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A combined PSA and FCA could be far greater than the current combined efforts of the two in terms of sustainability and electric-car efforts.
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Group pushes House to pass EV tax credit reform
EV tax credit reform has a lot of support from automakers, utilities, energy companies, and environmental groups—but likely not from the White House.
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Infiniti makes electric the design essence for its fourth decade
Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand will make traditional engine-transmission layouts a thing of the past—and the design will be radically different.
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Infiniti bets its future on electric cars–and hybrid tech it hasn’t yet named
Infiniti confirmed fully electric or series-hybrid models based on the Q, QS, and QX Inspiration concepts due in the next three years.
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Fuel-cell semis, Mini prices electric car, automakers take sides: The Week in Reverse
What company is naming its future vehicle the Ocean? And which electric-car model was approved to be a NYC yellow cab? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 1, 2019. We finished up the week with news that the federal...
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NHTSA asks Tesla about its battery management, over reports of fire
Tesla has been asked by the federal agency to submit volumes about its batteries, charging, software, and potential cell-shorting events.
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A long-awaited super-efficiency fuel-cell car is soon arriving—in the UK. It pays to invest in charging readiness up front. Some key specs have changed slightly for the e-Golf this year. And Fisker’s smaller electric SUV gets a few more details. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Fisker’s Tesla Model Y–sized compact electric crossover has a name: Ocean. The Fisker Ocean, which is due in very late 2021, comes with a solar roof, a vegan interior, and potentially a range-extender option. Specs remain thin, and a production location still hasn’t been...
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Fisker Ocean electric crossover due in 2021 with solar roof, vegan interior
Fisker's compact electric SUV is now due for delivery in late 2021. It has a name, some compelling features, and a price, but it still lacks a production location and key specs.
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2020 VW e-Golf electric car range falls, just before ID EV range rises
Due to evolving EPA test procedures, the Volkswagen e-Golf loses a couple miles of range for 2020, versus 2019.
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Tesla, ChargePoint pushing cities to upgrade permitting, encourage charging readiness
A paper sponsored by the companies emphasizes how much more it can cost to be ready for charging if not made part of a new build or renovation.
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Riversimple Rasa lightweight hydrogen car to hit UK streets next year
The long-expected, very light-weight Riversimple Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell car is arriving next year in the UK for a trial run.
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VW teases another future EV, Cummins considers fuel cells, e-turbos boost hybrids: Today’s Car News
The Upper Midwest stands a lot to gain in the greening of the grid. Cummins has shown a new fuel-cell semi. We sum what makes e-turbos different. And Volkswagen teases a little bit more of its latest ID electric-car concept due for a November reveal. This and more, today at Green Car Reports...
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Fuel-cell semis appear to be on the minds of most big truck makers—including established diesel-engine maker Cummins.
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Turbos are going electric—and becoming part of hybrid powertrains
E-turbos can become active electrical components in a hybrid powertrain, rather than merely engine-boosters.
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VW teases electric-car concept for November LA reveal
Volkswagen is planning to reveal a production-bound concept for its ID family of electric vehicles at the LA auto show in November.
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Study: Midwest stands to gain more than California in transition to clean power
U.S. regions that are more dependent on coal could benefit more from the cleaning of the grid, a Harvard study underscores.
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The most aerodynamic car, Hyundai hydrogen big rig, Tesla Model 3 as NYC taxi: Today’s Car News
Hyundai revealed its own semi concept, aiming to go big with hydrogen fuel-cell tech. A lightweight electric off-roader shows the potential from just one supplier. The Tesla Model 3 gets the nod for New York yellow cab duty. And the Dutch Lightyear One electric car might hold a new record for...
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Lightyear One solar-supplemented EV now claims to be most aerodynamic car
With a Cd below 0.20, the Lightyear One electric car due in 2021 is now claimed to be the most aerodynamic car in the world.
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New York has approved the Model 3 to be one of its full-fledged yellow cabs, bearing the prized taxi medallion.
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Hyundai concept semi shows high hopes for hydrogen fuel cells
Hyundai has shown its first attempt at a heavy-duty Class 8 truck, powered by hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
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Supplier makes an Ariel Nomad off-roader fully electric
The Nomad all-terrain vehicle is the basis for an electric vehicle making 270 horsepower at four wheels, with a 30-kwh battery pack.
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Automakers take sides, black cabs go electric, Mini Cooper SE pricing: Today’s Car News
Mini prices its Cooper SE. London has a new (electric) kind of black cab. A special kind of clutch pack could help keep performance EVs lean. And GM is among several companies now actively opposing California in its battle with the EPA. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM, Toyota, and Fiat...
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London gets its first official electric black cab in 120 years
The Dynamo cab is based on the Nissan e-NV commercial electric passenger van—not available in the U.S. In the UK it will go 174 miles on a charge.
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Mini Cooper SE electric car could sell below $19k after incentives in some US markets
The Mini Cooper SE is arriving early next year, and with a price starting at $30,750 it's one of the most affordable fully electric cars.
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