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Tesla 2020 deliveries, Model 3 quality, Fisker “radical” electric pickup: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla approaches its pre-pandemic delivery goals for 2020, and its plant in China might have some lessons for Fremont. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker’s driver assistance system forgoes lidar, like Tesla. And could Fisker’s product after the Ocean be the world’s most efficient electric pickup?

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Chevy Bolt EV payment, Hertz brakes on Tesla, two-wheel electric car: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And Chevrolet Bolt EV owners have a new option to remedy their battery and their wallet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2020-2022. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made made solid-state cells.

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Tesla Model 3 for Canada, 2020 BMW 745e, LA's Green New Deal: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla raises cash and introduces a new very short-range version of the Model 3 for Canada. The BMW 745e brings a new 6-cylinder engine, with lower fuel-economy ratings, and slightly more electric range for 2020. Los Angeles launches its own Green New Deal. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Electric BMW 7-Series, 2020 Kia Niro EV, solid-state progress: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Kia Niro gets bigger screens for 2020. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW will be adding an all-electric version of its large-and-luxurious 7-Series sedan. And a major battery maker reports progress on the solid-state battery front.

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Tesla records, electric VW Microbus, 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrids can be very posh, shows the new 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid. And our latest Twitter poll asks readers to weigh in on the Governator's new EV ad. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla sold a record number of cars in the second quarter. Volkswagen produces a different electric microbus.

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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, shorter-range Audi E-tron, Tesla Megapack: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

The Kia Optima Hybrid merges back in for 2020 with minor changes. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Audi's new version of the electric E-tron. Audi plans a more affordable, shorter-range E-tron in Europe. Tesla is introducing a larger stationary battery pack for businesses.

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2020-2022 Ford Explorer Being Recalled Over Rollaway Risk

The Truth About Cars

Following an investigation, it has been surmised that the bolt was not manufactured to endure the stress of “numerous peak torque events” on the 2020-2022 model year Ford Explorer. So, if you’ve been pinning the throttle at every green light, you’re probably more at risk than someone who has been feathering the gas pedal.

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