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The latest news and updates on electric vehicles, hybrids, and the automotive industry. Stay informed on new models, technology advancements, policy changes, and trends shaping the future of driving.

Why Roughly 60% of Magna Powertrain Engineers Work on Software

Magna built its powertrain business on gears, transmissions, and four-wheel-drive hardware. Today, roughly 60 percent of its powertrain engineering workforce works on software, using code, AI, and digital twins to improve EV range, hybrid efficiency, traction, refinement, and vehicle development.

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16 Beagles, 4 Electric SUVs Across The American West

This year, our annual beagle rescue mission went fully electric. From Omaha to Portland, we carried 16 dogs 1,700 miles to their forever homes without using a drop of gas.

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GreenCars Expands Matchmaker to Help More Drivers Find the Right Cleaner Vehicle

GreenCars expands its Matchmaker quiz to include hybrids and 35+ MPG vehicles, giving every eco-conscious driver a personalized path to cleaner driving.

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How AI Can Help You Shop for an EV or Hybrid

Use AI to narrow your EV or hybrid search, ask better questions, and find the green car that fits your lifestyle before you hit the dealership.

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Industry Updates

Ferrari’s First EV Is More Than a Car. It’s a Brand Identity Crisis

Ferrari’s first EV is fast, expensive, and wildly controversial. But the real question is whether an electric Ferrari can still feel like a Ferrari.

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GreenCars Launches Marketplace With 25,000+ Cleaner Vehicles for Sale Nationwide

GreenCars launches its new Marketplace with 25,000+ cleaner vehicles nationwide, bridging the gap between EV education and actually buying one.

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Microgrids Could Be Critical For Electric Infrastructure Resilience

As data centers put strain on America's power grid, an innovative technology called a microgrid could keep EVs charged and the lights on.

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Industry Updates

The Green Cars Winning With Everyday Drivers in 2026

Q1 sales data shows everyday drivers are still choosing green cars, but practicality, affordability, and hybrid flexibility are winning over hype.

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Used EVs Are Getting Cheaper Just as Gas Prices Are Rising

A wave of leased EVs is hitting the used market, and prices are becoming more attractive. For the right driver, electric driving may finally feel less expensive and more practical.

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The EVs the Rest of the World Is Already Driving

Chinese EVs may be blocked from U.S. showrooms, but they are already changing the market in Australia, Europe, Canada, and beyond. Here is why the rest of the world is moving faster than Americans might realize.

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What the Beijing Auto Show Says About the Future of EVs and Hybrids

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show offered a glimpse at the next phase of electrification, where charging speed, battery chemistry, AI, and flexible hybrid options could shape what drivers expect next.

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The GreenCars Podcast Is Back With New Conversations About the Future of Driving

The GreenCars Podcast is back for Season 2 with deeper conversations about EVs, hybrids, sustainability, battery tech, and the future of driving. First up: Volvo’s Vanessa Butani on what cleaner transportation really takes.

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Industry Updates

Ford's Secret California Outpost Where It's Rethinking Its EV Strategy

Inside the California facility where Ford is borrowing a page from Tesla and Chinese automakers to build its EVs faster and cheaper.

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Industry Updates

Ford's Next Model T: Inside the UEV Program

Meet Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle: the ambitious platform the automaker hopes will do for EVs what the Model T did for cars a century ago.

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Industry Updates

Toyota's Woven City Is a Living Mobility Test Lab

The Japanese word kakezan means multiplication. It's also the core premise behind Woven City, Toyota's ambitious mobility experiment.

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What Is One-Pedal Driving and How Do You Master It?

Did you know that slowing down in an EV can actually send energy back into its battery? That's one-pedal driving, and it's easier to master than you may think.

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