Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Tesla may be on a downward trajectory in its share of the U.S. EV market. But even by the time the 2027 model year rolls around, the U.S. maker of exclusively EVs will stay on top, according to the...
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GM V2H details, Polestar to adopt Tesla NACS, US charging needs: Today’s Car NewsGM details what will be needed to use some of its upcoming EVs as home power banks. Polestar joins Volvo in its plans to shift to the Tesla charging standard. And the federal government lays out charging needs for the decade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Following Ford, GM, Rivian, and...
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Polestar EVs get Tesla charge port in 2025, Supercharger access in 2024Polestar confirmed all new vehicles sold in North America are getting the Tesla port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS).
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Volvo and Tesla Supercharging, standardizing NACS, 2024 Nissan Leaf: Today’s Car NewsThe Nissan Leaf returns for 2024 with a price under $30,000—not counting incentives. Volvo plans to adopt the Tesla connector in future EVs. And should Tesla’s NACS become a real standard? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo on Tuesday announced that it plans to adopt...
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Volvo EVs will adopt Tesla charge port, get Supercharger accessAn adapter for existing Volvo EVs will be provided in 2024, along with the inclusion of Tesla Superchargers in Volvo's app.
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Stellantis charging unit, Lotus Eletre details, Chevy Silverado EV WT update: Today’s Car NewsLotus’ very fast and fast-charging electric SUV starts to arrive in Europe. Aston Martin and Lucid are in a strategic partnership. GM releases some numbers for the Silverado EV WT and $40,000 isn’t one of them. Lordstown Motors is up for sale. And the drivers of upcoming Stellantis EVs...
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Ahead of several high-profile electric vehicle launches planned for Jeep, Ram, and Dodge this year and next, parent company Stellantis on Tuesday announced that it’s moving the charging...
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Lucid EV tech set to power upcoming electric Aston MartinLucid’s “cutting edge powertrain technology” will be paired with Mercedes’ electronic architecture in a near-future family of electrified Aston Martins.
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Tesla's NACS EV fast-charging standard lags in locations vs. CCSTesla's NACS connector simply isn't at as many locations as CCS or even CHAdeMO, according to DOE data—although with GM, Ford, and other on board it could change quickly.
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Toyota solid-state update, Tesla charging connectors, Telo truck, hybrid mpg and EV mode: The Week in ReversePressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability...
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EV brake lights, Model Y tops the charts, Toyota electric sports car: Today’s Car NewsToyota is looking to add more than engine sounds to its electric sports car. The Tesla Model Y outsold all but the F-150. And why aren’t EV brake lights more consistent under brake regen? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Full-size pickups aside, the Tesla Model Y topped the sales...
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Pickups aside, Tesla Model Y is the top-selling US vehicleThis EV tops the charts vs. gasoline models. But as a reality check, EVs still make up less than 1% of all the vehicles in use in the U.S.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, 6-minute charging, public charging a dealbreaker: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonA new discount means the Hyundai Ioniq 6 could cost less than the Model 3. Public charging is becoming an EV dealbreaker even as EV availability improves. And a battery firm shows how its...
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Nearly half of shoppers see public charging as an EV dealbreakerCharger availability has grown modestly relative to the number of available EVs—and that appears to be part of the problem.
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Toyota EV efficiency, battery tech, 2024 Polestar 2: Today’s Car NewsToyota rolls out all that it’s doing to scale up EVs and be competitive with them in the future, although it’s sticking to its targets and “multi-pathway” approach. And Polestar switches drive wheels and gains driving range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In...
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Toyota teases Crown electric sedan, efficiency-boosting EV techToyota touted several other technology pieces that will help make its EVs better in the future—including a downsized e-axle and rocket-influenced aerodynamics.
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Telo’s Mini-sized electric truck, Ford hybrid recall, EV interest and cost: Today’s Car News
Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma...
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Telo wants to deliver the world’s most efficient electric truckStacked with some of the original Tesla braintrust, Telo is showing how electric trucks can break free of internal combustion form factors.
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Hybrid EV mode, support for Tesla standard, Lucid and Fisker in China: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonWhat will EV mode on your hybrid do? Lucid and Fisker want to sell vehicles in China soon. And support for the Tesla EV charging standard builds from charging networks and hardware makers. This and...
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Here’s how to get more mpg out of your Toyota hybridSelecting Eco mode all the time may go a long way to boost gas mileage, but beware EV mode.
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GM’s Tesla charging shift, Volvo EX30, Lexus PHEV, cheaper Model 3 and Wrangler 4xe: The Week in ReverseWhich new EVs combine all-wheel drive, 40 mpg or more, and cost less than $30,000? And why did the electric Microbus take so long to get to the U.S.? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 9, 2023. General Motors announced...
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GM signs on for Supercharging, Wrangler 4xe price cut, Lexus TX PHEV: Today’s Car NewsGM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors...
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2024 Lexus TX 550h+ 3-row plug-in hybrid aims for 33 miles, 30 mpgLexus will soon have the TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid in addition to the RX 450h+ PHEV. Has a Toyota Highlander Prime missed its curtain call?
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GM EVs get Supercharger access in 2024, Tesla charge port in 2025With Tesla, Ford, and GM all set to use the same ports, a North American charging standard has arrived.
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