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With a configurator set to be online starting later this month, Rivian has released info about trims, pricing, options, and driving range for its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV.
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BMW iX SUV revealed, Hyundai electrified roundup, who leads a Biden EPA: Today’s Car NewsBMW revealed what’s next for its ‘i’ electric-vehicle brand. Biden’s pick to lead the EPA could be a longtime advocate of EVs. And Hyundai lists its EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids for the U.S. market. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Building on a report from...
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Hyundai will have at least 10 electrified cars in its US lineup by 2022A wide range of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, as well as at least 3 fully electric vehicles, will round out the lineup within two years.
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2022 BMW iX revealed: 300-mile electric SUV is a family-size tech flagshipBig electric SUV essentially reboots BMW's 'i' sub-brand that started with the i3 electric car. It doesn't appear to be much less quirky.
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Report: California clean cars crusader Mary Nichols on shortlist to be next EPA chiefThe Environmental Protection Agency might be led by one by a champion of electric cars, potentially replacing a former coal lobbyist.
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Bolt EUV interface, electric-van delivery potential, Accord Hybrid drive: Today’s Car NewsGM teases a new Bolt family interface and a new software push. Ford says now is the time to take delivery services all-electric, with its upcoming E-Transit. A familiar brand could help EVs be more efficient. And familiarity plus 48-mpg hybrid goodness make the Honda Accord Hybrid one of the best...
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Tech from TI is helping supply makers of electric and electrified vehicles with downsized, more efficient components.
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Ford says E-Transit vans will meet growing demand for electric delivery servicesThe lineup of Ford E-Transit electric vans on the way will help address an increased awareness of the carbon footprint of delivery services.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV teased: Does revised interface bridge the gap to future EVs?GM noted its pivot to "software as a service" features in upcoming EVs, and teased a refreshed interface in the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid first drive review: The best kind of vanillaFamiliarity and ubiquity are what have made the Accord such a longtime sales success, but technology makes the Accord Hybrid anything but boring.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid aiming for 28 miles electric range, Hybrid for 37 mpgThe 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid will face off directly with versions of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape.
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Biden and EVs, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and plug-in, Nio battery subscription: Today’s Car NewsBattery development could accelerate with AI. Nio is betting on a subscription model for a big battery with more range. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid get U.S. details like first estimates for gas mileage and electric range. And we look at what a Biden Presidency will mean for...
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With the use of machine learning and AI, electric-car battery researchers may be able to speed up the time needed for materials choices and cell design.
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Nio offers 100-kwh battery pack, more range in subscription-based upgradeA larger battery is being offered as an upgrade by subscription, and with battery-swapping already offered it adds up to a lot of flexibility—all in China, so far.
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Election Day suspense, Audi E-Tron GT details, EV plans for Ford, Mitsubishi, Aston Martin: The Week in ReverseHow much does the cheapest U.S.-market electric car cost? Which automaker announced it will be designing its own electric motors? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 7, 2020. After U.S. votes have been cast but the...
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Biden better for EVs, Bentley electrification plan, classic Mini Cooper kit: Today’s Car NewsIn an election yet to be called, one of the Presidential candidates will be best for electric cars. Bentley has a bold plan for electrifying its lineup of performance and luxury cars this decade. And there’s a new way to make a classic Mini all-electric. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Kit can help convert any classic Mini to all-electric—but it's not cheapThe conversion kit and battery alone—not counting labor—could cost more than a brand-new Mini Cooper SE electric car.
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Bentley plans to go all-plug-in by 2026, all-electric by 2030After some false starts, Bentley plans to embrace electrification in multiple forms starting over the next several years.
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At least one CEO has come out and said what a critical mass of supporting facts point to: Biden will boost EVs in America.
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Audi E-Tron GT, VW’s green island, EV data and right to repair: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen aims to green a Greek Island, partly with its ID electric cars. Audi talks about the performance decisions behind its E-Tron GT that’s closely related to the Porsche Taycan. And could a “right to repair” measure that passed on Election Day spark a change in the way EV...
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EV makers need to rethink data policies with passage of "right to repair" lawAn Election Day measure in Massachusetts could upend some of the assumptions automakers make about their electric vehicle data.
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VW project to transition Greek "model island" to electric vehicles, renewable powerVolkswagen plans to turn the island of Astypalea into a hub for green mobility and climate-neutral infrastructure.
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2022 Audi E-Tron GT: Charging and performance details for flagship electric carBuilt on the same 800V platform as the Porsche Taycan, the E-Tron GT electric car will get its own battery, sound, and performance tuning.
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Mitsubishi plug-in hybrids, $7,999 EV in California, diesels fade in Europe: Today’s Car NewsDiesels diminish in Europe, in favor of electrification. Mitsubishi plans to go big with plug-in hybrids. And a brand-new EV could cost as little as $7,999. Yes, of course there’s a catch. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mitsubishi plans to ramp up its plug-in hybrid offerings over...
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