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Volkswagen completes engineering campus expansion project in California; enhanced focus on EV testing and analysis

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group Test Center California has finished an expansion project that furthers the state-of-the-art development center’s capabilities and encompasses additional entities within the company under a new name—the Oxnard Engineering Campus. —Johan de Nysschen, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America.

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US states’ EV charging readiness, Lotus Emeya, Mercedes and BYD: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

states are doing much better than others in supporting the growing fleet of EVs, and California doesn’t top the list. Lotus rolls out an EV that appears to face off with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. And is BYD’s Blade battery headed into some Mercedes models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Porsche fast chargers, Toyota Camry Hybrid gas mileage review, and battery buses: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating?

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Designed by Freeman Thomas, who also takes on the role of CEO and COO of the new Meyers Manx, brings a rich background of having been on the design team for the Porsche 959, Audi TT, the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Chrysler 300 and many more. Electric first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. This is what we know about the Meyer Manx 2.0

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That Was the Year That Was

Clean Fleet Report

The Clean Fleet Report Report Card. Clean Fleet Report has been growing along with the market. In addition to taking deep dives on vehicles, Clean Fleet Report has looked at EV batteries , various infrastructure issues and other issues for this growing market. We published our 2,000 th article this year. Looking to 2023.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

EV Match

Southern California-based Mullen Automotive introduced their first vehicle at this year’s show. What’s equally exciting for us is the company’s efforts to develop a line of electric fleet vans. Hyundai , Fisker , VinFast , and Porsche were among other companies that presented impressive vehicles at a range of price points.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Porsche Taycan 6,822. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Ford Mustang Mach-E 15,938.