The Week In Reverse
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Which electric vehicle revealed this week looks just like the gasoline version? Which brand wants you to buy the vehicle but subscribe to the battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2022. In a first test of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, we found this plug-in hybrid to provide a premium driving experience to go with the premium sticker price—including close to its EPA-rated 25 all-electric miles. Although we’re not as clear on the hybrid system’s worth for off-roading or towing...
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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in Reverse
Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023...
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Hummer EV review, Lexus RZ yoke, Fisker battery warranty, Tesla going big: The Week in Reverse
Which EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country? Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 8, 2022. This...
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Toyota and Nissan EV tax credit, Vinfast US plant, breaking down the EV partisan divide: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced plans to build electric SUVs in North Carolina? What is the most expensive material widely needed for EV batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 1, 2022. Toyota and Nissan are both soon...
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Nissan Ariya review, EQXX up close, F-150 Lightning range, welcoming Hummer EV: The Week in Reverse
Which American automaker celebrated a German factory this week? And have gas prices prompted Americans to drive less? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 25, 2022. This week we got a preview drive of the 2023 Nissan...
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Volvo plug-in hybrids, Cadillac Lyriq production, Mach-E demand, Tesla prices up again: The Week in Reverse
Which carmaker announced plans to build its own charging network? Which carmaker is planning for a Starbucks at every stop? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 18, 2022. Tesla has raised prices again, with base prices...
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Which automaker is testing high-power wireless charging? And what was the surprising conclusion of research assessing solid-state cell safety? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 11, 2022. Rivian has announced that the upcoming Standard battery pack, providing 260+ miles of range, will include cheaper LFP cells. The EV maker also confirmed an 800V upgrade, heat pump tech, and its own cells. And as part of a quarterly business update, it halved its 2022 production estimate to 25,000 trucks. Volkswagen revealed its...
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Safest EVs, Rivian price hike, Sony and Honda, Panasonic 4680, Ford Model E: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker confirmed a future electric pickup this week? Which brand teased what might be the best alternative to a new Tesla Roadster? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 4, 2022. This was a week of major corporate...
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VW ID.4 range boost, wireless charging for Tesla, charging station of the future: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker doesn’t make vehicles with tailpipes but settled with the EPA this week? Which EV isn’t getting any price change from 2022 to 2023? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 25, 2022. The...
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VW ID.4 review, Tesla sales surge, Bolt EV restart, EV6 and Ioniq 5 availability: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker opened reservations for an Ohio-built EV? Which automaker announced plans to build two EV models in Mississippi? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 18, 2022. In a review of the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD, we...
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Kia Sportage PHEV, Ram 1500 EV, Tesla recalls, Super Bowl EV ads: The Week In Reverse
Which automaker announced it will include “mega casting” in future EVs? Which one had to put its “boombox” on mute? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 11, 2022. Details were released this week...
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Kia EV6 and Ford E-Transit reviews, F-150 Lightning ride, Tesla’s rolling stop: The Week in Reverse
Which charging network topped Tesla Supercharging in a recent study? Which model EV was piloted coast-to-coast with only 2.5 hours of charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 4, 2022. We brought you two first...
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Which luxury brand revealed a plug-in hybrid with DC fast-charging? Which industry made an appeal to Congress to host charging infrastructure? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 28, 2022. In Tesla’s quarterly update call—this one singled out specifically as a product update—CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi are all delayed to 2023. He also said that development of a $25,000 global EV is delayed. It hasn’t yet started, and Musk claimed the affordability...
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Electrified Airstream, all the EVs due in 2022, battery swapping big time: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker proposed powering EV fast-charging stations with fuel cells? Which big multinational company sees fast-charging profitable by later in the decade? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 21, 2022. We...
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Toyota solid-state hybrid, used Tesla prices, EV trouble spots, Ariya and Leaf: The Week in Reverse
Which electric truck got put on an indefinite hold this week, and which one was reportedly delayed? And why might the shift to EVs spur the end of three-box sedans? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 14, 2022...
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F-150 Lightning orders, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV debut, Mercedes EQXX concept: The Week In Reverse
Which long awaited retro-electric van got a reveal date? Which automaker suggested that batteries might be air-cooled in the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 7, 2022. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was...
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F-150 Lightning battery, EV-to-EV charging, LFP Model 3, gas prices and EV tipping point: The Week in Reverse
What brand is Polestar hoping to rival with future models? A first version of what big electric off-road truck has been delivered? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 24, 2021. The confirmation of official battery...
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Toyota EV concepts, Mach-E range boost, Ioniq 5 review, full self-charging: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker recently confirmed an electric camper van for production? Which automaker’s former CEO called its EV plan timid? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 17, 2021. In a first drive of the 2022 Hyundai...
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Which automaker is developing a full-size truck for “incredibly high volume.” Which highly anticipated electric truck might get its own “crab” mode? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 10, 2021. This week, we announced our 2022 Best Car To Buy finalists. It’s the most varied group we’ve had in terms of vehicle types and sizes, and that says much about the growth of the EV market. Then on Thursday we took a look at why several buzz-worthy vehicles weren’t on the list...
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Rising battery costs, Nissan EV “ambition,” future Toyota EVs and Prime PHEVs: The Week in Reverse
Which petroleum giant partnered for battery swapping? Which automakers turned the focus to hydrogen internal combustion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 3, 2021. By far, our biggest set of stories of the week...
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Used EV tax credit, Hummer EV range, hybrid theft, Ioniq design: The Week in Reverse
How soon will the Rivian R1S and Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs arrive? Which foreign automaker plans two U.S.-bound models and 60 U.S. showrooms starting next year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 26, 2021. General...
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EVs from Toyota, Subaru, and Fisker; LA show concepts; $60,000 Tesla Model Y: The Week in Reverse
Which popular electric vehicle ranked near the bottom for reliability? Which company made sure its truck’s frunk was useful space? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 19, 2021. Several important affordable...
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Subaru Solterra EV, Kia EV9, F-150 Lightning reservations, Leaf batteries for the grid: The Week in Reverse
Which brand just passed Mercedes-Benz in U.S. registrations—with only EVs? Which upcoming EV could be the basis for a future U.S. military vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 12, 2021. Subaru revealed...
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Toyota bZ4X tech preview, VW electric Bus prototype, EV tax credit expansion: The Week in Reverse
Which brand announced the development of its urban electric van concept? Which proprietary charging network made some of its chargers available to more EV drivers this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 5...
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