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With the reveal of its so-called Cybertruck, Tesla will have an all-electric rival to other pickups.
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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: 170-mile EV inherits good stuff from Kona Electric
The Ioniq Electric is one of the most affordable and efficient EVs on the market, and for 2020 it gains more range and a suite of new tech features.
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2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car revealed in concept form—as a sport sedan!
Toyota has reconceived the Mirai to be a showcase for hydrogen fuel-cell technology once again, just in an entirely different package.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC priced, refreshed Hyundai Ioniq and Kia Niro Hybrid: Today’s Car News
It’s day two of highlights from the Los Angeles Auto Show, and while some of the biggest reveals were made before the press days even started, we have plenty more to report from the show floor. A Hyundai concept points to the future shape of a plug-in hybrid model. The Hyundai Ioniq lineup...
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In-road wireless charging project breaks ground in Sweden
Dynamic wireless charging could keep electric vehicles on the move, and in Sweden it's being tested on a short stretch of roadway.
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2020 Kia Niro: 50-mpg hybrid gets upgraded interface, sharper look
A sharpened exterior, new infotainment systems, and other added features highlight the refresh given to the 2020 Kia Niro.
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The fully electric Mach-E gives Ford a jump with a non-compliance EV that helps keep the Mustang name relevant.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC challenges I-Pace, E-Tron at $68,895
The fully electric EQC finally gets a price for the U.S. market, although its introduction remains a few months away.
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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid: 58 mpg and 29 miles, respectively
The Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets more active-safety features and a refreshed interior, but all the important mile and mpg numbers remain.
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Vision-T is the next Hyundai Tucson, with concept plug-in hybrid powertrain
Hyundai perhaps also hints with this concept that it's looking to offer plug-in hybrids on a wider range of models.
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RAV4 Prime, E-Tron Sportback, ID Space Vizzion, 5 things on Mustang Mach-E: Today’s Car News
Today’s edition of Green Car Reports is entirely made up of concept cars and vehicle debuts from the events just before press days at the LA auto show. Check back on site for more from the show throughout the day, and here’s a roundup of what’s new last night and this morning. The...
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Five things we didn’t expect in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV
The first dedicated, widely available electric vehicle from Ford holds some surprises.
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A big battery gives the Toyota RAV4 Prime up to 39 miles of estimated electric range, with acceleration second only to sports cars in Toyota's lineup.
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Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion electric-car concept shows off the spacious side of MEB
VW's MEB platform for electric vehicles could also be the foundation for some innovation in spacious, family-sized wagons.
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Audi E-Tron Sportback: Electric SUV goes swoopy with coupe variant
The swoopy fully electric SUV coupe made its debut ahead of the LA auto show.
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Ford hybrid SUVs, Lyft rents EVs, California bans GM: Today’s Car News
Lyft is renting electric cars to its drivers in Colorado. Hyundai has confidence in truck platooning. California bans GM and others who want to limit its clean-air authority. Hybrid versions of Ford’s biggest SUVs are on the way. And another Presidential candidate looks at transportation and...
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California is boycotting automakers that don't side with state on emissions
The state is finished buying fleet vehicles from companies that sided with the Trump administration—and could be done with internal combustion.
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Lyft will rent 200 Kia Niro EVs to its drivers by the week, in Colorado
A Colorado program will make more electric vehicles available—for rent—in the state for those who drive for the ride-hailing company Lyft.
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With a technology that Hyundai is testing, trucks may be able to take advantage of fuel-saving platooning even on roads with other traffic.
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Biden infrastructure plan goes low-carbon with all transportation
Presidential candidate looks specifically to greening out transportation, without having the middle class shoulder the bill.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW i4 electric sedan, Tesla reliability: Today’s Car News
All the details are out for the fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, and we have some backstory about the project and a ride-along in this new electric pony car. The Tesla Model S and Model 3 are back on Consumer Reports’ good side. And the BMW i4 is shaping up for being a Tesla Model 3 rival...
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We rode in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Here’s what it felt like
The Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV doesn't reach dealerships until fall 2020, but a small ride-along told us a bit more about this upcoming all-electric vehicle.
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BMW i4 electric sedan shaping up as Tesla Model 3 rival
The i4 won't follow its quirky i3 and i8 predecessors; it will be a straightforward electric sedan aiming at the Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model S rise in annual reliability survey, now "Recommended"
Consumer Reports still doesn't rate Tesla high for reliability as a brand, but the Model 3 and Model S now get a positive endorsement.
Byron Hurd