Today in Car News
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A very special Ford Mach-E electric SUV is going to NASCAR. The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid has been spotted and looks ready to offer up a RAV4 Prime alternative. And Jeep details several of its plug-in hybrids—just not quite yet for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is planning to show its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV at a NASCAR race—in the form of a seven-motor, 1,400-hp beast called the Mach-E 1400 that can do infield drifts and keep up with the quickest traditional Mustangs. The next-generation version of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In...
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GM fuel cells, BMW battery deal, BYD flagship EV, Honda Fit gone: Today’s Car NewsBMW makes a battery deal that keeps it in the EU. GM changes its fuel-cell tune somewhat. The flagship model from China’s BYD could make waves in Europe and, potentially, the U.S. And are Americans over small cars? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The BYD Han EV has arrived in the...
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Hydrogen costs, VW tests charging in the heat, Nissan ends a standards war: Today’s Car NewsVW’s testing of charging hardware heats up. Nissan ends the war over EV fast-charging standards, and now Tesla’s the holdout. And could cheaper renewable energy could help make hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles viable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has partnered with...
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BMW iX3, Nissan’s CCS charging choice, Biden and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe BMW iX3 marks some firsts for BMW, but it isn’t coming to the U.S. Biden pivots to embrace EVs and more aggressive fuel economy targets. And Nissan plays to the future with by hopping fast-charging standards. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Presidential candidate Joe Biden...
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Nissan Ariya debut, fuel-cell supercar, MEB for Fisker, all trucks electric: Today’s Car NewsNissan’s electric crossover, the 2022 Ariya, takes a bow in production form. Many more states want all their big trucks to go electric. Fisker is trying to tap into VW’s MEB platform. And how about a hydrogen fuel-cell supercar? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Ariya...
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Bronco Hybrid, Fisker going public, Soul EV recalled, Honda and CATL: Today’s Car NewsWith new Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport models out, how will hybrid and possibly electric models take form? Honda and CATL are now partners. The Kia Soul has been recalled. And Fisker is going public. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bronco is back. Ford last night reintroduced the...
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Tesla lowered prices on the Model Y, and boosted charge rates on some of its other models. The Volkswagen ID.3 will tread lightly with range-extending rubber. Rivian is now flush with a new round of funding. And we rounded up all we know on the upcoming GMC Hummer EV models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With a fresh round of funding announced last week, Rivian has now raised about $5.3 billion since early 2019—giving it not just the funds needed to get its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV to market but enough to push ahead with the development of future vehicles...
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Fisker funding, ride-hailing EVs, Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid drive: Today’s Car NewsAnother report emphasizes the importance of making ride-hailing all-electric. Fisker is moving ahead with development. And we plugged in the fastest Porsche SUV ever. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker announced that it’s getting new funding to push ahead with development of its...
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Audi A7 plug-in hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime supply, London taxi repurposed: Today’s Car NewsSupplies are already pinched for the RAV4 Prime. London’s black cab tries on plug-in delivery-van duty. And another plug-in hybrid Audi is U.S.-bound. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi has confirmed that the A7 plug-in hybrid fastback is arriving to U.S. showrooms this fall. With...
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Swoopier Q4 E-Tron, Lucid Air sales and support, Smart factory future: Today’s Car NewsLucid says more about how it plans to sell and support the Air electric car. The former Smart factory, a hub for electric-car expertise, might be put to task building thirsty SUVs. Audi pulls the wraps off a more dynamic-looking version of the Q4 E-Tron, and its specialized EV team is reportedly...
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Prius recall, Canoo subscription electric van, RAV4 Prime vs. Escape PHEV: Today’s Car NewsWe look at how the Toyota RAV4 Prime compares to plug-in hybrid rivals. Toyota recalls Prius models over hybrid-system concerns. And Jay Leno gets to drive a Canoo. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has expanded a large recall of Prius and Prius V models, ranging from the 2013...
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EV ownership costs, Citroën ë-C4, electric fire truck, tires and efficiency: Today’s Car NewsElectric vehicles save a huge amount in ownership costs over 15 years. Citroën shows one of the ways it’s going electric for Europe—and maybe elsewhere. Jaguar Land Rover sees fuel cells as better than just batteries for large SUVs. And tires and wheels have a shocking impact on EV...
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Hyundai reveals more about the Santa Fe plug-in hybrid. Ford explains why it’s now rating batteries by usable capacity. And Tesla managed to defy expectations with Q2 deliveries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly scaling down plans for its German Gigafactory—by cutting batteries out. Does it still warrant the Gigafactory label? We have specs for the Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid that's likely due in the U.S. Although they look impressive, don’t expect quite the electric driving range of the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Ford has shifted the way it lists...
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Toyota RAV4 Prime first drive, Lucid Air aero, clean energy plan: Today’s Car NewsLucid claims to be ahead of the pack in aerodynamics with its appropriately named Air. A clean-energy plan presented on Capitol Hill aims to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035. And we have first drive impressions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Nikola Badger pre-orders, Land Rover fuel-cell SUV, Nissan Ariya EV debut date: Today’s Car NewsThe long-anticipated Nissan electric crossover nears its debut. Jaguar Land Rover is working on a fuel-cell SUV. And would you send $5,000 to a company that hasn’t yet delivered a product? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nikola Motor Company is taking $5,000 pre-orders for the...
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Cadillac Lyriq EV debut date, Arrival electric bus, base Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car NewsThe upcoming Cadillac Lyriq EV will spark a new look for the GM luxury brand. A UK company shows us its minimalist style translated to buses. And Porsche reveals the base-model Taycan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has teased some of the design details for its upcoming Cadillac...
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Ford F-150 Hybrid, Mercedes’ upgradable platform, California mandates electric trucks: Today’s Car NewsThe Ford F-150 Hybrid is out, and it doesn’t appear to go for the gold in gas mileage. Mercedes-Benz has a new partner to help make its cars perpetually upgradable machines. And California is mandating that commercial trucks go electric. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Thursday...
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Tesla build quality, Lordstown Q&A, super-size batteries and range: Today’s Car NewsTesla ranks low in an annual gauge of vehicle quality, but not for the usual reasons. The Lordstown Endurance electric pickup is due to take a bow in production prototype form today, and we ask its CEO some big-picture questions about its future. And there will be 25 fully electric taxis in Oslo...
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There’s now a closely spaced cross-country high-power fast-charging route in the U.S. other than Tesla’s Supercharger network. Jaguar gives the I-Pace some updates. And Rivian’s goin’ to California—but not entirely. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electrify America has completed its first cross-country charging DC fast-charging route for electric vehicles, with chargers spaced about 70 miles apart, to suit the range needs of more than just long-range EVs. Jaguar has given the 2021 I-Pace electric SUV several updates not yet confirmed for the U.S. A new...
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CarPlay finds EV chargers, Nikola claims superiority, Nevada looks to CARB: Today’s Car NewsApple CarPlay will help the upcoming BMW i4 electric car find chargers along the way. Several South Korean industrial giants involved in making EVs are looking for bright-eyed startups. Nevada is thinking about signing on to California vehicle emissions standards. And Nikola says it isn’t an...
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Electric highway for trucks, Model 3 solar roof, Mullen EV plans: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Model 3 is serving as a test mule for Lightyear’s new solar roof. Public electric-vehicle charging expanded at a record rate in 2019 as EV sales themselves sputtered. Mullen is moving to the stock market and now also talking about an electric SUV. And will a West Coast electric...
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Tesla in Texas, Mustang Mach-E range, Polestar 1 miles and mpg: Today’s Car NewsThe Polestar 1 has been rated for fuel economy and range and is now being delivered. Tesla is homing in on Austin, Texas, for its Cybertruck plant. And Ford wants us to know that its range meter in the Mach-E is very smart. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has pointed out that the...
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Ford Autopilot rival, Lyft all-electric future, VW solid-state tech, Tesla and Panasonic: Today’s Car NewsLyft is going all-electric. Ford outlined its system to rival Autopilot and Super Cruise. Lordstown Motors teased sketches of its electric truck interior. VW re-upped on solid-state battery tech, and Tesla and Panasonic have signed a new supply deal. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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Lucid Air debut date, Rimac electric supercar, VW lets you build an EV: Today’s Car NewsThe coronavirus slowdown has delayed the Rimac C_Two electric supercar and pushed the debut date of the Lucid Air electric sedan to a September 9 virtual session. The EPA confirms Tesla’s 402-mile result but again places an asterisk next to the narrative. And VW will let you build an EV. This...
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