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BMW i5 review, Nio ET7 range, VW goes Tesla, Biden backs NACS: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And how good is the electric version of BMW’s 5-Series? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we found this electric sport sedan to be better all. Nio goes 650 miles on a charge to show off its semi-solid-state battery tech.

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Volvo maps out electric, BMW cancels i3, Rivian teases camp kitchen: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The BMW i3 will soon be gone. And which automakers are going all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has revealed what it calls its “manifesto” for a pure electric future. Volvo highlights the technology shift it’s in the midst of with the Concept Recharge.

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Electric DeLorean, BMW i4 update, Model S convertible, EV satisfaction study: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW takes aim at Tesla handling. And could the DeLorean DMC-12 come back all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Owners of the Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV are the most satisfied with their electric vehicles. A Model S convertible wows as we wait for the Roadster.

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BMW drops diesels in favor of plug-in hybrids

Green Car Reports

BMW is the latest automaker to eliminate diesels from its lineup and focus on plug-in hybrids and electric cars. A BMW spokesman told Green Car Reports on Tuesday that it will drop diesels from its lineup for 2019. We're putting all our eggs in the PHEV basket," said BMW spokesman Alexander Schmuck.

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BMW Fully Electric, ID 4 Highest Overall Safety Ratings, EV Charging, EV Research Investment

EV Obssesion

Electric Vehicles, Electric Cars BMW Group Plant Munich goes fully electric 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Vehicles, Electric Cars BMW Group Plant Munich goes fully electric 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

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All-electric BMW i8, Jaguar 'J-Pace,' Tesla Model X sunshade: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, reports indicate that BMW is considering an all-electric version of the i8 plug-in hybrid coupe, and Jaguar is testing a diesel-electric hybrid possibly called "J-Pace." Also, Tesla Model X owners are getting removable sunshades for their electric crossovers' windshields. Catch up on last week's news.

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2016 Toyota Mirai First Drive, Green-Car Tax Breaks, BMW i3 REx Road Trip: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We wrap up the week with a first drive report of the 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car, plus stories on extended green-car tax breaks and a BMW i3 REx electric-car road trip. All this and more on Green Car Reports.