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Audi reveals an electric pickup, of sorts. Toyota reportedly commits to a dedicated EV platform, but it’s years off. And a Senator says the new EV tax credit isn’t being enacted according to the law. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The green light has reportedly been given to a dedicated Toyota EV platform—like Hyundai’s E-GMP—that could make mass-production EVs competitive on cost, range, and efficiency. But it might not arrive until 2028, when it sees sufficient demand. Audi on Thursday revealed the last, and most American, of its four...
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Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News
Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month? This and more...
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Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News
Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and...
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2024 Polestar 2 refresh, Ford magnetic charge connector, wind and solar: Today’s Car News
Ford might be considering a new charging connector. The shift to wind and solar is making EVs cleaner, fast. And Polestar switches to rear-wheel drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is seeking a 300-mile range for its Polestar 2, as part of a switch of its single-motor model to...
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Aptera details, Lightyear 0, Tesla heat pump, luxury EV leases: Today’s Car News
Lucid offers one of many expected luxury EV leases tapping into federal money. Aptera details the first of its three-wheeled solar EVs due to have up to a 1,000-mile range. Tesla claims its heat pump is better. And Lightyear bails on its solar-car starting line and skips to the future. This and...
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GM compact electric truck, Hertz EV rollout, Nikola mobile hydrogen: Today’s Car News
Hertz has big plans to deploy EVs to U.S. cities. Nikola is making hydrogen refueling mobile. And GM is considering a small electric truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is considering the addition of a $30,000 compact electric pickup to its lineup. The project is reportedly part of...
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Wrangler 4xe review, more efficient in-wheel motors, Shell buys into free charging: Today’s Car NewsBengt Halvorson
Shell snatches up Volta and its unique ad-subsidized charging model. Elaphe and McLaren Applied Technologies aspire to make in-wheel motors quicker and more efficient. And we take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid for a winter drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid off-roaders for capability, and it’s easy to rack up the electric miles. But in a recent test drive, we also found it’s hard to keep the gas engine off amid blizzard conditions. Shell announced Wednesday that it will buy Volta, the EV charging...
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2024 Volvo EVs, California’s diesel truck ban, slowing the SUV shift: Today’s Car News
California is clamping down on diesel polluters. A CEO suggests the market shift to SUVs may be over. And Volvo is switching some of its EVs to rear-wheel drive. This and much more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo on Tuesday revealed the return of rear-wheel drive, in more efficient single-motor...
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Tesla price cut, US charger growth, Mercedes EQ badge: Today’s Car News
We may need eight times the U.S. chargers by 2030 to keep up with EV growth. Mercedes might retire its EQ badge, if not brand. And Tesla cuts prices, meaning at least one popular model costs effectively 30% less. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Just days after reporting disappointing...
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Robotic Ram Charger, cell-to-chassis tech, EVs as virtual power plant: Today’s Car News
GM and Ford look at using EVs as virtual power plants. Cell-to-chassis tech nears production in an EV from China. And we look at how the inductive charging robot that Ram teased might work in the real world. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Ram EV inductive charging robot shown last...
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Range-extended Mazda MX-30 on hold, EV battery costs, Ioniq 5 crab walk: Today’s Car News
Hyundai shows how tech intended for future mobility might make all EVs easier to park. Considering inflation, battery costs might not have surged so much. And don’t hold out for a rotary range-extended Mazda EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has revealed pricing for its...
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Ram racing ahead of regulation, Lightyear 2 waitlist, Goodyear sustainable tire: Today’s Car News
A Ram extended-range EV will help run faster than regulations. Lightyear opens the waitlist for its $40,000 model. Goodyear shows a tire that’s 90% sustainable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Ford and GM are aiming to make electric trucks and gasoline ones in the years ahead...
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Ram range-extended EV, heated seat belt, Mercedes charging network, Vinfast update: Today’s Car NewsBengt Halvorson
Mercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller EVs. A heated seat belt could help unlock more winter-time EV range. And how will a Ram range-extended electric truck take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis’ Ram brand will soon offer a range-extended electric truck, the company confirmed last week. In a roundtable interview, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares emphasized that this is not a plug-in hybrid, but a range extender would need to deliver enough power for towing and hauling. Tavares also confirmed that it’s...
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Ram Revolution concept, Ram PHEV, Afeela debut, BMW CES concept: Today’s Car News
BMW is going back to basics with the look and the interface for its mid-decade EVs. The Sony-Honda EV brand now has a name. Stellantis is getting in the electric aircraft business. Ram reveals the direction of its future trucks, and it’s electric. And there’s another Ram plug-in on the...
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Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we named our Green Car...
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Rivian EDV up close, Tesla resale bubble pops, used PHEV tax credit: Today’s Car News
We take a look at Rivian’s electric vans. VW’s MEB platform is due for a boost mid-decade, V2G charging could pay off quickly. Used plug-in hybrids are in demand. And it seems the used Tesla price bubble has popped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Rivian generates...
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Lucid Air interface improvement, Rivian drive units, Nio EC7: Today’s Car News
Rivian takes a look at the building blocks for its upcoming dual-motor electric trucks. Nio might have the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we look at Lucid’s interface, and its continuous improvement, up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lucid Air remains the technology...
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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News
The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough? And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy...
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Prices rise on the 2023 VW ID.4. Tesla sweetens the deal on Model Y and Model 3. And we look at the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV as one of the year’s best new EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Tesla races toward the end of the year amid reports of record production and weakening demand, it’s upped discounts on the Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500—plus 10,000 miles of free Supercharging. But before you rush out for the deal, be aware that not even $7,500 brings the price of Model Y back to where it was before all the price hikes of the past year. Meanwhile, prices on...
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Porsche Taycan charging boost, EV charging cybersecurity, tax credit guidance: Today’s Car News
DOE research suggests we may face some problems with charging cybersecurity. The Porsche Taycan is eligible for an upgrade that may cut its home charging time in half. And EV tax credit guidance is pushed to March. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both automakers and shoppers look for some...
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Chevy Bolt EV recall, Kia EV6, USPS EVs, heavy-duty truck emissions: Today’s Car News
Postal Service vehicle plans become more electric. EPA rules for big diesel trucks fall short of those from California. The Kia EV6 is one of the best new EVs of the year. And foil is the fix for the latest Chevy Bolt EV recall. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt...
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Hyundai Kona Electric, Rivian range boost, California charging plan: Today’s Car News
Rivian trucks have received a range boost over the air, and the company now says it’s official. California plans to double the number of EV chargers in the state. And a hybrid will join the next Kona Electric as part of this urban crossover lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron first drive, Rivian R1T safety rating, Genesis GV60: Today’s Car News
The Rivian R1T hits the top tier for safety. The Genesis GV60 earned a spot as one of this year’s best new EVs. And we drive the Q8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Audi E-Tron SUV and Sportback have been given a bigger battery, more range, better...
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F-150 Lightning prices, Toyota V2G, Tesla and Nissan top EV reliability: Today’s Car News
The Kia EV6 is among the top-rated EVs for reliability. Toyota is hooking up with a utility to test EV bidirectional charging. And we look at the Ford F-150 Lightning as a Best Car To Buy finalist—and find it’s just gone up in price by thousands. This and more, here at Green Car...
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