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We drive the Chevy Equinox EV. Jeep rolls out its first American EV. Tesla is leaving room for rivals in charging. GM is looking to cool charge ports in a new way. And SUVs have a heavier footprint in CO2. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The first U.S.-bound fully electric vehicle from Jeep was revealed Thursday night. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to the Grand Cherokee in size but is a bit roomier inside. It tops 300 miles of range, the automaker says, and a Launch Edition is on the way this fall at a price of $71,995 including destination. A GM executive has suggested that...
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GM exec: 2026 Chevy Bolt EV will be most affordable US EVThe automaker discontinued the Bolt EV at the end of 2023 but has since then emphasized it's coming back—with a late-2025 production start in Kansas.
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GM might cool EV charge ports like microchipsPCM cooling has been used in heat sinks in the computing world for years, and has becoming increasingly common in outdoor gear.
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Versus cars, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2—EV or notSUVs surpassed 50% of the market for the first time in "advanced economies" with around 20 million sales, according to the IEA.
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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to Grand Cherokee, tops 300 milesJeep starts its fully electric journey with a Wagoneer S that's set up as a Grand Cherokee counterpoint.
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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40,000That’s including EV tax credit eligibility, but an entry-level trim starting at $34,995 remains promised for “later this year.”
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In the wake of Tesla's Supercharger pause, networks are planning more charging stations and seeking to hire jilted Tesla employees.
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Cadillac Optiq preview, $22,000 VW EV, hydrogen hybrid engines: Today’s Car NewsVW gets on board with affordable EVs. Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda commit to a new generation of engines. And Cadillac’s most affordable EV makes its debut. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives later this year, and Green Car Reports recently got up close...
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Art & Science? 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, vibesThis entry-level Cadillac EV seeks to woo a younger crowd with design and comfort—plus all-wheel drive and about 300 miles of range.
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Toyota, Subaru, Mazda ally for engines burning hydrogen, e-fuelsSmaller engines to be used in hybrids are a core element of the plan, which may influence Subaru's next Crosstrek Hybrid.
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VW plans 2027 debut for $22,000 EV for Europe, beyondThe automaker has also embarked on a project for a sub-$35,000 for North America, which should arrive in the 2027 timeframe.
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Ford Mach-E GT review, VW ID.4 recall, wireless EV charging for fleets: Today’s Car NewsDoes wireless EV charging make sense for commercial vehicle fleets? Is VW solving its earlier ID.4 display flickers and flaky controls with a recall remedy? And is the Mustang Mach-E GT worth the premium? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes quicker with a...
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The software remedy will require a trip to the dealership, according to Volkswagen.
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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with LightningA new motor, thermal improvements, and more show why the Mach-E is much more than a pony-car homage.
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Here's how wireless charging could cut costs for commercial EVsDynamic wireless charging could help keep EVs moving around the clock, on smaller batteries—cutting costs and their environmental footprint.
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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in ReverseWhich electric SUV was teased as quicker than the Tesla Model Y Performance? How much real-world range do Teslas lose over the first three years? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 24, 2024. In a first drive of the 2024...
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Silverado EV review, hydrogen hub emissions, Millennials and Chinese EVs: Today’s Car NewsWe drive the Chevy Silverado EV and, like everyone else, seem to have some mixed feelings. Younger U.S. drivers might be more open to Chinese EVs. And the hydrogen hubs costing taxpayers billions of dollars will be how much cleaner than diesel overall? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a...
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Lawmakers demand emissions data for $8B federal hydrogen hubsIs hydrogen actually cleaner than diesel end-to-end? It would help if the public had access to the full picture, in terms of emissions involved.
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More than a third might consider a Chinese vehicle built in Mexico—and those under 40 are far more interested in considering Chinese EVs.
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Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civiliansThe Silverado EV is quick and refined, with more range than any other electric truck on the market, and it channels the utility of Chevy’s former Avalanche.
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Kia EV3 revealed, Jeep Wagoneer S teased, curbside fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsJeep teases its Wagoneer S with a Model Y Performance faceoff. Kia reveals its stylish compact EV3. And could streetside fast-charging work across U.S. urban areas? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has revealed the production-bound EV3 electric SUV, and it closely follows both the EV3...
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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tesla Model Y rival set for May 30 revealJeep showed its upcoming Wagoneer S taking on the Tesla Model Y Performance and beating its own gasoline Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
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Gravity's urban fast-charging "trees" could rival Tesla SuperchargingA new design for EV charging stations from the company seeks to keep the cables out of the way.
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Kia EV3 small electric SUV follows EV9, tops 300 miles of rangeKia channels its EV9 design into a much smaller crossover hatchback that’s bound for Europe. Will the U.S. follow—and will it cost as little as $35,000?
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