We look at California's ambitious plans for zero-emission vehicles, name the small state with big electric-car news, and learn about how aluminum bodies keep pickup passengers safe. All this and more today on Green Car Reports.

Aerodynamic drag is bad for fuel economy. So are roof boxes and ski racks.

Chevrolet has confirmed the Bolt EV name for its electric car. We're cringing.

One model of the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 gets a 5-Star safety rating from the NHTSA.

Tesla sales are now legal in Maryland. And it's getting a new electric car for sale too.

California has modeled several different scenarios for 2030 that will take the state to its ambitious goals for reducing vehicle emissions. It comes down to one question: Hydrogen, or not?

That state has also delayed its rules for autonomous vehicles. Disabled people are concerned.

Finally, what's a "hippy Camaro coral reef"? We'll leave you to read the article to find out.


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