Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Nissan on Monday announced that every new Nissan model introduced for Europe from now on will be fully electric, with plans to make EVs 100% of the brand’s sales in Europe by 2030.
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EVs set to use Tesla NACS, lamppost charging, EV battery sustainability: Today’s Car NewsShoppers are wondering about carbon footprint, but answers are cloudy. Streetside charging plans advance in Britain ahead of a policy backtrack. And we round up all the EV brands planning to tap into the Tesla Supercharger network and make the switch to NACS. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Kia EV9 review, Tesla at 5M, free Hyundai charger, EV battery degradation: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker this week said it’s done with diesels, worldwide? And is a “battery EV” or a “plug-in EV” the one without a tailpipe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 22, 2023. In a...
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Free Hyundai charger, Toyota hybrid EVs, Audi Q4 E-Tron boost: Today’s Car NewsHyundai wraps in free chargers with its new EVs. Look for various improvements for Audi’s Q4 E-Tron. New projections are more bullish about global EV adoption. And what’s Toyota calling its electrified models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who purchase or lease a new...
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Buy or lease a Hyundai EV, get a free home charger and installationThose who purchase or lease one of three Hyundai EV models can get a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger for free, as well as an installation credit of up to $600.
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Jaguar goes Tesla, Britain backtracks on EVs, China charge port: Today’s Car NewsJaguar jumps on with Tesla’s charge port and Supercharger access. Automakers are irked by Britain’s backtracking on EV policy. And don’t expect Tesla’s NACS to spread to China anytime soon. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that future...
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Jaguar Land Rover announced Thursday that current Jaguar EVs will soon have access to Tesla Supercharger stations in North America, while all future EVs from the Jaguar brand will include the Tesla...
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Tesla leasing, Hyundai EVs from Georgia, Maserati’s EV shift: Today’s Car NewsHyundai is rushing plans to get its Georgia EV “Metaplant” up and running. Maserati is charging up dealerships for pending EV arrivals. And the Tesla Model 3 is the most-leased EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Inflation Reduction Act and Biden EV policy—and...
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Hyundai steps up Georgia EV production to fall 2024Spurred by the Inflation Recovery Act, Hyundai is acting as quickly as possible to bring EV assembly and battery production to North America.
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Maserati charges up for its first EV, the GranTurismo FolgoreMaserati is getting its U.S. ground operations ready for EVs—and the GranTurismo Folgore, which arrives before the end of the year.
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Mini Countryman Electric, Volvo drops diesels, hot-weather range degradation: Today’s Car NewsMini confirms its Countryman EV is U.S.-bound. Volvo closes the door on diesels. Tesla reaches 5M. And how worried about your EV battery should you be in hot weather? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hot weather can degrade EV batteries, much more than cold weather, underscores the...
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Volvo dumps diesels, ahead of other European carmakersVolvo, which hasn't for decades sold diesels in the U.S., says that the majority of its sales in Europe are now made up of EVs and plug-in hybrids.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been claiming exponential growth for Tesla for years. And it’s happening.
The U.S. automaker announced Saturday that it has produced its 5 millionth vehicle globally.
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Kia EV9 review, Dodge and Alfa Romeo PHEV recall, $100M charger overhaul: Today’s Car NewsStellantis is recalling plug-in hybrids from Dodge and Alfa Romeo. The federal government is setting aside $100M to replace unreliable chargers. And we drive the Kia EV9. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Kia EV9, in prototype form, Green Car Reports found this...
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Review: 2024 Kia EV9 SUV is a family-size commitment to EVsA first test drive of an EV9 prototype showed that solid performance, a comfortable ride, a spacious three-row interior, and game-changing features like bidirectional charging add up to what the market wants and needs.
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Kona Electric review, Toyota solid-state future, EV9 bidirectional charging: The Week in ReverseWhich EVs got improvements to ride and handling delivered over the air this week? Which automaker showed an electric scooter that folds up suitcase-sized? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 15, 2023. Based on some...
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Toyota solid-state timeline, Tesla loyalty, California charger subsidies: Today’s Car NewsTesla owners are very loyal to the brand. Thinner battery packs and solid-state tech are in the future for Toyota EVs. And California is looking to subsidize fast-chargers for low-income communities. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite its relatively few EVs available now, Toyota has...
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Honda EV scooter, Ioniq 6 safety rating, Rivian software update: Today’s Car NewsHonda rolls out an electric scooter that looks like a perfect pair with an EV. The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV70, and Lexus RZ make the safety honor roll. And have Rivian trucks long ago delivered just become better-driving? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian’s latest software...
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Rivian’s latest over-the-air update is being pushed out to its R1T and R1S electric trucks, and brings physical changes to the ride and handling of all the vehicles delivered to date.
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Honda electric scooter folds suitcase-small, priced under $1,000With a range of 12 miles and a weight of just over 40 pounds, this low-cost folding electric scooter might be the best accessory for upcoming Honda EVs.
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Kia EV9 home backup, Mazda CX-9 PHEV safety, ChargeScape V2G tech: Today’s Car NewsThe Mazda CX-9 PHEV makes the safety honor roll. Honda, BMW, and Ford get together for looking at how EVs could connect to the grid. And we go hands-on with how the Kia EV9 will help back up the home and smooth the grid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming Kia EV9 is noteworthy...
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2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will workThe Wallbox Quasar 2, with the Kia EV9, is the first U.S.-market automaker-approved solution capable of providing bidirectional charging serving both in home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality.
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Kona Electric review, Taycan battery recall, Illinois LFP plant: Today’s Car NewsThe Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Based on some brief first driving impressions...
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US states’ EV charging readiness, Lotus Emeya, Mercedes and BYD: Today’s Car NewsSome U.S. states are doing much better than others in supporting the growing fleet of EVs, and California doesn’t top the list. Lotus rolls out an EV that appears to face off with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. And is BYD’s Blade battery headed into some Mercedes models? This and...
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