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The result of our recent poll suggest that many of our readers and followers do believe that putting solar cells on vehicles is a worthwhile pursuit.
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Report: US Nissan Leaf owners to get update allowing subsequent fast charges–updated
Nissan Leaf models in the US will need to visit the dealership for a TSB-specified software update allowing multiple road-trip fast-charges.
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Cheaper electric rates could hasten EV adoption in Northeastern states
Both the price of electricity and the way users are billed for it could be the key to selling those in the Northeast U.S. on the benefits of electric cars.
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Electric Ford F-150, Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, Honda electric cars: Today's Car News
Ford presented its electric F-150 prototype in action. We got a first drive in a U.S.-spec Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. Honda is developing a dedicated electric platform for larger cars. And our latest Twitter poll rounds up all the best ads for EVs so far this year. All this and more on Green Car...
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Electric Ford F-150 prototype shown towing a freight train
Ford has shown its all-electric F-150 pickup prototype for the first time, towing more than a million pounds for 1,000 feet at a time.
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What's your favorite EV ad so far this year? Take our Twitter poll
We're asking our readers to choose which is the most effective among a set of recent electric car ads.
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Honda has confirmed that it's working on a new electric platform for mid-size and large EVs—although the vehicles themselves won't start arriving until 2025.
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First drive review: Is 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid electric enough?
With Porsche banking its performance future on electric, the latest Cayenne E-Hybrid is a mainstream move and an incremental step.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, VW voice commands, twirling buses, CO2 drop: Today's Car News
Hyundai releases details on the 2020 Sonata Hybrid. VW advances voice commands. Protean introduces in-wheel motors on casters for electric buses. And the U.S. government predicts a drop in carbon-dioxide emissions. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will get a...
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Faster shifts could make 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid more fun
A system called Active Shift Control in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid could help improve shift quality while improving acceleration and fuel efficiency.
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CO2 emissions in US could fall again in 2019, federal agency projects
Carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. will drop 2.2 percent in 2019, the EIA predicts. That is largely due to the retirement of coal plants.
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In-wheel motor system could have buses driving in circles
A new vision for in-wheel motors aims to capture some of the commercial-vehicle market and includes a 360-degree wheel-pivot design.
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VW is testing a system developed in Silicon Valley, using a next-generation dialog manager to parse natural-language voice commands from multiple users.
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Ad for 2020 Porsche Taycan: Building the grand vision, seeking renewable power?
A Porsche ad for the 2020 Taycan makes the Hoover Dam the backdrop for an ad attempting to distinguish this 800-volt electric car.
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Supercharger V3 rollout, Lexus aims for electric, feds waffle over mpg: The Week in Reverse
Which sports car company announced plans to build (in all-electric form) the most powerful production car? What new breakthrough is expected to bring down the cost of hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 19, 2019...
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Tesla V3 Superchargers, BMW CEO, Toyota batteries, EPA delay: Today's Car News
Tesla opened its first fully V3 Supercharging station in Las Vegas. The EPA is delaying its proposal to freeze fuel-economy standards. BMW's new choice in CEO could relate to electric-car plans. And Toyota inked new battery deals with two new suppliers. All this and more on Green Car Reports...
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Report: EPA delays proposed fuel economy plan until September—or later
The EPA has reportedly once again delayed its plans to reveal a plan to freeze federal fuel economy and emissions standards at 2020 levels.
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Toyota expands battery supply with CATL deal
Toyota now has deals with three major battery suppliers, covering a wide range of technologies including solid-state cells.
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BMW has named its next CEO and chairman, who pushed for flexibility in being able to make electric and plug-in hybrid versions of nearly all its vehicles.
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Superchargers at the Strip: Tesla rolls out first entire V3 station in Las Vegas
Tesla has opened its first Supercharger DC fast-charging station that's entirely stocked with its higher-power V3 hardware.
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Lotus goes electric, SF Motors fizzles, Harley-Davidson Livewire: Today's Car News
Harley-Davidson released full specs for its new Livewire electric motorcycle. Lotus announced its own first electric car. Seres, until recently called SF Motors, suspended production amid layoffs. And automotive supplier Continental has a new low-voltage hybrid system that it says can be used in...
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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle range, performance specs revealed
Harley-Davidson has released full specs for its Livewire electric motorcycle, with the 15.5-kwh battery pack providing a city range of 146 miles and DC fast-charging cutting charge times to an hour.
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Continental builds something greater from "mild" 48-volt foundation
The supplier Continental claims to have developed the basis for a full hybrid system using more economical 48-volt components.
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Lotus Evija supercar marks start of a new electric era for sports-car brand
Lotus claims that its upcoming Evija electric supercar will be the most powerful new car with electric motors, producing an anticipated 1,973 hp.
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