Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China.
At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March,...
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Volvo EM90 electric minivan will help reshape EV lineup for ChinaWill Volvo's electric minivan come to America, too? With sedan sales still sputtering, the brand may be looking for new ways to spur sales in the shift to EVs.
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Mercedes EQB update, Vinfast VF 9 range, expensive EV repairs: Today’s Car NewsVinfast claims 330 miles of U.S. range for its three-row electric SUV. California re-ups its EV incentives for lower-income households. EV collision repair remains more expensive. And the uniquely boxy Mercedes EQB gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A series of tech and...
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB EV refreshes tech, preserves boxy brillianceDon't expect a lot more range or faster charging, but a sharpened look and improved cabin interface keep this well-packed EV in top form.
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Vinfast claims 330-mile EPA range for three-row VF 9The VF 9 is one of the EVs Vinfast plans to build in North Carolina starting in 2024.
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GMC Hummer EV efficiency, Honda and Acura NACS, AI and solar EVs: Today’s Car NewsHonda and Acura are on board with the Tesla charge connector. AI could be harnessed to make more of solar cells on EVs and hybrids. And the Hummer EV is an efficiency standout in the wrong way. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA has confirmed official efficiency and range figures for...
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Electric convertibles, EV battery plant politics, bidirectional charging adapter: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonAmerican EV battery plants are under scrutiny ahead of the 2024 election and UAW negotiations. Smart adapters could help Ford tackle fleets’ bidirectional charging needs. And electric...
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Here’s why convertible EVs, electric sports cars are so scarceA combination of factors keep electric convertibles from the U.S. market—although that could change soon.
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Fisker electric pickup, Acura ZDX debut, Rivian R1S review, Tesla Standard Range: The Week in ReverseWill reliable charging reverse the trend toward super-size EV batteries? Which company signed on for future Tesla Supercharger access this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 18, 2023. In a review of the Rivian...
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Rivian R1S review, ZDX EV bows, I-Pace end, public charging issues: Today’s Car NewsAcura’s first EV bows. The I-Pace soon reaches the end. Public charging still stinks. And a full review of the Rivian R1S tells us much about range, performance, and facing off with bulls. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the Rivian R1S on a Rocky Mountain adventure...
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2024 Acura ZDX EV debuts around $60,000, 325-mile range projectedThe Acura ZDX is an electric SUV set to be built alongside the Cadillac Lyriq, at the same former Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee
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Rivian Dual-Motor range, Fisker Alaska preview, CATL boosts LFP charging: Today’s Car NewsRivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck...
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Fisker on Thursday revealed a full gallery of images of its upcoming Alaska electric pickup, along with a few new details for this eagerly anticipated and relatively affordable EV.
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Fisker charges with Tesla, Rivian tackles Rubicon, EV battery bloat: Today’s Car NewsEven with more charging, EV batteries are growing faster than range, and that’s not a good thing. The Rivian R1S tackles the American off-road trail often seen as Jeep’s stomping ground. And Fisker commits to Supercharger access. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Led by the...
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Will super-sized EV batteries strain the supply chain?EV battery size is rising. What if all that extra money spent on batteries went to charging and efficiency-boosting tech?
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Tesla Standard Range, Faraday Future delivery, Americans on climate change: Today’s Car NewsFaraday Future has delivered its first production EV. Americans don’t think climate change is an issue. And Tesla drops prices on the Model S and Model X—sort of. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has effectively lowered the base price of its Model S and Model X by...
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Tesla drops Model S, Model X base price with Standard Range versionsTesla's latest price adjustment teases a lower price for the Model X and Model S, with reduced driving range—albeit a larger battery with range to be potentially unlocked later with an extra fee.
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In-motion EV charging, drive motor clutches, Stellantis ponders $25,000 EV: Today’s Car NewsStellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the...
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Look below the $25,000 price point for new vehicles, going purely by sticker prices, and you’ll find plenty of options in smaller gasoline-fueled cars and crossovers—some of them hybrid....
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Lucid lowers price on Air sedan, undercuts Tesla Model SIs the rivalry between the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air back on with lower Lucid prices?
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Chevy Blazer EV, Lexus RX PHEV, Subaru and Fisker EV plans: The Week in ReverseWhich brand is dropping the most affordable $45,000 version of its upcoming EV? And how is a $35,000 EV with a 275-mile range possible for Volvo? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 4, 2023. Deliveries of the 2024...
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Fisker previews $29,900 urban EV, $45,000 electric truck, flagship GTWhat remains yet to be detailed is with Fisker’s asset-light approach the company might ramp production up via contract suppliers as full-line automakers struggle to ramp EVs.
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Lexus RX PHEV details, Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid, Subaru EV plans: Today’s Car NewsThe Lexus RX plug-in hybrid gets cost, range, and mpg details. The only way to get the new Toyota Land Cruiser is as a hybrid. And Subaru is aiming for many more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With Subaru’s accelerated plans for EVs and hybrids announced Wednesday, it’s...
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Subaru accelerates EV plans, confirms Panasonic battery partnershipSubaru now plans eight EV models by 2028, and its lineup made up mostly of hybrids and EVs by 2030.
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