Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Lucid beyond 500 miles, Nikola electric garbage trucks, Tesla in Korea: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonLucid blasts past the 500-mile range barrier. Nikola Motors announces the largest order of tailpipe-emissions-free garbage trucks, but hydrogen isn’t part of it. And South Korea is angling to...
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Independent test suggests 517-mile EPA range for Lucid Air electric carLucid already stands a very strong chance of one-upping the 402-mile rating for the Tesla Model S.
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Ioniq EV brand, Mustang Mach-E drive modules, Fisker and Magna: Today’s Car NewsHyundai reboots the Ioniq nameplate into an entire brand of electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E will take advantage of some space-saving drive module packaging. Mazda shows a gasoline version of its MX-30 electric vehicle. And Fisker is looking at having its Ocean electric crossover built in...
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Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021The Hyundai 45 Concept and Prophecy Concept will become the first fully electric models under the Ioniq brand.
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Report: Magna might build Fisker Ocean electric SUV in AustriaFisker reportedly reached a tentative deal with Magna Steyr, but it's unclear whether VW would supply the platform or if Jaguar plays a role.
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Venza and Model Y driven, Cadillac Lyriq revealed, Cybertrucks for all: The Week in ReverseWhat was Joe Biden saying about an electric Corvette? Which EV already confirmed for the U.S. reportedly might not arrive at all? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. We drove two important green vehicles this...
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The first of many upcoming electric Cadillacs has been shown. Joe Biden says the U.S. can own the market with EVs. And used Teslas sell very quickly. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq revealed: 300-mile crossover starts brand’s move to mostly EVThe long-anticipated electric crossover made its "show car" debut. Here's what we know.
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2021 Audi E-Tron lower price, bigger brains for EV dynamics, Mercedes and CATL: Today’s Car NewsAudi is connecting everything in future EVs with a central computer. CATL cells will power Mercedes-Benz’s electric flagship. And the 2021 Audi E-Tron gets a price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi plans to put a vastly upgraded central chassis computer in charge of coordinating...
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In future Audi EVs, one big brain will manage all the physicsNext-generation premium gasoline and EV Audi models will have an electronic chassis platform with 10 times the computing power of the current unit.
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Cybertrucks big and small, e-Golf subscription, I-Pace improvements from racing: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Cybertruck could include two truck sizes in the future. An Electrify America program in California will help people subscribe to EV use. And the Jaguar I-Pace has already improved based on the company’s racing involvement. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Through AAA and...
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Jaguar: I-Pace electric SUV has already been improved from racing and over-the-air updatesThe 2021 Jaguar I-Pace and future electric vehicles from Jaguar benefit from lessons learned in Formula E racing and in the I-Pace eTrophy.
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The Kia Soul EV remains uncertain for the U.S. Lordstown Motors is seeking a stock-market debut. And we drive the Toyota Venza hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
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First drive review: 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid reinterprets the market middle at 39 mpgThe Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.
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Tesla Model Y drive, Fisker and VW, the potential of bi-directional charging: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen isn’t yet saying yes to Fisker. U.S. city grids need some smart upgrades. Electricity could be the new currency of parking garages. And we take the Model Y for a drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y is going to be the benchmark for a generation of...
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Could electricity be the currency of parking buildings in the future?At a new facility near Nissan's world headquarters, the automaker is waiving parking fees for those who can share some of their EV's charge.
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GM fast-charging, Hummer EV details, Lucid DreamDrive, Kandi cars: The Week in ReverseWhich Chinese brand is aiming to have the most affordable EV in the U.S. market? What looks like a modern-but-downsized electric VW Microbus? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 31, 2020. General Motors showed a little...
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GM fast-charging investment will fuel EVgo network expansion, charge future EVsGeneral Motors has announced a push to expand fast-charging infrastructure with the charging network EVgo, but it won't disclose the amount of the investment.
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Lordstown Motors makes a traditional truck ad for its electric truck, and it’s refreshing. And Panasonic says that the cells it currently supplies to Tesla are going to get a big boost in...
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Toyota solid-state tech, more of Hummer EV revealed, Kandi EVs’ US arrival: Today’s Car NewsTesla and Nikola need to compete with electric trucks from familiar brands like Peterbilt. GM revealed more about its upcoming Hummer EV. Toyota is pushing along with solid-state battery development. And Kandi cars are arriving soon. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota solid-state...
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting priceIt could be the first brand from China to sell a full passenger vehicle in the U.S.—and it could break EVs' upward price trends.
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GMC Hummer EV video teases Adrenaline mode, Crab mode, frunk spaceGM revealed prototype photos of the Hummer EV in profile, plus new information about the electric truck's modes.
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EPA rule reviewed, Hyundai EV production, eBussy electric van: Today’s Car NewsThe Trump EPA’s gas mileage and emissions regulations are under review. Hyundai aims to boost EV production. And is the eBussy the reconstituted VW Bus you really wanted? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai is reportedly looking at increasing electric vehicle production in South...
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Lucid counters Autopilot, Tesla sues Rivian, wartime French EVs: Today’s Car NewsTesla sues Rivian over trade secrets. Lucid details its driver-assistance system that could challenge Autopilot. Peugeot built EVs in WW!!. And we catch another glimpse of the next generation of Kia electric cars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has hired at least 178 former Tesla...
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