Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Given the push by the Biden administration to shore up a local supply chain and enable more American manufacturing for electric vehicles, it may come as a bit of a surprise that the vast majority of...
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV recalled again for battery fire issueGM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased fire risk while charging.
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Which EV model has the fast-charging connector compatible with more US stations?Hint: It's not Tesla. But Tesla vehicles can take advantage of this fast-charging standard offered at more locations than the others.
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Gasoline superusers, Tesla Supercharger network for other brands, FSD subscriptions: Today’s Car NewsGasoline superusers guzzle more than their share of gasoline. Tesla is preparing to open its Supercharger network to other EVs. And will Tesla get a lot of takers interested in its Full Self Driving features at $199 a month? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has started to offer its...
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Musk: Tesla Supercharger network will be “open to other EVs” in 2021Which automaker's EVs will be compatible with the Tesla Supercharger network? Must hinted that it's coming later this year.
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GMC electric pickup, Volvo C40 Recharge price, Lightyear One solar car production: Today’s Car NewsThere’s a second, more affordable electric truck coming to the GMC brand after the Hummer EV models. Volvo’s first EV-exclusive design has a price tag. And the Lightyear One solar car is coming from the factory that built the Fisker Karma. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GMC...
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While the GMC Hummer EV will likely serve as a luxury off-road halo model for GMC, the brand’s reputation is fueled by fleets of work trucks that don’t entirely fit within the Hummer...
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Rivian update, Lucid Air tires, BMW 3-Series PHEV drive review, EV fleet charging: Today’s Car NewsThe Lucid Air will get special Pirelli performance tires for EVs. Rivian delays deliveries to September. We take a look at the tech-savvy 3-Series plug-in hybrid. And is the grid ready for big EV delivery fleets? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW has been bolstering its plug-in hybrids...
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First drive review: 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid hits the right numbers but shuns its sport-sedan heritageThe 2021 BMW 330e appears to connect BMW sport-sedan heritage to an electric future, although it doesn't quite feel that way from the driver's seat.
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Study: Emissions of electric fleets depends greatly on the “when, where, and how” of chargingBattery degradation is an important factor for making the most of GHG emissions advantages of fleet EVs, researchers emphasize.
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Electric Jeeps, Volvo C40 Recharge up close, 50 mpg for under $30,000: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker advised owners of its popular EV to park it outside? Which company thinks that CVTs are a good idea for electric cars? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 16, 2021. We got an up-close look at the Volvo C40...
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Rivian R1T deliveries delayed to September: If it’s first with an electric pickup, who’s next?Lordstown Motors, GM, Tesla, and Ford are among the companies lined up to potentially deliver electric trucks in the months following.
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Jeep EVs, Bosch CVT for EVs, GM fleet charging, Ford charging while towing: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonBosch thinks CVTs are a good idea for EVs. Jeep is rolling out a full slate of electric SUVs. GM is extending its holistic charging approach to fleets. And Ford looks at towing and charging. This and...
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Jeep plans a lineup of fully electric vehicles by 2025—if you think globallyJeep plans a fully electric entry in every SUV category by the middle of the decade, with plug-in hybrid models as well.
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GM hopes to make EVs connect for fleets with holistic charging approachGM's Ultium Charge 360 effort for EVs is broadening to include fleet customers and the BrightDrop commercial business.
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Bolt EV fires, suppliers ready Tesla 4680 cells, Infiniti EVs, EU's 2035 end date for ICE: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is back in investigation mode after a couple more Bolt EV fires. The EU tightens its targets and aims to phase out new internal combustion by 2035. Infiniti’s plan to offer its future vehicles as series hybrids is reportedly off. And multiple suppliers are likely stepping up to...
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Infiniti envisioned its near future around series hybrids, now says they’re cut from the lineupInfiniti's focused future, revolving around series-hybrid and pure-EV versions of its "Inspiration" concepts, appears to have splintered.
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Electrify America boost, VW’s unified EV plan, Volvo C40 Recharge up close: Today’s Car NewsThe Volkswagen Group plans the future around most of its brands’ EV models around a single platform and software system. VW’s Electrify America charging unit expands its network plans. And we take an up-close look at the Volvo C30 Recharge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Mazda rotary out, Ford F-150 diesel done, Audi Sphere concepts teased: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonAudi provides a concept-car tease of its future after internal combustion. Mazda reportedly shelves the rotary, again. Ford is discontinuing diesels in the F-150. And VW is pushing toward a future...
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Last call for diesel F-150: Ford sees hybrid version of top-selling pickup as its replacementThe diesel engine that Ford rolled out for 2018 on its full-size F-150 pickup has been nudged aside by the PowerBoost hybrid—and, perhaps somewhat, the all-electric Lightning.
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50-mpg new cars, Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Fisker in Wisconsin, Nio battery swapping: Today’s Car NewsFisker and Foxconn have confirmed that they’re in talks with Wisconsin as the potential manufacturing location for Fisker’s $30,000 electric vehicle—although a series of broken promises from Foxconn could get in the way. The Chinese EV maker Nio is the only automaker around the...
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid: First plug-in SUV arrives in August, ahead of Ioniq 5 EVHyundai's first plug-in hybrid SUV will arrive in August, with 31 all-electric miles and a price expected to start around $35,000 before incentives.
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The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas pricesHere are the widely available cars only fueled by gasoline that achieve 50 mpg combined or more based on EPA ratings. They all start under $30,000.
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EV SPAC roundup, Lightyear solar EV range, electric Dodge muscle car and Ram 1500 pickup: The Week in Reverse
Which charging network is presenting air quality updates at its chargers? Which EV startup teamed up with Pininfarina? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 9, 2021. One by one, the legacy automakers are pivoting to focus...
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