Today in Car News
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One major hotel chain is making a widespread commitment to EV chargers. F-150 Lightning owners will soon have the alternative to use Apple Maps for smart EV guidance. And Ford takes its Mach-E beyond where the pavement ends. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally unveiled on Thursday presents a new twist on performance-oriented electric crossovers, focusing on dirt roads and looking back to Ford’s rich rally-car history. With a special RallySport drive mode, a lifted suspension, and the high-performance GT model’s dual-motor all-wheel drive...
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Honda’s Tesla charging timeline, Toyota hydrogen pickup, fuel-cell power station: Today’s Car News
Honda maps out its charge-port shift for new EVs. Toyota has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell pickup project, and it’s ready to take its biggest U.S. port “off the grid.” And will more than four out of five new EVs sold in North Dakota really still fuel up with gasoline? This and...
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2024 Polestar 2 review, Mercedes Concept CLA, Audi Q6 E-Tron: Today’s Car News
Mercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth model year, and...
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Prius safety, 2024 VW ID.4 range boost, EV concepts from VW, BMW, Mini: Today’s Car News
The VW ID.4 gets more power and more driving range in some forms for 2024. The Toyota Prius and Prius Prime make the safety honor roll. And we look at some of the many models from German automakers to debut at Munich over the holiday weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite their...
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Model 3 refresh, Rivian Max pack range, Fisker Pear photos: Today’s Car News
Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe...
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Rivian Dual-Motor vs. Quad-Motor, eSprinter priced, green hydrogen: Today’s Car News
Mercedes’ electric vans get a U.S. price tag. We look at how Rivian Dual-Motor models compare to Quad-Motor models. And what makes green hydrogen worthy of a federal incentive? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois...
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EVs top 5% of the market in 23 countries. A study looks at Tesla range degradation related to fast-charging. And Mercedes paints a more complete picture of how its American charging efforts might fit together. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As an American EV fast-charging network is being put together by seven automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, the German automaker confirmed Monday that its upcoming Mercedes’ High-Power Charging Network will be “an additional key component of the company’s overall electrification strategy”—meaning it will be...
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Audi Q8 E-Tron range, Elantra Hybrid recall, Tesla Powerwall power plant: Today’s Car News
Tesla owners prove the merit of virtual power plants in Texas. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets recalled over a hybrid-software fault. And the Audi Q8 E-Tron hits 300 miles of range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi is delivering 300 EPA miles for its Q8 E-Tron, as promised. But as...
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Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car News
Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be...
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Mercedes EQB update, Vinfast VF 9 range, expensive EV repairs: Today’s Car News
Vinfast claims 330 miles of U.S. range for its three-row electric SUV. California re-ups its EV incentives for lower-income households. EV collision repair remains more expensive. And the uniquely boxy Mercedes EQB gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A series of tech and...
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GMC Hummer EV efficiency, Honda and Acura NACS, AI and solar EVs: Today’s Car News
Honda and Acura are on board with the Tesla charge connector. AI could be harnessed to make more of solar cells on EVs and hybrids. And the Hummer EV is an efficiency standout in the wrong way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA has confirmed official efficiency and range figures for...
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Electric convertibles, EV battery plant politics, bidirectional charging adapter: Today’s Car News
American EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric convertibles may still arrive, but we run through all the hurdles of why they’re not here yet. This and...
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Acura’s first EV bows. The I-Pace soon reaches the end. Public charging still stinks. And a full review of the Rivian R1S tells us much about range, performance, and facing off with bulls. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the Rivian R1S on a Rocky Mountain adventure, getting acquainted with its on- and off-road capability and drive modes, tallying its range and efficiency, sampling fast-charging, and even camping inside it. It offers an off-road experience—and a whole lifestyle—that’s not yet possible in any Jeep. With the official debut of the...
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Rivian Dual-Motor range, Fisker Alaska preview, CATL boosts LFP charging: Today’s Car News
Rivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck...
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Fisker charges with Tesla, Rivian tackles Rubicon, EV battery bloat: Today’s Car News
Even with more charging, EV batteries are growing faster than range, and that’s not a good thing. The Rivian R1S tackles the American off-road trail often seen as Jeep’s stomping ground. And Fisker commits to Supercharger access. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Led by the...
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Tesla Standard Range, Faraday Future delivery, Americans on climate change: Today’s Car News
Faraday Future has delivered its first production EV. Americans don’t think climate change is an issue. And Tesla drops prices on the Model S and Model X—sort of. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has effectively lowered the base price of its Model S and Model X by...
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In-motion EV charging, drive motor clutches, Stellantis ponders $25,000 EV: Today’s Car News
Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the...
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Lexus RX PHEV details, Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid, Subaru EV plans: Today’s Car News
The Lexus RX plug-in hybrid gets cost, range, and mpg details. The only way to get the new Toyota Land Cruiser is as a hybrid. And Subaru is aiming for many more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Subaru’s accelerated plans for EVs and hybrids announced Wednesday, it’s...
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A charging route could help the Tesla Semi and other big electric trucks get from Mexico up to Northern California. The Model 3 and Model Y are under investigation for a potential steering issue. And is Tesla preparing to offer wireless charging on some of its models? This and more in this very Tesla news roundup here at Green Car Reports. Earlier this year Tesla teased wireless charging for some of its vehicles. Will the acquisition of a German company specializing in the tech spur Tesla home wireless charging units, or is it oriented toward industrial applications or the Optimus Tesla...
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Chevy drops base Blazer EV, Ford lowers EV targets, EX30 taps into China: Today’s Car News
Ford lowers EV expectations this year. The base $45,000 Blazer EV isn’t arriving. And how will Volvo manage to deliver an EV at the $35,000 Tesla struggled with? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet has dropped plans for a $44,995 Blazer EV 1LT version, the company revealed to...
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2024 Blazer EV deliveries, MX-30 cut, 2032 mpg targets, Tesla survey: Today’s Car News
Chevy Blazer EV deliveries are starting soon. Mazda cancels the MX-30 for the U.S. The federal government looks at fleet-average mpg through 2032. And Tesla owners are increasingly turned off by the company’s CEO. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Deliveries of the 2024 Chevrolet...
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Porsche 400-kw charging, Tesla range complaints, Lordstown and Karma: Today’s Car News
Tesla faces a scandal over range and how it addressed consumer complaints. Lordstown has to face Karma first. And Porsche looks beyond 350-kw connectors for at least one future EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first look at its lounge-like road-trip fast-charging stations, Porsche...
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Future Chevy Bolt EV, Tesla sales workaround, Nissan at a million EVs: Today’s Car News
Nissan hits a million EVs. Tesla is getting creative with sales in Connecticut. And GM is bringing back the Bolt EV—but it appears there’s a lot more backstory to it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Did GM actually kill the Chevrolet Bolt EV? While the automaker has hinted...
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Tesla Supercharger rival, Nissan Leaf recall, Tesla tops Toyota in California: Today’s Car News
Tesla has topped the sales charts in California—over Toyota. The current and past five model years of the Nissan Leaf are being recalled. And the Electrify America and Tesla Supercharger networks have a new challenger. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Seven global automakers are...
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