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Which automaker is reportedly considering a pivot to cylindrical cells for future EVs? Which EV maker is Uber partnering with for a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, January 27, 2023. Tesla announced a $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada battery “Gigafactory” that it says will produce the Semi plus the company’s new-format 4680 battery cells at 100 gigawatt-hours annually—enough U.S.-made batteries for 1.5 million light-duty vehicles, Tesla says...
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Report: Toyota dedicated EV platform may be five years offToyota has reportedly said yes to a dedicated EV platform that might underpin higher-volume EVs. But it might arrive until 2028.
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Activesphere concept imagines a stylish electric Audi Allroad pickupThe sphere concepts include the Skysphere, Grandsphere, and Urbansphere and represent Audi's four "rings" of the future. But it's the Activesphere that looks ready for America.
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Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVsIf GM chooses to make the switch on some models, it would follow BMW, as well as American EV range leaders Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian.
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Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annuallyTesla is claiming to apply some of its manufacturing know-how back to battery cells, in a facility that vastly cuts the investment and space needed for a specific output.
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2024 Honda Civic Hybrid due as sedan and hatchback, but no PHEVA Civic Hybrid sedan and hatchback will arrive in 2024 to rival the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda has confirmed.
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In Gen 3 cars, Lucid is supplying the front motors that aim for maximum energy recovery—helping to make the race faster and more exciting.
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2024 Polestar 2 EV switches to rear-drive, seeks 300-mile rangeThe driving range of all-wheel-drive versions has improved as well, and a new front-end design more cleanly packages active-safety hardware.
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Luxury EV leases are already tapping into $7,500 EV tax creditLeasing may become a more popular option for those seeking high-end luxury EVs as an unintended side effect of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Aptera solar EV Launch Edition: 400-mile range, no Supercharging yetThe initial version of Aptera's three-wheel, super-efficiency solar EV may go 400 miles from just 42 kwh.
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Wrangler 4xe winter drive, Mazda rotary details, GM small electric truck: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker revealed this week that some of its front-wheel-drive EVs are going rear-wheel-drive? Which charging network did Shell announce plans to buy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 20, 2023. The 2023 Jeep...
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Report: GM considering $30,000 small electric pickupChevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.
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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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Shell buys Volta network and its free EV chargingThe oil giant said it sees growth in what it describes as Volta's "dual charging and media network," which pretty much sums up the charging company's appeal.
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2024 Volvo C40, XC40 Recharge: Range boost, possible RWD versionVolvo will soon offer rear-wheel-drive models for the first time in 25 years—in the fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge.
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Classic '80s-era Toyota Corolla GT-S reborn in EV, fuel-cell versionsThese electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in puzzle Americans might not getMazda is bringing its rotary internal-combustion heritage into an EV as a range-extender, but range-extender efficiency and actual range remain missing puzzle pieces.
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Tesla price cuts, Lightyear 2, Ioniq 5 crab walk, Ram EV and charging robot: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker’s rotary range-extended EV is once again unlikely for the U.S.? Can a heated seat belt really boost EV range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 13, 2023. Only a few days after reporting some...
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After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Ram Charger inductive charging robot: How it will work for Ram EVThe charging robot, developed by EFI Automotive, intelligently detects the vehicle’s charging needs, moves into place for the charge, and will choose off-peak times to do so when possible.
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2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idlesMazda confirmed that a rotary-engine range-extended version of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, is Europe-bound. But it appears that a U.S. debut has been delayed or canceled.
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulationsKeeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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EV range-boosting heated seat belt is a mass-market firstWhile it might sound extravagant and unnecessary, ZF's Heat Belt helps to steer the burden away from conventional cabin heating.
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucksForget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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