Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Rivian sets its drivers up for using Tesla Superchargers. Fisker sends out a mix of optimism and warning signs. And Audi’s next electric SUV shows the next level of EVs from the brand. This and...
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VW ID.4 review, Trump tariffs, generational EV gap, Mercedes solar: Today’s Car NewsTrump threatens some very high tariffs against Chinese cars made in Mexico. Mercedes-Benz considers a solar roof on EVs. We drive the revamped VW ID.4. And is there a generational gap in EV interest? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, with a vastly...
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First Drive: 2024 VW ID.4 is the opening act it was supposed to beFrom range and charging to space and comfort, the ID.4 now fits its original mission as a first mass-market EV for the brand and mainstream families.
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Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or notTrump, members of Congress, and the Biden administration all look poised to close a loophole that would make Mexico assembly a smart choice for Chinese automakers.
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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in ReverseWhich automakers are considering a partnership that could span EVs, hybrids, and software? Which automaker said it’s aiming for its future EV batteries to last longer? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 15, 2024...
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Volvo EX30 impact, Nio and CATL, Honda and Nissan, brake dust: Today’s Car NewsMagnets could help clean up brake dust. Honda and Nissan ally for EVs. Nio and CATL go in on battery swapping together. And which is the greenest Volvo EX30? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a lifetime carbon analysis released Thursday, Volvo reported that the LFP version not offered in...
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Nissan and Honda on Friday disclosed that they’re considering a “strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence.”
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Volvo EX30 EV: LFP version not offered to US is greener pickThe NMC lithium-ion pack in all U.S. versions of the 2025 Volvo EX30 has nearly double the CO2 impact of the LFP pack offered to other markets.
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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2Polestar notes that it will pass along a $7,500 credit on all Polestar 3 leases, but it's unlikely even U.S.-built versions will qualify for the purchase credit.
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Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?From the EPA and IRS, the official list of EVs and plug-in hybrids that make the cut in 2024 remains brief.
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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car NewsBig-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90...
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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in ReverseWhich major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9...
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Rivian on Thursday delivered what was expected—the R2 electric SUV. Then it stole the R2’s stage with products that fans, investors, and EV shoppers didn’t know they needed: the ...
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GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes salesA Blazer EV in the well-equipped LT trim, with all-wheel drive, will cost just $42,695 to households who meet the EV tax credit’s income cap.
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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?Rivian's mass-market SUV arrives in 2026 with a target price of $45,000.
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Gravity’s very fast charging, EV price drop predicted, Aptera funding: Today’s Car NewsSome very fast EV chargers land in the middle of Manhattan. Aptera once again says it needs more money. And raw materials and innovation could lead to a plunge in EV battery prices—and EV prices—analysts predict. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EV battery prices are due to...
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Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changesStarting production on Launch Edition models will require more capital, Aptera revealed last week—countering the takeaway of its last update.
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Nissan Ariya price cut, E-Transit range boost, Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Today’s Car NewsNissan cuts the price of the Ariya. Ford gives its E-Transit vans more range. And Dodge reveals its electric muscle car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ready for a very different kind of EV? The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV has been revealed, and it gives a decidedly muscle-car spin to...
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Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. This and more, here...
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Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weeklyMany EV drivers are relying on the public charging networks to supplement their charging at home.
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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in ReverseWhich major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 2, 2024. Ford detailed how EV...
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Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car NewsFisker struggles, as it seeks to ally with a large automaker. The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. And Rivian is set to add Supercharger stops in route planning. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian will be adding Tesla Supercharger sites to its trip...
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Here’s how Ford EV drivers get adapters, use Tesla chargingFord on Thursday detailed exactly how its current EV owners can get a free charging adapter and use Tesla Supercharging.
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX tiesHigher design goals may allow sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration that Musk says "is the least interesting part."
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