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The Hyundai Kona Electric will be among the many rivals to this mainstream EV in all but badging.
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Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versionsRivian has been making more electric trucks than it's been delivering, and it's worked through much of its order backlog, but here's why it has no plans to lower prices.
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Volvo and Vinfast EV reviews, Fisker update, three-row Toyota EV: The Week in ReverseWhich company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo...
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Review: Don't buy the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 City EditionThe first electric vehicle being sold in the U.S. by Vietnam's Vinfast has potential, but give this new company some time to work out its many issues.
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Goodyear greens the carbon black in tires for Tesla Model 3The carbon black key to durability isn't from combustion but from a process from Monolith using methane and renewable electricity.
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Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 delayed by software issuesThe U.S. arrival of these flagship electric SUVs will likely be delayed due to software issues relating to their shared platform.
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These revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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EV adoption bottleneck, Volvo EX30 tease, Fisker Ocean Force E, Pear delay: Today’s Car NewsFisker shows an off-road Ocean and resets some timelines. Volvo teases a smaller electric SUV. EV tires should be a business opportunity. And dealerships are no longer choking EV adoption. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Have friends, family, or you tried to find an EV in stock to drive...
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Report: Few dealerships have EVs available, and it's a problemThe latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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Fisker Ocean off-roader bows as 2023 target lowered, Pear delayedFisker is delaying its follow-up Pear EV to 2025, while Ocean production has been cut by more than a quarter.
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Volvo plans small EX30 electric SUV for US, reveal June 7The compact model, to be called EX30, will be revealed on June 7 and will be available that same day for U.S. reservations, Volvo said.
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Fisker has said that the delay has been due to the vehicle homologation process, with full U.S. certification yet to come. Fisker developed the Ocean in an accelerated two-year timeframe.
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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shiftSatisfaction with aftermarket chains for maintenance, repair, and tire service has dropped, but none of the major chains have yet targeted EVs and their specific tire needs.
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Rimac taps its electric supercar smarts for energy storage techA new battery architecture with more efficiency and a smaller footprint could help enable urban renewable energy or grid-buffering projects.
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"Plug and play" kit for classic Mini electric starts under $20,000The EV kit is designed to drop into the existing vehicle's structure and may be the simplest and cheapest way to achieve an electric classic Mini.
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Toyota and Hyundai broaden fuel-cell semi plans for USBoth companies provided an update on hydrogen-fueled semi plans and see fuel-cell tech as part of the future for U.S. heavy-duty truck use.
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2023 Prius review, Mustang Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping: The Week in ReverseWhat is the most common trade-in for a Tesla Model 3? Is Toyota about to ramp up its commitment to EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 5, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with some closer scrutiny paid in...
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A future three-row EV could follow the market buzz of F-150 Lightning, helping bring new customers to Ford and keep them, suggested the company’s CEO.
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White House: Toyota "fully committed" to electrifying US fleetBiden administration senior adviser John Podesta, cited by Reuters, appears to suggest that Toyota might step up its EV plans.
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Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping, 2025 Mini Cooper EV: Today’s Car NewsFord has detailed pricing and expected range for Mustang Mach-E models powered by LFP batteries. The Mini Cooper Electric could add range, space, and power next year with a redesign. And Fisker is embracing battery swapping for its Ocean EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Fisker plans to...
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Redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper Electric adds driving range, spaceMini has boosted performance, range, and interior space for this affordable electric hatchback. Even as Mini shifts electric, its U.S. future remains unconfirmed.
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Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to Ocean EV by 2024Fisker released no information on the battery to be used for the project, but it said that it would share revenue on battery swapping with Ample.
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2023 Ford Mach-E with LFP battery: 250 miles, starts at $44,795Lower-cost LFP cells are coming first to the Mustang Mach-E in calendar year 2023 and then to the F-150 Lightning in 2024.
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