Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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- J.D. Power's 2024 APEAL study shows non-Tesla EVs higher in satisfaction than Teslas
- Buyers of traditional brands' EVs are more satisfied than buyers of gas or PHEV models
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What are the fastest-charging EVs?
These EVs that charge quickest from 10-80% not only accept the highest charge rate beyond bursts, they also optimize energy in the battery pack.
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2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles
The Taycan now returns much better EPA range ratings with its base battery pack than it did in 2024 with the larger one.
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Rivian’s EV charging gateway to Yosemite used to be a gas station
Rivian says the site will offer up EV charging education as well as amenities.
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New plug-in hybrids for 2025
Are plug-in hybrids a bridge to EVs; or compliance vehicles consumers just don't want? The new vehicles in the PHEV pipeline aim for the former.
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These hybrids have AWD, top 40 mpg, cost less than $30,000
High fuel economy, a low price, and all-wheel drive can be had together—if you don’t mind one particular brand known for hybrids.
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- Lower-priced model arrives for the 2025 model year
- Even the base model will be eligible for the $7,500 tax credit
- The Equinox EV's mild power bump lifts it to 220 hp or 300 hp
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VW inks deal for solid-state batteries for 1M EVs annually
The companies say that they’ll combine core competencies toward the scaling-up of production and these cells’ integration into VW’s vehicles.
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Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
With Toyota's undisclosed investment in the charging network, that brings the total number of automakers invested in the network to eight.
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No, extreme heat doesn't cause people to get stuck in EVs
EVs don't fail suddenly and leave owners stuck—although their battery packs can degrade faster in hot weather.
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Electrify America opens fast-chargers in Moab for electric off-roading
The chargers, announced last May among 20 new fast-charging sites in Utah, can accommodate electric trucks and trailer-towing.
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Electrify America won't allow EVs a full charge at busy stations
The change is an attempt to cut long wait times at some especially busy EV charging stations.
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NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype.
It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone...
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Software prompts another Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall
GM’s tally of service records showed some Bolt EV and EUV models didn't get diagnostic software to identify battery defects.
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2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid gets price hike, still undercuts RAV4, CR-V
The Sportage Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid lineup gets a round of price hikes, and even though base models are affected most they remain a bargain.
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Nissan sees lots of crossover between Formula E, production EVs
Nissan's e-4orce all-wheel-drive system could keep getting better based on the automaker's racing involvement.
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Nyobolt’s electric sports car shows 5-minute fast-charging in action
Very fast-charging cells could help steer EVs away from excess weight and bigger battery packs than needed.
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Volvo PHEV review, EV insurance cost, cable theft, Big Oil pushback: Today’s Car News
EVs still cost more to insure. Thieves are looking at fat charging cables as a fat paycheck (but they’re not). The oil industry is speaking up against EPA standards—and filing court cases. And we plug in Volvo’s plug-in hybrid sedan and see why it’s pointing to EVs. This and...
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The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years.
The case was filed by the American...
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Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?
It's a simple but unsettling answer: EVs are costing insurers much more, not just in claims but the severity of claims.
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Test drive: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV is better in charge
The 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid gets its wires crossed about who’s boss under the hood but ends up showing electric is better.
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Fisker bankrupt, Volvo S60 Recharge canceled, Kia EV3: Today’s Car News
Volvo cancels its highest-mpg hybrid. Kia might be thinking Mexico for its upcoming affordable EV. FIsker has gone belly up on the Ocean. And why don’t Americans drive their EVs more? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The American EV startup automaker Fisker filed for bankruptcy...
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Used EV price plunge, EV rejectors cite cost, Tesla roundup: Today’s Car News
Last week’s Tesla shareholder buzz brought some product and battery news. And at the same time that EV rejectors keep citing cost as the primary reason why they don’t work, the cost of new EVs keeps settling and used EV prices have plunged. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We...
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Civic Hybrid and Polestar 3 reviews, $25,000 Jeep EV, Tesla 4680 update: The Week in Reverse
How are BMW and VW using AI in their EVs? Why are lawmakers pushing back about how EVs figure into fleet efficiency standards? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 15, 2024. This week Green Car Reports provided first...
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