The Week In Reverse
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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 Motors confirmed that it’s listed the official range of the GMC Hummer EV at 329 miles. But it’s complicated, because the Edition 1 is a heavy-duty truck by EPA classification, so an EPA-official rating won’t be featured on the window sticker. Ahead of other future light-duty...
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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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Toyota EV tech details; EV tax credit controversy; Tesla, Hertz, and Uber: The Week in Reverse
Which company aims to help install 40,000 more destination chargers? Which EV startup plans to use Panasonic cylindrical cells, like Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2021. In a review update of the 2021...
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Tesla Supercharger expansion, 42-mpg hybrid pickup, Volvo C40 EV and XC60 PHEV reviewed: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is keeping driving data in its cars for up to a year? Which company revealed plans for three future EVs this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 22, 2021. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the...
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Which automaker confirmed it’s moving its headquarters to Texas? Which global automaker revealed an EV costing less than $10,000—in China? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 8, 2021. We got some first time behind the wheel of the 2022 Lucid Air, and discovered that, while this electric sedan throws down quite an impressive set of numbers, it’s a true driver’s car at the core. In a first drive of the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV, we found it to handle well but couldn’t get past its 100-mile...
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Rivian R1T first drive, Lucid Air production, Genesis GV60 up close, Lordstown deal: The Week in Reverse
Which posh luxury brand announced plans to go all-electric by 2030? Which automaker plans two new U.S. manufacturing complexes, both focused on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 1, 2021. In a first drive of the...
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Toyota hybrid pickup, EVs with the most range, prices for Q4, EQS, Tucson PHEV: The Week in Reverse
Which affordable electric vehicle earned top safety recognition? What issue is splitting automakers’ support of a proposed EV tax credit expansion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 24, 2021. With both Rivian...
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Lucid Air range, RAV4 Prime EV mode off-road, Rivian and Ford electric trucks: The Week in Reverse
Why did Tesla push back about an expansion of the federal EV tax credit? Which company's electric trucks are ready for delivery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 17, 2021. We tested the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in...
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Polestar 2 review, Mercedes EQE, Toyota battery plan, Hyundai hydrogen vision: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced plans to cut battery degradation to 10 percent over 10 years? Which states haven’t required EV sales but are among those with the highest EV registrations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Subaru EV, Rivian range, Genesis electric shift, Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck delayed: The Week in Reverse
Which EV might potentially get a big boost in range after the recall remedy? What once common fuel was verified as completely phased out in the world as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2021. On...
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Which EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that it’s filing for an initial public offering (IPO) this fall, not a SPAC like so many other EV startups. The $80 billion target is about 350 times Tesla’s original IPO valuation but a small fraction of Tesla’s current valuation of about $700 billion. Alpha Motor Corporation last week...
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Cadillac Lyriq EV look, Tesla Bot, Chevy Bolt battery recall, electric camper: The Week in Reverse
What electric car started its ramp-up toward U.S. mass production next year? Have sales of vehicles with tailpipes already peaked? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2021. This week, we got an in-person look at the...
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Chevy Silverado EV tech, Model 3 off-road, Rivian Texas, electrified trailer, EV highway: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle maker is focusing in on Texas for a second factory? Which EVs are union made and made in the USA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 13, 2021. With resistance to the inclusion of EVs incentives...
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Audi E-Tron GT and Hyundai Santa Fe reviews, Biden EV target, Leaf price cut: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming EV is claimed to dominate the Tesla Model Y in fast-charging? Which 40-mpg hybrid pickup might be in short supply for at least a few months? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 6, 2021. In a first drive...
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid mpg, Mercedes EQS drive, Tesla Supercharger network for all: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle startup is already reportedly looking around for a second factory location? Which former executive of an EV startup posted $100 million bail this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 30, 2021...
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GMC electric pickup, Mercedes EV plans, Volvo C40 Recharge pricing: The Week in Reverse
Electric pickup trucks, Aston Martins, and an all-electric Mercedes lineup make up this week's green-car news.
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Which automaker advised owners of its popular EV to park it outside? Which company thinks that CVTs are a good idea for electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 16, 2021. We got an up-close look at the Volvo C40 Recharge electric vehicle and its rounded, coupe-like roofline. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is the first plug-in SUV for the brand, and it’s due for first deliveries in August, with 31 miles of all-electric driving and a hybrid-mode rating of 33 mpg combined—and, perhaps, a...
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EV SPAC roundup, Lightyear solar EV range, electric Dodge muscle car and Ram 1500 pickup: The Week in Reverse
Which charging network is presenting air quality updates at its chargers? Which EV startup teamed up with Pininfarina? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 9, 2021. One by one, the legacy automakers are pivoting to focus...
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GMC Hummer EV up close, BMW says farewell to i3, Volvo details its electric remake: The Week In Reverse
Which company is being sued over its idle fees at fast chargers? Which automaker’s actions prompted some celebrities to dump a green-car icon? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2021. “You don’t buy...
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Kia EV6 up close, Volvo XC90 Recharge driven, Canoo battery tech, no climate no deal: The Week in Reverse
Which German brand stepped up its plans to phase out internal combustion models? Which upcoming EV got a power boost, and which one got a battery boost? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 25, 2021. Firsthand experience...
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Model S Plaid yoke, Lordstown upheaval, Polestar and Canoo US EV production: The Week in Reverse
Which SUV brand is considering a hydrogen fuel-cell model? Which company thinks it’s too early to focus only on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 18, 2021. The 2022 Lexus NX crossover was one of the new or...
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Tesla Model S Plaid, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX and i4, Toyota and EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and...
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