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Fisker announced $50 million in new funding, as it moves along with planning and development for its Ocean electric vehicle.
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Audi A7 plug-in hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime supply, London taxi repurposed: Today’s Car NewsSupplies are already pinched for the RAV4 Prime. London’s black cab tries on plug-in delivery-van duty. And another plug-in hybrid Audi is U.S.-bound. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi has confirmed that the A7 plug-in hybrid fastback is arriving to U.S. showrooms this fall. With...
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime price marked up as battery supply issue pinches productionA supply issue is pinching the rollout of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, a much-anticipated version of Toyota's best-selling U.S. model.
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London black cab spawns range-extended electric delivery vanThe modern take on the iconic London black cab could be making urban deliveries and cargo runs in the UK and throughout Europe.
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2021 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid fastback: US details confirmedThe 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e will join the Q5 55 TFSI e crossover and A8 60 TFSI e sedan in U.S. showrooms this fall.
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Swoopier Q4 E-Tron, Lucid Air sales and support, Smart factory future: Today’s Car NewsLucid says more about how it plans to sell and support the Air electric car. The former Smart factory, a hub for electric-car expertise, might be put to task building thirsty SUVs. Audi pulls the wraps off a more dynamic-looking version of the Q4 E-Tron, and its specialized EV team is reportedly...
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The Grenadier, a gasoline- or diesel-powered SUV, might keep the assembly line moving at a Daimler factory once focused on urban and electric.
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Report: Audi A9 EV due in 2024 could be a high-efficiency flagshipThe first project being developed by Audi's Artemis electric vehicle team is a top-of-the-line vehicle, not an urban EV.
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EV maker Lucid will have nationwide service network, 20 stores open by late 2021Lucid aims to start deliveries of the Air electric car in early 2021, and by then it will already have eight or more of its retail Studios open.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept steers sensible electric SUV toward “dynamic elegance”The Q4 Sportback E-Tron will be the brand’s seventh electric model, joining the Q4 E-Tron SUV in 2021, when both are due to arrive.
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Prius recall, Canoo subscription electric van, RAV4 Prime vs. Escape PHEV: Today’s Car NewsWe look at how the Toyota RAV4 Prime compares to plug-in hybrid rivals. Toyota recalls Prius models over hybrid-system concerns. And Jay Leno gets to drive a Canoo. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has expanded a large recall of Prius and Prius V models, ranging from the 2013...
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivalsThe RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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The California startup Canoo features former Faraday Future talent and aims to provide stylish all-electric people-movers for a subscription fee.
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2013-2017 Toyota Prius models recalled for potential hybrid-system defectIn 2013-2015 Toyota Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V models, an issue with voltage buildup could cause either a fail-safe mode or failure of the hybrid's inverter.
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EV ownership costs, Citroën ë-C4, electric fire truck, tires and efficiency: Today’s Car NewsElectric vehicles save a huge amount in ownership costs over 15 years. Citroën shows one of the ways it’s going electric for Europe—and maybe elsewhere. Jaguar Land Rover sees fuel cells as better than just batteries for large SUVs. And tires and wheels have a shocking impact on EV...
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Study: Over 15 years Americans save big with an EV, but costs vary widelyHow much you save depends on the electric car you choose, how you charge, and where you are, among many other factors.
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Tires and wheels can have a huge effect on electric car rangeWheels and tires together could potentially influence your EV's range by 20%, according to recent tests.
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Stylish Citroën ë-C4 electric car detailed, positioned for EuropeCitroën is rolling out a fully electric version of its C4 hatchback, with a range of about 200 miles and 100-kw DC fast charging.
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Rosenbauer has looked to Volvo for a heavy-duty battery-electric powertrain to suit emergency duty—although there's still a diesel engine on board.
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Base Porsche Taycan, Nikola Badger pre-orders, Toyota RAV4 Prime drive review: The Week in ReverseWhich upcoming electric car might lead the luxury market in aerodynamics? Which automaker is reportedly working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 3, 2020. Our most popular piece of the week...
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Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVsJLR's engineering chief claims "real potential" in larger, heavier vehicles—but that doesn't affect its focus on battery electric cars like the upcoming XJ.
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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Ford Mach-E battery, Tesla Giga Berlin and Q2 deliveries: Today’s Car NewsHyundai reveals more about the Santa Fe plug-in hybrid. Ford explains why it’s now rating batteries by usable capacity. And Tesla managed to defy expectations with Q2 deliveries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly scaling down plans for its German...
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Amid a pandemic, Tesla delivered more vehicles in Q2 than in Q1 for 2020Tesla said it delivered more vehicles than expected during a rocky quarter amid a slowdown for the coronavirus.
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Ford shifted the way it lists Mustang Mach-E electric SUV battery capacity: Why it mattersFord shifted to listing usable battery capacity in order and build pages for its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle.
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