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Mazda's varied vision of the future includes EVs, hybrids, and a Skyactiv-X six—but no diesel for the U.S. We consider why that didn't work out.
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Kia EV6 up close, Volvo XC90 Recharge driven, Canoo battery tech, no climate no deal: The Week in ReverseWhich 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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Up close with the 2022 Kia EV6: A more futuristic take than the Ioniq 5, with charms of its ownThe Kia EV6 wears its crossover shape a little more proudly than the Ioniq 5 built on the same platform. It's also teasing potentially superior range and performance numbers.
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EV startup Canoo has a structural battery—but it’s not Tesla’s approachCanoo is using what amounts to a module-to-car approach for its EV platform, while Tesla might migrate to a cell-to-car structural battery. Both save significant weight.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: Performance versions rated up to 270 miles of rangeOfficial EPA ratings beat previous Ford estimates for these performance models that face the Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6.
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Review update: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge connects a big Swede to an electric commuteThe XC90 Recharge easily meets its 18-mile EPA range but struggles to replicate its 27-mpg rating, we found in over a week.
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The Ocean EV remains on schedule for late 2022 and will, based on comments from CEO Henrik Fisker, perform even better than originally suggested.
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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak gloryEvasive Motorsports is heading to Pikes Peak with a modified Telsa Model 3, with the stated goal of breaking the production EV record.
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Model S Plaid yoke, Lordstown upheaval, Polestar and Canoo US EV production: The Week in ReverseWhich 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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Quirky Canoo EVs set for Oklahoma production, subscription model played downNetherlands' Nedcar will oversee Oklahoma production for the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle—with other variants arriving later.
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Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is gone after 2021, but Clarity Fuel Cell will linger into 2022Honda's three-pronged way of expanding its green-car portfolio goes out with a whimper, ahead of more hybrids and future EVs.
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Polestar 3 electric SUV due in 2022: Mach-E, Model Y rival will be US-builtThe Swedish-Chinese electric vehicle brand is homing in on South Carolina for its Polestar 3 electric performance SUV due next year.
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A fuel-cell version of the go-anywhere luxury SUV might give it a low carbon footprint without it being a battery heavyweight.
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Lordstown CEO out as report confirms order scandal, deems in-wheel motors “viable”An activist short-seller's claim of fictitious orders for its electric truck wasn't far off-base, based on a report commissioned by Lordstown Motors' own board of directors.
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Maserati teases its first all-electric car, a potential Tesla Roadster rivalThe Italian sports-car maker and luxury brand is planning on a fully electric coupe, most likely arriving in 2023.
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Model S Plaid, Ford Maverick hybrid pickup, Lexus NX plug-in hybrid, Aptera solar car: The Week in ReverseWhich EV startup sent out an SOS? Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? Hint: It just might be electric. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021. Last weekend...
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Tesla delivers first Model S Plaid models without a steering wheelThe yoke-style steering wheel, a regular sight in racing and science-fiction, is a first for a regular production car that regulators, safety groups, and the insurance industry haven't yet fully assessed.
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2022 Lexus NX: 36-mile plug-in hybrid, 36-MPG hybrid help normalize electrified luxuryAfter years of dismissing plug-ins, Lexus has a PHEV NX crossover in the works.
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The Tesla Model S Plaid delivery event included no mention of other products or the company's much-anticipated 4680 cells.
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GM asks EPA for national acceleration of EVs, supports California CO2 targetsGM's policy courses regarding emissions, fuel economy, and EVs no longer contradict themselves.
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Could urban charging deserts hinder ride-hailing EV adoption—and cleaner air?More urban fast-charging is needed in low-income urban areas to support Uber and Lyft as they go electric.
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2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup: City-savvy 40-mpg truck starts at $21,490The 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup truck will come standard with a hybrid engine and estimated 40-mpg city rating.
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Tesla cancels Model S Plaid+ ahead of event: What about 520+ miles of range?Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the cancellation of the Plaid+ version of the Model S due to go more than 500 miles on a charge.
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Ford is making more Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs than gasoline MustangsSupply issues are pinching production of gasoline Mustang models while demand for the Mach-E pushwa production constraints.
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