The Week In Reverse
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Which EV brand started including Tesla Superchargers in its interface? Which state is running out of money for its EV rebates, partly because sales are so strong? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 24, 2023. You’ll find plenty of firsthand reviews here on how some of the latest EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids are to drive and how they fit into the market; but this week there was a fresh one nearly each day of the week. In a first drive of the 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce, we found that this dual-motor...
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Lexus RZ review, Kia EV9 debut, affordable VW EV, peak oil timeline: The Week in Reverse
Which 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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Scout $40,000 electric SUV, Hyundai Kona Electric, F-150 Lightning winter test: The Week in Reverse
Which electric truck maker might stop production at 500 vehicles? Why oh why are steering wheels falling off EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 10, 2023. Are EVs like the Ford F-150 Lightning useless in the extreme...
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Ioniq 6 pricing, safest EVs, Rivian sounds, Porsche shuns one-pedal driving: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker (not Tesla) re-upped its plans to bring a steering yoke to the U.S.? And another solar car was canceled. Which one? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 24, 2023. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan...
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Kia Niro EV review, Tesla FSD recall, Ford LFP batteries, Ram 1500 REV: The Week in Reverse
Which brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year? Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 17, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro...
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Honda Accord Hybrid review, Hyundai EV subscription, $2,000 EV conversion credit: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming solar EV was crash-tested? Which EV maker is now offering a $7,500 “EV credit?” This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 11, 2023. In a first drive of the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, we found that...
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Which automaker promised “radically simplified” future EVs with smaller batteries? And which one doesn’t see 300-mile EVs as the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 3, 2023. One of the biggest news nuggets of the week in the efficiency corner involved another upset of Tesla. Hyundai Ioniq 6 beats the Tesla Model 3 in range, as well as efficiency, with an EPA rating of 361 miles. In rear-wheel-drive form, it ties the all-wheel-drive Lucid Air Pure in efficiency. Consider the CEO of Mazda...
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Aptera details, Civic Hybrid, Polestar 2, Tesla Gigafactory boost: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is reportedly considering a pivot to cylindrical cells for future EVs? Which EV maker is Uber partnering with for a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, January 27...
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Wrangler 4xe winter drive, Mazda rotary details, GM small electric truck: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed this week that some of its front-wheel-drive EVs are going rear-wheel-drive? Which charging network did Shell announce plans to buy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 20, 2023. The 2023 Jeep...
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Tesla price cuts, Lightyear 2, Ioniq 5 crab walk, Ram EV and charging robot: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker’s rotary range-extended EV is once again unlikely for the U.S.? Can a heated seat belt really boost EV range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 13, 2023. Only a few days after reporting some...
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F-150 Lightning wins, Ram electric truck concept, VW ID.7 prototype, Rivian vans: The Week in Reverse
Which popular EV got a price hike the same week it once again became eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit? What did the Sony-Honda electric car venture choose as its brand name? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 6...
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Lucid Air review update, dual-motor Rivian preview, EV tax credit leasing loophole: The Week In Reverse
Which automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Our biggest, albeit...
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How is metal foil the fix for the latest fire-related Chevy Bolt EV recall? How can Porsche Taycan owners cut their home charging time in half? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 23, 2022. The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback have been given a bigger battery, better efficiency, and faster charging as part of a revamp that includes a name change. In a review of the 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron lineup, we found it repositioned right in the middle of a landscape including the BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes EQS SUV, and...
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2023 Toyota Prius review, Best Car To Buy finalists, EV reliability, winter range: The Week in Reverse
Which popular electric vehicle got yet another price hike? Which company was awarded a $2.5 billion federal loan? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 16, 2022. Whether you’ve written hybrids off or not, you'll...
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Used EV prices, EV battery pack costs, AAA mobile charging, ID.4 software upgrade: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed a hydrogen-combustion performance-car concept? Can government agencies really get the Ford F-150 Lightning? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2022. In a series of introductions in Europe...
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Chevy electric sedan, Toyota Tacoma EV, Aptera charging, Tesla discount: The Week in Reverse
Owners of which two mainstream car brands are shifting to Tesla at a high rate? Which company might build VW’s Scout electric trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 2, 2022. Honda announced that it will...
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Toyota Prius review, Porsche Taycan lessons, mobile hydrogen stations: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker claims its dealerships have fixed thousands of Teslas? How can you see where future fast-chargers will be located? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2022. Just ahead of the recent debut of the...
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2023 Toyota Prius, bZ EV concept, Lucid Gravity, Porsche PPE: The Week in Reverse
Why did Tesla decide to rename its fast-charging connector and open it up to other companies now? Which Model S rival beats it in driving range with a smaller battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 18...
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Which 1,000-mile EV is getting carbon-fiber composite bodywork? Which automaker balks at the idea of building U.S. EVs because it can’t compete with fast-food wages? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 11, 2022. In a first drive of the 2023 BMW i7, we found this big luxury EV to be shockingly good in nearly every respect—even though it’s virtually indistinguishable from its gasoline 760i sibling, unless you’re a Bimmer fan. Consider it serious competition for the Tesla Model S and Lucid...
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Nissan Ariya review, Ram electric truck, Leaf-powered pickup, GM Ultium EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which fast-food chain is getting fast-charging at 100 locations? Is Tesla Cybertruck production getting pushed back again? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 4, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Nissan Ariya, we...
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Ford Escape Hybrid refresh, faster Hyundai charging, Volvo EX90 tech, Mercedes CEO: The Week in Reverse
Which brand confirmed this week it will build EVs in Georgia? Which electric sedan can charge at home at 80 miles per hour? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 28, 2022. In an interview with GCR, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola...
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2023 CR-V Hybrid review, Niro EV pricing, EV debuts for GMC, Cadillac, Mercedes: The Week In Reverse
Which Toyota high-mpg hybrid model is gaining all-wheel drive? Are prices on used EVs calming from their record levels? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 21, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we found...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 review, F-150 Lightning price hike, Tesla Semi sans Megachargers: The Week In Reverse
Do plug-in hybrids make sense vs. hybrids? Which California ZEV states aren’t so keen on California’s 2035 gas-vehicle ban? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 7, 2022. In a first drive of the 2023 Hyundai...
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$10,000 EV, 53-mpg Niro Hybrid, reviews of Outlander PHEV, Q4 E-Tron, EQS SUV: The Week in Reverse
Which new electric pickup is being made but can’t yet be delivered? Which automaker released an adapter that will allow it to use the vast majority of U.S. fast-chargers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 30...
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