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Honda stresses EV flexibility with its $3.5 billion battery plant, but the U.S. EVs won't replace Accord, Civic, or CR-V.
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Fewer Americans aspire to EV ownership, Gallup poll suggestsIn a recent poll, Gallup found that 35% might consider buying an EV in the future—down from 43% a year ago.
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Study: EV efficiency gains could cut grid demand, save billionsEVs might use 65% of U.S. grid demand by 2050, but gains due to improvements in the efficiency of EVs would pay off big for all Americans, a new study suggests.
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Mercedes EQS refresh, curbside EV chargers, full-size pickup sales: Today’s Car NewsLamppost charging is coming to more U.S. cities soon. Sagging full-size pickup sales might soon impact EV plans. And is a grille looking more like that of combustion versions what Mercedes needs to spur more EQS sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS...
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Sales of big pickups help bankroll EV push, but they're sinkingHigh interest rates have slowed truck sales—and if it lasts, it might affect the depth of EV development at legacy automakers.
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Voltpost rolls out curbside US EV chargers: Here's how they lookLamppost chargers from Voltpost can be added by cities at a fraction of the cost of new chargers, and they're coming soon to several U.S. big cities.
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The Fiat 500e is back, and we drove it in its element. Rimac is working on battery cells for future BMW EVs. And official Ford F-150 Lightning prices are heading back downward. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Fiat 500e electric car, Green Car Reports found that this fashion accessory and short-range EV remains a good fit for the city—with many of the same limitations as the first-generation 500e sold on the West Coast. Ford is already reversing course on recent F-150 Lightning price hikes. It’s cut 2024 F-150 Lightning prices by up to...
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Ford reverses course, cuts F-150 Lightning prices by up to $5,500The F-150 Lightning Flash Extended Range gets a $5,500 price cut, while other models dip significantly.
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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packsThe Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.
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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV charms city driversThe 149-mile 500e EV is a good fit for singles or couples in the city, with a perky feel, a standout design, and speedy charging.
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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car NewsToyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Several states are stalling on adopting California’s EV mandate. And the Mustang Mach-E gets better in many different ways. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E boasts more range and faster charging—as...
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, more rangeFord also now claims that the Mustang Mach-E is quicker-accelerating than the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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Environmentalists and EV advocates are blaming misinformation campaigns for these states' difficulties adopting policy they'd already agreed on.
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Toyota says diesels aren't dead, might pair with hybrid techToyota has previously said that diesel engines are on the way out, but it appears that it sees them differently for some global markets—with a future pairing of diesel and hybrid tech.
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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car NewsKia keeps to its EV goals. New Jersey is asking for EV buyers to pay $1,000. And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Friday detailed plans for its shift toward EVs and electrified powertrains...
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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineupHybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell models might add about 800,000 annual sales, Korean automaker predicts.
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New Jersey marks up EV ownership with additional $1,000 feeThe Garden State has adopted California's EV mandate, with plans for EVs to make up 50% of new car sales by 2027 and 100% of sales by 2035.
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Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be greenCarlos Tavares says batteries still need to cut weight and use less raw materials in order to be more earth-friendly, despite research showing otherwise.
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Which electric truck detailed this week got a lower price and more range than originally announced? Is CEO Elon Musk costing Tesla sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 6, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche Taycan, we found that with improvements to performance, efficiency, and charging, this grand-touring electric sports car lives up to its original mission—and much more. Drivers of the Chevy Bolt EV may qualify for a $3,000 discount on the Chevy Equinox EV. It’s part of a limited-time...
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Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8Musk has floated the idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019.
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Report: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 project nixed in favor of robotaxisTesla once mooted a new entry-level car with robotaxi capability, but it now appears only the latter will proceed.
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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the USEVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense in different types of vehicles, according to one of Nissan’s top U.S. executives.
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Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don't mandate EVsTougher emissions targets will likely lead to more EV sales, but environmental groups say they're again a step behind California.
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Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concernsIn a small set of these EVs, "production issues" in the modules of the battery packs can increase the chances of a fire.
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