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EV partisan divide, higher mpg penalties for automakers, solid-state Porsche 911: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Automakers will soon have to pay more for selling gas-guzzlers. Porsche is reportedly mulling solid-state battery tech in its 911 sports car. And does a partisan divide exist regarding EV policy? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Mercedes plug-in hybrids, BMW 330e mpg, Porsche and Tesla: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Porsche fast chargers, Toyota Camry Hybrid gas mileage review, and battery buses: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Porsche builds its own super fast electric-car charging network. road trip gas mileage review: Can the Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE live up to its 44 mpg highway fuel economy rating? And students vote for and fund the first battery-powered all electric bus fleet at the University of California Irvine.

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Volkswagen XL1 Diesel Plug-In Gets "Just" 120 MPG In Real-World Drive

Green Car Reports

While the assembled hoardes drooled over Ferraris, Porsches and McLarens at March''s Geneva Motor Show, those of a greener disposition were more interested in another vehicle. Its 261 mpg combined gas mileage figure raised.'

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52 MPG At 70 MPH? No, Not In A Prius--In A Porsche Panamera

Green Car Reports

The really hard part is getting consistently high gas mileage in all driving conditions--which is why the 50-mpg Toyota Prius hybrid is still a remarkable vehicle. Does 52 mpg at 70 mph sound impressive to you?

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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry?

Clean Fleet Report

Now, if you want to drive around in a Mustang, you can do so without worrying about its terrible gas-guzzling, low-mpg engine. Take cool cars like a Ferrari F430 or Porsche 911 and reinvent them. This highlights a huge opportunity for other manufacturers in the auto industry.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. We were surprised to cross the 30 mpg mark for this 3,915-pound, five-passenger midsize SUV.