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The electric truck maker Rivian has confirmed that one of its first showroom spaces will be in Chicago—in the same state as its factory.
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Tesla existed before Elon Musk: Founders on how they pitched the ideaTesla was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, but Elon Musk brought the investment to the table that brought the Roadster project to fruition.
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2021 Hyundai Ioniq prices, California EV sales surge, fast-charging affordability: Today’s Car NewsPlug-in hybrid sales sputter in California. The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup arrives, just ahead of an Ioniq 5 debut. And Massachusetts aims to soften the sting of demand charges on EV charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, and Ioniq...
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California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plungedPlug-in hybrid sales in California have been falling ever since more affordable long-range EVs started arriving.
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EV road-trip fast charging is expensive, and Massachusetts aims to tackle whyThe state is reportedly accepting rate proposals to lessen "demand charges" that drive up the cost of DC fast charging.
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2021 Hyundai Ioniq lineup gets slight price hike, with Ioniq 5 EV debut soonWith the bow of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover this month, the automaker's Prius fighter faces an uncertain future.
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Norway has to produce and distribute much more energy per capita due to electric vehicles and electric heat.
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Tesla touchscreen recall, RAV4 Prime MPG test, Atlis ambition, EV ads: The Week in ReverseWill Tesla deliver vehicles without a steering wheel next month? Which automaker is reportedly a front-runner to build the Apple Car? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 4, 2021. It’s been a busy week for...
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Audi and Norway unleash Game of Thrones star on GM, Will FerrellAudi is the top-selling brand in Norway, with its E-Tron outselling the Tesla Model 3. And from there on it's all in good Arctic cheer.
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Ford EV push, Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG test, Super Bowl EV ads: Today’s Car NewsThe Toyota RAV4 Prime gets put to the gas-mileage test with its charge mode. Ford ups its investment in electric and electrified models—including for Lincoln. And we take a look at the official and unofficial EV ads of the Super Bowl. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford Thursday...
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?We took a pair of long road trips in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime to find out if its charge mode might actually be more fuel efficient, and just how much fuel economy driving in Sport vs. Eco mode will cost you.
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Ford ups investment in EVs, says they'll be "fundamental" to the Lincoln brandWith anticipation building for the F-150 Electric, Ford is boosting its focus on electric vehicles, including Lincoln luxury EVs.
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An unofficial ad produced "on spec" doesn't show high-performance driving and relies on a new kind of narrative to spark EV interest.
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Tesla battery shift, Apple Car in Georgia, home charging, GM Super Bowl ad: Today’s Car NewsGM challenges Norway, where it used to sell EVs. Tesla shifts to lithium-ion accessory batteries. EV drivers are happiest with wallbox chargers. And will the Apple Car be built in Georgia. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A new GM ad starring Will Ferrell—and the upcoming Cadillac...
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2021 Tesla Model S and Model X drop the lead-acid accessory batteryTesla at last starts modernizing the accessory battery in its Model X and Model S—although it remains at 12 volts for now.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cordsReliability and wifi connections were trouble spots, though, and the cost of the electricity played a role in EV drivers' satisfaction.
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Apple Car EV project reportedly converging on Kia and its Georgia plantKia and its Georgia plant are, according to reports, in the running to build a car for Apple on Hyundai's modular E-GMP platform.
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GM’s Will Ferrell Super Bowl ad challenges Norway, where it used to sell EVsGM is planning to "crush" Norway's high per-capita rate of EV adoption with the comedy of Will Ferrall, a tease of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV.
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Several major automakers let up on their resistance to California’s Clean Car Standards. Karma is testing fuel-cell systems fueled by liquid methane. And Tesla is recalling all those troublesome Model S and Model X touchscreens. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After pressure from the federal government, Tesla is recalling 135,000 Model S and Model X vehicles for issues with touchscreen displays—leading to the loss of the rearview camera display and other safety-critical functions. The recall will start March 31, and the fix will of course be done free of charge. With a...
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Karma will test a hydrogen fuel-cell car without the infrastructure hurdlesIn partnership with Blue World Technologies, Karma Automotive will test a fuel-cell car you'll fill up with liquid methane.
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Toyota and Fiat Chrysler drop opposition to California emissions rulesAs automakers voiced support for a higher mpg standard, they suggested targets lower than those set during the Obama administration.
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Tesla recalls 135,000 vehicles for display failures, after pressure from regulatorsFailure-prone screens on 2012 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X are being recalled because they're safety-critical.
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Tesla Model X yoke, Washington 2030 all-EV target, Atlis’ grand plan: Today’s Car NewsFalcon-wing doors and an aircraft-style yoke could be offered on the same vehicle, if Tesla wasn’t just trolling us all last week with its Model X and Model S interior. We dive into the somewhat endearing impossibilities of the very big Atlis Motor Vehicles vision. And Washington State wants...
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Atlis electric truck startup has big plans, bootstrap budgetAtlis is claiming that it can create something greater than Tesla or Rivian with crowdfunding and a humble start.
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