The Week In Reverse
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GM makes good with California, and it gives Cadillac dealerships a way out if they don’t see the all-electric future. And we get a drive in the Volvo XC40 Recharge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors confirmed that it has stopped siding with the Trump administration and its challenges to California’s ability to set its own stricter emissions standards—and EV mandate. Announced Monday, the same day that the Biden transition team was given the formal go-ahead, this aligns GM with the incoming administration—and what will likely be more consistent...
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GM EV plans, Mirai details, Elantra Hybrid review, $35K Model 3 déjà vu: The Week in Reverse
Which EV startup revealed plans to personalize its upcoming vehicles with wraps? Which popular electric vehicle earned an abysmal reliability rating? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 20, 2020. General Motors...
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Accord Hybrid drive, Rivian prices, Bolt EV recall, BMW iX, Ford E-Transit: The Week in Reverse
What does a Biden presidency mean for electric cars, efficiency, and clean air? Which automaker created an electric van concept in 2018 but didn’t show it until this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 13...
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Election Day suspense, Audi E-Tron GT details, EV plans for Ford, Mitsubishi, Aston Martin: The Week in Reverse
How much does the cheapest U.S.-market electric car cost? Which automaker announced it will be designing its own electric motors? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 7, 2020. After U.S. votes have been cast but the...
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Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan, electrified Ram pickup, Fisker and Lordstown go public: The Week in Reverse
How long ago were Detroit automakers thinking about climate change? Which electric truck played tug of war with the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2020. Our first drive of the 2021 Toyota Sienna...
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Tesla Semi update, GMC Hummer EV, battery tech teases, wireless charging: The Week in Reverse
Which state might be next to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles? How does manufacturing the Apple iPhone tie in with an announcement about electric cars this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 23, 2020. GM...
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The maker of the iPhone is getting into the business of electric cars. Porsche updates its plug-in hybrids. GM looks to the birthplace of Saturn for making electric vehicles. And the Model Y gets recalled, but because of OTA updates it’s not a big deal. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche has updated its Panamera E-Hybrid lineup of plug-in hybrids for more electric range and quicker acceleration—likely also making them better siblings to the all-electric Porsche Taycan and the sports-car brand’s transition to mostly electric by the end of the decade. A recall...
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Honda Accord Hybrid, Hummer EV factory, Lucid Air and Tesla Model S pricing: The Week in Reverse
What company will build Fisker’s upcoming electric vehicle? Which Presidential candidate us pro-ethanol and pro EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 16, 2020. The more affordable versions of the Lucid Air...
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EV lease deals, Jeep Wrangler 4xe tech, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge range: The Week in Reverse
What does Audi’s upcoming E-Tron GT performance car sound like? How does a German startup intend to transport hydrogen? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 9, 2020. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid took a lot...
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Mustang Mach-E price cut, Volvo XC40 Recharge production, Buick Electra return: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker reportedly seeks a stake in a South Korean battery spinoff? Which company claims to have the first production EV with a solid-state battery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 2, 2020. Ford cut prices...
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California ban, $25,000 Tesla, inside Lordstown electric truck: Today’s Car News
Gasoline vehicle sales will be banned in California. Lordstown Motors shows us inside its electric truck. And we cover more of the angles from Tesla Battery Day—including the possibility of a $25,000 Tesla and the 520-mile, record-breaking Plaid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, GMC Hummer EV Crab mode, F-150 Electric plans: The Week in Reverse
Which EV charging network revamped its pricing? Which model did Volkswagen call “the driving force” behind its pivot to electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 18, 2020. The Toyota RAV4, Honda...
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Which automaker sees 50 miles as the ideal electric range for plug-in hybrids? How can the EV battery system become more sustainable? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 11, 2020. The production version of the 2021 Lucid Air has been revealed, with a price ranging up to $169,000—or about $80,000 if you’re willing to wait until 2022. It also used the occasion to tease its upcoming SUV, due in 2023, with photos of the Project Gravity SUV concept. GM and Nikola announced a partnership that will result...
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LAPD BMW i3s, Lucid Air acceleration, Jeep plug-in hybrid details: The Week in Reverse
Which two automakers announced a possible alliance? Which automaker has decided to hide away the exhaust pipes on its vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2020. Lucid says that the upcoming Air electric...
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Lucid Air frunk, Volkswagen ID.4 sales strategy, EV tipping points: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric vehicle was the inspiration for a song? Which automaker has big plans to lease the battery separately? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2020. Lucid announced that its Air electric luxury...
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Lucid Air charging, Volvo plug-in hybrid prices, diesels and blackouts: The Week in Reverse
Which high-performance electric car will soon access optional features over the air? Where is the world’s largest V2G site? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2020. California’s Lucid continued to...
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Ioniq EV brand, Polestar 2 drive, Lucid SUV, hydrogen fuel-cell supercar: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric vehicle might earn an EPA rating of more than 500 miles? Which EV might share its production location with the Jaguar I-Pace? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. Hyundai announced that...
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Venza and Model Y driven, Cadillac Lyriq revealed, Cybertrucks for all: The Week in Reverse
What was Joe Biden saying about an electric Corvette? Which EV already confirmed for the U.S. reportedly might not arrive at all? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. We drove two important green vehicles this...
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Which Chinese brand is aiming to have the most affordable EV in the U.S. market? What looks like a modern-but-downsized electric VW Microbus? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 31, 2020. General Motors showed a little more of its upcoming GMC Hummer EV on Wednesday—in the form of a video revealing its side profile, its frunk, and Adrenaline and Crab mode. GM also announced an investment in DC fast-charging infrastructure—with EVgo, and resulting in 2,700 new high-power connectors, with installations...
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Tesla Texas, BYD Han EV, Rivian delay, battery supplies, the end of small cars: The Week in Reverse
Which carmaker crammed seven motors into its electric SUV? Which automaker said it no longer has plans for fuel-cell passenger vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 24, 2020. The biggest series of stories of the...
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Nissan Ariya, Ford Bronco Hybrid, Model Y price cut, EV charging standards: The Week in Reverse
Which popular electric vehicle got a price cut this week? Which battery giant did Honda ally with? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 17, 2020. The 2022 Nissan Ariya made its global debut Wednesday in production form...
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime premiums, Porsche plug-in hybrid review: The Week in Reverse
An automaker bearing what familiar design-savvy name garnered renewed attention this week? Which automaker referred to the “diminishing returns” of heavy batteries to power big electric SUVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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Base Porsche Taycan, Nikola Badger pre-orders, Toyota RAV4 Prime drive review: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric car might lead the luxury market in aerodynamics? Which automaker is reportedly working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 3, 2020. Our most popular piece of the week...
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Ford F-150 Hybrid, Lordstown Endurance, electric trucks in California: The Week in Reverse
Which carmaker ranked last in a leading study of new-vehicle quality? Why is it that one company plans to use battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technologies together? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 26, 2020...
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