Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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The 2024 Fiat 500e returns to the U.S. in March to relaunch the brand, and this time Fiat is all about EVs—and keeping the 500 lineup as a two-door icon.
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2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV: 29 miles on a charge, few places to fuel upThe e:FCEV will be the only fuel-cell passenger vehicle made in America.
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Honda Prologue review, GM plug-in hybrids, Mach-E price cut: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker pushed an important EV target back by five years? Which brand is at least considering adding artificial engine vibration to its EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 23, 2024. In a first drive of...
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Honda Prologue review, GM PHEV pickups, vibrating EV muscle car: Today’s Car NewsGM may soon have Chevy and GMC plug-in hybrid pickups. Dodge considers EVs that have much more than a V-8 soundtrack. And the Honda Prologue remixes GM’s Ultium into its own gateway EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Honda Prologue EV, we found that...
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First drive: 2024 Honda Prologue EV gets to something greaterThe Prologue doesn’t radically remake Honda vehicles for the EV era, but it’s a technology gateway to them.
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Ford Mach-E EV price cut, Genesis hybrids, tailpipe emissions rules: Today’s Car NewsFord knocked thousands off the price of its Mach-E electric crossover. Genesis may be going hybrid—and against its own EV current. And will the Biden administration loosen its own pollution standards? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford on Tuesday cut Mustang Mach-E EV prices by up...
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Porsche adds more electric miles to its Panamera plug-in hybrid. VW reveals a stylish electric wagon. Volvo shifts to the newer naming strategy for all its vehicles that plug in. And no, EV sales...
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Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-insThe name change affects the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, which recently received their most significant overhaul since their 2021 arrival.
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2025 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids mix in more EV milesThe 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid now offer more hp and more electric miles.
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Equinox EV details, Lucid Air price cut, Kia plug-in hybrids, EV9 markups: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker revealed a far-out concept EV but skipped the auto show? And when did Republicans turn against EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 16, 2024. The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV will qualify for the $7,500...
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Kia EV9 markups, Scout builds out, lack of EV experience: Today’s Car NewsScout starts building its EV manufacturing home. Many Americans still have no experience with EVs. And how much more than MSRP would you pay for a Kia EV9? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia dealers are at it again, marking up the EV9 electric SUV by $7,000 or more, despite efforts from...
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows with $2B US plant and truck nostalgiaScout is building a plant that could make 200,000 electric trucks per year—including pickups and SUVs.
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Sony and Honda may be working together on a Civic-sized EV. Lancia rolls out the start of an EV revival. Rivian shines some light on the R2. And Lucid cuts prices. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Rivian R2 bows March 7: Will it be EV maker's Model 3 moment?There's a lot riding on Rivian's more affordable, mass-market R2, and now we know it will debut on March 7.
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2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model SThe 2024 Air gets a price cut of up to $8,000 and a new $1,000 home charging allowance. while base Pure versions now start nearly $5,000 less than the Tesla Model S.
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Republicans and EVs, Honda fuel-cell CR-V, charging-station perks: Today’s Car NewsRepublican officials may not be representing their constituencies on EVs. The fuel-cell-powered Honda CR-V has a charge port and makes the most of it. And what do EV drivers really want in charging-station amenities? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fiscal-hawk types used to see EVs as a...
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Chrysler Halcyon EV concept, Kia EV8, Stellantis and NACS: Today’s Car NewsStellantis says yes to the Tesla charge port, in code. Kia is reportedly planning on an electric Stinger. And Chrysler rolls out a new EV concept showcasing a whole lot of potential innovation. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chrysler has revealed the Halcyon Concept EV, powered by...
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Equinox EV price, EV dependability, plug-in hybrids a harder sell, EVs and guardrails: Today’s Car NewsThe 319-mile Equinox EV might cost just $27,495 for some families. EVs are too heavy for some U.S. guardrails. EVs and plug-in hybrids are more trouble-prone, suggests an annual survey. And are PHEVs misunderstood? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV will qualify for...
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As Chevrolet revealed last fall, the 2024 Equinox EV will eventually arrive with a $34,995 starting price, including the $1,395 destination fee—in a form that achieves an EPA-rated 319 miles.
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Refreshed Porsche Taycan, Kia hybrid minivan, cheaper Ford and GM EVs: The Week in ReverseWhich EV brand rolled out lower-priced versions of its electric pickup and SUV? Which hotels are soon getting Tesla wallbox chargers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 9, 2024. In a first drive of the 2024...
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Ionna EV charging network may rival Tesla, first US stations in 2024With backing from seven global automakers and aims for at least 30,000 chargers, Ionna is the first of its kind and may be the first true rival for the Tesla Supercharger network.
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Lower-priced Rivian EVs, GM taps Tesla Giga alum, urban charging template: Today’s Car News
GM put someone with a Tesla Gigafactory resume in charge of ramping up batteries for affordable EVs. Electrify America takes it indoors for urban charging. And Rivian rolls out lower-cost versions of its electric trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian on Thursday released details...
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Cheaper Rivian R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yetStandard and Standard+ pack versions of Rivian electric trucks are ready for delivery—with a smaller version of the tech in the Large pack. And what appears to be a $3,100 price drop. LFP battery cells and a new pack design remain on the way later this year.
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BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car NewsThousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer. And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will...
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