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Chevy updates its towing and payload ratings for its first electric pickup truck—but passenger versions still are yet to come.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid recalled because engines may shut downA problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.
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Rolls-Royce sees fuel cells as a future possibility, but not hydrogen combustionRolls-Royce is releasing its first electric vehicle, but the company's CEO says the company could make the switch to fuel cells.
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Ford CEO on Cybertruck, Rivian R2, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: The Week In ReverseWhat does Ford's CEO think of the Cybertruck? How much will the Rivian R2 cost? What lineup changes will the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get? This is our look back at the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley didn't mince words with CNBC's Jim Kramer when referring to Tesla...
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Rivian acquires A Better RouteplannerIn an Apple-like move Rivian has acquired A Better Routeplanner rather than starting from scratch on a route planner for its EVs.
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Mazda looking to Panasonic for cylindrical EV batteriesMazda's interest in cylindrical cells could follow Tesla and Lucid as the Japanese brand plans forthcoming electric vehicles.
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Ford's CEO isn't worried about the Tesla Cybertruck and views charging as a social experience.
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2024 Cadillac Lyriq starts at $59,990 with expanded lineupThe 2024 Cadillac Lyriq lineup trims the price of entry while expanding the lineup for broader appeal.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 probed by NHTSA over sudden power loss complaintsNo recall has been issued, yet, but the NHTSA's investigating the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 over sudden power loss complaints.
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Texas requiring Tesla NACS connectors on state-funded chargersFord, General Motors, and Rivian adoption of the Tesla North American Charging Standard prompted Texas to mandate the DC fast charger on state-funded chargers.
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Rivian R2 reveal coming in 2024, may cost about $40,000Rivian's CFO said the R2 will expand the automaker into the $40,000 segment when it debuts in 2024.
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Tesla, VW ID.4 take top spots in most American-made cars listElectric cars accounted for five of the top 10 most American-made cars, based on the annual study from Cars.com.
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Nio's growing up and focusing on Europe its latest model, but the automaker's adding a reality check that battery swapping isn't profitable in its current form.
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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ reveal set for Aug. 9 in NYCThe 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will add an electric variant to the lineup on August 9.
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Rivian adopting Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis consideringAnother shift to NACS standard—another shockwave across the CCS front?
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Stellantis stops stocking non-hybrids in California emissions statesThere's more to it, though. Hybrids will be harder to find in all the rest of the states.
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Aero-styled Aehra Sedan could challenge Porsche Taycan, Lucid AirAehra plans a production rollout for "key markets" in 2026, including North America, Europe, China, and the Gulf States.
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Tesla's NACS EV fast-charging standard lags in locations vs. CCSTesla's NACS connector simply isn't at as many locations as CCS or even CHAdeMO, according to DOE data—although with GM, Ford, and other on board it could change quickly.
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Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma, in an electric pickup the size of a Mini Cooper SE, by truly applying the packaging innovations allowed by skateboard designs. With some of the original Tesla braintrust behind it, will Telo get this idea to market? In coordination with its annual shareholder meeting this week...
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EV brake lights, Model Y tops the charts, Toyota electric sports car: Today’s Car NewsToyota is looking to add more than engine sounds to its electric sports car. The Tesla Model Y outsold all but the F-150. And why aren’t EV brake lights more consistent under brake regen? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Full-size pickups aside, the Tesla Model Y topped the sales...
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Pickups aside, Tesla Model Y is the top-selling US vehicleThis EV tops the charts vs. gasoline models. But as a reality check, EVs still make up less than 1% of all the vehicles in use in the U.S.
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Don't count on EV brake lights to communicate brake regenUnless you're stepping on the brake pedal, U.S. vehicle regulations don't require the lights to go on, and conditions might be inconsistent for one-pedal driving, Consumer Reports recently underscored.
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Toyota considering engine sounds, stalling for electric sports carThe automaker might not be so serious about stalling, but it's clearly aiming to incorporate many traits from gasoline cars in its performance EVs.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, 6-minute charging, public charging a dealbreaker: Today’s Car NewsA new discount means the Hyundai Ioniq 6 could cost less than the Model 3. Public charging is becoming an EV dealbreaker even as EV availability improves. And a battery firm shows how its fast-charging cells could transform the original Tesla Roadster idea. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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