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Tesla Cybertruck tax credit and 48V, next-best EVs, House EPA pushback: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The House votes on what appears to be a broad misunderstanding of proposed EPA rules. The EPA is very optimistic about the Tesla Cybertruck qualifying for the EV tax credit. The Cybertruck pulled off a shift to 48 volts. The EPA listed the two versions. And why didn’t some EVs and PHEVs make the cut?

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Tesla Model 3 delays, Chevy Volt lessons, EPA emissions recalls: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We look back at 10 lessons learned over eight years of Chevrolet Volt production. The EPA plans to publicize more emissions recalls. Owners are reported delays in delivery of the Standard Range Tesla Model 3. And global warming threatens to eat the global seed corn saved for just such a disaster. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Solar City layoffs, Chevrolet Volt recall, and EPA staff levels: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. EPA staff levels are below legal levels. New reports. Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Battery Swapping, EPA Carbon Regulations, Another 2016 Chevy Volt Teaser: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we''ve got news of a pilot program for Tesla Model S electric-car battery swapping, a delay for EPA regulations that would limit carbon emissions from power plants, and yet another teaser for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt electric car. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2016 Chevy Volt Powertrain, EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Changes, Mazda Diesel Still Delayed: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we detail the 2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain, look at new guidelines for EPA fuel-economy testing, and update the saga of the Mazda 6 diesel sedan. The EPA issues new fuel-economy testing.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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2016 Chevy Volt MPG, EPA Clean Power Plan, 2016 Mazda CX-3 Driven: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have efficiency ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the EPA finalizes rules that will limit carbon emissions from power plants, and we drive the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

Baua Electric

The automaker has now clarified that this applies to sedans, but it hasn’t said whether it’s based on predicted EPA range numbers. Other details now being confirmed include capability for 400-volt or 800-volt charging, with fast charging at 4.5 kwh per minute with 800-volt hardware.

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