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The U.S. and Canada are connecting over chargers. The Volvo EX30 is going very simple inside—perhaps for the better. And are we overlooking wiper fluid? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has teased that its upcoming EX30 crossover EV will go simple in its interface—with a single, Tesla-like screen layout handling it all. That helps free up space for a dash-wide soundbar, more storage and, perhaps, a feeling of calm. But we’ll have to wait until June 7 for all the details. The U.S. and Canada have announced plans for a joint binational EV charging corridor that...
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Rivian Tank Turn update, Kia EV6 Light returns, EVs from Africa and Italy: Today’s Car News
Rivian Tank Turn isn’t going to happen. Dealerships are spending big on EV infrastructure when you add it all up. Italy’s Aehra is building battery repairability into its EV. Africa has its first EV maker with global ambition. And the affordable Kia EV6 Light returns. This and more...
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Tesla charges Ford, Silverado EV details, BMW i5, tackling charger reliability: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker isn’t going to make 600-mile EVs? Is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 26, 2023. The biggest EV news of the week came on Thursday, when Ford...
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Ford-Tesla charging, cheap Hyundai EV leases, US EV batteries: Today’s Car News
Ford and Tesla tie up for charging. Tesla leads other EVs in miles driven. Hyundai lease prices undercut Tesla. And Hyundai plans for a lot of batteries for U.S.-built EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Thursday, Ford and Tesla made an announcement that might change the EV charging...
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BMW i5 details, Volvo EX30 CO2, Stellantis and lithium-sulfur batteries: Today’s Car News
Volvo’s upcoming EX30 is going for the brand’s smallest-ever carbon footprint. Stellantis sees lithium-sulfur battery tech in its future. And the BMW i5 looks much like a gasoline 5-Series. Is that a good thing? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 BMW i5 revealed...
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No Ford 600-mile EVs, MCS vs. hydrogen, AM radio in EVs: Today’s Car News
Ford says enough is enough with the range race and stands behind efficiency and viability. AM radio in EVs appears to be safe for now. And is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Ford CEO Jim Farley explained earlier this week, as part...
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Cadillac gives its long-anticipated Escalade EV a timeline and a badge. A California utility and BMW are working together on greening the grid with V2X tech. And Ford likens its efficiency-focused three-row electric SUV coming in 2025 to a “personal bullet train.” This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Don’t bother waiting for an electric Ford Expedition Lightning to complement the F-150 Lightning. Ford claimed Monday that its three-row electric SUV coming in 2025 will be a groundbreaking “personal bullet train”—with a comprehensive focus on efficiency...
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US charger reliability, Toyota hybrid production, Silverado EV WT vs. F-150 Lightning Pro: Today’s Car News
Toyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With more information about the 2024...
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Prius Prime lease deal, Silverado EV range, Cayenne E-Hybrid review: The Week in Reverse
Which popular pickup is going hybrid, but not electric quite yet? Which U.S. city is offering robotic EV charging at its airport parking? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 19, 2023. In a review of the 2024 Porsche...
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Toyota Tacoma hybrid, 450-mile Chevy Silverado EV, Ziggy at DFW: Today’s Car News
Chevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup...
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Honda hydrogen plans, Utah fast-charging, Taycan route planning: Today’s Car News
Honda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who drive a Porsche Taycan now have a...
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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car News
The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime...
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Rupert Stadler allegedly admitted culpability in keeping affected diesel vehicles on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015.
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Porsche plug-in hybrid review, Mercedes electric vans, Stellantis battery plant: Today’s Car News
The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid...
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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car News
Rivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some...
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Volvo and Vinfast EV reviews, Fisker update, three-row Toyota EV: The Week in Reverse
Which company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo...
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EV adoption bottleneck, Volvo EX30 tease, Fisker Ocean Force E, Pear delay: Today’s Car News
Fisker shows an off-road Ocean and resets some timelines. Volvo teases a smaller electric SUV. EV tires should be a business opportunity. And dealerships are no longer choking EV adoption. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Have friends, family, or you tried to find an EV in stock to drive...
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2023 Prius review, Mustang Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping: The Week in Reverse
What is the most common trade-in for a Tesla Model 3? Is Toyota about to ramp up its commitment to EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 5, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with some closer scrutiny paid in...
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Ford has detailed pricing and expected range for Mustang Mach-E models powered by LFP batteries. The Mini Cooper Electric could add range, space, and power next year with a redesign. And Fisker is embracing battery swapping for its Ocean EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to its Ocean EV—for fleets at first—with tech from the U.S. startup Ample, by 2024. Ample has focused earlier efforts on the Nissan Leaf, so the Ocean and its liquid cooling may be a different test case. Ford has revealed range and pricing for revamped Standard...
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Lordstown trouble, e-Corner demonstration, EV rejectors growing: Today’s Car News
Lordstown Motors could be in financial trouble. Hyundai’s supplier shows off its e-Corner EV tech with a crab walk and pivot turn. And is a growing group of U.S. shoppers rejecting EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In its latest survey data, J.D. Power saw a higher portion of...
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2023 Prius review, Accord Hybrid safety, Daimler charging network: Today’s Car News
The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love...
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Chevy Bolt EV axed, Tesla range degradation, Honda EV timeline, airless tires: The Week In Reverse
Which state has used a tax on public EV charging to help cut the tax on gasoline? Which electric automaker got a $2.5 billion lifeline this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 28, 2023. General Motors confirmed...
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High EV insurance cost, Vinfast funding boost, airless tires: Today’s Car News
Airless tires could be a step closer. Vinfast gets a funding boost. And EVs still cost a whole lot extra in some cases to insure. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A $2.5 billion boost for Vietnam’s Vinfast may help keep the company moving even if its IPO gets delayed—allowing...
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Honda EV timeline, Tesla battery degradation, Costco charging: Today’s Car News
Teslas aren’t losing much driving range over the long haul. Costco isn’t interested in EV charging yet. And Honda steps up the timeline for its in-house EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The first mass-market, in-house-developed EV from Honda will arrive in 2025 for North...
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