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We get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. And charging networks are disappointing on downtime. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has been rated at 33 electric miles and 35 mpg. That’s better than the company anticipated earlier this year, and it slots the model in between the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid—with pricing yet to be announced. According to J.D. Power, public...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq up close: The on-ramp to GM luxury brand’s all-EV future shines brightlyThe 2023 Cadillac Lyriq offers impressive design details, interior space, and range/charging specifications as the leading member of Cadillac's EV charge to transform its lineup.
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Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experienceThe firm J.D. Power found that charger downtime was four times more likely to be the source of dissatisfaction than other complaints when it comes to public charging.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid rated at 33 electric miles, 35 mpgThe Tucson plug-in hybrid doesn't quite measure up to the Toyota RAV4 Prime or Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, but it might top them on value.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV fire recall: GM will replace all battery modulesGM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased fire risk while charging.
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Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car NewsThe three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here. Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Samsung SDI is the primary battery...
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The three-motor layout is accompanied by wider bodywork and a Dynamic mode that permits controlled drifts.
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Fires are less frequent in Teslas and other EVs vs. gas vehiclesElectric vehicle fires are less frequent—although a number of factors can lead to a different (false) impression.
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Rivian battery supplier Samsung SDI is considering Illinois for US plantThe primary supplier for Rivian electric trucks could be setting up shop close to the EV maker, in Illinois.
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Tesla Autopilot probe, BMW 530e review, California fuel-cell trucks, camping trailer as mobile charger: Today’s Car NewsThe federal government is investigating Tesla over Autopilot. Global internal combustion sales have peaked, according to at least one analysis. A group plans to put 200 hydrogen-fueling stations for trucks in place by 2035. We take a look at a different way of electrifying travel trailers. And we...
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First drive review: 2021 BMW 530e earns its hybrid halo, misses the mark as a plug-inBMW’s electrified mid-sizer misses the point, but doesn’t miss the mark.
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Fuel-cell group presents 2035 vision of 200 California hydrogen stations for 70,000 trucksWill a hydrogen network for commercial fuel-cell trucks become viable before a charging network for electric trucks? Plans are forming for both.
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Tesla electric cars involved in 11 accidents with emergency vehicles; feds to probe Autopilot safety.
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Report: Globally, internal combustion car sales have already peakedEV sales will rise from 3 million in 2020 to 66 million in 2040, Bloomberg projects—and it appears that ICE sales peaked in 2018.
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Teardrop camper trailer fast-charges EVs with 75 kwh of extra batteriesA camper trailer can charge the tow vehicle at rest breaks, allowing close to the original driving range or perhaps more.
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Chevy Silverado EV tech, Model 3 off-road, Rivian Texas, electrified trailer, EV highway: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicle maker is focusing in on Texas for a second factory? Which EVs are union made and made in the USA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 13, 2021. With resistance to the inclusion of EVs incentives...
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Mini Strip concept, hydrogen from coal, EV tax credit limits: Today’s Car NewsLooking at end use, hydrogen from coal is dirtier than coal combustion. The Senate votes to reel in an EV tax credit expansion, although it might not mean much yet. And Mini shows how stripped-down it can get with an EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. “Blue” hydrogen...
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Mini Strip electric concept shows simplicity is important to sustainabilityEmbracing a stripped-down and minimalist approach could help Mini make a more sustainable EV that delivers more with less.
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The hydrogen hubs potentially relying on fossil fuels and coal are shaping up to be anything but a green deal—although they could serve as a template for a greener model.
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Senate votes to place a $40,000 price cap on EV tax creditA price cap would address one of the chief complaints of the current EV tax credit; but with the average vehicle price above $40,000, is this too low?
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2022 Polestar 2, Chevy Silverado EV teaser, used EV sales, West Coast charging: Today’s Car NewsThe Polestar 2 gets a more attractive entry price and longer driving range. The Chevy Silverado EV will steer with its rear wheels. Used electric vehicles are selling very fast. And the fast charging network that led the way on the West Coast is getting an upgrade. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2022 Polestar 2: Starting price $47,200, range up to 265 milesA wider model range includes a base front-wheel drive version, a more affordable Dual Motor model, and a driving-range-extending heat pump.
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The West Coast Electric Highway is nearly 10 years old, and it's getting new charging hardwareStations will be upgraded for CCS compatibility and Tesla adapters will be stocked, with funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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These three electric car models are the fastest-selling used vehicles in the USSupply issues this spring have also meant that they're selling shockingly close—if not more—than the price of a new car, too.
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