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Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues?

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Nissan Leaf EV tax credit, Hyper Touring concept, Rivian towing update: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable.

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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2018: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivan

Green Car Reports

In 2011, Green Car Reports launched an award for the new car, or family of cars, that represented the best green vehicle introduced for the model year. The Nissan Leaf won that year because it was the sole affordable battery-electric vehicle on the market.

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Vinfast preview drive, Subaru Solterra pricing, Nissan solid-state tech, electric Chevy Corvette: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which company is rethinking the minivan as an EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 29. Which eagerly anticipated electric pickup went into production this week?

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Honda to increase green car output

Green Cars News

Demand is so high for green cars after government incentives were introduced in Japan, that the Honda Motor Company, the country’s number two car manufacturer, has said it will start partial weekend shifts at two factories in a bid to push low emission vehicles off the production line.

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Nissan to introduce compact hybrids

Green Cars News

Though it has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars lies with pure electric vehicles, Nissan plans to sell hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan from 2011. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. It is also working on production of the Model S saloon car, which is planned for release in 2011 and has already received 1,500 pre-orders.