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BMW i7 review, Aptera carbon fiber, Subaru US-built EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Aptera is getting Italian carbon-fiber coachwork for its 1000-mile solar EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Subaru hasn’t been swayed yet by incentives encouraging U.S.-built And we take the BMW i7 luxury electric sedan for a drive.

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2017 Chevy Sonic EV Details, FedEx Tests Electric Trucks, Cheaper Carbon Fiber: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We''ve got more details on the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic EV, FedEx tests 25 Wrightspeed range-extended electric vans, and BMW-backed research could lead to much cheaper carbon fiber to be used in a wider variety of cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Mid-Size Truck Demand, Drive Electric Week, Carbon Fiber Wheels: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Dealer orders indicate demand for smaller pickup trucks may be greater than carmakers anticipated, National Drive Electric Week will sing the praises of electric cars beginning next Monday, and carbon fiber wheels show promise as a way to improve efficiency. All this and more on Green Car Reports.'

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Electric-Car Apps, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recall, Carbon Fiber Conundrum: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Apps could help electric-car drivers see how much they''re saving, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans are being recalled, and Nissan''s R&D chief says carbon fiber is for making airplanes, but not cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2014 BMW i3

Green Car Reports

The 2014 BMW i3 is the most audacious expansion of a well-known car brand in many years.

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BMW i7 review, Honda Accord Hybrid, Audi Q8 E-Tron, Volvo EX90: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which 1,000-mile EV is getting carbon-fiber composite bodywork? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 11, 2022. Which automaker balks at the idea of building U.S. EVs because it can’t compete with fast-food wages?

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event.

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