Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Nissan on Wednesday became the first Japanese automaker to confirm the switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in future EVs, starting in 2025.
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RAV4 Prime charging recall, VW wireless charging, Jeep in Europe: Today’s Car NewsThe Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is being recalled, and it affects charging. Jeep is sending a lower ratio of electric SUVs to Europe than it previously suggested. And which VW Group brand or vehicle might get the company’s very fast wireless charging? This and more, here at Green Car...
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VW develops EV wireless charging, shows range-boosting materials researchVW has a future goal of upping the system to 300 kw, which would rival DC fast-charging connectors with a hands-off approach.
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F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck made, EU charging, Tesla and BYD in India: Today’s Car NewsFord gives its electric truck a big price cut. Europe plans to expand charging infrastructure—and hydrogen fueling. Tesla and BYD are reportedly considering an expansion into India. And Tesla made at least one Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A nearly $10,000 price cut on...
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Tesla teases first Cybertruck made at Austin, no details yetThe announcement, which sets the stage for further discussion during Tesla’s quarterly update for shareholders Wednesday, was accompanied by no new information about the electric truck
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Europe adds requirements for EV fast-charging, hydrogen networkEurope is stepping up to require charging stations more closely spaced than those required by the U.S. infrastructure law—hydrogen fuel-cell sites, too.
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F-150 Lightning discount, Jaguar I-Pace review, EVs with 800V charging: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich company revealed plans for a lightweight electric sports car?
And which one decided to mimic some of the cues of combustion engines for its top-performance EV?
This is our look back at the Week...
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Caterham Project V concept previews lightweight electric sports carWith an emphasis on lightness, Project V previews a compact electric sports car that would sell aside its signature Seven.
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F-150 Lightning discount, Renault-Geely hybrid push, Toyota fuel cells: Today’s Car NewsA joint venture between Renault and Geely appears to target Toyota’s juggernaut. Toyota hopes to edge closer to hydrogen fuel-cell profitability this decade—infrastructure aside. And there’s F-150 Lightning pricing news, and it’s not another price hike. This and more, here...
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning gets up to $2,500 discount in some regionsThe Ford electric truck is getting a discount for the first time, in another piece of evidence the EV market may be changing in the favor of shoppers.
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800V charging and Tesla, Audi EP4, EV supply and demand: Today’s Car NewsSupply and demand finally appear to be shifting in EV buyers’ favor. Audi looked to its heritage for a special compact EV project. And why does 800-volt charging matter? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Dealership inventories of EVs are swelling, according to a recent report...
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These EVs have 800V charging: Why it’s better with or without Tesla’s NACSThe shift to Tesla’s Supercharging network might not benefit electric vehicles with 800-volt fast-charging capability. Yet.
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Jaguar I-Pace review, Fisker Ocean production, Mercedes and Tesla port: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonMercedes-Benz says yes to the Tesla charge port. The Fisker Ocean is ramping up slowly. And we check in with the Jaguar I-Pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
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Review: 2023 Jaguar I-Pace is a better EV than it was on arrivalThe I-Pace took a shot at redemption, and made things right. But did anyone notice?
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Maverick Hybrid markup, Rolls-Royce EV tech, Rivian production: The Week in ReverseWhich EV fast-charging network doesn’t have terrible reliability? Which company that’s “all-in” on EVs pushed back against regulators’ targets? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 7, 2023...
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Ford Maverick Hybrid surcharge, Tesla unintended acceleration, GM vs. EPA EV targets: Today’s Car NewsThe federal government investigates Tesla unintended acceleration claims—again. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens. And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. This and more...
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2024 Ford Maverick no longer starts with 37-mpg hybrid versionGoing hybrid on the Maverick now costs $1,500 extra, bringing the cumulative price gain to about $5,000 versus two model years ago.
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VW ID.Buzz test, Fiat EVs, Stellantis’ EV platform for Europe: Today’s Car NewsVW plans to test ID.Buzz vans near Tesla HQ. Fiat shows two new EVs unlikely for the U.S. And its parent company shows off its mainstream EV platform for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen is moving its autonomous-vehicle program on after the now-defunct Argo.AI, and...
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Some of the first sightings of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van in the U.S. will be right around Tesla’s base of Austin, Texas.
Starting this month VW will be sending out 10 ID.Buzz...
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Rolls-Royce EV review, airless tire test, GM battery smarts, Rivian production: Today’s Car NewsGM is keeping a closer eye on EV battery issues, Michelin airless tires get tested in vans. Rivian makes progress in its production ramp. And we drive Rolls-Royce’s first electric car and dig into its tech backstory. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rolls-Royce committed to going...
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Bespoke, electric: How the first Rolls-Royce EV took formFor the 2024 Spectre, Rolls-Royce made some tough tech choices about what its buyers wanted to see in an EV—and the result is a delightfully simple canvas for a new generation of posh and bespoke.
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Will Tesla Supercharger reliability extend to other brands’ EVs?More than 96% of drivers completed a successful charge on the Tesla Supercharger network, versus less than 79% on other networks, according to recent data tallied by J.D. Power.
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Hybrid markups, Chevy Silverado EV, Tesla charge ports, Lucid and Aston Martin: The Week in ReverseWhich automakers and charging companies committed to the Tesla NACS connector? Which EV maker announced it’s filed for bankruptcy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 30, 2023. Much of this week’s...
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Hybrid and PHEV markups, Tesla at Electrify America, EV product plans: Today’s Car NewsElectrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. This and more, here at Green Car...
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