Green Car News
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In the future, multiple charge ports might allow energy to flow in and out of GM vehicles, serving as flexible energy storage devices.
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Jeep, Ford, Audi plug-in hybrid recalls: Battery replacement the next step?Battery supplier Samsung SDI has issued its own recall documents for more than 180,000 EVs, leading to uncertainty whether a series of manufacturer recalls resolve a potential manufacturing defect.
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Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plansNEVI implementation may be stalled for months, and Tesla is the second-highest winner of contracts related to the outgoing rules.
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Freyr Battery cancels $2.6 billion Georgia battery factory plansCells would have been intended not for EVs but for energy storage as utilities pivot to wind and solar.
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Karma claims these EVs and PHEVs are coming in 2025 and 2026Karma has a distinctive design, more electric range than other PHEVs, and a platform partnership with Intel. Now it needs to build and sell more cars.
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid starts at $36,415, sets course for 35 mpgThe Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.
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The plug-in series hybrid heavy-duty trucks might go 700 miles with a full tank and a full charge.
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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited expands EV lineup for $66,995Wagoneer S Limited models without an over-the-air upgrade make 100 hp less than the Launch Edition—and cost $5,000 less.
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Planned merger between Honda and Nissan may be in troubleNissan is reportedly looking to back out of a proposed merger with Honda over concerns it may lose too much of its independence.
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Ionna scales up toward targeted 30,000 EV chargers by 2030The charging network backed by eight global automakers to rival Tesla already has more than 100 EV charging sites in the works.
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Which automakers have Tesla Supercharger access?The list of automakers with access Tesla's Supercharger EV charging network continues to grow as time goes on.
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Mercedes-Benz EVs can now charge on Tesla SuperchargersMercedes EV owners now have have about 20,000 more charging station options.
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The majority of Ferraris are already electrified, and now the automaker is preparing an EV.
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Nissan e-Trail trademark points to adventure EVCould Nissan be developing an off-roading EV? A patent filing suggests so.
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Stellantis EV exhaust system could cool the chances of a fireCould EV battery exhaust systems help prevent fires? It's unclear if Stellantis believes so but it's patented the design for one.
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2025 VW ID.4 EV costs more vs. 2024, more features due midyearThe 2025 VW ID.4 carries over with its 2024 refresh—including more power and range, a better interface, and a voice assistant harnessing AI.
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Audi shifts strategy: EVs and gas-powered cars to share nameplatesThe E-Tron designation for electric vehicles sticks around.
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AAA member businesses to get preferred pricing on ChargePoint EV chargersTowing companies, repair shops, and similar automotive-related businesses can benefit from lower pricing on charging hardware.
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Over the long term, Greenland appears to be rich in raw materials that would support electric vehicle affordability and economies of scale. But that's likely not what interests President Trump.
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Honda's radical new EVs might help it make better AccordsBuilding better ICE and hybrid models goes hand in hand with Honda’s plan for scaling its stunning EVs.
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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e depends on math appealA plug-in edition expands the GLC’s portfolio, but it only makes sense with low-cost energy.
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Renault Filante aims to be EV efficiency lab on wheelsThe single-seat EV will be used in efficiency and range record attempts
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Kia Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid recalled due to airbag issuesVersions of the 2023-2025 small hatchback with manual-adjusted front seats have a wiring fault.
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Polestar transforms its EVs into Arctic Circle rally carsThis "collection" of cold-weather rally cars isn't yet set for production but was dynamically developed by Polestar's Swedish R&D facility.
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