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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.

Hyundai Motors will begin producing electric cars in America, starting with the Genesis GV70. The company is planning to invest $7.4 billion in electric car development and manufacturing by 2025 in the United States.

Hertz 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.

The 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.

Retrofitting 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.

In 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.