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Ford is applying its rally history with the Escort, Focus, and RS200 to the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV—with an emphasis on the loose gravel and even quicker on-pavement acceleration times than the GT.
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Hilton Hotels' 20,000 Tesla chargers offer EVs an overnight charge
The Level 2 Universal Wall Connector chargers will be able to top off many EVs during an overnight stay.
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Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 Lightning
Maps offers an alternative to embedded navigation, managing the Lightning's state of charge to recommend charging stops along the way.
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Honda’s Tesla charging timeline, Toyota hydrogen pickup, fuel-cell power station: Today’s Car News
Honda maps out its charge-port shift for new EVs. Toyota has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell pickup project, and it’s ready to take its biggest U.S. port “off the grid.” And will more than four out of five new EVs sold in North Dakota really still fuel up with gasoline? This and...
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Honda sets timeline for adopting Tesla NACS charging
Future North American products from Honda will get the Tesla NACS port, but not until 2025. The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX arriving in 2024 will have the CCS port, leaving dealerships with two standards of equipment to acquire and juggle.
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Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel-cell electric pickup truck
The hydrogen fuel-cell pickup is roughly the same size as the U.S. Tacoma, and this particular project had the backing of the U.K. government and partner companies.
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States that have promoted EV adoption with incentives and infrastructure projects are starting to see it show in sales, while other states aren't—and EV adoption is even in a decline in some of them.
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Toyota takes its biggest US port off the grid with hydrogen system
An industrial-scale operation at the Port of Long Beach uses agricultural methane to produce more power than the facility needs plus hydrogen for vehicles—even allowing Toyota to become an energy provider to the surrounding community.
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2024 Polestar 2 review, Mercedes Concept CLA, Audi Q6 E-Tron: Today’s Car News
Mercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth model year, and...
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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron shows off a new interior for brand's EVs
Among the features set for upmarket Audi EVs are a passenger-side screen that can show videos, with a "digital blind" to keep the driver from being distracted.
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Mercedes EV concept touts efficiency focus, 800V drive system
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class shows off the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) that will serve as the basis for four compact EVs in multiple body styles
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Review: 2024 Polestar 2 EV is a late bloomer worth another look
The Polestar 2 finds its sweet spot with a shift to rear-wheel drive, but it’s still not for everyone.
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The VW ID.4 gets more power and more driving range in some forms for 2024. The Toyota Prius and Prius Prime make the safety honor roll. And we look at some of the many models from German automakers to debut at Munich over the holiday weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite their excellent mpg, range, and efficiency numbers, the 2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid are among the vehicles landing a spot on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list. It should be noted these revamped models are more thrilling to drive and look at, too. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is getting a...
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2024 VW ID.4 EV gets more power, likely boost to range
A new power unit at the rear wheels in both single- and dual-motor models with the larger battery pack will boost performance and bring a range improvement, VW suggests.
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2023 Toyota Prius, Prime plug-in hybrid make IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list
While the IIHS list of top EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid safety performers was sparse just a few years ago, it now includes the Rivian R1T, Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4, and more.
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Rivian dual vs. quad, electric VW GTI, Sonata Hybrid and Model 3 refreshes: The Week in Reverse
Which electric trucks slated for delivery later this year confirmed an EPA range topping 400 miles? Does EV fast-charging degrade the long-term range of Teslas? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023...
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VW ID.GTI Concept EV re-ups the fun compact car for the electric era
The ID.GTI Concept pays homage to all the gasoline versions of the GTI, while applying the formula to a cost-conscious EV.
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2025 BMW EV will get this minimalist look, more range, faster charging
A 2025 production EV, yet unnamed, may take the form of this concept—a traditional three-box sedan expected to be about the same size as the 3-Series, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
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But both the Cooper and Countryman will still be offered in gasoline form, as the brand starts to shift to electric.
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Model 3 refresh, Rivian Max pack range, Fisker Pear photos: Today’s Car News
Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe...
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Fisker Pear urban EV to offer AWD, range up to 320 miles
Fisker claims the Pear will be offered with two battery options allowing 180 miles or 320 miles of range, with available all-wheel drive.
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Rivian R1T claims up to 410-mile EPA range with Max pack
The 410-mile range applies to trucks with 21-inch wheels; range drops to 380 miles with 22-inch wheels and 355 miles with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
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Updated Tesla Model 3 bows for Europe with aero look, updated cabin
An updated aero look and various cabin updates herald the first significant refresh for the Model 3 since its 2017 U.S. arrival and 2019 arrival in Europe.
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Tesla theft rate, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, tailpipe emissions and an EV future: Today’s Car News
Tesla models are rarely stolen. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an...
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