Green Car News
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Toyota might build a Japanese battery plant as part of its central EV supply chain hub.
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Volvo dealers: Have to sell plug-in hybrids or "we will die"
Volvo and its dealers still embrace electrification in the form of plug-in hybrids, but plans to go all EV might be delayed.
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EV startup Karma to debut GT-UV concept in Monterey
California's Karma may be looking to sell an SUV alongside its sedan and upcoming sports car.
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Study: Traditional brands' EVs surpass Tesla in satisfaction
Part of J.D. Power's study suggests that a new group of value-minded Tesla buyers aren't willing to accept what Tesla fans would overlook.
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Ford CEO: Bigger isn't always better for EVs
Ford's realized that big, heavy, trucks and SUVs might not make for the best EVs.
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GM-backed startup promises cheaper, longer-lasting EV batteries
Rethinking a battery component could have dramatic effects on cost, lifespan, and battery-level efficiency.
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Plug-in hybrids are having a moment in the sun, but they still aren't the future according to one report.
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Electric Porsche Cayenne to live alongside gasoline-fueled models
Porsche is already testing an electric Cayenne but the current Cayennes, including plug-in hybrids and non-hybrids, will live on into the next decade.
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Election 2024: Where the candidates stand on EVs, climate science, and more
The upcoming election for President carries once-in-a-lifetime consequences for climate science, electric vehicles—and democracy. Here's where the candidates stand.
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What are the fastest-charging EVs?
These EVs that charge quickest from 10-80% not only accept the highest charge rate beyond bursts, they also optimize energy in the battery pack.
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Tesla Robotaxi event rescheduled for Oct. 10
Tesla's Robotaxi will be unveiled two months later than planned.
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Ferrari sees synthetic fuel as savior of ICE supercars
In a world of stricter emission rules, Ferrari may turn to carbon-neutral alternatives to gasoline to help keep its ICE cars on the road.
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GM won't build 1 million EVs per year by 2025, and the company just pushed back volume production further with manufacturing and product delays.
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Porsche says EV transition to "take years," Audi refocuses on PHEVs
The transition to electric vehicles is taking longer than anticipated, and two Volkswagen Group automakers are now talking about plug-in hybrids.
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Rivian CEO: R3X arriving "as soon as we possibly can," before R3
The Rivian R3X will go into production before the more mainstream R3.
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Deployable rear step with diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks
A new patent from Stellantis shows a feature that could boost both range and practicality of electric trucks.
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Report: Trump sanctions sparked Chinese smartphone maker to build EVs
Xiaomi launched its first Tesla-rivaling EV earlier this year and, as its CEO recently admitted, it wouldn't have existed without Trump.
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2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles
The Taycan now returns much better EPA range ratings with its base battery pack than it did in 2024 with the larger one.
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Cadillac's convertible concept shares its design and possibly powertrain with the Celestiq electric flagship.
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Minivans shift to hybrid, except Honda Odyssey
Three of the four remaining minivans electrify their powertrains for the fuel-conscious family.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid sports standard AWD for $40,775
Reskinned crossover SUV gains new interior trim with wide-screen infotainment, too, while getting $655 more expensive.
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Report: Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we're done
Tesla continues to have issues with its 4680 battery cell, and Musk reportedly gave the team a drop-dead date for resolving the problems.
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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside
Chrysler is telling owners of the Pacifica plug-in hybrid to stop charging their vans and park outside due to a fire risk.
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Rivian’s EV charging gateway to Yosemite used to be a gas station
Rivian says the site will offer up EV charging education as well as amenities.
Bengt Halvorson