Nine million EVs and hybrids are potentially under scrutiny because of one petition questioning their safety. A group of automakers stands by California and its EV mandate in court. And New Jersey is the latest state to sign on to these tighter rules. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  On Wednesday, the U.S.…

2023 is not an easy year for enthusiasts of electric, high-performance Audi models, as the cars are getting more expensive but do not bring any range or power improvements, as compared to previous years. According to the official EPA data, the Combined range in the 2023 model year version of the Audi e-tron S…

Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane. All three are popular in Europe, although only the 3 Series is sold in…

Ram has closed reservations for its 1500 REV pickup truck, just 5 days after order books opened. The exact number of reservations made was not disclosed. Ram is likely trying to build hype around its electric truck, and we wouldn't be surprised if reservations opened again in a few months time. The 1500 REV was…

Drivers in the Midwest could soon be paying more for fuel under an ethanol-blending policy supported by political interests in the region, according to a new study. First spotted by Transport Topics, the study was conducted by Baker & O'Brien Inc. for the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, a U.S. fossil-fuel refining trade group. It…

The Audi e-tron quattro and e-tron Sportback quattro were the two first all-electric Audi models on the market in the United State. Let's take a look at the latest 2023 model year edition. According to the official EPA data, both versions of the car are slightly more energy efficient, which translated into a higher…

Which brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year? Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 17, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV, we find that while…

Earlier this week, Amazon's autonomous tech company Zoox announced it deployed the world's first purpose-built robotaxi on open public roads with passengers. Zoox said it conducted the first run of its employee shuttle service in Foster City, California on February 11, marking the first time in history a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi without traditional driving…

As more friends and extended family warm up to the idea of electric vehicles, I’ve noticed an increasingly frequent request: Which EVs offer all-wheel drive and can be had for under $40,000? The answer: Not the 2023 Kia Niro EV. Not a single model in the American market right now. The Niro—hybrid, plug-in hybrid,…

Electric bicycles and scooters are particularly attractive means of alternative transport. This is largely thanks to their accessibility, not just in terms of low pricing and affordable operating costs, but also due to the fact that they don't require registration or even a license to use. That is, for now, at least.  You see,…