The Week In Reverse
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Which popular electric vehicle ranked near the bottom for reliability? Which company made sure its truck’s frunk was useful space? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 19, 2021. Several important affordable electric vehicles were revealed this week in U.S.-bound form. Toyota provided some detail about its 2023 bZ4X electric SUV, which will come to the U.S. with some—but not all—of its standout tech. Expect America to get the radiant floor heat, an energy-saving heat pump, and a smartphone-based...
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Subaru Solterra EV, Kia EV9, F-150 Lightning reservations, Leaf batteries for the grid: The Week in Reverse
Which brand just passed Mercedes-Benz in U.S. registrations—with only EVs? Which upcoming EV could be the basis for a future U.S. military vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 12, 2021. Subaru revealed...
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Toyota bZ4X tech preview, VW electric Bus prototype, EV tax credit expansion: The Week in Reverse
Which brand announced the development of its urban electric van concept? Which proprietary charging network made some of its chargers available to more EV drivers this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 5...
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Toyota EV tech details; EV tax credit controversy; Tesla, Hertz, and Uber: The Week in Reverse
Which company aims to help install 40,000 more destination chargers? Which EV startup plans to use Panasonic cylindrical cells, like Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2021. In a review update of the 2021...
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Tesla Supercharger expansion, 42-mpg hybrid pickup, Volvo C40 EV and XC60 PHEV reviewed: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is keeping driving data in its cars for up to a year? Which company revealed plans for three future EVs this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 22, 2021. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the...
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Lucid Air and Mazda MX-30 tested, Hummer EV driven, Rivian origin story, Tesla Texas: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker confirmed it’s moving its headquarters to Texas? Which global automaker revealed an EV costing less than $10,000—in China? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 8, 2021. We got some first time...
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Which posh luxury brand announced plans to go all-electric by 2030? Which automaker plans two new U.S. manufacturing complexes, both focused on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 1, 2021. In a first drive of the 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup, with lots of off-roading, we found it to be one of the most versatile vehicles ever tested—although it’s a reminder that tall, heavy trucks do tend to use more energy than other EVs. On Tuesday, Lucid officially started making the Air electric sedan in...
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Toyota hybrid pickup, EVs with the most range, prices for Q4, EQS, Tucson PHEV: The Week in Reverse
Which affordable electric vehicle earned top safety recognition? What issue is splitting automakers’ support of a proposed EV tax credit expansion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 24, 2021. With both Rivian...
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Lucid Air range, RAV4 Prime EV mode off-road, Rivian and Ford electric trucks: The Week in Reverse
Why did Tesla push back about an expansion of the federal EV tax credit? Which company's electric trucks are ready for delivery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 17, 2021. We tested the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in...
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Polestar 2 review, Mercedes EQE, Toyota battery plan, Hyundai hydrogen vision: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced plans to cut battery degradation to 10 percent over 10 years? Which states haven’t required EV sales but are among those with the highest EV registrations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Subaru EV, Rivian range, Genesis electric shift, Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck delayed: The Week in Reverse
Which EV might potentially get a big boost in range after the recall remedy? What once common fuel was verified as completely phased out in the world as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2021. On...
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Mach-E range boost, Genesis wireless charging, Rivian IPO, Alpha Wolf: The Week in Reverse
Which EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that...
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What electric car started its ramp-up toward U.S. mass production next year? Have sales of vehicles with tailpipes already peaked? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2021. This week, we got an in-person look at the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV and found it just as eye-catching and finely detailed up close as in concept form and pictures. The GM luxury brand also confirmed that the model will debut in rear-wheel-drive form, with a 100-kwh battery pack. GM on Friday expanded the recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV...
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Chevy Silverado EV tech, Model 3 off-road, Rivian Texas, electrified trailer, EV highway: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle maker is focusing in on Texas for a second factory? Which EVs are union made and made in the USA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 13, 2021. With resistance to the inclusion of EVs incentives...
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Audi E-Tron GT and Hyundai Santa Fe reviews, Biden EV target, Leaf price cut: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming EV is claimed to dominate the Tesla Model Y in fast-charging? Which 40-mpg hybrid pickup might be in short supply for at least a few months? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 6, 2021. In a first drive...
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid mpg, Mercedes EQS drive, Tesla Supercharger network for all: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle startup is already reportedly looking around for a second factory location? Which former executive of an EV startup posted $100 million bail this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 30, 2021...
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GMC electric pickup, Mercedes EV plans, Volvo C40 Recharge pricing: The Week in Reverse
Electric pickup trucks, Aston Martins, and an all-electric Mercedes lineup make up this week's green-car news.
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Electric Jeeps, Volvo C40 Recharge up close, 50 mpg for under $30,000: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker advised owners of its popular EV to park it outside? Which company thinks that CVTs are a good idea for electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 16, 2021. We got an up-close look at the Volvo C40...
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Which charging network is presenting air quality updates at its chargers? Which EV startup teamed up with Pininfarina? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 9, 2021. One by one, the legacy automakers are pivoting to focus more on EVs and less on internal combustion. This week, it was Stellantis, the new combined company formed by the merger of FCA and PSA earlier this year. It announced a $35 billion pivot to EVs across 14 global brands including a fully electric Dodge muscle car and electric Ram 1500 pickup. With...
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GMC Hummer EV up close, BMW says farewell to i3, Volvo details its electric remake: The Week In Reverse
Which company is being sued over its idle fees at fast chargers? Which automaker’s actions prompted some celebrities to dump a green-car icon? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2021. “You don’t buy...
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Kia EV6 up close, Volvo XC90 Recharge driven, Canoo battery tech, no climate no deal: The Week in Reverse
Which German brand stepped up its plans to phase out internal combustion models? Which upcoming EV got a power boost, and which one got a battery boost? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 25, 2021. Firsthand experience...
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Model S Plaid yoke, Lordstown upheaval, Polestar and Canoo US EV production: The Week in Reverse
Which SUV brand is considering a hydrogen fuel-cell model? Which company thinks it’s too early to focus only on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 18, 2021. The 2022 Lexus NX crossover was one of the new or...
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Tesla Model S Plaid, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX and i4, Toyota and EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford electric trucks, Jeep plug-in hybrid deal, EV tax credit: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker might not be allowed to sell its EVs in the state where they’re produced? Which upcoming electric vehicle has reached a claimed 200,000 hand-raisers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 28, 2021. The...
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