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The Leaf-compatible Fermata Energy charger will be the first bidirectional system in an EV able to supply power to the grid, Nissan claims.
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Lexus RX plug-in hybrid review, BMW changes batteries, Bollinger B1 back, Harbinger bows: Today’s Car NewsBMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a brief drive...
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BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack techBMW is reversing course and embracing a type of cell it previously rejected, with huge goals to cut costs, boost efficiency, and perhaps speed up EV adoption.
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Commercial EV startup Harbinger claims it can erase the up-front cost premium vs. gas or dieselEV startup says scalable powertrains can make electric commercial vehicles more competitive.
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Mullen majority stake might revive Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucksThe Bollinger B1 and B2 were bound to be rugged cult-favorite heavy-duty EVs, and now with Mullen Automotive's majority stake in Bollinger they might once again be a possibility.
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The RX 450h+ will cost more and weigh more than hybrid versions of the popular Lexus crossover—without remarkable performance or electric range.
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Jeep production-bound EVs, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Rivian-Mercedes van venture: Today’s Car NewsJeep rolls out its first three fully electric models. Rivian and Mercedes partner for electric vans. StoreDot sends its five-minute-charging battery tech out for testing. And Chevy confirms that the upcoming Equinox won’t be a niche model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet...
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Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for EuropeThe two companies aim to share costs around manufacturing electric vans, with plans for a factory in Europe.
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StoreDot delivers fast-charging batteries for real-world EV testing, claims 100 miles in five minutesIf StoreDot's cells prove ready for production, they could enable EVs with charge rates to approach those of gas-station refueling.
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base modelGM sees the Equinox EV as leading the charge beyond early adopters—and a $30,000 starting price point is an important part of that.
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Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealedAvenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon are among the EVs on the way by the end of 2025, plus a full portfolio of 4xe plug-in hybrids.
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The EPA cracks down on diesel “tunes” for trucks with millions in fines. Lightyear gets more investment for its higher-volume solar EV. And we drive the ID.Buzz electric Microbus, but for Americans it remains a couple years off. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the VW ID.Buzz electric van—in production form—we found this reboot of the Microbus to be a charming, comfortable, and efficient counterpoint to crossovers. When it arrives in the U.S. in two years in long-wheelbase, three-row form, will it be a great family vehicle in the tradition of a...
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Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazzThe 2024 VW ID.Buzz is on the way, and it’s a modern-day electric Microbus in more than design inspiration.
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EPA cracks down on companies selling aftermarket diesel "defeat devices," with fines in the millionsThe EPA recently announced the levying of millions of dollars in fines against companies for selling equipment designed to circumvent pollution controls, illegal under the Clean Air Act.
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Solar car maker: "High-volume" Lightyear 2, international expansion spurred with new investmentFunds will also be used for a planned international expansion; Lightyear hasn't confirmed plans to enter the United States market, however.
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California grid, Lucid Air Pure, Buick EV shift, EV weight gain and road safety: Today’s Car NewsLucid teases more affordable versions of its Air being made. Buick offers buyouts to its dealers unconvinced of the EV shift. An ongoing California heat wave serves to emphasize the importance of time-of-use rates and smart EV charging in the future. And are heavy EVs a concern for everyone else?...
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Will the extra weight of EVs vs. ICE vehicles worsen road safety?With American traffic deaths already at a 16-year high, safety officials haven't yet weighed in on the effects of a sudden weight gain in the vehicle fleet with the shift to EVs.
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All of Buick's roughly 2,000 U.S. dealers will be given the opportunity to take a buyout. In a similar previous deal, Cadillac shed about a third of its dealerships.
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California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on gridMany home chargers already have metering capability, but without the requirement to use it utilities were forcing customers to install separate meters at their own expense.
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Rivian Camp mode, California heat-wave EV charging, US batteries for Toyota and Honda EVs: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is first using CATL’s cell-to-pack battery tech for 600-plus miles of range? In which U.S. state have EVs passed 15% of overall new-vehicle sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2022...
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Rivian electric trucks can level up with Camp mode feature, part of latest OTA updateCamp Mode's automatic leveling could be particularly useful for owners who use their Rivian as overnight shelter.
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Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it's nearing productionThe most affordable version of the Lucid Air lineup might be arriving soon, Lucid hinted in a holiday-weekend message.
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Toyota EV shift, BMW fuel-cell SUV, California heat and EV charging: Today’s Car NewsToyota is shifting some of its ICE plants over to EV batteries. BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks. And California doesn’t want you charging during today’s Labor Day weekend traffic time. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On the eve of a holiday weekend, California asked that EV...
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