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Ahead of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, we remind ourselves that the outgoing model delivers on promised range but it can't change the laws of physics.
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earns EPA range rating of 247 milesThe slightly roomier version of the Bolt EV doesn't quite hit the 250-mile electric car range rating GM expected.
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Subaru electric SUV to be called Solterra, arrives in 2022The Subaru Solterra will be the first global EV from the brand. Will it be more widely available than the brand's other plug-in, the Crosstrek Hybrid?
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Ford reviving F-150 Lightning for electric F-Series pickupThe fully electric F-150 might resurrect a badge last used on a gasoline-swilling performance truck—but better suited to all-electric.
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GM CEO: Chevy Silverado EV will be “a high-volume entry” affordable for fleetsThe electric Chevrolet Silverado—set for more than 400 miles of range in some versions—is being pitched to cost-conscious government and commercial fleets.
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Rivian R1T electric pickup: More details about towing, gear tunnel, app-controlled tailgateAs Rivian prepares to take the R1T electric pickup on a national tour, it's revealed more up-close information about how the truck measures up.
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Which electric vehicle maker might lose some of its revenue from emissions credits? Which company is developing a ride-hailing car specifically for Uber? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 7, 2021. Although there weren’t any big product reveals this week, a number of pieces of EV-related news kept us with plenty to cover and discuss. GM announced a long-awaited final fix for the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV battery issue that has kept owners at a 90% max state of charge for months. New diagnostic software is...
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California plan: 80% EVs by 2035, 50-mile plug-in hybrids, tighter tailpipe emissionsCARB proposes to mandate 80% battery electric sales by 2035 but doesn't ban internal combustion.
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EV smartphone apps for Tesla and VW panned, Kia lauded in studyMobile apps are very important for an easy transition to EV ownership, and the latest study from J.D. Power criticizes Tesla's for a lack of route planning and VW's for omitting features.
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Used EV prices surge in the US and vary widely by model, regionHere's why your electric vehicle might actually have been an appreciating asset over the past 12 months.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV battery issue has a solution, dealership visit requiredGM says that it can fix the Bolt EV issue that's been limiting owners to 90% of available range—with a trip to the dealership and new diagnostic software.
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Study: 1 in 5 EV owners go back to gasoline, and home charging is a big issueA set of surveys found that owners might be happy with the low ownership costs but stopped EV ownership due to issues with range or charging.
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Can the Lightyear One go 450 miles with a 60-kwh battery? Will the Tesla Model Y be the world’s top-selling vehicle next year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 30, 2021. In Tesla’s quarterly update call with investors on Monday, CEO Elon Musk made a tall-sounding pronouncement: that the Tesla Model Y will become the world’s top-selling car or truck of any kind in 2022. Last year, the passenger-vehicle champ was the Toyota RAV4 family. Musk also said that he’s “quite...
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Off-road lift kit for Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid firstThe 2021 Jeep Wrangle 4xe plug-in hybrid covers new ground for tailpipe-emissions-free off-roading.
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2022 Honda Civic sedan bows: Is a high-mpg Civic Hybrid hatchback on the way?Honda hasn't yet confirmed a Civic Hybrid, but some manufacturing decisions suggest that a Civic Hybrid hatchback is a possibility.
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GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will offer "one-click" charging on unified brand appsGM is partnering with seven charging networks to allow easier, app-based charging at 60,000 charging points in the U.S. and Canada.
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Tesla may be banking a lot on its new battery cell format: Semi, Cybertruck, Model S Plaid+Musk estimates that production of the new cells remains 12 to 18 months away. What if that proves optimistic?
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Musk sees Tesla Model Y becoming global bestseller in 2022: Toyota RAV4 dethroned?Tesla CEO Elon Musk sees the Model Y electric crossover becoming the best-selling vehicle in the world. With enough batteries, it might not be the moonshot it sounds.
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Aerodynamics, weight, and rolling resistance have all been closely managed in the Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car—and tires are part of that.
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Best plug-in vehicle deals: Toyota Prius Prime, Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf, and moreThe set of deals applying to plug-in hybrids and battery electric models is a bit better than last year, even though dealer inventories of some models remain sparse.
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Tucson Hybrid review, Cadillac Lyriq details, Toyota electric pickup, A6 E-Tron: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicles earned top safety ratings this week? Which luxury brand revealed a fully electric sedan with 800V charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 23, 2021. This week we took a first drive in the...
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Honda US EV plans: Solid-state batteries later this decade, all EVs by 2040Honda sees battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell models making up 40% of its U.S. sales by 2030 and 80% by 2035.
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Electric Island: First US charging station for electric semis is ready for megawatt fast-chargingThe megawatt charging standard (MCS) that will enable quick charging stops for heavy-duty trucks isn't here quite yet. But Electric Island is ready for it.
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid superiority extends beyond gas mileageThe 38-mpg Tucson Hybrid is Hyundai's first hybrid SUV, facing off with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid, and Ford Escape Hybrid.
Brian Wong