Hyundai Motor America on Monday confirmed U.S. specifications and availability for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the expressively styled, somewhat larger 2022 Tucson compact SUV lineup Set to rival the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid,…
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Biden and EVs, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and plug-in, Nio battery subscription: Today’s Car News
Battery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S. details like first estimates for gas mileage and electric range. And we l…
How the Biden presidency will accelerate change to electric cars: 10 talking points
President Joe Biden, as a candidate, proposed a $2 trillion climate agenda that includes provisions ranging from coordinating climate priorities in transportation infrastructure spending to rebooting “Cash for Clunkers” in the interest of m…
Election Day suspense, Audi E-Tron GT details, EV plans for Ford, Mitsubishi, Aston Martin: The Week in Reverse
How much does the cheapest U.S.-market electric car cost? Which automaker announced it will be designing its own electric motors? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 7, 2…
Biden better for EVs, Bentley electrification plan, classic Mini Cooper kit: Today’s Car News
In an election yet to be called, one of the Presidential candidates will be best for electric cars. Bentley has a bold plan for electrifying its lineup of performance and luxury cars this decade. And there’s a new way to make a classic Mini all-e…
Biden would be better for US electric-car future, VW CEO says
A winner hasn’t yet been declared in this week’s U.S. Presidential election, but at least one auto-industry CEO has already spoken out about the anticipated outcome. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess suggested on Thursday in a Bloomberg webcast&…
Audi E-Tron GT, VW’s green island, EV data and right to repair: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen aims to green a Greek Island, partly with its ID electric cars. Audi talks about the performance decisions behind its E-Tron GT that’s closely related to the Porsche Taycan. And could a “right to repair” measure that passed…
2022 Audi E-Tron GT: Charging and performance details for flagship electric car
Audi on Thursday revealed a few more details about the Audi E-Tron GT, though it won’t fully be revealed until early 2021. For now the electric performance flagship’s distinct design and styling follows Audi’s own performance path and veers away …
Mitsubishi plug-in hybrids, $7,999 EV in California, diesels fade in Europe: Today’s Car News
Diesels diminish in Europe, in favor of electrification. Mitsubishi plans to go big with plug-in hybrids. And a brand-new EV could cost as little as $7,999. Yes, of course there’s a catch. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi plan…
Kandi claims $7,999 effective cost in California for 59-mile electric car, K27 cleared for road use
Kandi America announced Tuesday that the lowest-priced of its two small, Chinese-made electric cars has been EPA certified and cleared for California roads, and the company is preparing to start deliveries in the state. Considering both the federal EV …