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A cargo-oriented version of the Bolt EV deletes the rear seat and could be a good option for some small-business owners.
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VW ID.4 reveal, California’s ICE ban, Battery Day tech and the $25,000 Tesla: The Week in ReverseWhich EV startup took its platform out for a drive without the rest of the car on top? Which battery supplier is setting up two mammoth plants in Georgia? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 25, 2020. The biggest...
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Polestar confirms Precept concept to rival Model S, Lucid AirChina-based Polestar, which channels Volvo engineering and design and Geely's supply chain, says that it will build the flagship EV.
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Canoo shows off naked skateboard platform, in-house EV propulsion systems in actionThe Southern California startup, hoping to sell memberships rather than cars, has shown the basis for what will be four or more distinct EVs.
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Musk: Battery plan will enable $25,000 Tesla due in 2023A $25k electric car that could rival gasoline models on initial price would be possible through battery-cost gains presented at Tesla's Battery Day.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4: Up close and inside the electric SUV for the massesThe 2021 VW ID.4 looks good, is spacious, and feels promising, but it needs one big fix.
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Volkswagen disclosed pricing, specs, and preliminary range for its ID.4 electric SUV that arrives in 1st Edition guise for about $46k.
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Tesla Battery Day: Automaker aims to make breakthrough cell at half the cost, could supply other automakersTesla's Battery Day presentation centered around a complete, vertically integrated rethink of its battery cells, looking years into the future.
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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV: 37 mpg tops Highlander Hybrid, 30-mile plug-in tooWith 37-mpg hybrid and 30-mile PHEV versions on the way, the redesigned Kia Sorento is one of the most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs.
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Musk: Battery Day tech will go high-volume in 2022, help offset cell shortageTesla CEO Elon Musk hints a technology revealed at its Battery Day won't be up to full speed until 2022 but could counter a battery shortage.
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Daimler reveals long-haul hydrogen fuel-cell semi for series production in late 2020sDaimler Trucks is aiming to make hydrogen fuel-cell semis a reality; but with liquid-hydrogen tech, some aspects remain a work in progress.
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Polestar points to "a disturbing lack of transparency" about EV carbon footprintPolestar is one of the first vehicle brands to assess a lifetime carbon methodology to all of its new EVs. Should other automakers follow?
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Which EV charging network revamped its pricing? Which model did Volkswagen call “the driving force” behind its pivot to electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 18, 2020. The Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape will soon have a more direct rival from Hyundai, in the form of the 2022 Tucson Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions that will be part of the redesigned model revealed Monday evening. The daring design and expanded tech features will also help broaden the Tucson’s appeal...
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Faster US transition to EVs will save 6,300 lives annually, $185 billion by 2050, study projectsThe American Lung Association anticipates that the difference between a modest adoption of EVs and a more aggressive one is possibly 6,300 lives a year.
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Ford F-150 Electric details added, as production ramps up for gasoline and hybrid versionsFord has invested in Michigan assembly for the best-selling model lineup in the U.S., as it readies for an electric version due in 2022.
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Electrify America reboots pricing, bills EV charging by the kwh where it’s allowedStarting September 16, 2020, Electrify America is billing by the kwh for fast charging in 23 states plus D.C.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson: Hybrid, plug-in hybrid versions heat up rivalry vs. RAV4, CR-VThe 2022 Hyundai Tucson has a more daring design and tech surprises, but the most important news might be the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions coming soon.
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Survey: EV drivers are sticking to home charging, while public networks expandElectric vehicle drivers haven't needed DC fast charging infrastructure as much during the pandemic, although networks have continued to expand.
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The Terravis solar tonneau will be aimed not just as a feature for upcoming electric trucks, but as an accessory for gas trucks.
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GM and Nikola, Lucid Air debut, Gravity Concept, VW ID.3 reviews: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker sees 50 miles as the ideal electric range for plug-in hybrids? How can the EV battery system become more sustainable? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 11, 2020. The production version of the 2021...
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Audi RS performance models are going plug-in hybrid, perhaps with 50 miles electric rangeAudi says the future of its plug-in hybrids includes sporty variants and longer lasting electric ranges from current battery capacities.
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2021 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan revealed: Quickest version costs $169,000Lucid has revealed pricing and feature info for its Air electric luxury sedan, which will start at about $80,000.
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GM says industry-first wireless battery management will help it scale Ultium EV techThe battery packs powering a new generation of EVs from GM, Honda, and Nikola will have a wireless battery management system.
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GM will build Nikola Badger electric truck, supply hydrogen fuel-cell techA partnership gives GM a portion of Nikola in exchange for necessary fuel-cell tech to power commercial trucks and more.
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