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 150

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Tesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. 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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Mazda Climate EPA Range 176

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 Fuel Economy Charging 143

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 105

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. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe.

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Fisker Range EPA Green Cars 166

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 165

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 142

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? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM suggests it's speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. And now it’s.

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Silverado Hyundai EPA CO2 101

Baua Electric

MAY 6, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While recent EPA emissions rules for passenger cars and commercial trucks will help clean up particle pollution, ozone pollution remains a challenge. EVs are part of the solution to remedy unhealthy air. And will the Tesla connector fix charging?

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America Tesla Ozone Pollution 52

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 135

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 132

Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Mach-E now offers up to 320 miles of EPA range, according to Ford. Follow Green Car Reports on Facebook and Twitter Green Car Reports Newsletter Sign up to get the latest green car and environmental news, delivered to your inbox daily!

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Diesel Toyota Hybrid Green Cars 52

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 139

Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring is now being delivered, and once again it hits a 516-mile EPA range—the best of any EV. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers?

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Mercedes Range Charging Downsizing 52

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 111

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 110

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 200

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 73

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 110

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 64

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 89

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 104

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 93

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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

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Kia Chevrolet Emissions EPA 132

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 147

Green Car Reports

JUNE 7, 2023

Plug-in hybrid drivers likely aren’t plugging in as much as the EPA has been assuming. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Base Standard Range versions of the Model 3 are eligible for more EV tax credit money than they were last week. And the Volvo EX30 EV aims for the $35,000 mark from the start.

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Tax Credit Volvo Plug-in Tax 97

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The hefty Hummer EV Edition 1 gets rated for range, although it's not quite EPA-official. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A flagship Polestar 5 due in 2024 will take closely after the Precept concept. And what does the Hyundai Seven concept say about future Ioniq models?

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Hummer Hyundai Range GMC 147

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 83

Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2023

EPA range ratings aren’t highway ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV reach the end of the line later this year, and GM plans a battery plant with Samsung. Lucid teased its Gravity as it nears a debut. And should EV policy look at those most dependent on gasoline?

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Gasoline GM General Motors Batteries 88

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet —about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline cars. safety and EPA certification, the EV startup REE Automotive reported this week. Hertz is selling its EVs for more gas vehicles.

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Gasoline-Electric Las Vegas Gasoline Green Cars 52

Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2022

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has confirmed EPA-estimated range numbers for the. Honda plans to tweak its EVs with some extra wind-tunnel work. And is the fully electric excess of the GMC Hummer EV something to denounce or celebrate?

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F-150 Hummer Wind Honda 133

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 79

Green Car Reports

JULY 28, 2017

Today, a pair of diesel approvals from the EPA, all the details on the startling and very cool Bollinger B1 all-electric utility truck, grim news about climate scientists, and a question to mull: are gasoline cars doomed to suffer the fate of the horse? All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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EPA Diesel Cars Gasoline-Electric 104

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed an estimated EPA rating of 42 mpg for its Maverick Hybrid pickup, which starts arriving in January. Volvo and Polestar models get an update for more predictable charging and range. One of California’s EV incentives is soon getting halved.

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MPG Volvo California Hybrid 136

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen revealed EPA range. Volkswagen reveals range ratings for its affordable all-wheel-drive EVs. And can hydrogen from a landfill really be greener than that from solar and wind?

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Tax Credit Tax Hydrogen Green 142

Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2021

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has been EPA-rated at 247 miles of range. Nissan is pointing out the flexibility EV shoppers have in services like Turo. The 2022 Bolt EV and EUV are rated for range. And GM has a plan for recycling materials from its Ultium EV cells.

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GM Nissan Range Chevrolet 148

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2022

Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand. And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars.

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Land Rover Plug-in Plug Range 135