Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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In order to produce affordable electric vehicles at scale, automakers need to both drive down battery costs and secure a stable supply of critical materials.
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2023 Kia Niro: EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions return in redesigned modelAlthough US plans haven't yet been confirmed, the sustainability-focused Kia small crossover returns with three powertrains plus a fresh design theme.
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Toyota is poised to make affordability, not range, at the center of its EV playKeeping the battery size modest is essential for creating affordable, sustainable EVs, Toyota maintains.
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Used EV tax credit, Hummer EV range, hybrid theft, Ioniq design: The Week in ReverseHow soon will the Rivian R1S and Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs arrive? Which foreign automaker plans two U.S.-bound models and 60 U.S. showrooms starting next year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 26, 2021. General...
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Hummer EV range, Hyundai Ioniq design, Polestar 5 flagship: Today’s Car NewsThe hefty Hummer EV Edition 1 gets rated for range, although it's not quite EPA-official. A flagship Polestar 5 due in 2024 will take closely after the Precept concept. And what does the Hyundai Seven concept say about future Ioniq models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has listed an...
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2022 GMC Hummer EV range: Edition 1 will be listed—but not EPA-rated—at 329 milesThe first version of the Hummer EV "electric supertruck" is too portly for EPA range and efficiency ratings. But GM is releasing them anyway.
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Vietnam’s Vinfast has big plans for EVs in the U.S. market. California’s infrastructure push focuses in on EV charging—and hydrogen delivery. GM readies its Cadillac Lyriq for...
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EV tax credit details, automakers' CAFE credit glut, hybrid thefts: Today’s Car NewsAutomakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The House version of the Build...
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Here’s why hybrids have become a top target for thievesCatalytic converters—and more specifically, the precious metals in them—have become a hot commodity. Blame the supply-chain crisis, and a lack of accountability.
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Tesla Phone Key outage allegedly locked some out of their cars: Is this the future?Some owners couldn't access their Tesla vehicles for a time on Friday, as app- and phone-based keys are headed toward wider adoption in tech-forward EVs.
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EVs from Toyota, Subaru, and Fisker; LA show concepts; $60,000 Tesla Model Y: The Week in ReverseWhich popular electric vehicle ranked near the bottom for reliability? Which company made sure its truck’s frunk was useful space? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 19, 2021. Several important affordable...
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Ford drops its plans to develop EVs with RivianAs part of a plan to double down on its own EV push, including two new platforms due by mid-decade, Ford is going its own way.
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Genesis reveals Electrified GV70: US-bound EV has 800V fast charging, tech that reads the road Bengt HalvorsonHyundai’s Genesis luxury brand revealed a fully electric version of its GV70 SUV, called the Electrified GV70, on Friday at Auto Guangzhou 2021 in China. And it confirmed that the model will...
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Ford doubles EV production target for late 2023: Will it take the lead after Tesla?Ford CEO Jim Farley announced an acceleration of EV targets that could challenge both Tesla plus GM and other legacy makers vying for EV sales leadership.
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Kia EV9: Concept electric SUV is full of ideas for production-bound modelThe EV9 Concept presages an electric SUV that will be one of 11 electric cars planned in Kia's lineup by 2025.
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Preview: 2023 Fisker Ocean EV starts at $37,499, goes up to 350 miles, offers solar roofThe Fisker Ocean electric SUV will offer up to 350 miles of range, a solar roof, and the technology to be used as home backup power.
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Preview: 2023 Toyota bZ4X EV confirmed for 250-mile estimated range, due in mid 2022Toyota's electric vehicle will offer a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, a roomy cabin, and an industry first radiant heat system. But no yoke or solar roof.
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F-150 Lightning frunk, Rivian considers Georgia, recycled NMC: Today’s Car NewsFord tells us about the F-150 Lightning electric pickup’s frunk. Rivian is looking at Georgia for a second plant. And a battery maker is getting ready to mass-produce cells from recycled materials. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Swedish battery supplier Northvolt announced last...
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When automakers retire gasoline engines and go all-electric, what should they do with the extra space in that big engine bay?
There are different schools of thought here, and they come to a head in...
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Kia plans fuel-cell models, Subaru plug-in hybrid returns, base Model Y breaks $60,000: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Model Y has become a lot more expensive. Subaru brings the Crosstrek Hybrid back for another year. Hyundai brings back the past with a new twist. And Kia sees hydrogen fuel-cell models and vegan leather in its future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia was among several...
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2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still goes 17 miles electric, is unique among affordable plug-in hybridsSubaru's plug-in hybrid, the Crosstrek Hybrid, offers a combination of affordability, mechanical all-wheel drive, and enough electric range for short commutes.
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Kia sustainability roadmap: Hydrogen fuel-cell lineup in 2028, leather and ICE phased out laterKia is aiming to have 11 EVs by 2026, with renewable energy at all its factories by 2030, plus initiatives to upcycle plastic waste.
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Subaru Solterra EV, Kia EV9, F-150 Lightning reservations, Leaf batteries for the grid: The Week in ReverseWhich brand just passed Mercedes-Benz in U.S. registrations—with only EVs? Which upcoming EV could be the basis for a future U.S. military vehicle? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 12, 2021. Subaru revealed...
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Military Hummer EV, Lordstown Endurance delay, urban fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsLordstown Motors delays its Endurance electric truck once again. GM and EVgo expand their partnership for urban fast-charging. And could an electric Hummer join the military? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The original US military Humvee formed the basis for a brand—Hummer. Now...
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