Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Ford’s Autopilot, Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrids, Fisker now trading: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonFisker is now publicly traded. Ford puts a price on its Autopilot rival for the Mach-E. Porsche ups the battery size in its Cayenne plug-in hybrids. And Polestar re-ups the recall effort overseas....
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Fisker goes public, aims for Ocean electric crossover deliveries by late 2022The company hopes to enable its production plan with Magna through a deal that makes $1.0 billion available for development.
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Ford's rival to Autopilot and Super Cruise: Priced, and coming to Mach-E electric SUVActive Drive Assist will allow hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of highways in North America—in more than 100,000 vehicles in the first year.
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Endurance electric pickup vs. F-150, electrified Ram truck, auto suppliers want green: Today’s Car NewsAn electric pickup with in-wheel motors plays tug-of-war. A survey shows automotive suppliers want more EVs and higher mileage standards. And an “electrified” Ram truck is on that way: Is it plug-in hybrid or fully electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors...
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Will FCA’s electrified Ram pickup be a plug-in hybrid or fully electric?FCA is working on an electrified Ram truck. Would a plug-in hybrid be better than fully electric for the greening of the truck fleet?
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Fisker plans, Mini electric crossover, EVs post-pandemic: Today’s Car NewsWith a development and manufacturing plan, Fisker starts to take form. Mini aims for several more EVs, but they’ll coexist with gas and diesel. And one major survey finds Americans’ attitude about EVs hasn’t changed in the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After...
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The Mini brand, part of BMW, announced Tuesday that it’s pushing ahead with what it termed a realignment of its model range, aimed at a wider range of electric vehicles and a stronger focus on...
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Detroit’s climate-science legacy, Lordstown stock, Toyota Sienna first drive: Today’s Car NewsLordstown goes public. A new report underscores that Ford and GM knew about climate change a half-century ago. And we drive Toyota’s hybrid minivan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A report that reaches back to former executives and the archives of GM and Ford finds that the two...
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2021 Toyota Sienna first drive: 36 mpg and design flair make the minivan relevant againToyota hybrid gas mileage and an interior redesign help remake the minivan without corrupting it—although a Sienna Prime sure would be nice.
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EV tire efficiency, Toyota hybrid ownership, Bollinger battery: Today’s Car NewsElectric vehicles could be losing 4% of their efficiency due to tires—and their inability to hold their ideal pressure. Original Toyota hybrid owners like to keep their vehicles for a long time. Bollinger’s battery pack takes form a bit different than had been previously hinted. This...
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Bollinger previews electric trucks’ modular battery pack, skips the skateboard platformThe battery pack for the Bollinger B1 SUV, B2 utility pickup, and other electric trucks will follow a modular layout and up to 700 volts.
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Tires could be costing EV owners an extra charge a year, study suggestsUnderinflated tires—and tire choice in general—subtract a surprising amount of electric vehicle driving range.
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Tesla Semi update, GMC Hummer EV, battery tech teases, wireless charging: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich state might be next to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles?
How does manufacturing the Apple iPhone tie in with an announcement about electric cars this week?
This is our look back at the...
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Wireless EV charging, home-charger incentives, long-range battery tech: Today’s Car NewsAn official standard for wireless charging could lead to a sea change in how people see EVs. A site enabled by the VW diesel settlement is ready to help find the right charger and claim all the incentives. And battery tech on the way next year will put long range into a wider array of models. This...
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Battery supplier SKI: 500 miles of range with 20 minutes of fast-charging, ready in 2021With two quick 10-minute fast-charges, SK Innovation says that its cells on the way next year will give EVs a 500-mile range.
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Tesla Semi update, Hummer EV development, XC40 Recharge priced, LG Chem ramps up: Today’s Car NewsTesla provides an update on the Semi, and says it’s a matter of getting enough cells. The Hummer EV hasn’t been fully developed yet, as it’s just a year away from deliveries. Volvo sets a price for its first electric car. And LG Chem might have a solution for Tesla. This and more...
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Musk: Tesla Semi ramp-up depends on battery cell supply—and infrastructure partnersBecause the Semi uses 4 to 6 times more cells than its other vehicles, Tesla needs an increased supply of cells.
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GM hasn't developed the Hummer EV yet, but its battery tech is readyGM says the Hummer EV will be developed in under 30 months—despite world-first battery tech that hasn't been widely tested yet.
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Hummer EV Edition 1, BMW i3 milestone, New Jersey might ban gas cars: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonGM has officially revealed the Hummer EV. New Jersey is mulling the phaseout of gasoline cars. And BMW reaches 200,000 i3s. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
General Motors has revealed its ...
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2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1: 350-mile electric off-road SUV priced at $112,595The Hummer nameplate has always been polarizing, but the all-electric GMC Hummer EV could broaden GM's bandwidth for EVs.
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Porsche plug-in hybrids, Model Y recall, GM EV plant: Today’s Car NewsThe maker of the iPhone is getting into the business of electric cars. Porsche updates its plug-in hybrids. GM looks to the birthplace of Saturn for making electric vehicles. And the Model Y gets recalled, but because of OTA updates it’s not a big deal. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover will be made in Tennessee, GM confirmsGM will build its upcoming Cadillac Lyriq at the former home of Saturn in Spring Hill, making it the third GM plant to make EVs.
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2021 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids get more electric range, quicker accelerationPorsche is taking its Panamera E-Hybrid models closer to the Taycan for 2021 with a larger battery and other upgrades.
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Tesla range boost, Hyundai and BMW plug-in recalls, Nikola could cut Badger: Today’s Car NewsA wide range of plug-in models—from Hyundai and BMW—are being recalled for potential fire risk. Tesla boosts range for much of its lineup. Karma prices its fully electric car. And Nikola could revert to a “base plan” that means no Badger. This and more, here at Green Car...
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