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State franchise laws still present a different reality for EV shoppers, depending on the location. In the shift to electric, is the sedan obsolete? And can EV battery degradation be reversed with a certain charging method? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. U.S. Department of Energy research could have found a method to “revitalize” lithium-ion batteries—potentially countering degradation and extending their useful lifespan by up to 30%. But the idea hasn’t yet been translated to real-world use. According to new data, dealerships made more money per transaction...
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In the shift to electric, the three-box sedan is obsolete: Here’s whyThe era of the boxy sedan doesn’t make sense in the era of the electric car—but curvaceous kammbacks do.
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Research could help extend EV battery life by 30%, slow degradationResearchers found that "islands" of lithium could be moved back toward the electrodes, reestablishing an electrical connection and allowing further use.
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Dealers thrived in 2021: Are state franchise laws hindering EV adoption?Dealers raked in a record amount per transaction in strong demand and short supply; is that affecting EV sales?
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2022 VW ID.4, GM and California make up, tough targets for EV cost and range: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen will boost ID.4 range a bit for 2022. A study suggests that Americans are holding out for a 500-mile EV that costs essentially the same as gasoline model. And California and GM make up. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors, which formerly sided with the Trump...
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Study: Two-thirds of Americans don't want an EV yet, and half won't pay extra for electrifiedA global study of automotive shoppers found some very high standards for U.S. EV adoption—including 500 miles of range and no significant price hike.
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A second model year for the iD.4 will bring VW's electric SUV more range, as well as Plug and Charge convenience.
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California no longer shuns GM, as automaker complies with its emissions rulesIt stopped buying state vehicles from GM in 2019, when the automaker sided with the Trump administration in a challenge to the state's right to set its own emissions rules.
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Toyota solid-state battery, Tesla Track Mode, electric last-mile delivery: Today’s Car NewsTesla tunes the Model S Plaid with a Track Mode. Apartment-building charging could be more feasible with peak-demand smarts. We look at why nearly every vehicle marker is so optimistic about electric last-mile delivery vans. And is a solid-state battery pack bound for the next Toyota Prius? This...
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Electric vans from Stellantis, GM, Ford: Cleaner, quieter last-mile delivery takes connectednessThe last-mile van delivery offerings are quickly going electric, with many advantages and a few disadvantages for fleet companies.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better coolingTesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Multi-unit dwellings could avoid EV-charging sticker shock with peak-demand systemsManaging peak demand is key for avoiding demand charges, which would add thousands of dollars per month to a building's electrical bills due to EV charging.
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Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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F-150 Lightning orders, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV debut, Mercedes EQXX concept: The Week In ReverseWhich long awaited retro-electric van got a reveal date? Which automaker suggested that batteries might be air-cooled in the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 7, 2022. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was...
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept, VinFast electric SUVs, greener Goodyear tires: Today’s Car NewsVinFast is moving fast to present a whole family of EVs. Goodyear goes sustainable with its tire ingredients. And Chrysler could reboot the brand with its Airflow EV concept. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The leading edge of Stellantis’ electric vehicle push is coming from a brand...
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV pushChrysler is being reborn as an electric car company and the Airflow concept gives us our first glance at the brand's future.
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Goodyear shows how to make tires with less petroleum, emissionsA tire concept uses 70% sustainable materials—including carbon black derived from a process creating hydrogen gas from natural gas.
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Vietnam's VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and GermanyVinFast is moving fast—and planning EV sales in the U.S. this year, with factories in the U.S. and Germany planned for the future.
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General Motors showed first photos of an upcoming $30,000 electric SUV and revealed an electric pickup. Chrysler showed the start of a fully electric reboot for the brand. Sony revealed a new EV concept. And is air-cooling the next step for EV battery innovation? This and more in this busy CES edition, here at Green Car Reports. GM revealed the Chevrolet Silverado EV yesterday at a CES 2022 keynote. The electric pickup, which draws heavily from the design of the offbeat Avalanche, gets a “midgate” that can repurpose some of the cabin as the bed, as well as a highly reconfigurable...
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Magna shows how heavy-duty pickups can go all-electric without lower towing, payloadCombining the e-motor with a solid beam axle in back, while preserving the frame, helps keep towing and hauling numbers intact.
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Sony Vision-S electric SUV concept is a step closer to productionPut down your PlayStation and drive. Sony is shifting its Vision-S into SUV territory—and development, although it still doesn't say production is a go.
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrivalGM shifts focus to more affordable EVs with a mainstream Equinox crossover shown for the first time—with range and specs yet to be revealed.
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2024 Chevy Silverado EV: Electric Avalanche heir claims 400 miles, eventual $39,900 base priceThe Chevrolet electric pickup will also be able to recover 100 miles of road-trip range in just 10 minutes, and will offer up to 10 power outlets.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?Passive cooling hasn't worked especially well for the Nissan Leaf, but Mercedes is giving it some serious thought for future production EVs.
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