Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Toyota RAV4 Prime is all sorts of things, all at once. It’s Toyota’s first plug-in SUV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV from earlier last decade. It’s the quickest-accelerating vehicle in Toyota’s lineup, excluding its sports cars.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 17, 2024

The Volvo S60 sedan—which in Recharge form is currently the Swedish automaker’s most efficient plug-in hybrid—is being discontinued in the U.S. production left open the possibility that the S60 would continue here as an import, but Volvo has now confirmed to Green Car Reports that this won’t be the case.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. so far in 2013: 7,635 units out of an industry total of 32,718 plug-in hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 31, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: We''re debunking even more myths about green cars, car-builder Saleen has said its first performance electric car will be based on Tesla''s Model S, and VW has announced its plug-in hybrid Golf will carry the sporty GTE badge. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 6, 2019

Where might the timeline be stepped up for new vehicles going nearly all plug-in? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending. Which company recalled its vehicles over fire concerns?

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 21, 2023

And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet. Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 10, 2020

Another report emphasizes the importance of making ride-hailing all-electric. And we plugged in the fastest Porsche SUV ever. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker announced that it’s getting new funding to push ahead with development of its Ocean electric vehicle—and that it’s.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Within two or three months, there will be more than 200,000 plug-in electric cars on U.S. MORE: Green Car People: Who Buys.' roads--and we''re learning more about who buys them, and why.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 4, 2011

Many regular Green Car Reports readers also visit our sister site, All Cars Electric. Now we're pleased to announce that next week, the two sites will become a single destination, adding heft, expertise, and depth to our coverage of plug-in electric cars on a totally redesigned Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Lots of plug-in car news today. A photo of a Tesla Model S labeled "P85D" appears online, we recap the new plug-ins and other green cars from the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and examine whether plug-in hybrids should offer a range of battery sizes. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk reveals details of the Model X electric crossover and some future Model S upgrades, Audi files patents for a hybrid all-wheel drive system and more-aerodynamic wheels, and Nissan''s green-car plans don''t include plug-in hybrids.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2019

BMW and Audi are rounding out their lineups with new plug-in and electric SUVs. And the Nissan Leaf retains its global EV sales lead with 400,000 cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW announced that it will sell a plug-in hybrid version of its bestselling X3.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2017

Today, we've got our monthly green-car deals rundown, first drives of the two electric Honda Clarity sedan models, a look back at Toyota investing in Tesla, and a problem for electric-car shoppers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. The V70 diesel PHEV is projected to support up to a 50 km (31 mile) all-electric range—sufficient to cover the daily transport needs of 75% of European drivers.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2015

Today''s news is all about carmakers'' future plans. Volkswagen confirms that all of its plug-in cars will soon have DC fast-charging capability, Infiniti says it won''t build its previously-discussed electric car, and Hyundai''s head of green-car R&D talks to us about upcoming hybrids and electric cars.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2018

Not long ago, green car fans had only one choice: a hybrid vehicle like the Prius that gets all its energy from gasoline.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 3, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors gains ground in Pennsylvania, full pricing and options information for the 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, and Audi plans a plug-in hybrid version of each major model. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Beijing plans 1,000 DC.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

And Mercedes-Benz introduces the latest revamped member of its plug-in hybrid family. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e plug-in hybrid will charge faster, go farther all-electric on a charge.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today, we've got an intriguing analysis of which makers would win big from rolling back fuel-economy rules, news on the future Tesla Model 3 "P" performance version of the electric car, a grim climate-change update, and great deals on green cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid slots in at a lower price than the RAV4 Prime. And the Dodge Hornet R/T attempts to give a sportier edge to plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With a 30-mile electric range, all-wheel drive, and a performance-car flavor with plenty of.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Bollinger announces its B2 electric pickup truck. Mercedes-Benz lays out plans for more capable plug-in hybrid cars. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Bollinger Motors has already shown off its upcoming B1 electric. Faraday Future's funding hits a snag—again.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Today''s news is all about improvement. See how the dual-motor Tesla Model S "D" can be quicker than its rear-wheel-drive counterpart and offer more range, learn about plans for a battery-electric Cadillac, and read about a possible plug-in hybrid version of the Audi R8 supercar. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 4, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Nissan''s plug-in hybrid plans, a bill to permit Tesla Motors'' direct sales model in New Jersey, and the Ford Fusion Lightweight concept points toward more-efficient cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 14, 2020. Electric cars are getting cleaner all the time, as coal plants are retired and more. And which California EV startup is aiming for a Tesla-topping 400-mile range?

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2018

We got a chance drove the 238-mile Hyundai Kona Electric and came away mostly impressed. Mercedes-Benz announced a truly long-range plug-in hybrid. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Hot seats lead to a recall for the Kia Niro hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 16, 2021

Polestar plans to build its first electric SUV in the U.S. Lincoln confirms its first all-electric model due in 2022. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is rated for range and mpg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lincoln.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

How the media may have popped plug-in hybrids' balloon. And we ask what your favorite cars are from the LA Auto Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Volkswagen brought a new version of its concept electric cargo bus, the I.D. British Columbia plans to ban gas and diesel engines.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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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 Car Reports

AUGUST 7, 2018

We round up the best plug-in electric cars for students going back to school. Land Rover plans for a new Evoque plug-in SUV. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The EPA says turbochargers and multi-speed transmissions don't save much fuel, but we analyze the claim. It's nearly time for.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Canadian plug-in and electric car sales take a dip. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. Tesla overstates its safety rating—again. Mercedes-Benz breaks ground on its U.S. battery factory. And the results are in from last week's Twitter poll.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

42 months and now all mine. I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. The car has been nearly flawless. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 17, 2017

The Shanghai auto show is shaping up to be a showcase for all the green cars and concepts that were absent from last week's New York auto show. Among them is a concept for a "four-door coupe" version of the Audi e-tron all-electric SUV that'll go into production sometime next year.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 27, 2016

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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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Today, it's almost all about Tesla: introduction of its future Semi, a surprise new Roadster too, and the most important question for the company. Also, aggressive pricing on the Honda Clarity Plug-In, some long-ago electric-car history, and a billion dollars for Nio. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 21, 2018

Today, we've got a longer-range Ford Fusion plug-in hybrid, a breakthrough Nissan electric SUV, some whizzy new battery tech, and our final update on last month's U.S. plug-in electric car sales. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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