The Week In Reverse
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Who made a new appearance as a pitchman for gas guzzlers? What company says gas and diesel engines will live on for decades—even as it pulled forward plans to build more electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 28, 2018. Beginning with Tesla models delivered Monday, tax credits on the cars will drop to $1,875. As battery supplies across the electric-car industry tighten, reports have emerged that Tesla is working to develop its own in-house batteries. A Volkswagen executive says that while the...
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EPA drama, Ford Explorer Hybrid, Hummer reboot, hydrogen in China: The Week in Reverse
What company is gradually losing its share of the solar market? What automaker designed its hybrid system specifically for towing and hauling? Which gas-guzzling SUV brand might be revived? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Tesla truck, Rivian tech, recalls, roaming, and an EV reckoning: The Week in Reverse
Which two major charging networks joined together for the sake of interoperability? Which automaker’s former CEO warned that U.S. demand for electric cars is going to lag expectations? And why oh why do you use so many extension cords? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right...
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Automakers partner up for EVs, write to Trump, and go airless: The Week in Reverse
Which automakers banded together to put more electric cars in their lineups? What new tires did General Motors say it aims to put on its upcoming shared electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 7, 2019. This...
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Tesla Model Y, EV ads, trade-war concerns, and maybe a merger: The Week in Reverse
Which U.S. carmaker announced it's working on the formation of a charging network? Which two Chinese companies both aiming for the U.S. market entered a new joint venture in their home market? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Tesla troubles, Model S value, E-tron drive, fresh air, and why Norway? The Week in Reverse
Tesla and Audi dominated this week's news about electric vehicles and efficiency; other highlights included Rivian kitchen and GM's new electronics backbone.
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What U.S. state wants to charge $1,000 per year for registering an electric vehicle? Which vehicle brand said no to a future that retires the internal combustion engine? And what might California’s regulatory agency be considering in response to upcoming Trump Administration moves? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 17, 2019. We finished up the week wondering about California’s potentially extreme alternatives, if the federal government denies the state of its longtime Clean Air Act waiver. Might it...
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VW ID 3, 2020 Hyundai Ioniq, Lincoln plug-ins, battery supplies: The Week in Reverse
What may cause delays in some electric cars? Which new electric SUV went into production this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 10, 2019. This week brought a lot of updates, primarily for the European market...
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Tesla safety, Ford plug-ins, electric-car myths, Smart exit: The Week in Reverse
Which company made active driver safety aids standard on their cars? What model got a new variant just for Canada? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 3, 2019. It was a big week for green car news, from California to...
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Jaguar I-Pace sales, Qiantu K50 details, Tesla range boost: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker teased the possibility of getting in the insurance business starting as soon as next month? Which startup automaker does Ford intend to invest $500 million into? And where might a solar car that started with crowdfunding be made? This is our look back at the Week In...
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Tesla changes, EPA updates, tax credits, Kia Soul EV review: The Week in Reverse
Which U.S. state may regain the title of lithium-mining capital? What model will Tesla quit selling online? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 12, 2019. Tesla shook up its lineup again on Friday, announcing leases for...
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Tesla comparisons, Jaguar I-Pace and Chevy Bolt EV drives: The Week in Reverse
Which self-driving system didn't rank well in the latest study? What car has given us range anxiety at least once? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 22, 2019. This week ended with lots of announcements from automakers...
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Which two companies announced expanded lines of plug-in hybrids this week? What big decision did Tesla take back? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 15, 2019. The big news this week was Tesla's unveiling of its long-awaited Model Y small, more affordable SUV. The car debuted in LA on Thursday night, complete with new specs and even pricing information. While we were there, we took a closer look at how the Model Y compares with the Model 3 on which it's based. Earlier in the week, Tesla reversed its earlier...
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Tesla Model 3 reliability, Bill Gates, California fast lanes: The Week in Reverse
Which electric car gets great satisfaction but subpar reliability ratings? What did a bill in California propose instead of the high-speed rail project from San Francisco to LA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Feb. 22...
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California stands firm, Honda joins GM, SEC investigates Tesla: The Week in Reverse
Which automakers are now openly opposing the EPA’s proposed fuel-economy rollback? And which automaker teased an 800-volt electric car good for the drag races? This is Green Car Reports’ look back at the Week in Reverse, for the week ending Nov. 2, 2018. Friday we updated a piece about...
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Dyson’s electric-vehicle gamble, Musk’s redemption, GM’s 50-state mandate: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker managed to turn a profit, without ever making a model with an internal-combustion engine? And which automaker asked specifically for a national electric-vehicle mandate? This is Green Car Reports’ look back at the Week in Reverse, for the week ending October 26, 2018. We ended...
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Tesla Model 3 shuffle, Jaguar I-Pace delivery, and Hyundai first drives: The Week in Reverse
Will Tesla see a groundswell of interest in its new, $45k Model 3 Mid Range, and is it doing the right thing in (perhaps temporarily) dropping the Full Self-Driving option from the configurator? And how might Nissan price its upcoming longer-range version of the Leaf electric car? This is Green Car...
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UN’s climate catastrophe, Trump’s ethanol, Tesla’s Q3 sales surge: The Week in Reverse
Will some very intriguing products from Bollinger Motors and Faraday Future make it to market? Electric-vehicle sales surged to new levels in the third quarter of the year, thanks to Tesla. Will it push even harder to meet a tax-credit deadline? This is Green Car Reports’ look back at the...
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Will automakers be able to turn a profit on all the electric vehicles under development? And how many Model 3 sedans, again, did Tesla deliver just last month? This is Green Car Reports’ look back at the Week in Reverse, for the week ending October 5, 2018. Friday, we looked at a test of semi self-driving systems from Consumer Reports, and why Tesla placed second to Cadillac. Volkswagen has confirmed that it’s planning for solid-state battery technology, but don’t expect it to be so game-changing. And a new report asked a tough question: Can electric vehicles be profitable?...
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Infiniti Q50 Hybrid leaves, all-electric Audi e-tron arrives, Tesla investigation grows: The Week in Reverse
Are federal officials investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk? Even more than they already may be? How much will the new 2019 Nissan Leaf cost when it goes on sale? And what about a bigger battery already? And what about Audi's anticipated all-electric model? This is our look back on the week in green...
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Tesla Model 3 reviews, Sergio Marchionne's death, Niro Plug-In test, A-Class aero: The Week In Reverse
How well did the Model 3 Performance perform in its first batch of reviews? Which big oil company ExxonMobil left the ALEC political conference? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, July 27, 2018. Friday, a new...
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Big bets on Byton, Ford "exploring" hybrids with its popular SUV, and Hyundai Ioniq is back; The Week in Reverse
What's next for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq? What's next for Ford's Explorer? And what's coming from electric-car startup Byton? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2018. The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is back this year with...
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FCA's five-year master plan, more EVs on the road, Tesla Model 3 "recommended": The Week in Reverse
Will the future for one of America's biggest automakers finally turn to electrified powertrains? What are some of the weirdest green cars ever proposed? Will BMWs act like the latest smartphones? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Tesla Model 3 braking problems, new electric SUVs, 2-cylinder pickup: The Week in Reverse
Which new car won't Consumer Reports recommend? What new company is getting ready to build electric SUVs in Illinois? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 25, 2018. Friday, we shared a report from Bloomberg New Energy...
Eric C. Evarts