Green Car News
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The Ariya is Nissan’s most impressive new vehicle in years, electric or not, and its interior space raises the bar for electric crossovers at this price.
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Coffee grounds could help make biodiesel, offset fossil fuelResearchers found that coffee-fed algae generated "enhanced biodiesel that produces minimal emissions and good engine performance." And it might be easier to commercialize than some other means of feedstock production.
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Beyond GM and Sony EV projects, Honda goes solo on solid-state techHonda is aiming to put its first solid-state cells into cars later this decade, but which solution will let it strike out on its own?
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Ram electric truck, Mercedes EQE, Zeekr 009, EV charging cybersecurity: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration meets with industry on EV charger cybersecurity. Mercedes prices the EQE sedan and says it tops 300 miles EPA in some forms. World-first battery tech is making its debut in an electric minivan. And the upcoming electric pickup from Ram could be a leader in range, payload...
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Feds examine EV charging cybersecurity as infrastructure growsBiden administration officials and those from industry convened to discuss EV charging security and agreed to study the situation and consider future standards.
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Zeekr 009 electric van debuts CATL cell-to-pack battery techWith a range that might top 400 miles even by U.S. standards, a sub-4.5-second 0-60 mph dash, and world-first battery tech, this luxury EV is not your typical minivan.
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The luxurious EQE 350+ undercuts the Tesla Model S and the Lucid Air Pure by a significant amount—but it doesn't quite measure up to the driving range of either.
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Ram electric truck will lead in range and towing, company saysThe electric truck that Stellantis claims "will push past the competition" will be previewed at CES 2023.
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Nikola hydrogen production, Cybertruck production, Jaguar range boost, Vinfast and CATL: Today’s Car NewsFormula E race tech finds its way into upcoming Jaguar Land Rover EVs. Vinfast partners with CATL to potentially produce more small, affordable EVs. The Tesla Cybertruck production ramp is looking like late 2023, claims a report. And Nikola will use natural gas to keep its trucks fueled with...
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Report: Tesla Cybertruck production won’t ramp up until late 2023While Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently suggested an "early production" start for the stainless-steel truck of mid-2023, a report citing insiders suggests the real production ramp may be many months later.
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Jaguar Land Rover sees EV range gains with Formula E techNorth Carolina-based Wolfspeed will contribute Formula E race-proven silicon carbide semiconductor tech to future Jaguar Land Rover EVs, boosting range and performance.
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Natural gas may power Nikola hydrogen hubs, fuel-cell trucksWith natural gas and carbon sequestration, Nikola and KeyState aim to claim a top IRA federal incentive that could help its hydrogen fuel-cell truck vision take form.
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Vinfast plans to deliver its first premium electric SUVs to the U.S. before the end of the year; yet a new cooperation with CATL appears aimed at an entirely different market position.
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GM Ultium EV ramp, Leaf-powered pickup, fast-food fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsNissan teases a very compact spin on electric trucks. Some Taco Bell locations are adding speedy EV charging. And GM reports that it won’t hit its intended 400,000 EVs by the end of 2023. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM last week gave some indications that it’s facing a...
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GM delays EV production ramp over battery supplySome of the models emphasized in GM's "EVs for Everyone" ad campaign, like the Blazer EV and Equinox EV, might not be widely available as soon as earlier anticipated, the company explained last week.
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EV fast-charging at 100 Taco Bells: A new norm for fast food?Electric vehicle fast-charging hasn't typically been set up at fast-food restaurants, but an evolution in tech and EV charging rates might change that.
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Vintage Nissan Sunny electric pickup hauls with Leaf powerThe Leaf EV conversion of a vintage compact Nissan truck is the latest hint, including its Max-Out concept, that a Nissan electric pickup may be in the works.
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Ford Escape Hybrid refresh, faster Hyundai charging, Volvo EX90 tech, Mercedes CEO: The Week in ReverseWhich brand confirmed this week it will build EVs in Georgia? Which electric sedan can charge at home at 80 miles per hour? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 28, 2022. In an interview with GCR, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola...
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The SEC and DOJ are reportedly stepping up actions regarding Tesla self-driving claims. BP is building the first of its scaled-up fast-charging hubs near LAX. And will fossil fuel demand peak this decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The oil giant BP is planning to build a series of large-scale “Gigahubs”—EV fast-charging hubs aimed at ride-hailing vehicles. The first one will offer 48 charging ports and be built near Los Angeles’ LAX airport. Tesla is reportedly facing multiple new levels of scrutiny from both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the...
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BP plans charging hubs for ride-hailing EVs, first near LAXThe first 48-port hub, near LAX and in collaboration with Hertz, will be funded in part by a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).
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Reports: Tesla will face DOJ, SEC scrutiny over self-driving claimsUnconfirmed reports from Reuters and the Wall Street Journal this week claim that Tesla faces a criminal probe and a civil investigation from the two respective arms of federal government.
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IEA: Global demand for fossil fuels will peak this decadeRussia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic uncertainties have accelerated the timeline—leading to more spending on renewables, cleaner EVs, and a "historic turning point," the authority anticipates.
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Speedier Hyundai Ioniq charging, streetlight chargers, electric school buses: Today’s Car NewsNearly $1 billion in funds goes toward electric school buses across the nation. Putting EV chargers on streetlight poles makes sense for cutting CO2. And Hyundai makes its astounding fast-charging claims for its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models more accessible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 cut real-world fast-charging timeThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5 EVs, and likely the Kia EV6, will get battery preconditioning that will speed up road-trip fast-charging in chilly weather—maybe making its claimed 18-minute charge to 80% the norm.
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