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The EV maker, which takes a whole-ecosystem approach and embraces battery swapping, is rolling the ES8 SUV in 2021 and the ET7 sedan in 2022.
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Plug-in models nearing 1 of 10 new-vehicle sales in CaliforniaSales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids are approaching 10% of the market in the Golden State, as they remain a fraction of that in the rest of the country.
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Tesla emissions credits, EV smartphone apps, driving range is king: Today’s Car NewsDriving range is back at the top of the list in EV shopper priorities. Smartphone apps for EVs are lacking some key elements to ease the transition to fully electric. And will Tesla’s revenue from emissions credits disappear? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Range is now at the top...
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EV smartphone apps for Tesla and VW panned, Kia lauded in studyMobile apps are very important for an easy transition to EV ownership, and the latest study from J.D. Power criticizes Tesla's for a lack of route planning and VW's for omitting features.
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Stellantis won't need Tesla emissions credits: EV maker set to lose hundreds of millionsTesla might find another taker for its EU credits, but without FCA's thirsty lineup they'll be a harder sell.
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Range is now the top priority for EV shoppers, survey findsElectric vehicle driving range has now passed charging and pricing on EV shoppers' list of priorities, indicated a survey and analysis.
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Arrival and Uber see a future for an EV designed for ride-hailing. Ford is offering its E-Transit for a lower price. And the used EV market is surging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed more details about specs and build configurations for its E-Transit electric vans—and that includes a lower base price than the $45,000 originally announced. It’s also attempting to gauge interest for its potential use in fleets. The UK startup Arrival has announced that it’s working with Uber to develop the Arrival Car, an EV conceived specifically for ride-hailing...
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Used EV prices surge in the US and vary widely by model, regionHere's why your electric vehicle might actually have been an appreciating asset over the past 12 months.
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Arrival intends to build electric car specifically for Uber ride-hailingWith no details on the business agreement or EV supply plans to the ride-hailing giant, the "strategic relationship" amounts to a handshake.
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2022 Ford E-Transit electric van gets $43,295 base price, build configuration detailsThe E-Transit will share pieces with the upcoming fully electric F-150 and will debut Ford's approach aimed at operating costs.
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Chevy Bolt EV battery fix, costly synthetic fuels, BMW-Ford solid-state investment: Today’s Car NewsSynthetic fuels don’t make sense, argues an environmental group. Ford could ramp up production of EV battery cells by the middle of the decade. And a fix is in at last for the Bolt EV issue that’s kept owners from tapping into full range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford...
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Study: Synthetic fuels cost more money and cause more CO2 emissions vs. batteriesKeeping internal combustion alive through synthetic fuels with a lower carbon footprint is not a better solution than batteries, T&E argues.
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GM says that it can fix the Bolt EV issue that's been limiting owners to 90% of available range—with a trip to the dealership and new diagnostic software.
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Ford might build batteries as soon as 2025, invests in solid-state innovator with BMWWill the volume from the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, E-Transit, and other upcoming EVs be enough for its own battery factory?
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F-150 Lightning, Citroën EV in America, Apricale fuel-cell hypercar, electric rejecters: Today’s Car NewsCitroën EVs might soon be available in some U.S. cities. Another hydrogen-tech company is planning a fuel-cell supercar. The fully electric F-150 might be badged F-150 Lightning. And not everyone who goes electric stays electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is reportedly...
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Viritech Apricale: Exotic-looking fuel-cell-powered hydrogen hypercar is a "statement of intent"Newcomer Viritech plans to becme a fuel-cell tech enabler—with the Apricale its poster car—but it has no plans to scale up as an automaker.
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Cute Citroën Ami EV coming to US, as part of Free2Move car-sharingWith a top speed of less than 30 mph, the Ami could hit a stylish urban sweet spot between electric scooters and passenger cars.
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Study: 1 in 5 EV owners go back to gasoline, and home charging is a big issueA set of surveys found that owners might be happy with the low ownership costs but stopped EV ownership due to issues with range or charging.
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Can the Lightyear One go 450 miles with a 60-kwh battery? Will the Tesla Model Y be the world’s top-selling vehicle next year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 30, 2021. In Tesla’s quarterly update call with investors on Monday, CEO Elon Musk made a tall-sounding pronouncement: that the Tesla Model Y will become the world’s top-selling car or truck of any kind in 2022. Last year, the passenger-vehicle champ was the Toyota RAV4 family. Musk also said that he’s “quite...
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Wrangler 4xe lift, GM Mexico investment, charging apps: Today’s Car NewsGM faces some backlash for a big investment in EVs in Mexico. Jeep rolls out some cool aftermarket pieces for its plug-in hybrid Wrangler. And EV charging apps are cause for confusion. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On its Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, Jeep has introduced the first OEM...
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GM plans $1B electric vehicle future for Mexico plant, UAW cries foulDespite a push from the Biden administration to keep electric-vehicle EV manufacturing in the U.S., GM plans to make EVs and components south of the border.
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Off-road lift kit for Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid firstThe 2021 Jeep Wrangle 4xe plug-in hybrid covers new ground for tailpipe-emissions-free off-roading.
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EV charging networks and automakers all want you to use their apps while you driveHow will you navigate to the closest charging station? Automakers' unified apps—with Tesla as the template—might soon cut through the clutter of apps.
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GM charging network, Honda Civic, Audi E-Tron, VW ID.4 AWD: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is streamlining its charging experience, ahead of the arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq and other Ultium EVs. Volkswagen details the all-wheel-drive ID.4. The Audi E-Tron lineup returns with a fresh look. And Honda just introduced the next-generation version of its small-car mainstay...
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