Green Car News
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The JCW performance upgrade goes electric on the Cooper EV and the forthcoming Aceman.
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Audi expands E-Tron GT recall for same battery issue as TaycanVehicles with the potential short circuit in the battery are advised not to charge beyond 80% until a remedy is ready in 2025.
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Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?
The sudden U.S. market departure of one of the leading makers of smart home EV chargers leaves owners wondering if they'll work at all.
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Toyota recalls 42,199 Corolla Cross Hybrids over loss of power brake assist
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid owners might experience an issue with their vehicle's brakes.
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2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron debuts as a more fashionable electric SUV
Audi's given the Q6 E-Tron the Sportback treatment with a faster roofline and sportier look.
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Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod
Kia just put a modern twist on its history, reaching back to its '80s and '90s hatchback roots as an automaker.
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A self-driving car, or robotaxi, doesn't exist yet, but many automakers and mobility companies are trying to make it a reality, including Tesla's Cybercab.
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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Wireless-charging EV robotaxi concepts could challenge mass-transit for cost and convenience, CEO Elon Musk suggested.
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Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses
Toyota's chairman said EVs won't be good for the job market in multiple sectors.
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BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue
Some electric BMW i5 and i7 sedans may have a flaw with their steering systems.
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GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla
It's added 50-state availability and two capacities for home storage, part of vehicle-to-home bundles set to turn EVs into massive power banks themselves.
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VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen's shifting its plans to more modest EV ambitions.
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The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sees no changes for 2025.
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Honda created a manual transmission for EVs
Honda developed a manual transmission for EVs, but it's unclear if it will be put into production.
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Nissan Leaf recalled for possible battery fire while fast charging
Certain Nissan Leaf owners are being advised not to fast charge their EV until a software update has been performed.
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GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs
As it drops Ultium branding from its EVs, GM is readying lower-cost LFP cells for its next-generation Bolt that may make it the most affordable EV on the market.
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Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber users can now select an electric ride for tailpipe emission-free commuting.
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Tesla Cybertruck reports for police duty in California
California just became home to the first Tesla Cybertruck police car.
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By joining ChargeScape, Nissan could move toward delivering on its 2016 vision of the "fuel station of the future."
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Report: GM pulls the plug on Ultium name
General Motors is ditching the Ultium branding on its EV tech, batteries, and platform.
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Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Future in-vehicle purchase ability in EVs may allow drivers to download the sound—and gauge display—of their choice.
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Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation
A 0 Series prototype loosely fashioned like an Accord showcases the potential of Honda’s EV platform.
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Over 27,000 Porsche Taycans recalled due to batteries short circuiting
Some Porsche Taycan batteries can short circuit and catch on fire, but a fix won't be ready until 2025.
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Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US
Toyota's executives know the end is near for non-hybrid cars, but the question is when.
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