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The fully electric pickup that will be built in a former GM plant in Ohio will be revealed June 25.
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Tesla and Panasonic renew battery commitment, but no Gigafactory expansion yetPanasonic is no longer the exclusive battery supplier to Tesla, but a new deal shows that it will remain very important for many years.
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Volkswagen boosts investment in solid-state EV battery firm QuantumScapeAn additional investment in a solid-state battery affiliate could indicate VW is homing in on the tech for upcoming EVs.
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Ford Active Drive Assist vs. Tesla Autopilot: How the systems might compareThese two Tesla and Ford systems might have nearly the same function, but a cultural rift between Detroit and Silicon Valley separates them.
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Lyft aims to be all-electric by 2030, says it won't be easyThe ride-hailing company Lyft has made a pledge to go all-electric by 2030—with some help from states and environmental groups.
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Lucid Air debut date, Rimac electric supercar, VW lets you build an EV: Today’s Car NewsThe coronavirus slowdown has delayed the Rimac C_Two electric supercar and pushed the debut date of the Lucid Air electric sedan to a September 9 virtual session. The EPA confirms Tesla’s 402-mile result but again places an asterisk next to the narrative. And VW will let you build an EV. This...
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At Volkswagen's "glass house" in Dresden originally built to make the Phaeton, it will let visitors help build an e-Golf.
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Rimac C_Two electric supercar delivery delayed to 2021The Croatian supercar maker delayed its 258-mph C_Two electric car to next year to accommodate validation and crash-testing.
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Lucid Air electric sedan: Debut September 9, deliveries early 2021Lucid has resumed prototype testing and will reveal the final-spec version of the Air in September.
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Citroën electric van, 400-mile Model S, “social benefits” for EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Model S hits a claimed 402-mile EPA rating. Another electric passenger van bows for Europe. And EVs bring not just better health but “social benefits.” This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model S has nudged past the 400-mile mark for EPA rated range—402...
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Citroën Ë-Spacetourer electric van can seat up to nineUp to nine people can fit in this French electric passenger van—although its range is limited to just 143 miles on the European cycle.
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Canadian study: Each EV brings better health, $7,500 in "social benefits"Looking beyond just hospital bills, each electric vehicle brings thousands of dollars of benefits that keep people healthier and happier.
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The first electric car to claim a 400-mile EPA range rating is the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
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Ford fast charging, Cadillac EV design, Rivian batteries, hybrid payback: Today’s Car NewsFord is wrapping a few fast charges in with the Mach-E. Cadillac’s EVs won’t look like its gasoline models. An analysis shows hybrids pay off more than the EPA numbers suggest. And Rivian has made sure its batteries are ready for the activity of your choice—and a second life. This...
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NYC analysis finds hybrids' mpg advantage is better than EPA suggestsThe operating-cost advantages are widened versus what official fuel economy numbers suggest, according to New York City fleet data.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will include several free fast chargesFord will allow buyers to finance a home wallbox with the Mach-E, and it will include 250 kwh of free fast charging for road trips.
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Cadillac EVs won't mirror gasoline models in designAccording to the design chief for GM's luxury brand, Cadillac electric vehicles will make a design departure.
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Rivian electric trucks' battery packs are ready for harsh environments—and a second lifeWith such a wide use case and an intended second life, battery management was a top development priority for Rivian's electric trucks.
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Which upcoming electric pickup has a battery and a hydrogen tank? Which carmaker invested in gasoline not from fossil-fuel sources? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2020.. The Tesla Semi has the green light once again. CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the Semi is getting a push toward volume production. After months of reports of software-related slowdowns, first deliveries of the Volkswagen ID.3 for Europe have officially been delayed to September—although the ID.4 crossover remains expected in the U.S...
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Tesla Semi surge, Nikola Badger production plans, Pacifica Hybrid recall: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Semi is at last full speed ahead. Meanwhile Nikola announced that its Badger electric truck aims to reach the market around the same time as the Cybertruck. And there’s a new recall for the Pacifica Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is...
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Nikola Badger electric pickup: Arriving in 2022, production partner TBAWith a battery and a hydrogen fuel cell, the Badger could arrive around the same time as the Tesla Cybertruck and electric Ford F-150.
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Musk says yes: Tesla Semi reportedly being pushed toward mass-productionAfter being sidelined, the Tesla Semi is reportedly a go, with a new push to begin volume production of the model.
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All 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models recalled for fire riskChrysler's family-size plug-in hybrid is due back at dealerships for an inspection of its 12V accessory battery connection.
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VW ID.3 delay, GM electric van, RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank update: Today’s Car NewsThe Volkswagen ID.3 electric car is officially delayed a few months. BMW’s latest plug-in hybrid SUV gets a big battery. GM talks about getting in on the commercial EV business. And we have an update on the RAV4 Hybrid fuel-tank issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM CEO Mary...
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