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We take a look at the technology and market potential of wireless charging for EVs. Automakers are lining up second uses for EV batteries. Range anxiety still exists—without the anxiety—find researchers. And the Megawatt Charging System is ready for next-level infrastructure for electric trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. According to a recent study, many drivers chronically underestimate EVs’ ability to meet their daily needs. In what sounds like a new spin on the familiar concern of range anxiety, it’s a new kind of psychological barrier that could be...
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Chevy Bolt EV discounts, 600-mile BMW iX, Cadillac Celestiq made in Michigan: Today’s Car News
General Motors is making sure the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is priced at least as low as incoming 2023 versions. A startup claims it can boost the BMW iX to 600 miles of range. And Cadillac plans to make its Celestiq electric flagship in Michigan—by hand. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, Kia EV6 GT, Nio ES7, Tesla price hike: Today’s Car News
Tesla prices are up again by thousands. The Kia EV6 is due for an in-motion debut soon. Nio has a new electric SUV. And Toyota's electric SUV concept is already getting some recognition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A design award was the occasion for Toyota to reveal a bit more about...
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Mustang Mach-E recall, Polestar 5 debut date, onboard chargers: Today’s Car News
Polestar announces a debut date for its flagship model. A company sees the chance to get rid of EV onboard chargers. And the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t being delivered right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E have been halted due to a potential...
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Chevy Blazer EV, VW overtaking Tesla, tax credit revival, dynamic wireless charging: Today’s Car News
Automakers want Congress to consider the EV tax credit yet again. Dynamic wireless charging gets put to another test. GM teased a first picture of its Blazer EV. And Tesla is on top for another year or two. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A group of four automakers—GM, Ford, Toyota...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 profile, Model Y sales, Sony-Honda EV, model for EV chargers: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is teased. The Tesla Model Y remains the EV sales champ by a lot. Sony-Honda EVs could make money from more than just the car. And could a math model help place EV chargers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has teased the upcoming Ioniq 6 electric sedan in...
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A federally subsidized EV charging network is starting to take form, and we look at some of the requirements. The Lightyear One is now the Lightyear 0 on the way to production. And Tesla’s Autopilot features are now a step away from a potential federal safety recall. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The production version of the Lightyear One solar car has been revealed, and it’s called the Lightyear 0. With a 22-mile commute, the company suggests owners in sunny climates and summer months might go months without plugging in. Although other markets might be in the...
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Fisker Pear interior, charger reliability, Senator’s “expensive” electric car: Today’s Car News
Fisker gives a look inside its upcoming affordable urban EV. A study sounds the alarm about fast-charging reliability. A Senator's "expensive" electric car turns out to be the cheapest one on the market, and helps make a point. And higher coal prices are helping clean the grid. This and more, here...
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Hyundai Ioniq sheds gas models, Polestar 3 first look, solid-state for BMW and Ford: Today’s Car News
Polestar shows its performance electric SUV, the 3. Solid Power is ramping up production of test solid-state cells. And Hyundai announces the end of tailpipes and fuel tanks for the Ioniq lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar gave a first look at its upcoming electric...
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Lincoln Corsair PHEV review, Polestar referrals, California drought and CO2 cost: Today’s Car News
Volvo’s sales of plug-in models are gaining momentum, and Polestar is adding a referral program, but it’s not so Tesla-like. The California drought has a clean-air cost. And we drive Lincoln’s not-so-electric plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EVs...
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Toyota energy storage, Mercedes EQB details, Ford CEO on EV shakeout: Today’s Car News
Mercedes puts a price on its EQB electric SUV. Toyota gets in the home energy storage business—albeit only in Japan, for now. And Ford’s CEO sees EVs as the spark for a big industry consolidation. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Is the auto industry headed for a big shakeout...
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Chevy Bolt EV price cut, wireless charging demand, E15 and gas prices: Today’s Car News
The Bolt EV gets a price drop. The Biden administration may be letting more ethanol out to fuel pumps. Volvo EV interfaces will get snappier. And the company most invested in wireless charging claims that customers want it as an option. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has...
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Buick shows an electric Wildcat. Lexus is offering three hybrid flavors of a redesigned RX crossover, including PHEV and performance hybrid versions. And one of the few remaining Toyota models not yet offered in a hybrid version gets one. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota announced a hybrid version of its Corolla Cross, which follows a step smaller than the RAV4 in its lineup—and it confirmed that the hybrid will be US-made. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid might deliver on price and value, but based on preliminary numbers its gas mileage might actually slot in lower...
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VW Scout US factory, DC’s weight tax and EVs, getting the word out: Today’s Car News
Another U.S. factory is a possibility for VW’s Scout EV brand. DC is considering putting a premium on heavy vehicles; will it affect EVs? And getting the word out about EVs is still an issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Study results from J.D. Power suggest what we’ve long...
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EVs and brake dust, Lucid Air recall, Kia EV6 range and charging update: Today’s Car News
The Lucid Air has been recalled over a wiring issue—but nothing to do with its ace propulsion pieces. We sum up why we like the EV6 just a little bit more than the Ioniq 5, but why we think an important piece of tech is missing from both. And are brake-dust emissions from EVs something to be...
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Curbside EV charging, Polestar and StoreDot, Stellantis and Samsung SDI: Today’s Car News
Polestar invests in some very fast-charging batteries, and Stellantis partners with Samsung SDI. And could a program in Seattle for putting EV chargers along residential streets serve as a template for other big cities? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The automaker Stellantis on Tuesday...
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Hyundai Tucson PHEV review, electric G-Wagen tank turn, $5B electric school bus program: Today’s Car News
We review the Hyundai Tucson plug-in. Mercedes’ EQG electric SUV performs a stunt that doesn’t tread lightly. And the federal government provides some details on its $5 billion plan for electric school buses. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In...
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EVs offsetting oil demand, upcycled electric garbage truck, Mach-E recall: Today’s Car News
EV adoption has helped avoid 3% of global oil demand. Shoppers aren’t trusting Tesla as much as traditional automakers, but EV options are lacking. We look at a recycled recycling truck—electric, of course. And a recall of the Mach-E is another testament to the effectiveness of...
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The Mercedes Vision AMG concept shows a glimpse of AMG’s all-electric performance car future, while the Renault Scénic Vision concept claims to cut the carbon footprint while mixing in a fuel cell. And might GM electric trucks get two charge ports? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This morning, we reported on something GM hasn’t teased since the era of the original Chevy Volt concept: dual charge ports, here for fast-charging electric trucks. In a recent GM patent filing, it proposes a dual-port setup that could make the most of a double-layer pack like that in the...
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Ford Escape PHEV review, electric G-Class battery tech, “clean” hydrogen hubs: Today’s Car News
The electric G-Class will get energy-dense batteries. Federal hydrogen hubs should get more scrutiny over how they're making hydrogen, experts say. And does the Ford Escape PHEV deliver an experience that makes sense next to Ford's excellent EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a Ford...
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Cadillac Lyriq price, VW’s Scout brand, future electric RVs, Genesis GV60 review: Today’s Car News
We review the Genesis GV60. The Cadillac Lyriq has a price tag and range ratings. Electric RVs could embrace solar and aero. And is VW working around its U.S. dealers? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Genesis GV60 is one of a growing group of premium electric crossovers that will...
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EV operating cost, electric RVs, batteries and tire emissions: Today’s Car News
EVs remain the antidote for high gas prices. Expectations are high for electric RVs, but where will they charge? And the weight of bigger battery packs causes more emissions from a source you might not expect. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bigger batteries for electric vehicles can...
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Bolt EUV Redline, Panasonic 4680 pace, hydrogen fuel cells for older semis: Today’s Car News
Tesla reportedly wants Panasonic to pick up the pace on battery development. Truck makers consider rebuilding diesel semis as fuel-cell rigs. And GM gives the Chevy Bolt EUV a sporty look that ties in with its gasoline models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has revealed a new Redline...
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VW Scout electric SUVs, Rivian reservations, Foxconn, Fisker, and Lordstown: Today’s Car News
Scout is the new name for VW electric SUVs. Rivian’s price hike seems to have spurred more interest. And Foxconn is a U.S. automaker, enabling Lordstown and Fisker. It’s been a busy news week, full of twists and turns. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the completion of the...
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