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2022 Polestar 2 models reviewed, Mercedes-Maybach EQS, US EV fleet savings: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

taxpayers could save a whole lot of money if the federal fleet were shifted to EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Two first drives of the updated Polestar 2 electric car lineup helped. Mercedes previews its EQS luxury SUV, due around 2023.

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When will plug-in electric car sales exceed hybrid sales? Poll results

Green Car Reports

The questions of whether and when sales of plug-in electric cars will resume their climb after a static 2015 are much on the minds of green-car advocates these days.

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Battery boost for recalled Bolt EVs, inside Subaru EV, synthetic fuels, Karma trucks: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. GM yesterday confirmed.

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VW Diesel Investigation, Lawsuit, Massive NYC Electric-Car Fleet: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, Volkswagen employees come forward in an internal investigation of the company's diesel-emissions cheating, New York City plans to deploy a large fleet of electric cars, and why the venue for Volkswagen's diesel lawsuits matters so much. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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5 Best Electric Car Insurance Tips for Millennials

Clean Fleet Report

Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. If you are one of the members of this cohort interested in an electric vehicle, congratulations! Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance.

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Tesla Battery Upgrade, Mazda Diesel Hybrid, Chevy Volt Fleet Use: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We start today with an unusual proposition: newly redesigned battery packs for used Tesla Roadster electric cars. We''ve also got stories on Mazda''s upcoming (Japan-only) diesel hybrid, and why Chevrolet Volts aren''t very efficient in fleet use. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Electric-car range, Tesla Model S lineup shuffle, UPS grows natural-gas fleet: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we look at whether 100 miles of range is enough to lure electric-car buyers, the Tesla Model S 60 and 60D variants are discontinued, and UPS plans to spend $90 million on natural-gas vehicles and fueling stations. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on recent news with our Week in Reverse feature.