Green Car News
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Even with more charging, EV batteries are growing faster than range, and that’s not a good thing. The Rivian R1S tackles the American off-road trail often seen as Jeep’s stomping ground. And Fisker commits to Supercharger access. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Led by the prospects of big electric pickups and electric SUVs, the average EV battery pack size is growing at an alarming rate, even versus rated EV range, Bloomberg recently found. That’s because simultaneously the EVs themselves are getting larger—accelerating a “battery bloat” that will...
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Will super-sized EV batteries strain the supply chain?
EV battery size is rising. What if all that extra money spent on batteries went to charging and efficiency-boosting tech?
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Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. No mechanical issues or tire failures were experienced during the drive.
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Fisker confirms Tesla Supercharger access in 2025, future NACS port
Fisker hasn't yet provided a start date for putting the Tesla port on its own vehicles or clarified which model will get it first.
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Tesla Standard Range, Faraday Future delivery, Americans on climate change: Today’s Car News
Faraday Future has delivered its first production EV. Americans don’t think climate change is an issue. And Tesla drops prices on the Model S and Model X—sort of. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has effectively lowered the base price of its Model S and Model X by...
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Tesla drops Model S, Model X base price with Standard Range versions
Tesla's latest price adjustment teases a lower price for the Model X and Model S, with reduced driving range—albeit a larger battery with range to be potentially unlocked later with an extra fee.
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EVs reduce global warming emissions, but that and the phasing-out of fossil fuels may be far less important to Republicans than Democrats.
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Faraday Future has delivered one 381-mile FF91 ultra-luxury EV
The company announced the start of production at the end of March without showing any completed customer cars. Now we've seen exactly one.
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In-motion EV charging, drive motor clutches, Stellantis ponders $25,000 EV: Today’s Car News
Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the...
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Stellantis mulls $25,000 EV: Future Bolt EV rival?
Is an affordable EV costing $25,000 or less and made in the U.S. even possible? Considering the EV tax credit, it's already here in the Bolt EV and EUV lineup.
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Ford patents tech to charge EVs while driven
A patent by Ford to wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the go suggests putting inductive charging coils in the road surface.
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Disconnecting drive motors can boost EV range 9%, supplier claims
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%. Disconnecting drive motors when their power is not needed reduces energy consumption and drag-torque losses from the motor and its gearbox, Magna...
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We drove the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted, and the EPA slapped Sinister Diesel with a massive fine. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire and found it dresses down the Model S Plaid. The automaker's flagship 1,234-hp electric sedan can make anyone a far better driver than they deserve to be. Fisker and Foxconn's manufacturing deal reportedly isn't finalized. The production of Fisker's sub-$30,000 Pear electric vehicle hinges on the automaker's manufacturing agreement...
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Ford CEO: Why legacy automakers struggle with OTA updates
Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses why electric architectures and relying on suppliers poses new big problems in the electric age.
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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Certain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.
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Ford CEO road-tripping F-150 Lightning across American West
CEO Jim Farley hits the road in the brand's electric pickup to gain real-world insights on the EV infrastructure.
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Electrify America moving to station-specific pricing structure, idle fees
Starting August 17, the second largest DC fast-charging network will move to a more dynamic pricing structure instead of a flat fee to charge electric vehicles.
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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ revealed with 450 miles of range for around $130,000
The all-electric full-size SUV will seat up to seven passengers and come loaded with the latest tech when it launches next summer.
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Lucid confirmed production of its electric SUV will begin late in 2024, and it's on track to build 10,000 Air sedans this year.
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GM expands bidirectional charging across lineup
Electric vehicles by GM can serve as home backup power sources as early as the 2024 model year.
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Review: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire sets a high bar, dresses down Plaid
The Air Sapphire checks in at 1,234 hp from three motors, in a big sedan weighing more than 5,000 pounds.
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2024 Cadillac Celestiq costs $340,000, customers invited to spec cars
Cadillac goes bespoke with the hand-built Celestiq electric hatchback.
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Fisker and Foxconn deal reportedly not finalized
Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker awaits a deal to produce the affordable Pear electric crossover in Lordstown, Ohio.
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EPA slaps Sinister Diesel with $1M emissions fine amid crackdown
Diesel defeat devices from the company enabled far greater emissions in trucks, and they were illegally sold over the course of nearly 10 years.
Stephen Edelstein