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An automated connector that extends from a charging pad would provide some of the same benefits of wireless charging.
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White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contractWhen the contract was announced, the USPS said 9 out of 10 new mail trucks would have tailpipes, but claimed more vehicles could be converted to electric power at a later date.
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Quick spin: 2022 Ford E-Transit van makes all-electric fit for the upfitThe next generation of Ford’s commercial vans runs on electricity and telematics.
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Jaguar will get its own "absolutely bespoke" EV platform called Panthera, CEO revealsUpcoming EVs for Jaguar will get a separate platform after all, the company's CEO reportedly confirmed earlier this week.
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GM aims for 400,000 EVs through 2023, confirms Silverado EV at more than 110,000 reservationsGM now plans for a combined North American manufacturing capacity of 1 million EVs annually by 2025.
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F-150 Lightning home backup, Rivian drive modes, Tesla rolling stops: Today’s Car NewsRivian outlines the many drive modes of its R1T electric pickup. Tesla “recalls” many of its cars over a mode allowing rolling stops. And Ford outlines how its F-150 Lightning can be the backup for home energy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Ford F-150 Lightning is able...
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Rivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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Tesla vehicles recalled for rolling past stop signsTesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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Ford F-150 Lightning will team with home solar, bypass brownouts: Here’s howWith hardware offered through Ford and installed by SunRun, the F-150 Lightning will be able to power the home when the grid goes down.
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Fast-charging user experience, Lightyear range claims, Lotus electric sports cars: Today’s Car NewsLightyear claims some impressive efficiency at speeds that are illegal in most U.S. states. Lotus looks at its future electric sports cars. And EV fast-charging networks are rated. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An annual assessment of user experience for U.S. EV fast-charging networks...
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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experienceThe study was an evaluation of the user experience, but not the EV ownership experience or the feasibility of road-trips on each particular network.
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Lotus is teaming with the UK supplier Britishvolt for an electric sports-car platform, multiple sports cars, and some level of battery innovation.
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EV6 first drive, Taycan coast-to-coast, Georgia Rivian sales, CVRP changes: Today’s Car NewsRivian is running into a roadblock in Georgia. California is narrowing one of its EV incentives. A Taycan crosses the U.S. with 2.5 hours of charging. And we take a drive in the Kia EV6 electric car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Kia EV6 essentially hits reset for the Kia...
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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVsNew rules will change EV buyers' eligibility for Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates starting February 24—so higher-income shoppers may want to act now.
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Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulThe situation closely parallels Tesla's Giga Texas dilemma. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but legislation could change that.
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First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brandKia’s latest electric car straddles the line between hatchback and crossover, and points the brand forward.
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Porsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of chargingTesla hasn't touched this yet, and the Taycan comes close to rivaling the time spent in real-world stops for a gasoline vehicle.
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Which luxury brand revealed a plug-in hybrid with DC fast-charging? Which industry made an appeal to Congress to host charging infrastructure? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 28, 2022. In Tesla’s quarterly update call—this one singled out specifically as a product update—CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi are all delayed to 2023. He also said that development of a $25,000 global EV is delayed. It hasn’t yet started, and Musk claimed the affordability...
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Classic Mini conversions; plug-in Range Rover; Tesla, Kia Niro EV, and Ford Mach-E satisfy: Today’s Car NewsLand Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand. And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mini is launching what it calls...
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First-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggestsThe Kia Niro EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Tesla Model 3 and Y were among the top-rated EVs for customer satisfaction.
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2023 Range Rover P440e: 48 electric miles expected for plug-in hybrid, $106,250 starting priceThe Range Rover PHEV will also be one of the few vehicles in this format to offer DC fast-charging.
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Mini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" programEach conversion includes a 90-kw (120-horsepower) motor and 6.6-kw onboard charger, and original engines are marked and stored.
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No $25,000 Tesla yet, Bentley preps for EVs, Firestone adds chargers: Today’s Car NewsTesla isn’t developing the $25,000 car yet, and it won’t launch any new models in 2022. Bentley is getting ready to build its first electric car. And some Firestone service centers are getting ready for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has confirmed that its...
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