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Toyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With more information about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) trickling out ahead of deliveries set to start soon—with new info that the WT and its base battery will be available to retail customers, but not other WT versions—we took a look at the Silverado EV WT vs. the F-150 Lightning Pro in price and...
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Chevy Silverado EV WT vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: Electric work trucks comparedAn affordable, work-oriented Tradesman version of the Ram 1500 REV electric truck will also be offered, and Ram says that it will be widely available, not only to fleet and work buyers.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildoutWill it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Toyota plans to boost US hybrid production with demandMore of its hybrid powertrains and engines will be sourced from the U.S., for U.S. vehicle assembly plants.
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Why aren't EVs staying in the US fleet as long as gasoline models?Insurance could well be the issue, or part of it, as insurers are far too eager to completely write off EVs rather than fix them—especially when the battery pack is involved.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Silverado EV range, Cayenne E-Hybrid review: The Week in ReverseWhich popular pickup is going hybrid, but not electric quite yet? Which U.S. city is offering robotic EV charging at its airport parking? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 19, 2023. In a review of the 2024 Porsche...
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Chevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup lineup revealed Thursday night. But as with Toyota’s larger Tundra pickups, hybrid versions prioritize towing, hauling, and replacing larger engines more than they go for peak mpg. And despite the rumor mill and what Toyota’s concept vehicles might suggest, there’s no sign of a...
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Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck formElectric pickup truck would have one of the highest range ratings in its segment, if verified by the EPA.
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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airportThe robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging.
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Hybrid headlines 2024 Toyota Tacoma lineup, no EV yetHybrid versions are the most powerful in the lineup, so it's unlikely the Tacoma is chasing the Maverick Hybrid's 40 mpg.
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Honda hydrogen plans, Utah fast-charging, Taycan route planning: Today’s Car NewsHonda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who drive a Porsche Taycan now have a...
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Honda plans fuel-cell semi, ponders hydrogen for small mobilityHonda's hydrogen plans include a fuel-cell semi with Isuzu and internal-combustion engines potentially for motorcycles or mopeds.
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The 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stationsBut it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car NewsThe courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime...
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybridBargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fineRupert Stadler allegedly admitted culpability in keeping affected diesel vehicles on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015.
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can beWhile Ford sends signals it's going big with upcoming EVs for the U.S., it revealed a very intriguing small EV for Europe.
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The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model essentially helps bridge the gap between the role of V-8 engines in this SUV family’s lineup and the fully electric Cayenne that’s expected in 2026. Will it serve up enough of an electric commute to make the decision worthwhile? Mercedes-Benz is planning a...
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Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian supportStellantis also plans a technology center for battery cells, modules, and battery packs near the plant, so much rests on a resolution.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RVA factory-built electric camper van might be part of the expanded range of fully electric offerings Mercedes aims to make on its VAN.EA architecture starting in 2026.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gapThe latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car NewsRivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some...
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Ford revives hydrogen interest with E-Transit fuel-cell trialThe three-year trial project, based in the UK, will look at whether it can deliver “enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases.”
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