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The team behind the Aptera three-wheeler claims that solar will be sufficient for most daily-driving needs.
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Georgia gets first solar roadway in the US
The road-surface solar panels might power streetlights or serve with energy storage as backup for grid outages.
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Hyundai EV platform, diesel emissions tampering, GM and Nikola: The Week In Reverse
Which U.S. EV startup reported that its new factory is complete? Which automaker said that fuel-cell tech might be a smarter option than big double-layer batteries for trucks and SUVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021: What didn't make the cut
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids that didn't make our list of finalists for 2021 generally failed to offer enough all-electric miles or were simply too late.
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Hyundai exec: Fuel-cell tech might be smarter than big batteries in electric pickups and SUVs
Hydrogen fuel-cell tech might be the answer to the energy-storage needs of big trucks and SUVs, as it faces weight and aero challenges, a top executive suggested.
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Electric car platform for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis: Bi-directional charging, robotaxi ready
Hyundai's platform for a generation of EVs offers a modular layout, rear- or all-wheel drive, more than 300 miles of range, and some very flexible charging.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, Toyota RAV4 Prime, or Volvo XC40 Recharge will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2021.
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GM nixes Nikola Badger electric pickup and investment, will supply fuel-cell tech
Nikola and General Motors have reached an agreement under which GM will supply fuel-cell hardware for a fee, but GM's investment in Nikola and pickup plans are off.
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Illegal emissions tampering on diesel trucks is rampant—and apparently a big business
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The new $1,500 rebate is supported by utilities and the state's emissions credits, and it's in addition to the existing clean vehicle rebate.
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Rivian R1T configurator reveals $10,000 premium for 400+ mile range in electric trucks
Want to step up to the maximum range in the Rivitan R1T electric pickup or R1S electric SUV? Expect to pay about $10,000 extra.
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Lordstown Motors claims 50,000 orders for electric pickup, arriving fall 2021
The Ohio company has provided an update on its Endurance electric truck that suggests it will be popular with companies and utilities—and perhaps government fleets.
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Ford considers making its own batteries for EVs, as it builds up “digital ecosystem”
Batteries could give Ford greater supply integration—on top of what one executive terms "the bigger revolution" in software and connectivity.
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Here's how tire and wheel choice affects electric vehicle range
In addition to the usual advice about tire rolling resistance and width, calculations show the impact wheel diameter itself can have on EV range.
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First drive review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a 54-mpg tech and value standout
At up to 54 mpg, the Elantra Hybrid offers a perkier, more conventional driving experience than the eco-focused Ioniq hybrid—and a strong value vs. rivals.
Brian Wong