The Week In Reverse
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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 make a hydrogen fuel-cell version of its CR-V starting in 2024. To be made in Ohio, the CR-V Fuel Cell will also offer a charge port, for short-range driving around town without hydrogen. Mercedes-Benz suggested that its eSprinter electric vans might be new benchmarks for efficiency. In a real-life...
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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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BMW i7 review, Honda Accord Hybrid, Audi Q8 E-Tron, Volvo EX90: The Week in Reverse
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...
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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 ReverseBengt Halvorson
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 this model to be the brand’s best gasoline-fueled SUV. It’s spacious, comfortable, well-equipped, responsive, and a great value. However, Honda pitches it as a connector to future EVs, and the newly added amplified engine sounds and artificial “shifts” aren’t speaking...
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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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Ford ends EV markups, Lucid details motor tech, CR-V Hybrid pricing, Jeep PHEVs: The Week in Reverse
Which EV was shown to be the most aerodynamic production car in the world? Which bidirectional charger is approved under warranty for the Leaf? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 16, 2022. One of the biggest stories...
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Rivian Camp mode, California heat-wave EV charging, US batteries for Toyota and Honda EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is first using CATL’s cell-to-pack battery tech for 600-plus miles of range? In which U.S. state have EVs passed 15% of overall new-vehicle sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2022...
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What controversial option on Tesla vehicles was given a price increase this week? Which EV maker announced this week that its tech will be used in watercraft? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 26, 2022. Some of the biggest news of the week remained solidly in the EV policy corner, as federal and California policy set this week and last will shape the vehicle market potentially for decades. California on Thursday made its planned 2035 end date for gasoline vehicles official policy—and it’s likely that...
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Dodge electric muscle car, Lucid Air Sapphire, fastest-charging EV, tax credit eligibility: The Week in Reverse
Which are the lowest-priced U.S.-market EVs? Which American-made EVs qualify for the new Clean Vehicle Credit? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 19, 2022. We started out the week rounding up the cheapest EVs for...
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EV tax credit breakdown, F-150 Lightning price hike, used EV prices, Tesla FSD pushback: The Week in Reverse
Which super-efficient EV has gone Stealth? Who called Tesla’s Full Self-Driving irresponsible this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 12, 2022. We paid a whole lot of attention to the $7,500 EV tax credit...
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Mercedes EQB and Vision EQXX reviews, police F-150 Lightning, US-made ID.4, EV tax credit: The Week in Reverse
How far weekly does Sono say its Sion solar EV might go without ever charging? Which automaker launched a service aimed at answering questions about EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 29, 2022. This week, we drove...
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Chevy Blazer EV, Ford battery plan, VW CEO to Scout, solid-state carbon footprint: The Week in Reverse
Which brand teased an affordable electric convertible? Which EVs outshined gasoline equivalents in a study of new-car owners’ first 90 days? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 22, 2022. GM revealed the 2024 Chevy...
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Ioniq 6 efficiency, Honda CR-V hybrid, Canoo lifeline, Tesla Powerwalls backing up the grid: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker entered the charging business? How are Tesla Powerwall owners forming a “virtual power plant” to back up the grid? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 15, 2022. Hyundai confirmed the U.S...
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Which automaker beat Tesla so far this year in EV sales, according to some reports this past week? Which company confirmed that it has 1,000 battery swapping stations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 8, 2022. This week, Toyota confirmed that it’s delivered the 200,000 qualifying vehicles that will trigger a phaseout period for the EV tax credit for Toyota and Lexus. That means the $7,500 tax credit buyers can claim for models like the BZ4X electric car and RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will drop to $3,750 on...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal, Cadillac Lyriq review, Toyota EV tax credit sunset: The Week in Reverse
Why are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2022. We brought...
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Tesla price hike; Toyota Compact Cruiser EV; Blazer EV, Ioniq 6, Celestiq teased: The Week in Reverse
For how long will Tesla be the world’s top EV maker? How does a tech supplier propose dropping the onboard charger from electric vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2022. Remember when the Tesla Model...
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Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid review, Lightyear 0 solar car, Fisker Pear EV details: The Week in Reverse
How many miles apart is the federal government asking for EV fast-chargers? Which “expensive” electric car did a Senator drive to Washington, D.C.? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 10, 2022. Ford’s...
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Corolla Cross Hybrid, Lexus RX plug-in, Chevy Bolt EV price cut, EV price war: The Week in Reverse
Will more ethanol help ease gas prices? Which brand will apply the name Electra to upcoming EVs? This is our look back to the future, with the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 3, 2022. Despite the holiday weekend, the week that followed brought a...
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Hyundai Tucson PHEV and Kia EV6 reviews, Mach-E and Air recalls, Mercedes' G-Turn: The Week in Reverse
Which U.S. city is installing curbside chargers on request? Is it possible that brake dust emissions are higher for EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 27, 2022. This week we presented a couple of drive reviews. In a...
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