Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The EPA cracks down on diesel “tunes” for trucks with millions in fines. Lightyear gets more investment for its higher-volume solar EV. And we drive the ID.Buzz electric Microbus, but for Americans it remains a couple years off. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck documentation has finally been released by the EPA, and it shows some new details but nothing that is totally game-changing in terms of the pickup’s general operation or specs that were released during the unveiling event last week. Tesla Cybertruck Beast Epa by Joey Klender on Scribd I’d love to hear from you!

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Electrek

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tesla has adjusted its EPA estimated ranges across most of its lineup due to a new EPA rule that should make estimated ranges more realistic. more… The post Tesla adjusts ranges across lineup due to new EPA rule appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tesla has adjusted ranges for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y as adjustments to the EPA testing strategy for electric vehicles have added more realistic expectations for driving distance. We reported on those adjustments last night, along with the addition of two new colors for the all-electric crossover: Stealth Grey and Ultra Red.

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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. Cadillac previewed a top-of-the-line luxury EV. And do EVs result in less stress for drivers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ford said that it does not expect to have any changes made to its electric vehicle range ratings after EPA testing adjustments caused reductions to several EVs in Tesla’s lineup. However, some manufacturers do not expect their EV range ratings to be changed due to the EPA’s new testing strategy.

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Electrek

JANUARY 5, 2024

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Q4 EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtaking Tesla, and more.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Maserati’s Grancabrio and Granturismo Folgore electric vehicles landed Certificates of Conformity (CoC) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this month, and it appears the company will avoid further delays and deliver the vehicle this year.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 22, 2024

These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society, including $13 billion of annual public […] The post US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JANUARY 5, 2024

In a new EPA report, Hyundai ranked second behind only Tesla in lowering CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy. more… The post Hyundai ranked second behind Tesla as EPA fuel economy leader appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses across the US – enough for more than 2,700 clean buses. more… The post EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Lucid has gained EPA approval to launch the sale of several 2023 model-year trims of the Air electric vehicle. Lucid applied for EPA certification of these vehicles on September 7, and gained a Certificate of Conformity just two days later on September 9. Additionally, the company received approval for the Tesla Semi.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched an electric vehicle (EV) video challenge to promote electrified transportation. The EPA offers three place prices for each category: first place is $3,000, second place is $1,000, and third place is $500. The electric vehicle video competition started on October 27, 2027.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Tesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. VW gives the ID.4 4 a range boost. 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.

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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. 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? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Photo: Highland Fleets Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) announced nearly $1 billion in grants to replace gas heavy-duty vehicles and school buses with electric vehicles. Most of the vehicles eligible for replacement are powered by internal combustion engines that pre-date recent EPA emission standards.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2023

The Lordstown Endurance all-electric pickup truck’s range estimate from the EPA has been released, and it is surprisingly low. Despite the vehicle being equipped with a pretty hefty 109-kWh battery pack, the Endurance has been listed with a very conservative 174 miles of combined EPA range.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Legacy automakers are still selling millions of gas guzzlers, but if we were to spin some good news out of that, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that emissions levels have now dropped to “record lows” and vehicle fuel economy is now at a “record high.” But what does really mean?

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Teslarati

MAY 26, 2023

Tesla’s reintroduced Model 3 Long Range has finally landed an official range rating from the EPA just a few weeks after the automaker started re-offering the vehicle to U.S. Now the EPA has listed the Model 3 Long Range’s official range rating of 333 miles. customers after an eight-month hiatus.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The EPA is currently finalizing new rules to limit truck emissions, and a group of manufacturers including Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton has broken with the industry to support the upcoming “Phase 3” heavy duty emissions rules, while the rest of the industry, led by Volvo and Daimler, continues to lobby against them.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2023

Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Electrek

MARCH 20, 2024

The EPA has finalized its proposed 2027-2032 emissions rule , which is expected to result in a large increase in zero emission vehicle sales as vehicle exhaust limits rise rapidly through the end of the decade, on top of a separate rule yesterday from DoE about EV mpg-equivalents.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 1, 2022

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

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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. 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. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

APRIL 14, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, the upcoming Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 1, 2023

announced that as of May 31, the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme has an Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) estimated total range of 360 miles on standard 20” wheels and tires, exceeding Fisker’s previous estimates. Fisker Inc.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

A new European study finds that plug-in hybrids pollute more than advertised, while in the U.S. the EPA appears ready to give them more emissions leeway. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which was 3.5

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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

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Electrek

MAY 4, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a strict new auto pollution rule in April that will all but ensure that EVs make up as much as 60% of new cars sold in the US in just seven years – here’s how that could impact EV sales.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

Rather, it requires carmakers to meet tough new average emissions limits across their entire product line. That hasn't stopped the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers lobbying arm from calling the rule "Biden's EPA car ban." The Biden administration and EPA are NOT BANNING NON-ELECTRIC CARS. Soapbox, off.

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Electrek

APRIL 9, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce sweeping new EPA rules on Wednesday intended to bring EV market share to ~60% in the US by 2030 and 67% by 2032. more… The post New EPA rules will upend industry as automakers’ EV plans are too low appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2023

more… The post EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2023

EPA driving range numbers for the 2024 Kia EV9 span up to 304 miles, the automaker confirmed on. Toyota pushes along on solid-state battery tech. And Tesla’s share of the EV market is shrinking. Should it cut prices again? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Days after sharing details of its trim levels and its own internal range estimates, Kia has followed up with the official EPA estimates for its EV9 SUV ahead of pre-orders next week. more… The post Kia follows up with official EPA ranges for the EV9 SUV, topping out over 300 miles appeared first on Electrek. Here’s what we’ve learned.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The EPA says California’s ban on gasoline cars is no good. 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. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 21, 2023

The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV has received and EPA range of 330 miles for the Eco trim and 291 miles for the Plus trim when fully charged, Vietnamese EV maker announced on Monday The certified ranges outperform VinFast’s initial estimates, affirming its efforts to improve product quality and provide the best experience to its […] The post (..)

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