Green Car News
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GM has given the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV a significant range boost over last year's model, due to a change in battery chemistry.
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VW diesel fix deemed inadequate in Germany
The findings of a German court could reopen the Volkswagen diesel scandal.
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2020 Porsche Taycan could beat Tesla to market with vegan interior
A leather-free interior option is coming for the 2020 Porsche Taycan electric car, as well as a floor made of recycled fiber.
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EVgo and Electrify America team up to make chargers more accessible
EVgo and Electrify America have formed a roaming partnership that will allow members of one service to charge at the other's stations.
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Porsche Taycan electric-car interior revealed: Five screens, but driver-focused
The interior of the 2020 Porsche Taycan sports a minimalist, clean look with up to five screens available in the all-electric car.
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Tesla solar fires, Mercedes-Benz electric van, August deals: Today's Car News
Walmart sues Tesla over solar panel fires at its stores. Mercedes-Benz released a new electric van. A new survey shows the top reasons consumers avoid buying EVs. And we run down the best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A new survey by Autolist...
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A Hyundai electric-car concept is coming to the upcoming Frankfurt auto show; it will show a new design theme and be built on a dedicated EV platform.
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Mercedes introduces longer-range EQV electric van
With the EQV electric van, Mercedes-Benz is aiming for contractors and others who plan to upfit these vehicles for commercial use.
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for August 2019
The Honda Clarity Electric, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the top deals of the month.
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Walmart lawsuit takes aim at Tesla solar panels (Updated)
Walmart sued Tesla on Tuesday, alleging that solar panels that Tesla installed on seven Walmart stores caught fire. The lawsuit accuses Tesla of breach of contract, negligence, and failing to live up to industry standards, according to the court filing. Walmart alleges that the fires resulted in...
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Survey: Range, cost, infrastructure sum up why shoppers avoid EVs
Driving range, vehicle cost, and charging infrastructure remain barriers that discourage would-be EV buyers.
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Long-distance Porsche Taycan, more Ford electrics, EPA chaos: Today's Car News
Porsche covers more than 2,100 miles in 24 hours with its new Taycan electric car. A new report reveals two new electric SUVs coming from Ford. A deal between California and several automakers have thrown EPA efforts to roll back fuel-economy regulations into a tailspin. And our latest Twitter poll...
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We asked our readers in a Twitter poll whether carbon offsets are an effective means of counteracting driving emissions.
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Multiple Ford and Lincoln electric SUV models to arrive by 2023
A report suggests there will be several different fully electric SUV models from Ford and Lincoln by 2023, including some to be made in Michigan.
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Porsche Taycan electric car covers 2,100 miles in 24 hours
Porsche demonstrated the performance and long-distance endurance of its upcoming electric car—and its 800-volt charging.
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California deal interrupts White House emissions rollback effort
Automakers frustrated with the lack of progress toward federal fuel economy and emissions standards made a deal with California.
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Rivian roofs, Porsche Taycan dash, CHAdeMO vs. CCS: Today's Car News
Porsche teased the first look inside its Taycan electric car. Rivian announced that its upcoming R1S SUV will offer four different roof options. We take a tally of DC fast charging. And our latest Twitter poll asks readers if they think crash-test ratings are more or less important for EVs. All...
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Porsche shows Taycan interior in Apple Music announcement
Porsche has given a first glimpse of the production interior for its Taycan electric car, as part of an announcement that it will feature Apple Music streaming.
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Are top safety ratings more important for electric cars or fuel-cell vehicles than for gasoline models?
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Reality check: CHAdeMO fast-charging stations still outnumber CCS ones
The CCS standard for DC fast charging has prevailed, but in late 2019 it still isn't the prevalent one.
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Rivian R1S SUV to offer four roof options, but no sliding moonroof
Rivian is planning to offer a wide range of choice in its upcoming R1S electric SUV. That will include four different roof options.
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Tesla solar rentals, more VW ID concepts, Hyundai EV design: Today's Car News
Hyundai plans a new design language to identify its EVs. Tesla plans to rent solar panels. Volkswagen is sizing up some EV-adoption barriers, and a new piece of the ID electric-car lineup is coming to this fall's Los Angeles Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. As its works to expand...
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Tesla offers new solar rental program
A rental program for Tesla could help get solar into more houses while the company works to ramp up its much-anticipated solar roof.
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For VW, focus groups highlight EV-adoption challenges beyond price
Volkswagen knows that there are other hurdles ahead of the successful launch of its mass-market ID cars—like anxiety over charging.
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