The Week In Reverse
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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 ReverseWhich 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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EV SPAC roundup, Lightyear solar EV range, electric Dodge muscle car and Ram 1500 pickup: The Week in ReverseWhich 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...
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GMC Hummer EV up close, BMW says farewell to i3, Volvo details its electric remake: The Week In ReverseWhich 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 ReverseWhich 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 ReverseWhich 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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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 specifications for its U.S. versions of two upcoming electric models. The 2022 BMW i4 fastback will start at $56,395—about $6,000 higher than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range—while the 2022 BMW iX SUV will start at $84,195. Both are expected to offer about 300 miles of range in at least one version. We...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford electric trucks, Jeep plug-in hybrid deal, EV tax credit: The Week in ReverseWhich 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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Ford F-150 Lightning, heavy Hummer EV, Chevy Bolt EUV deliveries, Kia EV6: The Week in ReverseWill the U.S. get new point-of-sale incentives for electric vehicles? Which California EV startup announced a price for its first vehicle, originally to be offered by subscription only? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May...
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Electric Subaru, Bolt EV range test, Hummer EV off-road, Toyota electric plans: The Week in ReverseWhich companies announced plans to make a $30,000 EV in the U.S.? What European automaker says it sees a potential upside in battery-swapping tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 14, 2021. Anticipation continues to...
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Chevy Bolt EV battery fix, F-150 Lightning, used EV prices, California rules for 2035: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicle maker might lose some of its revenue from emissions credits? Which company is developing a ride-hailing car specifically for Uber? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 7, 2021. Although there...
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Tesla’s battery push, Mach-E GT, Lightyear One, EV and PHEV deals: The Week in ReverseCan the Lightyear One go 450 miles with a 60-kwh battery? Will the Tesla Model Y be the world’s top-selling vehicle next year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 30, 2021. In Tesla’s quarterly update call...
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Tucson Hybrid review, Cadillac Lyriq details, Toyota electric pickup, A6 E-Tron: The Week in ReverseBengt HalvorsonWhich electric vehicles earned top safety ratings this week? Which luxury brand revealed a fully electric sedan with 800V charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 23, 2021. This week we took a first drive in the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and found that its superiority over the non-hybrid versions of the Tucson extends beyond just gas mileage. Toyota teased one of the fully electric vehicles set to arrive in the U.S. in 2022—in the form of the RAV4-sized bZ4X Concept. And it dropped an about-face...
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Karma GS-6 review, Aptera performance, EQS reveal, MX-30, hybrids before Prius: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker has a Canadian compliance car with just 94 miles of range? Which plug-in hybrid isn’t staying on dealer lots because demand remains so strong? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 16, 2021...
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Chevy Silverado EV confirmed, Hummer EV SUV revealed, EQS preview, Polestar 2 review: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker will be giving its mass-market EVs bidirectional charging starting in 2022? And is there hope for battery swapping after all? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 9, 2021. A series of announcements from...
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Bolt EUV review, electric Jeep, Rivian charging network, Biden EV policy: The Week in ReverseWhich electric car can get a big software upgrade if you go to the dealership? Which EV maker leaves the most range when it says there’s nothing left? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 26, 2021. We brought you...
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Lordstown update, Kia EV6 reveal, VW battery plans, BMW iX and i4 details: The Week in ReverseWhere did Tesla lobby for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles? Which two electric vehicles had their identical recall issues handled differently—showing an advantage to over-the-air updates? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the...
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Canoo electric pickup, “electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 range and charging: The Week in ReverseWhich electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO? Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in the U.S. and elsewhere? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
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Would a by-the-kilowatt-hour charging tax help states recover infrastructure funds from dwindling gas tax revenues? Volvo is moving to online-only sales, starting with its EVs. Volkswagen looks ahead to its 2026 EVs. And we bring you range and road-trip charging impressions for the 2021 VW ID.4. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is shifting to an online sales model in the U.S., starting with its 2022 model-year EVs, with online-only purchasing and the elimination of haggling and markups—but, potentially, a more extensive role for dealerships in support. Volkswagen has...
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Sorento Hybrid and ID.4 reviewed, Taycan Cross Turismo and C40 Recharge revealed: The Week in ReverseWhat’s the lowest lease price in the U.S. for a new electric car? Which upcoming U.S.-made electric SUV will be built alongside a hybrid version? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 5, 2021. This week, we published...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 reveal, Kona Electric recall, Lucid IPO, Mirai and Toyota EVs: The Week in ReverseWhere is the $25,000 Tesla being developed? What company announced this week it might build a Fisker EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 25, 2021. Hyundai carried a couple of our biggest headlines of the week, but...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 debut, Lucid going public, synthetic fuel as clean as EVs: Today’s Car NewsLucid is going public, partly to ensure the rollout of its Gravity electric SUV. The 2022 Ioniq 5 bows as the first of a set of new EVs from Hyundai. And can synthetic fuel be as clean as all-electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has revealed the 2022 Ioniq 5 electric car, and...
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Bolt EUV debut, Mirai “minus emissions,” discounts for Bolt EV, Model 3, and Model Y: The Week In ReverseWhich automaker announced it’s exploring battery leasing for EV affordability? Which automaker didn’t want to commit to an expiration date for internal combustion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 19...
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Toyota EV plans, Audi E-Tron GT debut, battery supply woes, past peak oil: The Week in ReverseWhich EV maker bought a whole lot of carbon-intensive bitcoin? Which country became far better known as a hub for electric vehicles this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 12, 2021. Toyota on Wednesday...
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