Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Cadillac on Monday announced plans to create a fully electric iteration of its biggest SUV, the Escalade, plus a tease of the timeline: The electric version, called Escalade IQ, will bow later this...
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Ford 3-row EV SUV due in 2025 with 350 miles of rangeEfficiency and minimizing the battery is a top priority in engineering Ford’s second-gen EVs—which is why they won’t look like gasoline models.
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US charger reliability, Toyota hybrid production, Silverado EV WT vs. F-150 Lightning Pro: Today’s Car NewsToyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With more information about the 2024...
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildoutWill it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Silverado EV range, Cayenne E-Hybrid review: The Week in ReverseWhich popular pickup is going hybrid, but not electric quite yet? Which U.S. city is offering robotic EV charging at its airport parking? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 19, 2023. In a review of the 2024 Porsche...
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Toyota Tacoma hybrid, 450-mile Chevy Silverado EV, Ziggy at DFW: Today’s Car NewsChevy’s Silverado EV will come with an EPA range rating of up to 450 miles. Robotic charging is being tested in Texas. And the 2024 Toyota Tacoma goes hybrid—at least for some of the lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The hybrid models headline a 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup...
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Toyota on Thursday revealed a new generation of its mid-size Tacoma pickup truck that, at last, improves pretty much everything about the lineup—and adds a hybrid—while remaining in a...
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Honda hydrogen plans, Utah fast-charging, Taycan route planning: Today’s Car NewsHonda explores hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines in small mobility. Utah builds out its fast-charging network. And those on the Apple ecosystem can tap into Porsche Taycan energy use while navigating. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who drive a Porsche Taycan now have a...
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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stationsBut it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car NewsThe courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime...
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybridBargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Porsche plug-in hybrid review, Mercedes electric vans, Stellantis battery plant: Today’s Car NewsThe Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid...
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Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce luxurious mid-size electric passenger vans for the U.S. and China for the first time, along with factory-built RVs, it revealed on Tuesday.
The announcement was...
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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car NewsRivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some...
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Ford revives hydrogen interest with E-Transit fuel-cell trialThe three-year trial project, based in the UK, will look at whether it can deliver “enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases.”
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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for EuropeThe Hyundai Kona Electric will be among the many rivals to this mainstream EV in all but badging.
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Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versionsRivian has been making more electric trucks than it's been delivering, and it's worked through much of its order backlog, but here's why it has no plans to lower prices.
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Volvo and Vinfast EV reviews, Fisker update, three-row Toyota EV: The Week in ReverseWhich company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo...
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Goodyear is greening its latest ElectricDrive GT tire that’s available as aftermarket replacement rubber for the Tesla Model 3—with carbon black that doesn’t depend on the...
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Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 delayed by software issuesThe U.S. arrival of these flagship electric SUVs will likely be delayed due to software issues relating to their shared platform.
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Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be moreThese revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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EV adoption bottleneck, Volvo EX30 tease, Fisker Ocean Force E, Pear delay: Today’s Car NewsFisker shows an off-road Ocean and resets some timelines. Volvo teases a smaller electric SUV. EV tires should be a business opportunity. And dealerships are no longer choking EV adoption. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Have friends, family, or you tried to find an EV in stock to drive...
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Report: Few dealerships have EVs available, and it's a problemThe latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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