Jaguar Land Rover plans some larger electric SUVs. Volkswagen is teasing us again with a Microbus conversion—this time, one you might potentially be able to buy. And the Polestar 2 is now being made in China and mostly on schedule. This and more,…
Author: Bengt Halvorson
Polestar 2 electric car production starts in China; US deliveries still due this year
The coronavirus threat itself, and perhaps the economic fallout that lingers, will likely affect the rollout schedule—or perhaps even the production viability—for some of the electric cars we were looking forward to this year or next. The e…
Porsche Macan electric, Fiat Chrysler hybrids, lamppost charging: Today’s Car News
Charging connectors make sense on lampposts, as shown in a UK project. Hybrids make up a larger percentage of Fiat Chrysler sales, and yet it has the lowest average mpg. And Porsche re-ups its intent to electrify its top-selling model. This and more, t…
FCA has the highest percentage of hybrids but the lowest fleet mpg: Why?
In 2019, Fiat Chrysler sold a higher percentage of hybrid vehicles—of its total U.S. sales—than Toyota. And yet for the eighth straight year, FCA is anticipated to post the lowest U.S. fleet fuel economy among vehicle makers. That comes fro…
This American hybrid concept faced spiking gas prices with six wheels
Long before the Toyota Prius and the GM EV1 were conceived, an U.S. company not otherwise known for making cars showed a most unusual vehicle possibly described as a progenitor of plug-in hybrids. The company was Briggs & Stratton. And the car, fir…
Tesla Model Y delivered, Niro EV refreshed, Honda CR-V Hybrid driven: The Week In Reverse
Which compact car will soon be offered in a 50-mpg hybrid version? What efficiency-boosting device does the Model Y have for the first time in a Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the wee…
Touchless Model Y deliveries, Kia Sorento Hybrid, wireless charging for trucks: Today’s Car News
A test of dynamic in-road charging is a success—on a small scale. Tesla deliveries go touchless to stay safe—and maybe become a little more convenient. And the next-generation Kia Sorento may get a hybrid system and perhaps a plug. This and…
Tesla’s “touchless” deliveries will help get Model Y out to customers
Tesla has announced that at many locations it’s in the process of going touchless with its deliveries of the Model Y and other electric cars. As part of a financial statement Thursday announcing that it will be temporarily suspending vehicle prod…
Electric BMW 7-Series, 2020 Kia Niro EV, solid-state progress: Today’s Car News
BMW will be adding an all-electric version of its large-and-luxurious 7-Series sedan. The Kia Niro gets bigger screens for 2020. And a major battery maker reports progress on the solid-state battery front. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. One …
2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range
Kia’s only all-electric car for the U.S. market is returning for its second model year with just a few changes, none of which affect key specs like range or charging. The 2020 Kia Niro (2019 model pictured) has changed slightly. It costs $590 mor…
