Ahead of the U.S. arrival of the M-Byte electric SUV next year, the fledgling electric automaker Byton has announced a partnership with Qmerit for residential charger installations. Initially, the agreement will result in a program for coordinated inst…
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Mercedes plug-in hybrids, BMW 330e mpg, Porsche and Tesla: Today’s Car News
Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers….
2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid: 23 electric miles, but worse mpg than non-hybrid
One by one, BMW is repositioning its plug-in hybrids for more electric range, better refinement, and stronger performance than the previous generation of PHEVs. The 2021 BMW 330e represents that remake for the current 3-Series sedan. And the official E…
Tesla Cybertruck courting, Byton M-Byte ramp-up, EPA in a haze: Today’s Car News
Byton reports that it’s still aiming for a U.S. arrival in 2021. Joplin jumps in to woo Tesla. And the EPA decides to hold the line on particulate pollution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Byton M-Byte electric SUV is ramping up in…
EPA rejects tighter standards for soot and particulate matter
As the nation struggles to control a lung-related pandemic, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to merely stay the course on its standards for fine particulates, produced in significant amounts by vehicles and power plants. “Bas…
Chevy Bolt EV recall, flying electric car racing, EVs and pacemakers: Today’s Car News
Electric car racing is getting a fun twist later this year. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been recalled for an odd but critical safety issue. And what about EVs and pacemakers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Some versions of the Chevrolet Bolt E…
Study: Electric cars and pacemakers are a safe combination—with some precautions
Those with cardiovascular implants—including pacemakers—need to be cautious around devices that generate strong magnetic fields, like metal detectors, cell phones, or even battery chargers. Does the caution extend to electric cars and their…
Tesla’s China surge, EV sales in a downturn, debunking myths: Today’s Car News
Electric-car myths persist. Tesla’s sales surged in China. And what the effect of the pandemic be on EV sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla sales conquered nearly a third of the EV market in China in the first quarter of the ye…
Will oil prices and post-pandemic hesitation hit EV sales harder than general market?
Could the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic affect electric vehicle sales? The research firm Wood Mackenzie already suggested last Wednesday that it will—and that global sales of electric vehicles could drop 43 percent in 2020….
Retractable car cover claimed to gain miles of EV range each day
As solar cells gain affordability and flexibility, they’re no longer the exclusive domain of house rooftops. For electric cars, garages, and everything in, there’s plenty of room for some creative ideas. One such idea was introduced in February b…