Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Ford delivers E-Transit electric vens and software to DHL. Hyundai hints that it might put hydrogen fuel cell tech in a performance car. And AAA embraces mobile charging. This and more, here at Green...
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DHL gets 2,000 Ford electric vans, software to manage themThe deal for E-Transit vans includes the full Ford Pro suite of software products for fleet management.
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Chevy electric sedan, Toyota Tacoma EV, Aptera charging, Tesla discount: The Week in ReverseOwners of which two mainstream car brands are shifting to Tesla at a high rate? Which company might build VW’s Scout electric trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 2, 2022. Honda announced that it will...
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Cybertruck charging, Canoo Army truck, EPA supports EVs with biofuels: Today’s Car NewsThe EPA will offer credit for electricity generated with biofuels, but it’s still on the ethanol bandwagon. Megawatt changing hardware is coming to the Cybertruck. And Canoo delivers an electric truck for the Army. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla confirmed megawatt charging...
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Tesla confirms megawatt charging tech for Cybertruck, SemiTesla also confirmed more about the propulsion tech in the Semi, although details about the battery pack, pricing, and production remain sparse.
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Will EPA’s plan for broadened biofuels delay EV adoption?A proposal from the EPA for 2023-2025 may result in wider production and use of ethanol, but it also may help utilities produce cleaner energy for EVs.
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Some Tesla purchases will qualify for at least $3,750 off under the revamped EV tax credit starting January 1. But the automaker on Thursday started this rolling a little early—as a discount of...
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Honda and Toyota owners to Tesla, Lightyear 0 production, Aptera and Tesla: Today’s Car NewsHonda and Toyota owners are jumping to Tesla. Lightyear puts its solar EV into production. And Aptera confirms that it’s using the Tesla charging connector. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Aptera has confirmed that it plans to use a Tesla charge port and...
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Aptera confirms Tesla charge port for its solar EVIt’s likely that Aptera is one of the “low-key” agreements for Supercharger accessibility that Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously confirmed.
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Hydrogen Honda CR-V, Mercedes eSprinter efficiency, Mach-E milestone: Today’s Car NewsHonda will make a hydrogen fuel-cell version of the CR-V. Hyundai partners to bring the battery ecosystem into North America. Foxconn might be building VW’s Scout EVs. Mercedes boasts about the efficiency of its upcoming electric vans. And Ford hits a Mach-E milestone. This and more, here at...
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Honda sees a future for hydrogen fuel cell tech—in the CR-VThe CR-V will also be the first Honda vehicle to use a new-generation fuel cell stack shared with General Motors—even as GM has backed away from fuel-cell tech for passenger vehicles
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Ford has made 150,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVsIn roughly two years, Ford accelerated production to meet demand and has already made as many Mach-Es as it originally planned over five years.
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Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday revealed encouraging efficiency news for its upcoming eSprinter electric vans, and for the carbon footprint of the companies they’ll be serving.
The automaker recently...
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Chevy electric sedan, US-bound VinFast, Caterpillar mining truck: Today’s Car NewsVinFast VF 8 EVs are on the way to the U.S. Caterpillar makes a very, very large electric truck. And GM points to what Ultium electric sedans might look like. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has already shown a range of Ultium-powered crossovers, trucks, and SUVs; but in the Chevrolet...
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Chevy FNR-XE electric sedan concept takes Ultium to carsGM recently provided a first look of how a mass-produced electric sedan on its Ultium platform might look like—in China.
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Federal fast-charging routes, Prius home power backup, VW e-Golf redux: Today’s Car NewsVW is reportedly considering another e-Golf. We show you where future fast-charging routes are going. Tesla fans in LA need to check out a wide-ranging exhibit on the brand. A Toyota Prius might be good enough for emergency home power backup. And what’s this about a Toyota Tacoma EV? This and...
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See the most formative Tesla vehicles together in LA exhibitA dedicated Tesla exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum rounds up some of the most important cars, concepts, objects, and lessons in the electric car brand's nearly 20-year history.
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Toyota Prius review, Porsche Taycan lessons, mobile hydrogen stations: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker claims its dealerships have fixed thousands of Teslas? How can you see where future fast-chargers will be located? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2022. Just ahead of the recent debut of the...
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This Thanksgiving weekend, as families take to the highways to visit friends or family, EVs are more likely than ever to be part of the dinner conversation.
Product is a big part of it. With the...
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LG Chem plans $3B EV battery material plant in TennesseeThe plant will be the largest of its kind in the U.S. and will be able to make material supporting batteries for 1.2 million EVs annually, assuming a 310-mile range per vehicle.
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Test drive: 2022 Toyota Prius leads with the mpg numbersTime with the 2022 Prius Nightshade served as a reminder that this outgoing model is the gas-mileage champ—and the best-driving Prius yet.
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Porsche Taycan lessons, US heartland EV adoption, EV vs. ICE price parity: Today’s Car NewsEV adoption in the U.S. heartland lags, but it may soon change. GM and Volvo see EV vs. ICE price parity by 2025. And Porsche reveals some lessons it’s learned from its Taycan electric car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche made the right choice in building its Taycan around...
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2023 Toyota Prius, bZ EV concept, Lucid Gravity, Porsche PPE: The Week in ReverseWhy did Tesla decide to rename its fast-charging connector and open it up to other companies now? Which Model S rival beats it in driving range with a smaller battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 18...
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2023 Toyota Prius, Toyota EV concept, Nissan EV perks, Genesis convertible: Today’s Car NewsToyota teases a compact electric SUV. Genesis considers an electric convertible. Nissan wraps in new perks for EV shoppers. And a new generation of the Prius and Prius Prime have bowed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota revealed a new generation of its Prius on Wednesday. While this...
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