Green Car News
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A proposed change from NHTSA would allow carmakers more choice in the sounds they can offer for EVs and hybrids.
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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV shows strong in IIHS crash tests
Call it a fumble: Poor results in the IIHS headlight test effectively blocked GM's electric car from being an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
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Review: The 2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid makes perfect sense—for now
With the new 2020 Escape, Ford brings back its popular hybrid version—but should you wait for the plug-in yet to come?
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Tesla Model 3 adds IIHS Top Safety Pick+ to its safety accolades
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the Tesla Model 3 a Top Safety Pick+, after a set of stellar crash-test results.
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Trump: EPA to remove California emissions authority
The Trump administration is ready to reveal its plan for revoking California's control—including its electric-car mandate, according to reports.
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Honda CR-V Hybrid arrives, Mercedes talks range, EPA plan: Today’s Car News
The EPA today is expected to reveal its hotly contested plan for emissions and fuel economy. Honda revealed its CR-V Hybrid for the U.S. And Mercedes-Benz has made a deliberate decision not to compete in the range race. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid finally...
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Honda's two-motor hybrid system used in the Accord and Insight will bring a mileage boost to the brand's best-selling model in America.
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Mercedes-Benz is playing it safe with batteries and driving range—for the long haul
Mercedes is intent on maintaining its reputation for safety and longevity, even though some may be quick to point out Tesla's range superiority,
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Survey: Brand won't matter for many self-driving car adopters in the future
A report from IBM finds that early self-driving car adopters may care more about digital threats and privacy than brand.
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Volkswagen ID pricing, Chevy Malibu Hybrid gone, state EV efforts: Today’s Car News
The Chevy Malibu Hybrid and its Voltec-based powertrain are gone. Volkswagen talks us through how it might price its mass-market electric vehicles in the U.S., and why the Buzz is two years behind the leading edge. And states are fostering EV adoption in a wide range of ways. This and more, here at...
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Why a VW electric crossover is coming before its Microbus revival
Volkswagen's electric Microbus revival is highly anticipated; and yet VW doesn't want to get too caught up in nostalgia.
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Report: States are fostering EV adoption and infrastructure, but approaches vary
The National Governors Association reports that states are using their funds in very different ways to incentivize electric vehicles.
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Volkswagen has suggested that U.S. pricing for its upcoming electric vehicles won't be much different than for its gasoline models.
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Sun sets on Chevy Malibu Hybrid sedan for 2020, model discontinued
The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which shared some components with the former Chevrolet Volt, has also been dropped from the lineup for 2020.
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GM-UAW negotiations include plans for electric pickups, possible US battery plant
As negotiations resume between the UAW and GM, electric vehicles and plans for an electric pickup are part of the talks.
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2020 Toyota Prius, 800V is coming, CATL in the US: Today’s Car News
A major supplier indicates that 800-volt tech is coming to another major automaker’s platform in 2022. The 2020 Prius gets a few more features. And CATL is looking at a plant in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Chinese battery giant CATL last week announced some advances...
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CATL considers US plant, targets 45 percent energy-density boost in 5 years
The Chinese battery supplier CATL is setting some ambitious targets for energy density advancements, as it seriously considers a U.S. plant.
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2020 Toyota Prius: Up to 56 MPG, now with CarPlay and Alexa for all grades
With more active-safety features and potential to tap into the Apple and Amazon ecosystems, the 2020 Prius keeps on with the mainstream
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The supplier Delphi announced a major contract for an 800V inverter—indicating at least one more premium brand is embracing the faster-charging tech.
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Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser going all-electric—with a crate “V-8”
The California EV company Electric GT plans a "crate engine" for hobbyists and builders wanting to free classic cars and trucks from gas.
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Frankfurt concept cars, VW ID 3 debut, deals for Rivian and Rimac: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker looked back to the late-’70s hatchback era with an electric concept car? And why is your favorite green-car site interested in a claimed record lap time at California’s Laguna Seca track? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
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Tesla tests Plaid, Audi rugged concept, Volvo plug-in hybrid: Today’s Car News
Audi shows how very futuristic concepts can still be off-road-focused. Tesla wears “Plaid” at the track. And VW shows wall chargers to go with its electric cars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla announced Wednesday that a Model S set a new track record at...
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2020 Volvo XC40 PHEV arrives in the UK, still no concrete US plans
Ahead of an electric version of the Volvo XC40 due next year, a plug-in hybrid XC40 will arrive with more than 20 miles of range but no AWD.
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Volkswagen ID wall chargers revealed for Europe; US plans yet to come
VW is planning to offer a full lineup of AC wall chargers for its new ID 3 electric car in Europe. Top models are data-connected.
Byron Hurd