Eight automakers still oppose California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions rules and mandate EVs. California’s Karma is revealing a more modestly priced plug-in hybrid. And our Best Car To Buy shortlist is at the tech forefront. This…
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Lucid assembly plant, Subaru electric crossover, Hyundai EV platform: Today’s Car News
Lucid finishes building its Arizona plant and already starts planning for its second model. A Subaru electric vehicle is on the way. And Hyundai reveals its next-generation platform for electric vehicles, and suggests that trucks and SUVs might be bett…
GM-Nikola deal, Mach-E GT Performance, Best Car To Buy 2021 shortlist: Today’s Car News
We announce the shortlist for Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021. Ford is planning to build an EV in Germany, and it confirmed its Mach-E GT Performance Edition might be as quick as a Model Y Performance. And GM and Nikola release a very dif…
Hydrogen fuel-cell off-roader, Tesla suspension issue, diesel truck tampering: Today’s Car News
Audi’s shift to fully electric vehicles is adding urgency to the carbon-neutral rethink it’s giving manufacturing. Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel-cell system could be destined for an SUV throwback. The Tesla Model S and Model X aren’t …
Compact Tesla, VW ID.4 range rating, Porsche Taycan drift record: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen ID.4 range ratings are out. Tesla’s considering even higher range targets, and a compact car for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted that another range boost could be coming soon to some Tes…
Mustang Mach-E range, Karma vs. Lordstown, Nissan and Hercules: Today’s Car News
Nissan appears to be exploring electric-truck possibilities, too. Karma calls foul on Lordstown. And the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets EPA range ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The most affordable versions of the Ford Mustang Mach…
Tesla Model Y reliability, GM EV plan, Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV timelines: Today’s Car News
The Tesla Model Y flubs in fit and finish—and reliability. And we digest what GM’s stepped-up electric vehicle investment means. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors yesterday stepped up the amount of its expected invest…
California’s $1,500 EV rebate, UK’s 2035 ICE ban, bigger batteries vs. lightweighting: Today’s Car News
A new $1,500 point-of-sale rebate will effectively help dealerships put “cash on the hood” of electric cars. The UK has added detail to what leads up to its 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline vehicles. And do EV makers bet on batteries, l…
Rivian battery upgrade, Mirai details, EV makers unite on policy: Today’s Car News
EV makers are setting their sights on 100% electric by 2030. Feature and safety details make the 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car more appealing at face value. And what’s the cost to upgrade to more than 400 miles of range in a Rivian? Th…
Lordstown electric truck update, $35K Tesla Model 3 nixed, Canoo wraps: Today’s Car News
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is now even off the secret menu. Canoo plans to use wraps to help customers customize their subscription EVs. And Lordstown Motors reports a lot of interest in its electric truck. This and more, here at Green Car Report…
