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Disney hadn't yet specified whether replacement Autopia vehicles would be EVs, hybrids, or some other combustion configuration.
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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in ReverseWhich EV maker is grading how reliably fast-charge stations work with its vehicles? Which automaker reportedly scrapped development of ICE range extenders for EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2024. In a first...
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Cybertruck recall, US fast-charger growth, EV factories taxing grid: Today’s Car NewsRoad-trip fast-chargers for EVs are growing at a record pace. EV factories in the Southeast may inadvertently be creating more pollution for all ratepayers. And saving seconds with soap may have initiated an in-person recall of thousands of Cybertrucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedalsAttempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyoversWith a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisionsDid new natural gas-fired power plants come about because of new EV factories and battery plants in the Southeast?
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The 2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid and does that matters to Camry shoppers a little bit better. Prius owners need to keep those doors locked. And is the U.S.-made three-row Toyota electric SUV a Highlander EV? It’s a variety pack of Toyota news today, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid, we found that the hybrid system blends into the background—just like the rest of the car, which has now appropriately gone all-hybrid. Available all-wheel drive, its ratings of up to 51 mpg combined, and a comfortable, spacious interior make it one of the...
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EVThe Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doorsIn the latest Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, water can enter and short circuit rear door latches, which may allow them to open while the car is moving.
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Review: 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid blends into the backgroundThe 2025 Camry lineup shifts to be all hybrid all the time, which presents quite the value proposition.
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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car NewsLucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Lucid Air...
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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?A recent analysis suggests automakers are still losing thousands on each EV sold—perhaps even on programs that have targeted profitability.
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Series hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring adds heat pump, charges up to 30% fasterThe Grand Touring also preserves its 516-mile range rating despite more stringent testing, Lucid claims.
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Ioniq 5 N review, GMC Sierra EV arrival, Maserati EVs, Mercedes eSprinter: Today’s Car NewsMaserati might have the first U.S. electric convertible in years. Mercedes adds lower-priced versions of its eSprinter. GMC sets the price, range, and more for the arrival of its Sierra EV pickup. And we look at how the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gamifies its interface to actually make driving more...
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2024 GMC Sierra EV boasts 440-mile range, CrabWalk, lower priceThe top-trim Denali version of the Sierra EV electric pickup arrives in summer 2024 with a lower price and more range than originally outlined.
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Maserati reveals US-bound luxury electric convertibleThe GranTurismo Folgore might be the first fully electric convertible to arrive in the U.S. in years.
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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N enthusiast EV shows it's worth the waitHyundai aimed to build an EV that would entice ICE enthusiasts over to the electron world, and a first drive proved this is it.
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A smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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Rivian grades chargers, China's battery problem, EV ownership cost: Today’s Car NewsChina is making too many EV batteries. Rivian is applying real-world letter grades to EV fast-chargers for smoother route planning. And despite depreciation woes, many EVs still pay back big over five years of ownership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has announced that it’s...
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Rivian EV route planner will grade charging networksEvery DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV productionManufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.
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Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICEDespite strong depreciation, and before several more EV models qualified for the tax credit, nearly half of EVs cost less over time.
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Fiat 500e review, F-150 Lightning price cut, diesel hybrids, curbside EV chargers: Today’s Car NewsDo EVs need a breakthrough in battery energy density before they make environmental sense? And which luxury EV is bringing back the appearance of an internal combustion grille? Will fake tailpipes come next? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
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