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Electric Ford Explorer, Kia EV5, made-in-US Genesis EV, battery cost and insurance: Today’s Car NewsBengt Halvorson
Ford reveals an all-electric Explorer. Kia shows a smaller EV5 electric SUV. EV battery packs could create an insurance-cost issue. And Genesis ramps up American-made EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Genesis is now building its Electrified GV70 EV in Alabama. We took a look at why it’s important, and how it sets the stage for EV manufacturing in the U.S. on a much larger scale. An all-electric Ford Explorer was revealed this morning, but it isn’t quite what you might think. It’s the name given to an electric SUV for Europe only. Due to be built in Germany, with...
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Nissan Ariya e-4orce review, Oregon EV rebates, workplace charging and solar: Today’s Car News
Workplace charging should be emphasized by policy to take advantage of daily solar production, a study suggests. Oregon’s EV rebates may be on hiatus due to funding. And we bring you some first driving impressions of the Nissan Ariya e-4orce. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a...
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7-Eleven EV charging, BMW EV interface, peak ICE and peak oil: Today’s Car News
BMW confirms a futuristic EV interface that puts the windshield to use. Peak ICE vehicle sales is already in the past and peak oil is just a few years ahead. And how will 7-Eleven’s charging network take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has...
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VW ID.2all, Tesla right to repair, costs sour home charging: Today’s Car News
The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Owners are suing Tesla and seeking...
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Kia EV9 design, $2.5B for EV charging, weight and EV safety: Today’s Car News
A luxurious three-row electric SUV from Kia is previewed. A $2.5 billion federal program will help get more charging to communities and local travel corridors, over years. And what’s the greatest safety concern related to EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia provided a first...
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Porsche electric SUVs, VW batteries from Canada, Hummer EV as power bank: Today’s Car News
Multiple large electric SUVs are on the way to the Porsche lineup. The VW Group chose Canada for building batteries for North American EVs. And the Hummer EV’s gigantic battery can be put to use charging other EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 model year GMC...
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An electric pickup is in the Mitsubishi product plan. Hertz is pushing its EV expansion into oil country. We drive Lexus’ first electric vehicle for the U.S. And which states have the most registered EVs per capita? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, we found the first U.S.-bound fully electric vehicle from the Toyota luxury brand to be a conservative entry that tests that waters with limited driving range but a lavish cabin. Steer-by-wire tech—and a yoke—are on the way eventually. Mitsubishi aims to make all of its models...
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Mercedes EQE SUV price, EV air suspensions, loose steering wheels for Model Y, Ariya: Today’s Car News
Steering wheels are falling off EVs. Air suspensions are going to help with range, one supplier claims. And the Mercedes EQE SUV has been priced to squeak under the EV tax credit max. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz has priced its U.S.-made EQE SUV, and at just below $80,000...
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Hyundai Kona Electric, Fisker Pear teased, Lordstown Endurance stalled: Today’s Car News
Fisker teases its $30,000 Pear EV. Lordstown remains stalled on its first product. And the Hyundai Kona Electric takes some cues from the Ioniq 5. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has provided a first look at the 2024 Kona Electric. On the way to the U.S. later this year, the Kona...
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Scout $40,000 SUV, Tesla price cut, Mercedes eSprinter, SUVs and global CO2: Today’s Car News
VW’s Scout electric SUV brand comes out and teases its first model, due in 2026. SUVs are fueling global oil demand, and electric SUVs aren’t solving it. Mercedes readies its eSprinter for more range and a wide range of uses. And Tesla cuts prices again. This and more, here at Green Car...
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F-150 Lightning restart, Tesla wireless charging, Kia EV9 tease, EV trip length: Today’s Car News
Ford has said it will restart F-150 Lightning production. The Kia EV9 will make its debut this month. EV owners are driving farther per day. And will wireless bidirectional charging help make Tesla vehicles more useful at home and to the grid? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla...
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Tesla bidirectional charging, “select” Superchargers open to CCS, USPS E-Transits: Today’s Car News
Tesla opens up 10 Supercharger locations to CCS charging. The USPS buys Ford E-Transits. And bidirectional charging is coming to Tesla models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. At Wednesday’s Investor Day, Tesla revealed that it will be rolling out bidirectional charging capability to...
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Rivian will deliver a three-row SUV with nearly 400 miles of range later this year. Drive modules for upcoming Ram, Dodge, and Jeep EVs may be made in Indiana. And the Mini Cooper SE tops an annual list of the greenest. What’s the meanest? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has confirmed that a 390-mile Max Pack version of its R1S electric SUV will be delivered starting this fall. The Max Pack versions will only come in Dual Motor form, with the company’s latest, in-house Enduro drive units. Further, Rivian released updated range numbers for the trucks in Dual Motor...
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Vinfast US deliveries, Rivian R1T owners satisfied, brake and tire emissions: Today’s Car News
Vinfast says that it’s delivering its first U.S.-market EVs to customers tomorrow. A study suggests that brake and tire pollution may exceed that from tailpipes. And the Rivian R1T is making owners very happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. New results out this morning from survey...
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Mazda MX-30 EV, Nissan electric EV deliveries, no hot air for EVs adds range: Today’s Car News
We try to understand the Mazda MX-30 EV. Ford looks at heating panels, not air, for EV efficiency. And Nissan held the line on EV projections for the U.S., but it’s delivering some of its new Ariya EVs with electric semis. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan announced Monday that...
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Lordstown recall, California tire efficiency, Rivian charging-station fans: Today’s Car News
California clamps down on replacement tire efficiency. Rivian thinks about charging stations fanning hot electric truck batteries as they charge. And Lordstown Motors is recalling the Endurance over a propulsion issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors has paused production...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 price, Toyota US-made EVs, VW efficiency gains: Today’s Car News
Toyota might opt for U.S. EV production in Kentucky. VW is keeping EV components in-house so it can optimize them for efficiency. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets priced in the same range as the Model 3. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan has a price tag...
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Lexus RZ yoke, Genesis GV70 price, Porsche one-pedal driving, 3D-printed cells: Today’s Car News
Lexus’ yoke remains on the way for the U.S.—later. Genesis’ GV70 electric SUV is much more expensive than its gasoline counterpart. Porsche thinks one-pedal driving isn’t efficient. Sakuu offers up the first solid-state cells for EVs. Rivian electric trucks make some...
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Tesla recalls Full Self-Driving Beta. The ethanol that Midwest politicians support is raising pump prices for the region. Ford appears to be considering a charging solution that makes more with less. And the Kia Niro EV is more charming than its predecessor but a puzzling product by the numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV, we find that while this 253-mile EV has improved incrementally in every way versus its predecessor, it backslides on value—especially when you start to lay out how it compares in all the numbers. Tesla’s Full...
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Tesla's CCS expansion, EV sound probe, automakers back California EV mandate: Today’s Car News
Nine million EVs and hybrids are potentially under scrutiny because of one petition questioning their safety. A group of automakers stands by California and its EV mandate in court. And New Jersey is the latest state to sign on to these tighter rules. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On...
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Cadillac EVs, Mini convertible, RAV4 Prime recall, federal charging network: Today’s Car News
Cadillac has three EVs due for a production start next year. Mini is building an electric convertible. There’s a Toyota RAV4 Prime recall. And Tesla will open up “a portion” of its charging network to federal funding. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Biden...
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F-150 Lightning production halt, LFP batteries, VW plug-in hybrids, Ford hub motors: Today’s Car News
Ford plans to make LFP batteries for EVs and will soon put them in Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. A battery issue has halted Lightning production. All eyes are on Tesla and whether it will open up its Supercharger hardware. And Volkswagen is back to old messaging on plug-in hybrids. This and more...
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Ford batteries, Ram premature electrification, Tesla sales dominance: Today’s Car News
Tesla passed Honda and GM in California sales. A DOE loan will help Redwood Materials ramp up. Ford is expected to announce LFP battery production in Michigan. And the first Ram electric truck won’t look as revolutionary as teased. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Leading into a Super...
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Hyundai EV subscription, electrified VW truck, Subaru Crosstrek unplugs: Today’s Car News
A pickup truck is back on the table at VW, but it’s not fully electric. Ram teases its electric truck coming to dealerships next year. The Subaru Crosstrek no longer has a plug-in option. And EVs by the month return to Hyundai. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai will soon, once...
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