Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Which states are doing the best in terms of providing the right number of public chargers—and the right type of public chargers—for the growing fleet of electric vehicles?
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2024 Polestar 2 review, electric VW GTI, Prius safety, Toyota hydrogen pickup: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker teased the 800-volt future of its EVs sized like Model 3 and Model Y? Which automaker is using a biogas-fed hydrogen fuel-cell plant to power its largest U.S. port? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September...
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Ford F-150 Lightning and Apple Maps, Mach-E Rally, Hilton’s Tesla EV chargers: Today’s Car NewsOne major hotel chain is making a widespread commitment to EV chargers. F-150 Lightning owners will soon have the alternative to use Apple Maps for smart EV guidance. And Ford takes its Mach-E beyond where the pavement ends. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E...
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Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 LightningMaps offers an alternative to embedded navigation, managing the Lightning's state of charge to recommend charging stops along the way.
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Honda’s Tesla charging timeline, Toyota hydrogen pickup, fuel-cell power station: Today’s Car NewsHonda maps out its charge-port shift for new EVs. Toyota has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell pickup project, and it’s ready to take its biggest U.S. port “off the grid.” And will more than four out of five new EVs sold in North Dakota really still fuel up with gasoline? This and...
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Honda sets timeline for adopting Tesla NACS chargingFuture North American products from Honda will get the Tesla NACS port, but not until 2025. The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX arriving in 2024 will have the CCS port, leaving dealerships with two standards of equipment to acquire and juggle.
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Toyota’s ambitious project to take its busiest port in North America off the power grid is complete, the company reported Thursday.
While the Tri-gen plant, generating 2.3 megawatts of...
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2024 Polestar 2 review, Mercedes Concept CLA, Audi Q6 E-Tron: Today’s Car NewsMercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth model year, and...
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Review: 2024 Polestar 2 EV is a late bloomer worth another lookThe Polestar 2 finds its sweet spot with a shift to rear-wheel drive, but it’s still not for everyone.
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Prius safety, 2024 VW ID.4 range boost, EV concepts from VW, BMW, Mini: Today’s Car NewsThe VW ID.4 gets more power and more driving range in some forms for 2024. The Toyota Prius and Prius Prime make the safety honor roll. And we look at some of the many models from German automakers to debut at Munich over the holiday weekend. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite their...
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2024 VW ID.4 EV gets more power, likely boost to rangeA new power unit at the rear wheels in both single- and dual-motor models with the larger battery pack will boost performance and bring a range improvement, VW suggests.
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Rivian dual vs. quad, electric VW GTI, Sonata Hybrid and Model 3 refreshes: The Week in ReverseWhich electric trucks slated for delivery later this year confirmed an EPA range topping 400 miles? Does EV fast-charging degrade the long-term range of Teslas? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023...
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Volkswagen is bringing back its Golf GTI in electric form—with the ID.GTI Concept, which it declared “will be built as a usable sports car for the electric age.”
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2025 BMW EV will get this minimalist look, more range, faster chargingA 2025 production EV, yet unnamed, may take the form of this concept—a traditional three-box sedan expected to be about the same size as the 3-Series, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
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Model 3 refresh, Rivian Max pack range, Fisker Pear photos: Today’s Car NewsRivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe...
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Updated Tesla Model 3 bows for Europe with aero look, updated cabinAn updated aero look and various cabin updates herald the first significant refresh for the Model 3 since its 2017 U.S. arrival and 2019 arrival in Europe.
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Tesla theft rate, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, tailpipe emissions and an EV future: Today’s Car News
Tesla models are rarely stolen. Recent regulatory comments suggest automakers aren’t walking the walk toward their own EV targets. And Hyundai reveals more about the redesigned 2024 Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made an...
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Rivian Dual-Motor vs. Quad-Motor, eSprinter priced, green hydrogen: Today’s Car NewsMercedes’ electric vans get a U.S. price tag. We look at how Rivian Dual-Motor models compare to Quad-Motor models. And what makes green hydrogen worthy of a federal incentive? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois...
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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its full-size, cargo- and upfit-oriented electric van lineup, called eSprinter, and orders for these EVs are now open.
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Tesla range loss, Mercedes charging hubs, EV tipping point: Today’s Car NewsEVs top 5% of the market in 23 countries. A study looks at Tesla range degradation related to fast-charging. And Mercedes paints a more complete picture of how its American charging efforts might fit together. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As an American EV fast-charging network is...
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Mercedes renews plans for its own EV fast-charging hubsMercedes' High Power Charging Network will be differentiated in North America from the EV charging network being established with six other automakers, the automaker clarified with renewed info on its global charging plans.
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Audi Q8 E-Tron range, Elantra Hybrid recall, Tesla Powerwall power plant: Today’s Car NewsTesla owners prove the merit of virtual power plants in Texas. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets recalled over a hybrid-software fault. And the Audi Q8 E-Tron hits 300 miles of range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi is delivering 300 EPA miles for its Q8 E-Tron, as promised. But as...
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Kia EV5, Mercedes EQB, Leaf 2.0, electric convertibles, EV collision repair: The Week in ReverseWhich EV is the lowest-rated by the EPA in efficiency? Which state is revamping its EV incentives toward low-income drivers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 25, 2023. A series of tech and styling improvements due in...
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Kia EV5, Volvo electric minivan, Nissan Leaf replacement, EV quality issues: Today’s Car NewsNissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be...
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