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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.
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Wind-powered transatlantic car carrier could cut carbon emissions by 90%
By harnessing the wind, a new car-carrier design will have a smaller carbon footprint than combustion or battery-electric ships.
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Accord Hybrid drive, Rivian prices, Bolt EV recall, BMW iX, Ford E-Transit: The Week in Reverse
What does a Biden presidency mean for electric cars, efficiency, and clean air? Which automaker created an electric van concept in 2018 but didn’t show it until this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 13...
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Fire concern prompts 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV recall, owners asked to charge to 90% for now
2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are being recalled due to several fires when the car is fully charged. The remedy for now is 90%.
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Porsche electric van, Toyota hydrogen stations, post-pandemic driving and CO2: Today’s Car News
A boost in driving after the pandemic could be cause for concern for CO2. Porsche is showing an electric van concept it made two years ago. And the 2021 Toyota Mirai will bring a boost to the hydrogen infrastructure. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has committed to help build...
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Americans anticipate they'll drive more after the pandemic than they did before it—adding urgency to the need for more EVs and clean vehicles.
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Porsche made a fresh-looking electric van concept in 2018 but hasn't shown it until now
Porsche aimed to see how its design language could apply to a completely different kind of vehicle—here, an curvy, modern electric van.
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Toyota steps up to support Mirai fuel-cell car with 7 more hydrogen stations in California
In preparation for increased sales of a new-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan, Toyota is supporting more fueling stations.
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Rivian prices, Ford E-Transit electric van reveal, Electrify America growth: Today’s Car News
Ford is planning to scale up commercial electric vans, with a $45,000 starting price and lots of upfit potential. Rivian released specs and feature lists for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. And Electrify America just hit another milestone. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has released a...
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Electrify America passes 500 charging-station locations, as it keeps building network
EA's network, much of it strategically located for electric-car road trips, has more than 2,200 fast-charging stations.
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Ford reveals E-Transit electric vans for $45,000, ready to scale up
The Ford E-Transit lineup of electric vans will come in a range of configurations, with enough battery for crosstown deliveries.
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With a configurator set to be online starting later this month, Rivian has released info about trims, pricing, options, and driving range for its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV.
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BMW iX SUV revealed, Hyundai electrified roundup, who leads a Biden EPA: Today’s Car News
BMW revealed what’s next for its ‘i’ electric-vehicle brand. Biden’s pick to lead the EPA could be a longtime advocate of EVs. And Hyundai lists its EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids for the U.S. market. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Building on a report from...
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Hyundai will have at least 10 electrified cars in its US lineup by 2022
A wide range of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, as well as at least 3 fully electric vehicles, will round out the lineup within two years.
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2022 BMW iX revealed: 300-mile electric SUV is a family-size tech flagship
Big electric SUV essentially reboots BMW's 'i' sub-brand that started with the i3 electric car. It doesn't appear to be much less quirky.
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Report: California clean cars crusader Mary Nichols on shortlist to be next EPA chief
The Environmental Protection Agency might be led by one by a champion of electric cars, potentially replacing a former coal lobbyist.
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Bolt EUV interface, electric-van delivery potential, Accord Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News
GM teases a new Bolt family interface and a new software push. Ford says now is the time to take delivery services all-electric, with its upcoming E-Transit. A familiar brand could help EVs be more efficient. And familiarity plus 48-mpg hybrid goodness make the Honda Accord Hybrid one of the best...
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Tech from TI is helping supply makers of electric and electrified vehicles with downsized, more efficient components.
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Ford says E-Transit vans will meet growing demand for electric delivery services
The lineup of Ford E-Transit electric vans on the way will help address an increased awareness of the carbon footprint of delivery services.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV teased: Does revised interface bridge the gap to future EVs?
GM noted its pivot to "software as a service" features in upcoming EVs, and teased a refreshed interface in the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid first drive review: The best kind of vanilla
Familiarity and ubiquity are what have made the Accord such a longtime sales success, but technology makes the Accord Hybrid anything but boring.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid aiming for 28 miles electric range, Hybrid for 37 mpg
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid will face off directly with versions of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape.
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Biden and EVs, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and plug-in, Nio battery subscription: Today’s Car News
Battery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S. details like first estimates for gas mileage and electric range. And we look at what a Biden Presidency will mean for...
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