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The most affordable version of the Porsche Taycan electric car so far is being delivered now, and it offers 203 EPA-rated miles of range.
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Byton names a partner for home charger installation, and it isn’t Amazon
Qmerit is Byton's partner for home charging, and it will coordinate wall-box hardware installations via a concierge service.
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Mercedes plug-in hybrids, BMW 330e mpg, Porsche and Tesla: Today’s Car News
Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid: 23 electric miles, but worse mpg than non-hybrid
The latest version of the 3-Series plug-in hybrid delivers many more electric miles but disappoints in gas mileage the rest of the time.
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Porsche doesn't see Tesla as a rival, R&D boss explains
Stop comparing driving range of its models to those from Tesla, as it has different aims, according to the executive.
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Mercedes-Benz pushes plug-in hybrid tech, will have 20 PHEVs by end of 2020
Mercedes sees plug-in hybrids as a gateway to electric cars; although as the U.S. waits for the EQC electric SUV, only a few will be offered.
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Byton reports that it’s still aiming for a U.S. arrival in 2021. Joplin jumps in to woo Tesla. And the EPA decides to hold the line on particulate pollution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Byton M-Byte electric SUV is ramping up in pre-production in China, and the company confirmed that it’s still on track for a U.S. arrival in the latter half of 2021. Even amid the coronavirus outbreak, cities are wooing Tesla over the possibility of a Cybertruck factory in their town. So far, Joplin, Missouri, is the most vocal. The U.S. EPA has rejected the possibility of tighter...
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EPA rejects tighter standards for soot and particulate matter
The U.S. EPA has decided not to tighten rules on soot and fine particulates. In the midst of a lung-related pandemic, this does not look good.
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Amid pandemic, cities woo Tesla over Cybertruck factory possibility
Several cities are reportedly already vying to be the home of the Cybertruck, but only one has so far been open about its offer.
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Byton M-Byte ramping up at China plant, still on track for 2021 US arrival
Byton has confirmed that it restarted operations at the plant in February and is now making its electric SUV for pre-production crash-testing.
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Chevy Bolt EV recall, flying electric car racing, EVs and pacemakers: Today’s Car News
Electric car racing is getting a fun twist later this year. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been recalled for an odd but critical safety issue. And what about EVs and pacemakers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some versions of the Chevrolet Bolt EV have been recalled for an issue in which the...
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Study: Electric cars and pacemakers are a safe combination—with some precautions
A recent study suggests that electric cars are fine for people with pacemakers, although standing outside the vehicle during high-power charging isn't advised.
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The airborne Airspeeder series could be a great proving ground for battery technology advances—that could trickle down in more affordable forms in electric cars.
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2019-2020 Chevy Bolt EV recall: Rolling down the rear window could open the door
Less than 900 examples of GM's electric car are being recalled due to an odd and potentially serious issue with the door-handle cable.
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Tesla’s China surge, EV sales in a downturn, debunking myths: Today’s Car News
Electric-car myths persist. Tesla’s sales surged in China. And what the effect of the pandemic be on EV sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla sales conquered nearly a third of the EV market in China in the first quarter of the year, and it appears to have been a factor that...
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Will oil prices and post-pandemic hesitation hit EV sales harder than general market?
At least one data set is already suggesting that a wait-and-see attitude might result in a longer downturn for EV sales—especially in the U.S.
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Tesla sales took 30% of China's EV market in March
Production in China helped bring Tesla to its strongest first quarter ever and nearly a third of the Chinese EV market.
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Formula E electric-car racing busts 5 persisting EV myths
An organization that definitely helps foster electric-car enthusiasm helps debunk 5 myths and misconceptions.
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Thin-film solar-cell tech has helped produce a car-cover accessory that can provide miles of range from a sunny day but retract in place when not needed.
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EV charging habits, BMW 745e drive review, air pollution and the pandemic: The Week in Reverse
Which portion of the home did a company suggest for solar? What very large mode of transport might be next for hydrogen fuel cells? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 10, 2020. Gas prices plunged below the...
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Fuel-cell ships, Bentley plug-in hybrid, McLaren and synthetic fuels: Today’s Car News
McLaren is optimistic about internal combustion—perhaps without the fossil-fuels part of the equation. The biggest ships—including, perhaps, cruise ships, eventually—could go fuel-cell with a new partnership. Karma shows a new van concept. And Bentley isn’t making a...
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Will synthetic fuel be a viable alternative to battery-electric or fuel cells?
McLaren is planning to give synthetic fuels another try, although it knows that they won't replace battery-electric technology at this point.
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Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid rated for lower highway mpg than non-hybrid
Bentley's plug-in hybrid SUV has some surprises in its recently released EPA ratings: more electric-only miles than anticipated, but lower gas mileage than the quicker V8 model.
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Megawatt-scale fuel-cell agreement could bring large hydrogen-powered ships
Hydrogen fuel-cell powered ocean-going ships could happen as soon as later this decade, with a new partnership in France.
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