And this morning, Ford has revealed that versions of the Mach-E with the Extended Range Battery will achieve an EPA-certified 300 miles of range. Nissan is reportedly in...
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E: First non-Tesla EV to reach 300 miles of EPA-rated range
Ford Mustang Mach-E range has been certified by the EPA, Ford says, and with the Extended Range Battery it's better than anything not from Tesla.
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Karma sues EV startup Lordstown, claims it stole infotainment tech
Lordstown poached employees and stole infotainment secrets and know-how from Karma Automotive, the latter alleges.
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Report: Nissan and Detroit startup Hercules could pair up for electric truck
Nissan has plenty of electric-vehicle expertise, but could it benefit from the pace of a startup for making a niche electric truck?
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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Chevy Bolt EV: One of these is much cheaper with incentives
The pricing landscape for affordable electric vehicles has changed around the Chevy Bolt EV, and the Mach-E is one competitive example.
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GM EV plans, Mirai details, Elantra Hybrid review, $35K Model 3 déjà vu: The Week in Reverse
Which EV startup revealed plans to personalize its upcoming vehicles with wraps? Which popular electric vehicle earned an abysmal reliability rating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 20, 2020. General Motors...
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The Tesla Model Y flubs in fit and finish—and reliability. And we digest what GM’s stepped-up electric vehicle investment means. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors yesterday stepped up the amount of its expected investment on EVs and autonomous tech through 2025. The $27 billion plan now includes battery packs spanning to 450 miles of range and notes that affordable vehicles are on the way—with 20 of the 30 EVs arriving by mid-decade heading to the U.S. As part of that, GM announced that the timing of the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV has been pulled...
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GMC Hummer EV’s warp-speed development may be a template for many more GM EVs
GM streamlined the development process to just 26 months for the Hummer EV models, it's claiming—and if all goes well it could be a new norm.
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Tesla Model Y reliability "much worse than average," Consumer Reports says
To be fair, many of the Model Y issues CR suggests sound like fit and finish issues rather than failures that will leave owners stranded.
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Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV pulled forward for early 2022 US arrival
As Cadillac prepares to fully electrify its fleet, the 2022 Lyriq electric SUV gets bumped ahead in production to arrive nine months earlier than planned.
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GM’s $27B plan: 450-mile range, affordable models among 30 EVs by 2025
GM is upping its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to $27 billion as it plans longer ranges and vehicles at lower prices.
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California’s $1,500 EV rebate, UK’s 2035 ICE ban, bigger batteries vs. lightweighting: Today’s Car News
A new $1,500 point-of-sale rebate will effectively help dealerships put “cash on the hood” of electric cars. The UK has added detail to what leads up to its 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline vehicles. And do EV makers bet on batteries, lightweight materials, or both? This and more...
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