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TrendsHertz Rental Car will add the Polestar 2 to its battery electric vehicle stable later this year by purchasing 65,000 vehicles directly from the automaker. This follows its purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s.
Industry UpdatesAutomakers across the board are raising the prices on electric vehicles due to changing market conditions and rising commodity costs. Prices for some EVs have risen by thousands of dollars as the prices for everything from semiconductors to sheet metal have increased.
TrendsThe Mini Recharged project is an opportunity for owners to bring their classic Mini Coopers into the 21st century, in a sustainable way. The conversion of classic Minis to electric drive combines traditional ideas with technology from the future.
TrendsRetrofitting large numbers of electric car chargers into large under-ground and above-ground parking structures can require big investments owners and developers, but is there a better solution? Volkswagen thinks robotic chargers might be the answer.
Industry UpdatesIf everyone gets home at night and plugs in their electric car at roughly the same time, will the entire street go dark? Thanks to research being conducted by Audi and a German university, grid-optimized charging should help alleviate that concern.
AnnouncementsHonda is preparing to make a major shift to electric, by introducing 30 new models globally by 2030. The first new all-electric models are due in 2024, in the core SUV market segments, with many more vehicles to follow.
TrendsIn the push for more sustainable driving, automakers aren't just looking at reducing tailpipe emissions; they're looking at the rest of the car as well. That includes the materials used for interiors. Here's a look at the latest innovations.
AnnouncementsElectrify America offers one of the country’s fastest charging networks, with 700 charging stations and more than 3,000 individual chargers. The charging station network is expanding by adding more charging stations and working with manufacturers to make charging stations affordable and local.
AnnouncementsGM is investing big in electric vehicles, including electric boats. Using their technology for watercraft is aimed at boosting boat performance, reducing pollution and lowering operating costs of the vehicle including fuel and maintenance. Learn more about electric boats here on GreenCars.com
AnnouncementsToyota, long the leader in hybrid technology, has made the decision to fully embrace electric vehicles. It's planning an onslaught of dozens of models over the next few years. We preview them here.
TrendsIn today's market, if you want a new electric car, you'll likely have to order one. But that means you can have some fun and specify exactly the vehicle you want – from the paint color to the choice of wheels, interior trim, and specific options.
TrendsBattery swap stations introduced by Nio in China promise the replacement of a battery in less than five minutes – about the same amount of time as filling your gasoline vehicle – and the process is fully automated. Are they a viable solution?
TrendsHow long do EV batteries last? For Toyota, their new EV battery packs will retain more than 90 percent of their capacity after a decade and will increase range while reducing charging time.
AnnouncementsGreenCars teamed up with the Oregon Cultural Trust to celebrate Oregon and the Trust's 20th anniversary. A new license plate design was released in 2021 alongside four physical murals you can find in Oregon's main airports, all designed and created by the artist Liza Burns of Eugene.
TrendsIf you have a mobile phone made in the last couple of years, it probably has the ability to charge wirelessly. Soon, you might be able to do the same with your car. Here's how wireless charging works.
Industry UpdatesEach year, Consumer Reports announces its "Top Pick" for all-electric vehicle. For 2022, Ford Motor Company has taken the top spot for its Mustang Mach-E, edging out Tesla's Model 3 after two years as number one. Here's why.
TrendsElectric vehicle startup Rivian has become the second most valuable automaker on Wall Street. From Rivian's R1T, R1S to Amazon delivery vans, the fast-growing electric car company has big plans. Learn more about Rivian here as we go behind the scenes.
Industry UpdatesLucid Motors became the latest EV startup to top auto industry icon Ford Motor Company on November 16th when it burned rubber past Ford’s market value, jumping nearly 24 percent in a day to close at $55.52 a share.