Green Car News
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A collaboration is in the works between GM and Hyundai that could lead to economies of scale for green technology.
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Jaguar exec calls EV brand reboot "hugely frustrating"Jaguar jumped into the future with its I-Pace and then lost steam with its EV transition.
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Factorial solid-state tech could boost Mercedes EV range 80%
An ongoing Mercedes partnership might help realize huge EV range gains without higher curb weight.
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Lucid CEO doesn't want automaker thinking about an electric truck
The founder and CEO of Lucid has changed his tune on an electric pickup truck, and doesn't see a business case with today's technology.
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Lucid Gravity getting Tesla NACS charge port in 2025
The first Lucid Gravity SUVs will have a CCS charge port, but a NACS port will be adopted in 2025.
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Jeep boss: Wagoneer S will be delayed if quality isn't "perfect"
The Jeep Wagoneer S hasn't been delayed, yet, but pre-production units' quality isn't up to snuff according to the automaker's CEO.
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Panasonic said it's finally ironed out larger format 4680 battery cell production.
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EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVs
Tariffs on foreign EVs might drop for certain automakers in the EU.
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Northvolt cutting costs, undergoing strategic review
Company has suspended cathode active material production in Sweden and is working to cut costs, which would include job losses.
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Toyota EV plans: Tenfold boost by 2026, solid-state batteries
Toyota has pulled back somewhat from its 1.5M EV target for 2026, but the new target of 1M is ten times 2023 (and current) sales levels.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free charging
Hyundai gives its charge card to its wildest, most rebellious child–and it's a good idea.
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Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve
Plug-in hybrids are an important part of Volvo's electric future, and they'll evolve.
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EVs produce less greenhouse gas emissions over their lifecycle than gas-powered vehicles, but SUVs are still worse for the environment than cars.
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GM's Endurance Mode will be for EV racing
GM needs a way to ensure its future electric race cars can make it to the checkered flag—and it's developing a specific drive mode with range in mind.
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2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865
Kia Niro Electric remains in the family, while other models get slight price increases.
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BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with Toyota
Automaker says it will introduce its first fuel-cell-powered vehicle in four years.
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Ford still investigating inductive charging while driving
Over-the-road recharges could be the tech of the future—or a pipe dream.
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How often should you charge your EV's LFP battery?
New battery types demand different techniques—are you charging your car's lithium iron phosphate pack correctly?
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The first fill-up in EVs could be the most critical one, according to a new report.
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Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid calms the 3-row crossover
Hyundai's box-tastic Santa Fe might be best in its gas-electric form.
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Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture
An electric alternative to the Volvo XC60 is reportedly coming in 2026 on a next-generation platform.
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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs
Level 2 chargers with retractable charging cables are coming to streetlight poles in Los Angeles.
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Volvo won't be all-electric by 2030, 90% of cars to have a plug
Volvo's electric-only ambitions have been curtailed a bit, but the automaker still plans on an EV-only future.
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Electric Volvo ES90 sedan teased
A new flagship electric sedan is in the works at Volvo to sit alongside the EX90 SUV.
Joel Feder
