Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Tesla CCS charging adapter for North America costs $250, allows up to 250 kw for newer models Bengt HalvorsonTesla last week finally released a “CCS Combo 1” adapter for the North American market that will enable some recent models from the automaker to be charged at up to 250 kw on third-party...
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GM EVs at Hertz, Sorento Hybrid price hike, taxing the wealthy for EV infrastructure: The Week in ReverseWhy did Tesla issue a safety recall for more than a million vehicles this week? What is Volvo calling the fully electric counterpoint to its XC90 SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 23, 2022. The 2023 Kia...
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Volvo EX90, Tesla power-window pinch, California’s tax for EV infrastructure: Today’s Car NewsVolvo announces the EX90 electric SUV. Tesla recalls more than a million vehicles. And should we tax the rich to pay for EV infrastructure? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Californians will get to vote later this year on a ballot measure that would increase taxes on those making over $2...
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GM-Hertz EV plan, Sono solar on semis, Fisker and Wallbox: Today’s Car NewsFisker chose Wallbox for home charging. Sono is applying its solar tech beyond its Euro-market Sion EV. And GM and Hertz are teaming up for more electric vehicles in the rental fleet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The rental-car giant Hertz plans to order 175,000 GM EVs over five years...
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Hertz plans to buy up to 175,000 GM EVs through 2027Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2023 with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV and will eventually include EVs from the Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and BrightDrop brands.
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EV travel trailer, range-boosting sensors, California EV mainstream: Today’s Car NewsAbout half of Californians are thinking of an EV as their next vehicle. A range-boosting camping trailer advances toward production, loaded with batteries. And could better sensors help get more range out of EV batteries? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Research from Japan suggests that...
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Colorado Teardrops announced earlier this month that it has completed the prototype version of “the world’s first camper trailer designed to extend the towing range of electric...
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Survey suggests half of Californians might choose an EV, but incentives and education could be more convincingThe same survey that finds a high level of interest in EVs suggests that incentives and education have room for improvement, however.
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Ford ends EV markups, Lucid details motor tech, CR-V Hybrid pricing, Jeep PHEVs: The Week in ReverseWhich EV was shown to be the most aerodynamic production car in the world? Which bidirectional charger is approved under warranty for the Leaf? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 16, 2022. One of the biggest stories...
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40-mpg CR-V Hybrid, most aerodynamic production car, natural-rubber tires: Today’s Car NewsThe Honda CR-V Hybrid gets a price—and better gas mileage in some versions. Natural-rubber tires could be made from a sustainable crop in the U.S. And what’s the most aerodynamic production car in the world? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid earns 40...
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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 40-mpg crossover priced to make hybrid mainstreamThe hybrid CR-V has been positioned as the premium powertrain in the CR-V lineup; it now earns 40 mpg, but that's with front-wheel drive.
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Ford ends EV haggling, battery for 600-mile EVs, state charging plans approved: Today’s Car NewsThe federal EV charging network starts to take form with 35 state plans approved and funded. Ford is giving its dealerships a choice on selling EVs, but it means non-negotiable pricing. And could a dual-chemistry approach to EV batteries make a 600-mile range more accessible? This and more, here at...
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President Biden, in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, confirmed that the federal government is releasing a first round of funding to 35 states to start installing EV charging hardware on...
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More Jeep plug-in hybrid choices, $25,000 Tesla, Honda electric motorcycles: Today’s Car NewsThe $25,000 Tesla might remain mothballed, but the company sees the need for affordable models. Electric Honda motorcycles are coming at last. And Jeep is adding to its lineup of plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe versions. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep today...
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Jeep adds plug-in hybrid value with Wrangler Willys 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe special editionBoth models help bulk up a lineup of plug-in hybrids that are an important complement to the brand’s shift to EVs.
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Nissan Leaf battery lifetime, Lucid motor tech, EVs and communities of color: Today’s Car NewsLucid gives a deep-dive into its motor tech and why it leaps past what’s offered by Tesla and Porsche. Nissan Leaf batteries are staying in use longer than anticipated. And communities of color are far more interested in EVs than sales data suggests. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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How Lucid leaps past Tesla with smaller motorsBottom line: Lucid claims that its drive units are light, compact, efficient, power-dense, and can be scaled up. And it took going back to the core physics to get there.
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Vinfast deliveries, VW ID.4 off-roader, Leaf bidirectional charger: Today’s Car NewsNissan approves a bidirectional charger that works with its warranty. Volkswagen shows an extra-rugged version of its ID.4 electric crossover. Some Ford and Lincoln plug-in models are getting automated lane changes. And Vinfast continues to keep pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Vinfast delivers first 100 VF 8 electric SUVs in Vietnam, US arrival still set for this year Bengt HalvorsonVinfast reported on Saturday that it has delivered the first 100 of its VF 8 electric SUVs in its home market of Vietnam, ahead of wider availability and international deliveries in the U.S.,...
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Lexus RX plug-in hybrid review, BMW changes batteries, Bollinger B1 back, Harbinger bows: Today’s Car NewsBMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a brief drive...
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BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack techBMW is reversing course and embracing a type of cell it previously rejected, with huge goals to cut costs, boost efficiency, and perhaps speed up EV adoption.
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Jeep production-bound EVs, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Rivian-Mercedes van venture: Today’s Car NewsJeep rolls out its first three fully electric models. Rivian and Mercedes partner for electric vans. StoreDot sends its five-minute-charging battery tech out for testing. And Chevy confirms that the upcoming Equinox won’t be a niche model. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chevrolet...
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Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for EuropeThe two companies aim to share costs around manufacturing electric vans, with plans for a factory in Europe.
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