The auto industry is undergoing a "transition" to zero-emission vehicles. That's the term we use, too, but it's kind of a weird one, when you think about it; it's a transition with no agreed-upon end date and a constantly moving set of targets. Canada is the latest country to a unveil strict mandate in that…

German automaker Audi, which is known for its iconic Quattro rally car and more modern all-wheel drive luxury sedans and SUVs, will “spread out” the launch of new electric vehicles as it takes a step back from its ambitious electrification plan. “We first looked at what order and density of launches the organization could…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's claims about the Cybertruck boating abilities are well-known and documented, but few people have actually taken them seriously. Despite that, Musk insists that the Cybertruck will be able to work as a boat with some modifications. Commenting on Jay Leno's video of the Cybertruck in which Tesla's engineering boss Lars…

Achieving price parity between electric vehicles and internal combustion cars is generally seen as a key objective for EV makers, and for good reason. When America's average price for a new EV matches the average price for a new ICE car, it means that one key obstacle toward EV adoption will have been removed.…

Catching a glimpse of blue lights in your rearview mirror is usually a sure sign you’re about to have a run in with the law. But if those lights are turquoise and affixed to a Mercedes-Benz they mean something else entirely.  On Tuesday, the German automaker announced it had won approval for turquoise lighting…

Although bikes are mostly considered toys or exercise equipment in the US, in Europe, a lot of people rely on these trusty two-wheelers to get around on a daily basis. The advent of electric bicycles has supercharged the capabilities of the good old bicycle, and now, we’re seeing all sorts of e-bikes designed for both…

The Volkswagen ID.7 sedan has had a somewhat tepid reception since it was officially shown off and driven by journalists. Sure, it seems to be a fine enough EV; InsideEVs contributor Tom Moulagney was genuinely impressed by the car’s driving dynamics. And some customers still want that sort of thing from their sedans. Still, when…

As the year draws to a close, there are many things to keep in mind: resolutions for the following year, a plan to dispose of the Christmas tree sometime before St. Patrick's Day, tax itemizations, and Tesla's end-of-year discounts. Yes, Tesla's end-of-year deals are back in full swing, and they're quite hefty on specific variants:…

The road to electrification is pretty rocky. It’s a common, almost everyday tale in the auto industry—companies dive into making electric cars, and they often hit snags before getting things right. Rivian faced a similar story in Georgia with the manufacturing site for the next-generation R2-platform-based EVs. Legal battles over property tax breaks made things…

The Biden administration backs NACS, and VW finally caves to the Tesla standard. Nio goes 650 miles on a charge to show off its semi-solid-state battery tech. And how good is the electric version of BMW’s 5-Series? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we…