Plug-in electric car sales growth in China reached another monthly record in December (the fifth one in a row), pushing the annual result to a spectacular level. According to EV Volumes' data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 980,737 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in China in December, 46% more than a year…

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has launched a certification program it claims can turn car salespeople into EV experts in just 90 minutes. Called ElectrifIQ, the program aims to prepare dealers to address common consumer questions, relating to things like charging times and costs, total cost of ownership, and available incentives, according to an…

The upcoming Cadillac Escalade IQ, an all-electric full-size SUV based on the General Motors' Ultium platform, will enter production in the summer of 2024 at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan. It will be the third electric Cadillac model (after the Cadillac Lyriq and the unique Cadillac Celestiq) and targets the high-end,…

EV sales are still booming in California—and they continued to capture an even larger piece of the market in 2023.  Although there was a slight downturn in the market share of EVs toward the end of 2023, EVs finished the year up 5% in market share in the Golden State versus 2022.  And looking…

Hyundai Motor America reports a difficult January in the U.S., mentioning "economic challenges and interest rates making it a tough retail environment." The company's vehicle sales amounted to 47,543 (down 8.6% year-over-year). However, at the same time, Hyundai sees bright spots in the EV segment with substantial year-over-year growth in plug-in electric car sales.…

In January, the Ford brand sold 145,632 vehicles in the U.S., about 3.6% more than a year ago. However, its battery-electric vehicles (BEV) sales noted a weak start to the year. Last month, Ford sold 4,674 all-electric vehicles, 11% less than a year ago and the lowest level since April 2023. That's also just…

Every seasoned electric car driver knows that once the outside temperature drops, the real-world range of an EV also takes a dip. The issue has been documented time and time again, and it’s now common knowledge that all EVs lose driving miles when it’s freezing outside. That’s because the liquid electrolytes inside the lithium-ion…

Which automaker CEO sees EV acceleration as a safety feature? Which very exclusive luxury EV was recalled this week? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  GM this week announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. It’s a shocker that may have many…

Tesla has said that the Cybertruck's production ramp-up would take some time. Like any of its new vehicle launches, the automaker will likely find processes that can be improved upon, costs that can be cut, and components that don't wear in the real world as they did in testing. As it turns out, that's…

In January, Subaru of America car sales in the United States increased for the 18th consecutive month, although only marginally. The company delivered 44,510 cars (up 0.3% year-over-year). Subaru's all-electric car sales this time disappointed, but it might be related to the model changeover from the 2023MY to the 2024MY. Get…