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Mullen has revived U.S. plans for the K50, also known as the Dragonfly K50, and plans revised styling for it to be more in line with other planned models.
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Dodge Hornet PHEV drive, Hyundai charging robot, Mexico and EVs: Today’s Car NewsWe drive the first plug-in Dodge and get PowerShots. Hyundai shows a charging robot that could be used for self-driving cars or accessibility features. And Mexico is building a lot of EVs but not buying them. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive and review of the 2024 Dodge...
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Review: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid puts performance firstDodge’s first PHEV follows its bad-boy brand image much more than minding the miles per gallon or kilowatt-hour.
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Why Mexico builds many US-bound EVs but buys few of themThe scarcity of public charging in Mexico is part of it. So are the very low wages related to the cost of EVs.
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriersRobotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Electric Ford Explorer, Kia EV5, made-in-US Genesis EV, battery cost and insurance: Today’s Car NewsFord reveals an all-electric Explorer. Kia shows a smaller EV5 electric SUV. EV battery packs could create an insurance-cost issue. And Genesis ramps up American-made EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is now building its Electrified GV70 EV in Alabama. We took a look at why...
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Later this month Genesis will start delivering the first model from the Hyundai luxury brand to be made outside South Korea—and it’s an EV.
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Europe gets an all-electric Ford Explorer, with VW's assistRelated to the Volkswagen ID.4, the electric Explorer revealed on Tuesday isn’t due to ever be sold in the U.S.
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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiumsAn investigation of what happens when EVs are in accidents found that it's more common to replace rather than repair—leading to some very high collision price tags, and a higher rate of totaled EVs.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seatsAlthough initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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Nissan Ariya e-4orce review, Oregon EV rebates, workplace charging and solar: Today’s Car NewsWorkplace charging should be emphasized by policy to take advantage of daily solar production, a study suggests. Oregon’s EV rebates may be on hiatus due to funding. And we bring you some first driving impressions of the Nissan Ariya e-4orce. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a...
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfortThe Ariya e-4orce electric SUV uses all four of its drive wheels to show that faster can also feel level-headed.
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Under the state rebate program, lower-income buyers of EVs have been able to claim up to $7,500, in addition to federal tax credits and other incentives.
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Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plantsSmarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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Lexus RZ review, Kia EV9 debut, affordable VW EV, peak oil timeline: The Week in ReverseWhich big electric truck can give other EVs 20 miles or more of range per hour? Why are EVs a traffic-safety threat, according to one of the major U.S. safety agencies? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 17, 2023. In a...
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7-Eleven EV charging, BMW EV interface, peak ICE and peak oil: Today’s Car NewsBMW confirms a futuristic EV interface that puts the windshield to use. Peak ICE vehicle sales is already in the past and peak oil is just a few years ahead. And how will 7-Eleven’s charging network take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has...
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Combustion-vehicle sales peaked in 2017, peak oil due in 2027Globally, combustion vehicle sales show no return to levels reached in 2017—and because of the turnover of the fleet, peak oil demand will follow in 2027, according to a recent report.
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs will debut with panoramic head-up displayDue in 2025, the future family of BMWs aiming for range and affordability will incorporate many or all of their displays in the windshield, as part of a "driver-centric" approach.
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The company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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VW ID.2all, Tesla right to repair, costs sour home charging: Today’s Car NewsThe soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Owners are suing Tesla and seeking...
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Electricity price hikes are souring home EV charging satisfactionEV owners are also less satisfied with their charging speed, Power observes, in a trend that could be closely related to the rising size of EV battery packs.
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Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopolyDoes Tesla violate antitrust laws by forcing owners to use its own service centers and parts supply?
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Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews affordable compact EVThe ID.2all is the first MEB-based vehicle with front-wheel drive, and it's about two feet shorter than the ID.4.
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Kia EV9 design, $2.5B for EV charging, weight and EV safety: Today’s Car NewsA luxurious three-row electric SUV from Kia is previewed. A $2.5 billion federal program will help get more charging to communities and local travel corridors, over years. And what’s the greatest safety concern related to EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia provided a first...
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