Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Fisker on Tuesday revealed a new “hard core” off-road package for the Ocean electric SUV—the same day the company also revealed some realities that included lower anticipated...
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Volvo plans small EX30 electric SUV for US, reveal June 7The compact model, to be called EX30, will be revealed on June 7 and will be available that same day for U.S. reservations, Volvo said.
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Fisker Ocean deliveries start in Europe—six months into productionFisker has said that the delay has been due to the vehicle homologation process, with full U.S. certification yet to come. Fisker developed the Ocean in an accelerated two-year timeframe.
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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shiftSatisfaction with aftermarket chains for maintenance, repair, and tire service has dropped, but none of the major chains have yet targeted EVs and their specific tire needs.
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2023 Prius review, Mustang Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping: The Week in ReverseWhat is the most common trade-in for a Tesla Model 3? Is Toyota about to ramp up its commitment to EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 5, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with some closer scrutiny paid in...
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Ford aims to capture more EV newbies with three-row electric SUVA future three-row EV could follow the market buzz of F-150 Lightning, helping bring new customers to Ford and keep them, suggested the company’s CEO.
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Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping, 2025 Mini Cooper EV: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonFord has detailed pricing and expected range for Mustang Mach-E models powered by LFP batteries. The Mini Cooper Electric could add range, space, and power next year with a redesign. And Fisker is...
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2023 Ford Mach-E with LFP battery: 250 miles, starts at $44,795Lower-cost LFP cells are coming first to the Mustang Mach-E in calendar year 2023 and then to the F-150 Lightning in 2024.
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Lordstown trouble, e-Corner demonstration, EV rejectors growing: Today’s Car NewsLordstown Motors could be in financial trouble. Hyundai’s supplier shows off its e-Corner EV tech with a crab walk and pivot turn. And is a growing group of U.S. shoppers rejecting EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In its latest survey data, J.D. Power saw a higher portion of...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes sideways with e-Corner tech, in-wheel motorsNew tech could permit even more EV packaging freedom—and maneuverability, of course.
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2023 Prius review, Accord Hybrid safety, Daimler charging network: Today’s Car NewsThe Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love...
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid achieves Top Safety Pick+ distinctionImproved side-impact protection, part of the redesign the Accord lineup received for 2023, is partly to credit for the top showing.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius looks like an electric sequel but fits the hybrid franchise Bengt HalvorsonRecently having a 2023 Toyota Prius for a week, for up-close scrutiny and drive time, reminded me of the big Hollywood movie franchises that help keep us entertained across decades and generations.
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Chevy Bolt EV axed, Tesla range degradation, Honda EV timeline, airless tires: The Week In ReverseWhich state has used a tax on public EV charging to help cut the tax on gasoline? Which electric automaker got a $2.5 billion lifeline this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 28, 2023. General Motors confirmed...
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High EV insurance cost, Vinfast funding boost, airless tires: Today’s Car NewsAirless tires could be a step closer. Vinfast gets a funding boost. And EVs still cost a whole lot extra in some cases to insure. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A $2.5 billion boost for Vietnam’s Vinfast may help keep the company moving even if its IPO gets delayed—allowing...
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EVs still cost much more than gas cars to insure—even hybridsTesla is second only to Maserati in annual premium cost—a whopping $3,419 on average, annually, which is more than double the average amount for a number of mainstream brands.
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Honda EV timeline, Tesla battery degradation, Costco charging: Today’s Car NewsTeslas aren’t losing much driving range over the long haul. Costco isn’t interested in EV charging yet. And Honda steps up the timeline for its in-house EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The first mass-market, in-house-developed EV from Honda will arrive in 2025 for North...
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US-bound Honda-developed EV due in 2025, ahead of scheduleThe in-house developed EV will arrive a year after the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX and will debut a new electric and electronic architecture for OTA upgradability.
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Bolt EV discontinued, GM-Samsung batteries, gasoline superusers, Lucid Gravity: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonThe Chevy Bolt EV and EUV reach the end of the line later this year, and GM plans a battery plant with Samsung. Lucid teased its Gravity as it nears a debut. EPA range ratings aren’t highway...
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$3B GM-Samsung battery plant might enable electric Corvette, CamaroSmaller high-performance cylindrical and prismatic cells due to come from a joint GM-Samsung battery plant might help enable electric sedans, as well as Corvette and Camaro EVs.
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Lucid Gravity electric SUV is being road-tested, official debut soonA full debut is due soon, and Lucid has said the Gravity will be offered in two- or three-row configurations, with seating for five, six, or seven.
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California bidirectional charging, Utah charging tax, tailpipes on Earth Day: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia might require bidirectional charging. Utah takes from the EV drivers and gives to the gas guzzlers. And when will new vehicles with tailpipes become tone-deaf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A cumulative 1.5 million plug-in vehicles have been sold in California, the state...
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California hits 1.5 million plug-in vehiclesCumulatively, 1.051 million battery electric models have been sold in the state, and they add up to about 16% of the new-vehicle market.
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Tesla undercuts rivals, $7,500 tax credit shortlist, Polestar 4, Mercedes GLE PHEV review: The Week in ReverseWhat kind of fuel is being tested by Toyota in plug-in hybrids? Which Jaguar and Land Rover EVs are in the works? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2023. In a review, we found the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e...
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