Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Faraday Future has confirmed an official EPA range of 381 miles for at least one version of its FF 91 electric SUV, although production timing is still uncertain. Faraday also confirmed to Green Car Reports that the rating is for models with a 142-kwh.

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EPA Miles Future Range 132

Green Car Reports

JUNE 9, 2022

Ford, VW, BMW, Honda, and Volvo are backing California emissions authority as a group of mainly Southern states challenges the EPA’s decision. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Cadillac previewed a top-of-the-line luxury EV. And do EVs result in less stress for drivers?

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Cadillac EPA Volvo Honda 142

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Tesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. And Polestar reveals more about its climate-neutral car project. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar seeks help from suppliers in building a first truly climate-neutral car by 2030—no tree-planting. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid.

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Mazda Climate EPA Range 167

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Model Y gets crash-tested. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds?

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EPA Standards Charging Fuel Economy 127

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 16, 2021

California’s Lucid has produced an electric car with an EPA-rated 520 miles—enough to beat the Tesla Model S in range and efficiency. That, in a car offering up to 1,111 hp, which exceeds the Plaid's 1,020 hp. And it can make shorter road-trip charging stops, with up to 300 miles restored in 20 minutes.

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Green Cars Buy Cars Green 176

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The EPA shows that hybrids and EVs are helping offset some of the truck-and-SUV shift. And we look at 13 years of Green Car Reports winners. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A flagship EV in China appears to rival some of the fastest-charging EVs in the world.

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Hybrid Cars Green Cars EPA 134

Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2022

And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for your EV’s carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM suggests it's speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 already offers a lot to love.

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Silverado Hyundai EPA CO2 92

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 16, 2018

New records show internal pushback at the EPA over freezing fuel-economy regulations. And we run down the best deals on green cars this month. All this and more on Green Car. Switzerland halts registrations of some diesels from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

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Green Cars EPA Green Diesel 62

Green Car Reports

MARCH 27, 2024

Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV.

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Plug-in China Plug Hybrid 100

Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2017

Today, a rare Porsche plug-in hybrid surfaces, we've got the month's green-car deals, Tesla is battling car-dealer lobbyists (again!), and advocates take electric cars to Washington, D.C. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ten years ago last month, the U.S.

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Green Cars Dealers EPA Green 80

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The EPA says California’s ban on gasoline cars is no good. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A major luxury vehicle maker goes sifting in the landfill for source material for its cabins. And the Buick Electra is finally reborn as an EV—for China, that is.

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Buick EPA California Gasoline-Electric 119

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EPA driving range numbers for the 2024 Kia EV9 span up to 304 miles, the automaker confirmed on. The Kia EV9 is one of the most efficient EVs with three rows of seating. Toyota pushes along on solid-state battery tech. And Tesla’s share of the EV market is shrinking.

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Kia Toyota Range Tesla 157

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe.

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Fisker Range EPA Green Cars 163

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Today, after lots of anticipation, we revealed our Best Car To Buy 2018. We've also got possibly good news on the electric-car tax credit, clearly bad news on EPA plans to kill the Clean Power Plan, and best green-car deals for November. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tax Credit Green Cars 2018 Tax 68

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Aptera Spain Range Batteries 128

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Biden’s pick to lead the EPA could be a longtime advocate of EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW revealed what’s next for its ‘i’ electric-vehicle brand. And Hyundai lists its EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids for the U.S.

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EPA Hyundai BMW SUV 99

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 23, 2020

The EPA backs off its plan to gut fuel efficiency rules and freeze targets. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. EPA has reportedly eased up on a plan to completely rework national fuel economy rules. Hyundai and Kia partner with a UK company for commercial EVs. The final.

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Prius EPA Kia Hyundai 90

Green Car Reports

JUNE 2, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Fisker Ocean EV hits a 360-mile range. Ford is leasing its Mach-E by the week for Uber use. And the electric VW Bus bows in American form.

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Fisker Range EPA Green Cars 121

Green Car Reports

APRIL 18, 2020

Which new plug-in hybrid failed to achieve the EPA mpg ratings of its non-hybrid counterpart? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 17, 2020. Which carmaker doesn’t see itself as a rival to Tesla?

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EPA MPG Tesla Green Cars 92

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Which electric trucks slated for delivery later this year confirmed an EPA range topping 400 miles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023. Does EV fast-charging degrade the long-term range of Teslas?

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EPA Green Cars Hybrid Miles 120

Green Car Reports

JULY 7, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens. And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. Ford made waves in making.

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GM Ford Hybrid EPA 101

Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The stricter vehicle emissions rules may at last align federal rules with those from California. BYD shows off an active suspension for EVs. And we take a look at Ram electric truck details and future features with the brand’s CEO.

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BYD EPA Range Green Cars 101

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Which automaker doesn’t make vehicles with tailpipes but settled with the EPA this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 25, 2022. 4 is getting higher EPA range ratings. The Volkswagen ID.4

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Range EPA Future Charging 157

Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2020

And the EPA decides to hold the line on particulate pollution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Byton reports that it’s still aiming for a U.S. arrival in 2021. Joplin jumps in to woo Tesla.

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EPA Tesla Pollution Green Cars 82

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 26, 2023

Which EV is the lowest-rated by the EPA in efficiency? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 25, 2023. Which state is revamping its EV incentives toward low-income drivers?

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Mercedes Convert Kia EPA 115

Green Car Reports

MAY 19, 2023

Chevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. But as with.

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Silverado Toyota Miles Hybrid 124

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The British parent of Virgin Media plans to use Virgin's broadband wiring to build public electric-car charging stations. Electric-car charging info site Chargeway sets up its first installations in Portland, Oregon. And the EPA appointed a noted skeptic of climate action. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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EPA Portland Oregon Charging 77

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus?

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Tax Credit Tax Hybrid MPG 187

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 12, 2023

We drove the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted, and the EPA slapped Sinister Diesel with a massive fine. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire and found it dresses down the Model S Plaid.

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Escalade Cadillac Diesel EPA 102

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2019

States and cities are suing the EPA. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A group of states and cities, led by the New York attorney general, have sued the EPA over its decision to roll back the Clean Power Plan. The Audi E-tron makes the safety honor roll. And the 3-Series plug-in goes faster and farther.

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EPA Audi Plug-in BMW 79

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The most efficient car for the 2019 model year may surprise you, states may be recouping more than just lost gas taxes from EV drivers, and the EPA chief Andrew Wheeler signaled that the final fuel-economy freeze may not be identical to the one the agency proposed.

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Tax EPA Green Cars Fuel Economy 64

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA has confirmed official efficiency and range figures for some versions of the GMC Hummer EV, and at as. Honda and Acura are on board with the Tesla charge connector. AI could be harnessed to make more of solar cells on EVs and hybrids.

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Acura Hummer GMC Honda 94

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Not all green cars are hybrids, diesels, or plug-ins. And with new fuel economy regulations now set through 2025, all cars are going to get more efficient--gasoline cars first and foremost. That breaks down.

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Green Cars 2013 Nissan Green 148

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2021

4 are this year’s finalists for Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2022. All of the models on the shortlist met a series of qualifications, including a minimum EPA range of 125 miles—or 32 miles for any.

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Buy Cars Mercedes EPA 161

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2022

EPA rules for big diesel trucks fall short of those from California. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Postal Service vehicle plans become more electric. The Kia EV6 is one of the best new EVs of the year. And foil is the fix for the latest Chevy Bolt EV recall. This time.

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Kia Chevrolet Emissions EPA 118

Green Car Reports

JUNE 21, 2019

All this and more on Green Car Reports. Tensions boiled over this week after EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a note to Congress, accusing California Air Resources. It's a war of words in Washington over emissions and fuel economy standards. And yes, the trucks picking up the trash can go electric, too.

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EPA Solar California Congress 70

Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2022

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and. We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum.

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Jeep Kia MPG Mercedes 142