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2021 BMW X5 plug-in, compact battery testing, and National Drive Electric Week: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW reveals the 2021 X5 plug-in hybrid. A supplier tests a long-range, compact battery in a BMW i3 electric car. And General Motors plans to expand Chevrolet Bolt EV sales with more battery production in Michigan. We kick off National Drive Electric Week. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2016 Audi Q7 Plug-In Hybrid, BMW Charging Blitz, 2015 Chevy Trax First Drive: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Wrapping up the week, we''ve got details on the 2016 Audi Q7 e-tron diesel plug-in hybrid, a report on BMW''s upcoming charging infrastructure plans, and a first drive of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax. BMW promises a DC fast-charging station construction blitz, with details coming at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in.'

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Who sold 10,000 plug-in vehicles last month? (Not Tesla, Nissan, or Chevy)

Green Car Reports

When consumers think of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, most likely conjure thoughts of Tesla, or perhaps Nissan with its Leaf and Chevrolet with its Volt and Bolt EV. However, none of those three brands managed to sell 10,000 plug-in cars during the month of September.

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Who Wins Electric-Car Brand Battle? BMW, Tesla Have The Buzz Now

Green Car Reports

While more than a dozen plug-in electric cars are now sold in the United States, only three carmakers--Chevrolet, Nissan, and Tesla--have emerged as volume players, with BMW perhaps intending to become the fourth.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

Green Car Congress

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. BMW: 1,286 i3 (0.7%).

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. Smile-Inducing Fun.

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BMW i3 Range Extender, Chevrolet Malibu, Canadian Electric Cars: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Pricing for the BMW i3 with range extender is announced, we show you how the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu''s engine start-stop system works, and what it''s like to drive an electric car in a Canadian winter. The 2014 BMW i3 plug-in car with range extender is priced at $46,225--$3,950 more.'