Seven automakers on Monday filed a brief in a federal court case challenging California's ability to set tougher emissions standards—siding with California. The case—Ohio v. EPA—is pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington. It was brought by 17 Republican-led states looking to revoke California's Clean Air Act waiver, which allows the state to…

Tesla's significant price cuts announced last month in the US have made most Model 3 and Model Y variants eligible for the new federal tax credit of up to $7,500, thus potentially lowering prices even further. But on top of the federal tax credit, some states provide rebates on their own, and some of…

One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there's a better way. The Porsche Taycan makes greater use of coasting, only using regenerative braking when the brake pedal is actually pressed. In a recent press release, the automaker explains the thinking…

After GNI rejected their demands, workers called a strike from January 11 to 14. On the last day, more than 500 security personnel were dispatched to the industrial park. Workers who were present during the strike say that security forces fired pellet guns at the crowd. “They fired pellets everywhere. It was chaos,” says one GNI worker. …

Charging an electric vehicle as fast as possible depends on the temperature of the batteries, which is why a lot of EV manufacturers equip their models with systems that can warm or cool the battery pack. Now, in a bid to aid charging speeds in its models, Rivian has filed for a patent that…

Recent actions in two states have solidified a bloc of EV support throughout most of the East Coast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced plans to adopt California's 2035 end date for new internal-combustion cars aside from plug-in hybrids. This was codified in one of three executive orders signed by Murphy Wednesday, which…

EVgo, one of the largest EV fast-charging networks in the United States, intends to significantly enhance and improve user experience this year. Last month, the company announced a new EVgo ReNew maintenance program, with a focus on the reliability of DC fast chargers and maximization of uptime. EVgo plans to replace, upgrade, or…

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…