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Fisker reportedly reached a tentative deal with Magna Steyr, but it's unclear whether VW would supply the platform or if Jaguar plays a role.
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Venza and Model Y driven, Cadillac Lyriq revealed, Cybertrucks for all: The Week in ReverseWhat was Joe Biden saying about an electric Corvette? Which EV already confirmed for the U.S. reportedly might not arrive at all? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. We drove two important green vehicles this...
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Electric Cadillac debut, used Teslas, Biden and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe first of many upcoming electric Cadillacs has been shown. Joe Biden says the U.S. can own the market with EVs. And used Teslas sell very quickly. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has revealed the Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover. As the first fully electric vehicle from the luxury...
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Used Teslas sell very fast compared to other models, data confirmsBased on an analysis of used-car sales data, all models from Tesla sell in a much shorter number of days than other EVs.
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Biden mentions 200-mph electric Corvette, says US can own the market with move to EVsWith a car like the 200-mph electric Corvette Joe Biden mentioned, perhaps the U.S. could revitalize its auto industry.
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq revealed: 300-mile crossover starts brand’s move to mostly EVThe long-anticipated electric crossover made its "show car" debut. Here's what we know.
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Audi is connecting everything in future EVs with a central computer. CATL cells will power Mercedes-Benz’s electric flagship. And the 2021 Audi E-Tron gets a price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi plans to put a vastly upgraded central chassis computer in charge of coordinating everything from regenerative braking to suspension responses—resulting, in theory, in better driving characteristics and improved efficiency in future premium electric vehicles. After sitting out the 2020 model year, the entry price of the 2021 Audi E-Tron SUV has dropped by $8,800 versus...
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CATL battery partnership targeting 435-mile range for Mercedes EQS electric carMercedes-Benz and CATL have disclosed that the Chinese battery supplier will supply cells for the future flagship Mercedes EQ electric car.
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2021 Audi E-Tron SUV gets $8,800 lower base price, plus more rangeAudi has boosted the range of the E-Tron SUV to an EPA-rated 222 miles, and a more affordable model joins the lineup this year.
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In future Audi EVs, one big brain will manage all the physicsNext-generation premium gasoline and EV Audi models will have an electronic chassis platform with 10 times the computing power of the current unit.
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Cybertrucks big and small, e-Golf subscription, I-Pace improvements from racing: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Cybertruck could include two truck sizes in the future. An Electrify America program in California will help people subscribe to EV use. And the Jaguar I-Pace has already improved based on the company’s racing involvement. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Through AAA and...
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Jaguar: I-Pace electric SUV has already been improved from racing and over-the-air updatesThe 2021 Jaguar I-Pace and future electric vehicles from Jaguar benefit from lessons learned in Formula E racing and in the I-Pace eTrophy.
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The Tesla CEO continues to claim that the Cybertruck will outperform traditional pickups—even though he admits it was designed with no input from truck buyers.
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AAA electric-car subscription venture: $11 per day, only in SacramentoAimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities, the service makes e-Golfs available for as little as $11 per day, including insurance and other perks.
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Toyota Venza first drive, Kia Soul EV, Lordstown Motors IPO: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia Soul EV remains uncertain for the U.S. Lordstown Motors is seeking a stock-market debut. And we drive the Toyota Venza hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ohio’s Lordstown Motors is seeking an IPO as it continues to develop its fleet-oriented electric trucks, to be built...
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First drive review: 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid reinterprets the market middle at 39 mpgThe Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.
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Report: Kia Soul EV not returning to US marketAlthough Kia still maintains the Soul EV is coming, a report suggests it's now been removed from the future US lineup.
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GM invests in potential future rival electric truck maker Lordstown Motors, as it seeks IPOLordstown Motors, which hopes to make electric trucks at a former GM plant, is seeking an IPO and has reported an additional investment from GM.
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Volkswagen isn’t yet saying yes to Fisker. U.S. city grids need some smart upgrades. Electricity could be the new currency of parking garages. And we take the Model Y for a drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y is going to be the benchmark for a generation of compact electric crossovers, including the Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Volvo XC40 Recharge, among many others. One of our editors took the Model Y out for an afternoon drive to see what the buzz is all about. Fisker has been seeking to use Volkswagen’s MEB platform for electric...
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First drive review: 2020 Tesla Model Y sets the benchmark for electric crossoversThe 2020 Tesla Model Y is the first in a series of affordable electric crossovers, and it has set the bar for the competition.
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Study: Without smart charging and upgrades, some US cities might feel the squeeze from EVsWith more charging at off-peak times and some selective grid upgrades, Western U.S. cities will be better-prepared for an influx of EVs, a new study finds.
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Fisker reports negotiations with VW for electric-car platform are on pauseIn a financial document, Fisker reported that it hasn't yet reached a deal with Volkswagen to use its MEB platform for the proposed Fisker Ocean crossover.
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Could electricity be the currency of parking buildings in the future?At a new facility near Nissan's world headquarters, the automaker is waiving parking fees for those who can share some of their EV's charge.
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GM fast-charging, Hummer EV details, Lucid DreamDrive, Kandi cars: The Week in ReverseWhich Chinese brand is aiming to have the most affordable EV in the U.S. market? What looks like a modern-but-downsized electric VW Microbus? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 31, 2020. General Motors showed a little...
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