Electric Cars
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Per kwh of battery capacity, researchers found that hybrids deliver 14 times the emissions-reduction benefit of pure electric cars.
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Mercedes-Benz A250e in the works to join plug-in hybrid lineup
The A250e, a plug-in hybrid version of the smallest sedan bearing the Mercedes-Benz badge, is due to debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September.
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Consumer Reports pans Kia Niro EV, suggests a Hyundai Kona Electric instead
Consumer Reports doesn't have a good first impression of the Kia Niro EV, citing torque steer, a choppy ride, and inferior packaging.
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Cooling issue slowing some Electrify America fast chargers over holiday week (Updated)
Electrify America has temporarily reduced the power of some of its fastest DC chargers due to an issue with the Efacec hardware.
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Breaking the silence: In Europe, EVs must sound like gas cars
EU pedestrian safety laws now require that electric cars sound like those with internal combustion engines at low speed.
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Nio recalls SUVs in China after battery fires
The Chinese automaker Nio is recalling nearly 5,000 ES8 electric SUVs in its home market over a potential battery short.
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Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is preparing its first electric vehicle—a luxury sedan due in 2021.
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Lightyear aims to build solar-team expertise into an electric car
A Dutch startup is making some highly optimistic claims about the range it might be able to regain from solar panels on its roof and hood.
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In spite of tougher standards, European cars get dirtier
Europeans aren't buying as many electric cars as regulators would like them to buy; the popularity of crossovers and SUV is also an issue.
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Federal tax credit on Tesla models set to ratchet down again July 1
Those who take delivery of a Tesla from Monday July 1 on will only be able to claim a federal EV tax credit of $1,875.
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BMW isn’t finished with internal combustion engines yet
Despite big plans to go electric, BMW thinks that gasoline and diesel engines are going to be part of the plan for a long time.
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Reports: Tesla working to develop its own batteries
At a nearby skunkworks Tesla is aiming for its own batteries, potentially involving technology relating to the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies.
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BMW outlined its intent to add an electric motorcycle to its lineup with the Vision DC Roadster, a motorcycle that could be a rival to the Harley-Davidson Livewire.
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Battle over EV tax credit pits automakers against oil interests
Lobbying efforts are intensifying on Capitol Hill over a proposal to extend the ceiling of the EV tax credit upward to 600,000 vehicles per automaker.
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Schwarzenegger is “kicking gas” and taking names in EV-advocacy short
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a smarmy used-car salesman in a new short for the electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz.
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BMW accelerates EVs, VW secures batteries, Rivian plans more gear: Today's Car News
BMW accelerated its electric-car plans by two years. Volkswagen says its battery supplies are secure. Rivian reveals more plans for lifestyle gear. And our readers weigh in on electric Hummers. All this and more on Green Car Reports. At an event in Germany on Tuesday, BMW announced that it is...
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Rivian says more "gear tunnel" accessories coming
Rivian intends to bolster its line of outdoor-adventure accessories for its fully electric trucks.
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Should Hummer return, all-electric? Twitter poll results
We asked readers whether Hummer should return as an all-electric brand. There was no runaway winner, but the responses give us a takeaway.
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Volkswagen plans to produce 22 million electric vehicles by 2027 and has multiple battery contracts to cover that short-term.
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BMW pulls ahead its electrification plans by two years
BMW is anticipating that sales of electric cars will increase by 30 percent per year through 2025, and it now plans 25 electrified models by 2023.
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Why do men seem more invested in electric cars than women? Take our Twitter poll
GCR readers - we apologize for this story, which was ill-conceived and should not have run. Rather than take it down we're going to leave it here as testament to our mistake. We hope we haven't discouraged any readers to join us and participate in the discussion. If you'd like to offer your...
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Porsche reveals insurance program: At ease, Taycan electric-car buyers
Buyers of the Porsche Taycan electric car now have a backup if insurance rates prove too high: a per-mile program linked to Porsche's credit arm.
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Regional discounts can make electric cars a steal
The combination of incentives available to those who buy or lease an electric car can vary quite widely by state, region, and even city.
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Electric Jaguar XJ, hybrid airplanes, more driving, fewer Chinese EV makers: Today's Car News
Americans driving more miles could cancel out emissions progress. Airbus looks to build hybrid airplanes. China puts restrictions on who can build electric cars in the world's largest EV market. And Jaguar plans to launch its new flagship XJ sedan as an electric. All this and more on Green Car...
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