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If you live in California and were planning on switching to an electric or hydrogen vehicle in 2023, life just got a little bit easier. The state has announced plans to spend $2.9 billion to more than double the number of EV chargers in the state and expand its hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

The price of batteries - the most expensive component in any electric car - rose between 2021 and 2022. That's the first time it's happened since 2010, and is already having an impact on electric car prices. How will automakers address this increase, and when will batteries get less expensive?

Honda, one of the leaders in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has announced it will start production of a new fuel cell-powered model based on the CR-V crossover in 2024. It will combine the fast refuelling of hydrogen fuel cells with plug-in capability for battery-electric driving in the city.

Car dealers are having to adapt quickly to prepare for an electrified future. Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat has rolled out a support program for over 2,600 dealerships nationwide to ensure they are ready with the necessary infrastructure and training.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E, one of our favorite electric family cars, has proven to be a global sales success. The 150,000th Mach-E just rolled off the production line, and it's now being sold in 37 countries. Why is it so successful? Read on to find out.

Great news for hybrids, but reliability ratings for plug-in hybrids and electric cars has dropped in 2022 according to industry watchdog Consumer Reports.

Your next pizza delivery may come emissions-free in less than 30 minutes. Domino's has announced it will be adding 800 Chevy Bolt electric cars to its delivery fleet. EVs offer numerous advantages including immunity to gas price fluctuations, and lower maintenance costs.

Switching to an EV doesn't mean you have to give up your personal style. At the recent SEMA show, Nissan displayed two highly-customized cars that provide inspiration for EV owners. One is a vintage pickup powered by a Leaf drivetrain; the second is an Ariya styled like a classic surf wagon.

After a couple of years of high demand and high prices, the used EV market - along with the rest of the used-car market - is starting to settle down. Average prices for nine popular used EVs finally dropped between Q2 and Q3. And in 2023, used EV shoppers can look forward to a new tax credit.

Hyundai’s plans for its next generation of electric vehicles signal a significant change. Built around an all-new architecture, they will be defined more by software than their hardware. Behaving more like a smart phone, these new long-range EVs will upgrade themselves over time.

Volkswagen feels that the future of mobility is sustainable and digital – and might not involve individual ownership. The GEN.TRAVEL is a fully functional concept that features Level 5 autonomy and a cabin that can be configured for multiple purposes.

With the entire automotive industry looking to more sustainable driving and zero emissions – and with electric-car buyers in particular most concerned about range and efficiency – the compromises inherent in tall, boxy SUVs and crossovers are pushing automakers back to sleeker sedans.

As more EVs than ever hit American roads, EV owners are now feeling there is not enough public charging infrastructure – and are also being frustrated with non-functioning charging stations. Learn more about what consumers are saying about public charging right here on GreenCars.

Volkswagen plans to overtake Tesla in terms of global electric car sales by 2025. Learn what Volkswagen Group’s CEO Herbert Diess has to share about the company's vision right here on GreenCars.

Buick's first production electric vehicle will hit the road in 2024, with the entire lineup fully electric by 2030. The Wildcat EV is a concept car that previews what those vehicles will look and feel like - right down to the new Buick badge.