We drive the Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid. Toyota is pushing back on EV bans. EV battery pack prices have fallen more than anticipated. And the Kona Electric and Nexo have been recalled. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Kona Electric EV …
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Mirai first drive, Lordstown electric RV, VW smart-grid wallbox: Today’s Car News
The Lordstown Endurance could be the basis for a fully electric RV. Volkswagen is testing a new wallbox with bi-directional charging. And we get a first drive in the 2021 Toyota Mirai. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While most wallbox hardwa…
Mustang Mach-E review, Subaru EV, Mercedes’ electric SUVs, diesel truck sunset: Today’s Car News
European truckmakers target early retirement for diesel. Mercedes-Benz will make electric SUVs in Alabama. Subaru edges ahead with its first electric vehicle. And we take our first drive in the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. This and more, here at G…
RAV4 Prime, Toyota solid-state battery tech, EV flagship for Volvo and Polestar: Today’s Car News
The RAV4 Prime is on the Best Car To Buy 2021 shortlist. Geely teases its potential Tesla Model S rival, with Volvo engineering and already in prototype form. Hyundai is pitching fuel-cell tech for a wider range of uses with a new brand. And Toyota cou…
Bollinger trucks’ new look, F-150 mpg, Lordstown platform tested: Today’s Car News
The Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks have a new look. The F-150 Hybrid leads in gas-truck gas mileage. Hundreds of “boost” chargers could provide fast-charging in hard-to-site places. And Lordstown Motors thrashes its skateboard platform…
Rivian charging network, Mercedes electric vans, Toyota fuel-cell semis: Today’s Car News
Mercedes shows a new generation of electric vans. Toyota is pushing ahead with more fuel-cell semis. And Rivian ramps up to offer charging in some out-of-the-way places. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian plans to include a two-tier charg…
Plug-in hybrid pollution, solid-state timeline, charging electric trucks: Today’s Car News
Plug-in hybrids might be polluting a lot more than the emissions-test numbers suggest. Portland is re-upping on the Electric Avenue concept, but for big electric trucks this time. Daimler’s Smart plant sale will enable something that’s not …
Toyota EVs, Aptera solar sell, Canoo delivery van, XC40 Recharge: Today’s Car News
Aptera says you won’t have to plug in. Toyota finally confirms some electric vehicles on the way. Volvo’s first electric car is on our annual shortlist. And Canoo is planning to show another electric van—this one for making deliveries…
Solar roadway, VW ID.4 drive, Nissan e-Power, timeline for ICE ban: Today’s Car News
The first solar roadway in the U.S. is being tested—in Georgia. We drive the electric vehicle at the front of VW’s mass-market push for the U.S, the ID.4. Nissan is scaling up its e-Power hybrid system in Japan. And at least one automaker t…
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Rimac EMC testing, EVs and plug-ins that didn’t make the cut: Today’s Car News
Subaru has given its plug-in hybrid a refresh for 2021. Rimac shows us how it tests for electromagnetic compatibility. And we run through why some models didn’t make our Best Car To Buy shortlist. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After a…