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Hyundai Mobis argues that by incorporating sensor inputs, its air suspension could have a positive impact on performance and efficiency.
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2023 Nissan Ariya recalled because steering wheel might detachA steering-wheel bolt on Nissan's new crossover EV may need attention.
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Hyundai Kona Electric, Fisker Pear teased, Lordstown Endurance stalled: Today’s Car NewsFisker teases its $30,000 Pear EV. Lordstown remains stalled on its first product. And the Hyundai Kona Electric takes some cues from the Ioniq 5. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has provided a first look at the 2024 Kona Electric. On the way to the U.S. later this year, the Kona...
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets more range, roomier interiorThe Kona Electric also leads the design of the Kona lineup, and offers V2L tech that could help provide backup power.
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Fisker teases $29,900 Pear EV; Ocean deliveries start soonFisker claims a 300-mile range for the top version, plus centralized electrical and electronics architecture—as well as a solar roof.
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Lordstown stalls on Endurance electric truckLordstown has paused production over a recall issue, while it questions whether it can make more than its initial batch of 500 Endurance electric pickups.
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VW’s Scout electric SUV brand comes out and teases its first model, due in 2026. SUVs are fueling global oil demand, and electric SUVs aren’t solving it. Mercedes readies its eSprinter for more range and a wide range of uses. And Tesla cuts prices again. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has once again cut prices on the Model S and Model X. With these cuts of $5,000 to $10,000, Tesla is now effectively bringing the Dual Motor Model S just below the price of the dual-motor Lucid Air Pure that beats the equivalent Model S in range. It’s also bringing Plaid...
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Tesla Model S and Model X prices cut again by up to $10,000After the price cut, high-performance Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid models cost the same amount.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter plugs into electric vanlifeNew-generation Mercedes eSprinter electric vans soon to be made in South Carolina make efficiency gains and will solve all kinds of work needs.
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The SUV market is fueling global oil demand, clouding CO2 targetsAnd electric SUVs don't solve the problem. Additional CO2 emissions from SUVs in 2022 overshadowed the increased sales of electric vehicles.
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VW's Scout confirms $40,000 electric SUV, $2B South Carolina plantVW's Scout brand will make its first model a "rugged utility vehicle" or "RUV," followed "in quick succession" by a larger electric pickup truck.
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MX-30 EV review, Tesla charging future, Rivian R1S Max Pack, greenest and meanest: The Week in ReverseHow many “select” Tesla Supercharger stations are open to other brands’ EVs? Which new EV maker delivered its first U.S.-market vehicles this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 3, 2023...
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Ford has said it will restart F-150 Lightning production. The Kia EV9 will make its debut this month. EV owners are driving farther per day. And will wireless bidirectional charging help make Tesla vehicles more useful at home and to the grid? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla suggested in its Investor Day presentation that it’s considering wireless EV charging as part of its future. We looked at how this tech may go right along with owner convenience, future self-driving (or self-parking) features, and the bidirectional charging capability that Tesla also confirmed this...
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US EV trip lengths are way up, nearly equaling gasoline tripsThe typical daily EV trip length of 30 miles is approaching that covered by gasoline models, according to real-world data from connected cars.
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Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUVThe EV9 is due to reach U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2023, and it's due to become the brand's flagship model, with a price approaching that of luxury brands.
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Is Tesla preparing to offer wireless EV charging?Daily home charging could be a lot simpler with inductive wireless charging, and it could help owners take advantage of bidirectional charging tech also on the way.
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Ford F-150 Lightning production restarts March 13, no recall yetFord gives no further indication here that a recall for the potential battery issue in the works, but given the detail regarding engineering and parts updates, it could still be a possibility.
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Tesla bidirectional charging, “select” Superchargers open to CCS, USPS E-Transits: Today’s Car NewsTesla opens up 10 Supercharger locations to CCS charging. The USPS buys Ford E-Transits. And bidirectional charging is coming to Tesla models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. At Wednesday’s Investor Day, Tesla revealed that it will be rolling out bidirectional charging capability to...
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In the U.S. this is an essential step toward Tesla opening up "a portion" of its network toward models using CCS—and thus claiming federal funds.
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USPS buys 9,250 Ford E-Transit vans, with custom EVs years awayThe USPS is buying off-the-shelf Ford E-Transit electric vans, because electric versions of the custom-designed delivery vehicles awarded the government contract remain years from delivery.
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Tesla lineup to get bidirectional charging capability by 2025With revamped power electronics coming to all Tesla models, bidirectional charging capability may allow owners to use their vehicles as mobile backup-power banks.
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Rivian Max Pack, R2 details, STLA drive modules, greenest and meanest: Today’s Car NewsRivian will deliver a three-row SUV with nearly 400 miles of range later this year. Drive modules for upcoming Ram, Dodge, and Jeep EVs may be made in Indiana. And the Mini Cooper SE tops an annual list of the greenest. What’s the meanest? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has...
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Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanestThis year's Greenest list includes the Mini Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, and Toyota bZ4X.
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Indiana-made drive modules may muscle EVs from Ram, Jeep, DodgeIn the same area, Stellantis has announced a $2.5 billion battery factory under a joint venture with battery supplier Samsung SDI.
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