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FCA is working on an electrified Ram truck. Would a plug-in hybrid be better than fully electric for the greening of the truck fleet?
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Endurance electric truck vs. Ford F-150: Lordstown shows off in-wheel motor systemIn another pickup tug of war, the Lordstown Endurance has demonstrated the torque and traction of its unique in-wheel motor system at all four wheels.
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Survey: Americans expect more electric-car range than before pandemicA J.D. Power survey highlights that attitudes about EVs haven't changed much—yet Americans think they should offer more range.
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Fisker maps out reservations for Ocean electric SUV, sets sights on EuropeAfter inking a deal with Magna, Fisker is establishing more of a footprint in the U.S. and Europe—and tallying its reservations.
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2021 Toyota Sienna first drive: 36 mpg and design flair make the minivan relevant againToyota hybrid gas mileage and an interior redesign help remake the minivan without corrupting it—although a Sienna Prime sure would be nice.
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Report: 50 years ago, GM and Ford understood climate change was an issueA report reminds us that climate change is not a new idea for automakers—even if their electric-car plans are.
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A recent analysis of data suggests that original owners of Toyota (and Lexus) hybrids are keeping them longer.
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The Hummer EV isn't the first electric truck in GMC historyMore than 100 years ago electric trucks represented a significant piece of the brand's business.
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Tesla Semi update, GMC Hummer EV, battery tech teases, wireless charging: The Week in ReverseWhich state might be next to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles? How does manufacturing the Apple iPhone tie in with an announcement about electric cars this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 23, 2020. GM...
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Wireless EV charging gets a boost: Single standard will harmonize systems up to 11 kwA standard for wireless charging systems and their cross-compatibility could jump start the technology and help make it more affordable.
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Musk: Tesla Semi ramp-up depends on battery cell supply—and infrastructure partnersBecause the Semi uses 4 to 6 times more cells than its other vehicles, Tesla needs an increased supply of cells.
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GM hasn't developed the Hummer EV yet, but its battery tech is readyGM says the Hummer EV will be developed in under 30 months—despite world-first battery tech that hasn't been widely tested yet.
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The Hummer nameplate has always been polarizing, but the all-electric GMC Hummer EV could broaden GM's bandwidth for EVs.
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iPhone maker Foxconn launches open platform for EVs, solid state battery by 2024Taiwan-based Foxconn, Apple's longtime manufacturing partner, has announced an open platform for electric cars, as well as a software ecosystem for EV manufacturing.
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BMW expands recall to most 2020-2021 plug-in hybrids over battery fire issueConcerns over battery fires have led BMW to ask owners to stop charging their plug-in hybrids.
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Karma GSe-6: Fully electric Revero priced vs. Tesla Model S, Lucid AirThe long-awaited electric version of the car formerly known as the Fisker Karma will cost roughly the same amount as the base Tesla Model S and Lucid Air.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4x4 scouts the trail for an electric G-WagenThe Mercedes EQC 4x4 Squared rethinks an electric vehicle that wasn't designed for off-roading, and makes it ready for rugged terrain.
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Fire concern prompts stop-sale, US recall for 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona ElectricThe Hyundai Kona Electric has been recalled over fire concerns, but it hasn't yet found the issue; it's also stopped the sale of the EV until the recall remedy has been performed.
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What company will build Fisker’s upcoming electric vehicle? Which Presidential candidate us pro-ethanol and pro EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 16, 2020. The more affordable versions of the Lucid Air electric luxury sedans were given a price tag this week—starting at $77,300 for the base rear-wheel drive version. Tesla didn’t wait a full day before CEO Musk announced the company was lowering the price of the Model S—the second time in several days—to a base $69,420. Giggles...
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No VW thing: Fisker Ocean electric SUV to be built by MagnaAfter teasing that VW's MEB platform might underpin the upcoming Fisker Ocean electric SUV, Fisker has made a deal with Magna.
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California gives automakers until end of year to come clean on emissions cheatsCARB is offering carmakers a grace period on non-compliance or defeat devices—before higher fines and a new lab to sniff out cheats next year.
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Musk responds to Lucid Air, Model S price cut $5,570Lucid Motors' Air electric sedan seems to have prompted a deep price cut for the Model S sedan, after Lucid pricing undercut the Tesla.
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Lucid Air electric luxury sedan: $77,400 base version claims 406-mile rangeLucid Motors has set a price for its base Air electric sedan, of less than $70,000 considering the EV tax credit and other incentives.
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Corn farmers concerned California EV push will sink ethanol salesConcern over an ethanol downturn, possibly exaggerated by EVs, has both campaigns—and Congress—pandering to the Corn Belt.
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