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Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech won't be a big portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe
There's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV
Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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EV wireless charging, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla NACS roundup: Today’s Car News
Wireless EV charging may be easier with some new tech details. Owners of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler are being told not to plug in. And did all the other U.S. brands committing to the Tesla standard for EV fast-charging influence Tesla's new congestion fee? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids
The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Audi SQ8 E-Tron review, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla Supercharger surcharge: The Week in Reverse
Which legendary sports car brand might be making in-wheel motors? Which automaker cut a hybrid from its consumer lineup to make more police-duty hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2023. In a 2024 Audi...
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One of the best luxury electric SUVs taps three motors to transcend its weight in corners but not the physics of efficiency and range.
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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%
EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to charge
Stellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier credit
Even considering the most affordable EVs, the credit profile of EV buyers much more closely resembled that of luxury buyers.
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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe
The collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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Recovering old EV batteries, Ferrari in-wheel motors, Honda fuel cells: Today’s Car News
Ferrari is working on its own in-wheel motor design for EVs. How will that old Leaf or Prius pack go toward a new American-made EV? And what are Honda’s hydrogen plans other than a CR-V Fuel Cell? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has provided a few more details regarding its...
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In 2024 alone, Redwood expects 250,000 electrified vehicles to reach the end of their useful lives—but their battery packs will live another day, another way.
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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?
Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric performance cars.
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-V
Honda has suggested that in addition to a U.S.-bound CR-V Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-gen fuel-cell module may be used more widely—including in Europe.
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Cadillac Optiq previewed, Ford Explorer Hybrid dropped, aerodynamics and EVs: Today’s Car News
Ford cuts some hybrids and plug-in hybrids from the lineup. Cadillac previews its lowest-priced EV. And we see how the aero obsession has returned, nearly a century later, in EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. There won’t be a 2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid, the automaker confirmed...
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2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand's lowest-priced US EV
The GM luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the "entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America," sitting below the Lyriq.
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Ford drops Explorer Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid for 2024
Looking for a 2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid? It’s not coming, although it could just be on hiatus and Ford hasn’t written it off for 2025.
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Long before gas mileage became a concern aerodynamic designs lost favor in vehicle design. But what if electric cars had dominated?
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Lucid Gravity, Karma EVs, Camry Hybrid AWD, Forester Hybrid, Mercedes charging: The Week in Reverse
Which EV holds onto more of its range in the cold? And drivers of EVs from which vehicle maker appeared to “brick” their EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 17, 2023. Just ahead of the LA auto show...
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid will join EVs in more electrified lineup
The Forester Hybrid is scheduled to arrive about a year after the non-hybrid version, suggesting it might be a 2026 model.
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Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base price
The Lucid Gravity will help the startup automaker break into the heart of the automotive market with a three-row crossover SUV.
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Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedy
Rivian accidentally pushed the wrong build in a recent software update for the R1T and R1S, temporarily rendering the infotainment system useless.
Bengt Halvorson