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Tesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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EVgo plans high-power fast chargers at Chase bank branches, some with solarOnce ready, the 50 locations will deliver up to 9.4 million kwh annually, providing nearly 30 million miles of driving, EVgo claims.
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Biden meeting with Musk and other CEOs notes "broad consensus" on charging interoperabilityIndustry executives agreed that there needs to be a seamless user experience, no matter which EV you drive or where you charge.
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GMC Hummer EV review, traffic-light pollution, Porsche synthetic fuels: Today’s Car NewsThe GMC Hummer EV isn’t a truck for EV fans, but it’s even better than we expected off-road. Poorly timed traffic lights are adding to emissions. And Porsche invests more in synthetic fuels. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2022 GMC Hummer EV last week in Arizona...
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Poorly timed traffic lights add to greenhouse gas emissions: Here's an estimate of how muchWell-timed signals can have a significant impact on emissions—equivalent to the CO2 absorbed by a forest 3.3 times the size of Atlanta, according to Inrix.
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First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fansIt’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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An investment in synthetic fuel production facilities will give Porsche a long-term stake in the fuel, with near-term plans to use it in heritage models and racing.
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Lexus RZ yoke, Sono Sion shifts to Finland, NHTSA battery review: Today’s Car NewsThe Sono Sion solar car shifts away from Swedish production—to Finland instead. NHTSA reviews potentially fire-prone EV batteries. And Lexus sets a date for the reveal of its first EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lexus has teased a full reveal for its RZ 450h electric SUV, in...
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Sono Sion solar EV will be built in Finland, not Sweden, in change of manufacturing partnersValmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.
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NHTSA investigates LG batteries behind EV recalls for GM, Hyundai, othersThe NHTSA review, which covers 138,324 vehicles, aims to ensure that all defective batteries have been recalled by the automakers.
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Lexus RZ electric SUV set for US reveal April 20—with steering yokeLexus is aiming to be all-electric by 2030, and the 2023 RZ is the first step. It's due for a reveal in production form soon.
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Honda and GM affordable EVs, Fisker battery warranty, DeLorean sports car: Today’s Car NewsHonda and GM are partnering for “millions” of affordable EVs. DeLorean is back again—this time without working time-machine nostalgia. And Fisker’s battery coverage looks among the best. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This morning GM and Honda announced an...
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The battery warranty assures 75% of the original capacity and is shaping up to be one of the best among new or upcoming electric vehicles.
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Electric DeLorean teased for August reveal, the first of an all-EV brand reviving a familiar nameThe company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver's car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
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GM and Honda expand partnership with range of affordable EVs expected by 2027The electric vehicle partnership aims to build millions of EVs using GM's Ultium battery technology.
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Tesla delivery record, Polestar EVs at Hertz, EV supply chain, Nio smartphone: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration makes another move to secure the EV supply chain. Polestar EVs will soon be offered at Hertz. Tesla sets a new delivery record. And why would Nio be considering its own smartphone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla delivered more than 300,000 vehicles globally...
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Polestar EVs will soon be widely available at HertzBuilding on plans to add Tesla vehicles to the Hertz EV fleet, the Polestar 2 electric hatch will be to regular renters as well as ride-hailing drivers.
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Chinese EV maker Nio might make phones—for the ecosystem, not to rival Apple or SamsungThe company's CEO suggested a Nio phone wouldn't be about making money or competing directly with traditional phone makers, but providing a functional extension of the car.
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The Defense Production Act will be authorized to support lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese as needed for “large capacity batteries.”
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Tesla delivered a record number of EVs in Q1, amid supply-chain strugglesThe Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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Toyota and Nissan EV tax credit, Vinfast US plant, breaking down the EV partisan divide: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced plans to build electric SUVs in North Carolina? What is the most expensive material widely needed for EV batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 1, 2022. Toyota and Nissan are both soon...
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Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs soonerThe mpg standards are a step steeper than an original proposal. Arriving at an effective 49 mpg, they boost fleet efficiency by 8% to 10% annually for model years 2023-2026.
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CATL improves cell-to-pack tech, claims advantage over Tesla 4680 cellsThe China-based battery supplier claims its cell-to-pack tech can deliver 13% more power than the 4680-format cells Tesla is shifting to, given the same volume.
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Automakers back EPA rules, amid opposition from 16 states and ethanol interestsTexas and 15 other states, along with ethanol groups, have challenged the EPA's emissions rules under the Biden administration
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