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With an anticipated 59 miles of range, the Kandi K27 offers a unique alternative to used EVs.
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Electrified cars pass a tipping point in Europe, as new registrations pass dieselsHave hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric cars helped Europe break its diesel habit?
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Mitsubishi plans to embrace plug-in hybrids in a big way this decadeElectrified vehicles will make up 50 percent of Mitsubishi's global sales by 2030.
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Ford EV strategy, Aston Martin hybrids, Volvo motors: Today’s Car NewsFord is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. Aston Martin plans to electrify up to 20% of its lineup in the next few years. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning...
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With Mercedes tech, Aston Martin plans to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2024A deal that gives Mercedes-Benz a share of Aston Martin will help get the small independent automaker the tools for hybrid and electric.
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Ford is betting on commercial electric vehicles, affordable EVs, says CEOFord is aiming for some radical changes in its business, rather than its product, as it ramps up to make affordable electric vehicles.
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With development of the entire propulsion system in concert, Volvo will be able to boost its future electric vehicles' efficiency and performance.
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Nissan Ariya, electric Blazer, Ford-Volvo credit pooling, Mitsubishi wireless charging: Today’s Car NewsFord is pooling credits in Europe, to the benefit of Volvo. Mitsubishi is investing in wireless charging. Nissan notes that its Ariya electric crossover is heading to Europe, although the U.S. is part of the plan first. And GM shows off the potential of an eCrate package for one of its classic...
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Nissan teases potential of Ariya electric crossover for Europe, as US election nearsAlthough the Ariya electric crossover is due to arrive in Europe after the U.S., Nissan appears to be waiting until the U.S. election to steer its marketing for the model.
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Mitsubishi invests in WiTricity, for wireless EV charging pushIt's not yet clear where Mitsubishi might be going with its wireless-charging investment, but "smart cities" applications could take the brand in a new direction.
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Ford plug-in hybrid issue prompts it to pool CO2 credits with Volvo in EuropeDue partly to an issue that has delayed some plug-in hybrid models, Ford will pay Volvo for some of its credits in order to meet EU carbon dioxide rules.
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Chevy makes all-electric classic Blazer SUV to show off upcoming eCrate packageThe Blazer-E is powered mostly by Chevy Bolt EV components, plus some aftermarket parts to interface old with new.
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How long ago were Detroit automakers thinking about climate change? Which electric truck played tug of war with the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2020. Our first drive of the 2021 Toyota Sienna was by far our most popular piece of the week. Although some were disappointed to see there’s no plug-in hybrid Sienna Prime in the works—yet—this model’s anticipated 36 mpg, thoughtful layout, and superb ride and handling make this one of the most appealing, fuel-efficient...
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Ford’s Autopilot, Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrids, Fisker now trading: Today’s Car NewsFisker is now publicly traded. Ford puts a price on its Autopilot rival for the Mach-E. Porsche ups the battery size in its Cayenne plug-in hybrids. And Polestar re-ups the recall effort overseas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed the price of its assisted-driving system...
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Polestar 2 recall for Europe won't affect US cars, first deliveries soonAn issue potentially causing an unexpected shutdown will be fixed by the time Polestar 2 deliveries soon start in the U.S.
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2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid models get more plug-in rangeWith the plug-in hybrids' battery pack at 17.9 kwh, versus 14.1 kwh before, the 2021 Cayenne E-Hybrid models could get a range boost of 30% or more.
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Fisker goes public, aims for Ocean electric crossover deliveries by late 2022The company hopes to enable its production plan with Magna through a deal that makes $1.0 billion available for development.
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Ford's rival to Autopilot and Super Cruise: Priced, and coming to Mach-E electric SUVActive Drive Assist will allow hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of highways in North America—in more than 100,000 vehicles in the first year.
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An electric pickup with in-wheel motors plays tug-of-war. A survey shows automotive suppliers want more EVs and higher mileage standards. And an “electrified” Ram truck is on that way: Is it plug-in hybrid or fully electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors staged a stunt that repeats one done by Tesla with its Cybertruck—with the Endurance electric pickup pulling the best-selling Ford F-150 pickup (the gasoline version) on wet grass, in a tug of war. With the Endurance using in-wheel motors for the first time in such a production vehicle...
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Will FCA’s electrified Ram pickup be a plug-in hybrid or fully electric?FCA is working on an electrified Ram truck. Would a plug-in hybrid be better than fully electric for the greening of the truck fleet?
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Survey: Auto-industry suppliers support more EVs, oppose Trump rollbackThe portion of the auto industry where the bulk of the jobs are—and where the innovation happens—is soundly against the rollback and in favor of more EVs.
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Endurance electric truck vs. Ford F-150: Lordstown shows off in-wheel motor systemIn another pickup tug of war, the Lordstown Endurance has demonstrated the torque and traction of its unique in-wheel motor system at all four wheels.
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Fisker plans, Mini electric crossover, EVs post-pandemic: Today’s Car NewsWith a development and manufacturing plan, Fisker starts to take form. Mini aims for several more EVs, but they’ll coexist with gas and diesel. And one major survey finds Americans’ attitude about EVs hasn’t changed in the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After...
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Mini electric crossovers coming, whole family of EVs to coexist with gas and dieselMini says that it's making much of its range available as electric vehicles alongside gas and diesel, but it hasn't given a timeframe for the remake.
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