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This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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Tesla charges Ford, Silverado EV details, BMW i5, tackling charger reliability: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker isn’t going to make 600-mile EVs? Is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 26, 2023. The biggest EV news of the week came on Thursday, when Ford...
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 milesIts pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Ford adopts Tesla charge port for future EVs, Supercharger access soonSay farewell to CCS in Ford EVs. Next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 milesBMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVsFord is instead simply trying to make the smallest possible battery for competitive range.
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Efficiency and minimizing the battery is a top priority in engineering Ford’s second-gen EVs—which is why they won’t look like gasoline models.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildoutWill it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Why aren't EVs staying in the US fleet as long as gasoline models?Insurance could well be the issue, or part of it, as insurers are far too eager to completely write off EVs rather than fix them—especially when the battery pack is involved.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Silverado EV range, Cayenne E-Hybrid review: The Week in ReverseWhich popular pickup is going hybrid, but not electric quite yet? Which U.S. city is offering robotic EV charging at its airport parking? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 19, 2023. In a review of the 2024 Porsche...
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Hybrid headlines 2024 Toyota Tacoma lineup, no EV yetHybrid versions are the most powerful in the lineup, so it's unlikely the Tacoma is chasing the Maverick Hybrid's 40 mpg.
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybridBargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versionsRivian has been making more electric trucks than it's been delivering, and it's worked through much of its order backlog, but here's why it has no plans to lower prices.
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Volvo and Vinfast EV reviews, Fisker update, three-row Toyota EV: The Week in ReverseWhich company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo...
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Review: Don't buy the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 City EditionThe first electric vehicle being sold in the U.S. by Vietnam's Vinfast has potential, but give this new company some time to work out its many issues.
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Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be moreThese revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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The latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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2023 Prius review, Mustang Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping: The Week in ReverseWhat is the most common trade-in for a Tesla Model 3? Is Toyota about to ramp up its commitment to EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 5, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with some closer scrutiny paid in...
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Ford aims to capture more EV newbies with three-row electric SUVA future three-row EV could follow the market buzz of F-150 Lightning, helping bring new customers to Ford and keep them, suggested the company’s CEO.
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Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to Ocean EV by 2024Fisker released no information on the battery to be used for the project, but it said that it would share revenue on battery swapping with Ample.
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2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discountA $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models—all as part of a limited-time deal with the retail giant.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius looks like an electric sequel but fits the hybrid franchiseThe 2023 Prius sure looks like it should be an EV. But it’s faithful to fuel-sipping, high-mpg Prius expectations in every way.
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