Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Industry newcomer Rivian is already wowing owners not just with its R1T electric truck but as part of a well-rounded assessment of the ownership experience.
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Mazda MX-30 EV, Nissan electric EV deliveries, no hot air for EVs adds range: Today’s Car NewsWe try to understand the Mazda MX-30 EV. Ford looks at heating panels, not air, for EV efficiency. And Nissan held the line on EV projections for the U.S., but it’s delivering some of its new Ariya EVs with electric semis. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan announced Monday that...
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Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not USNissan now sees more EVs and electrified sales for Europe, but it's sticking to previous U.S. projections.
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Review: Mazda MX-30 EV masquerades as an exotic, misses what mattersThe MX-30 is an affordable electric vehicle, presented in a way that second-guesses its own priorities.
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Ioniq 6 pricing, safest EVs, Rivian sounds, Porsche shuns one-pedal driving: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker (not Tesla) re-upped its plans to bring a steering yoke to the U.S.? And another solar car was canceled. Which one? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 24, 2023. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan...
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Safest EVs and PHEVs, Sono Sion dead, ICE subscriptions: Today’s Car NewsWe look at the shortlist of safest electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The Sono Sion solar car is no more. And will worries over gasoline-car resale value drive subscription models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono Motors announced that the Sono Sion solar car project has been...
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Germany’s Sono Motors announced Friday that it will “terminate its Sion passenger car program,” effective immediately, and will instead focus on its solar solutions.
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Lordstown recall, California tire efficiency, Rivian charging-station fans: Today’s Car News
California clamps down on replacement tire efficiency. Rivian thinks about charging stations fanning hot electric truck batteries as they charge. And Lordstown Motors is recalling the Endurance over a propulsion issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors has paused production...
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Lordstown Endurance electric truck production paused ahead of recallLordstown also appears to explain that it’s not just that particular recall but multiple issues behind the production stop.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 price, Toyota US-made EVs, VW efficiency gains: Today’s Car NewsToyota might opt for U.S. EV production in Kentucky. VW is keeping EV components in-house so it can optimize them for efficiency. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets priced in the same range as the Model 3. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan has a price tag...
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 priced: 361-mile version starts at $46,615Not counting the EV tax credit or dealer markups, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a price that's very competitive with the Tesla Model 3—while beating it for range in Long Range versions.
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Lexus RZ yoke, Genesis GV70 price, Porsche one-pedal driving, 3D-printed cells: Today’s Car NewsLexus’ yoke remains on the way for the U.S.—later. Genesis’ GV70 electric SUV is much more expensive than its gasoline counterpart. Porsche thinks one-pedal driving isn’t efficient. Sakuu offers up the first solid-state cells for EVs. Rivian electric trucks make some...
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As the mobility and EV industry converges around a seemingly limited array of battery sizes and just three form factors, California-based Sakuu is suggesting a very different, seemingly endless...
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Kia Niro EV review, Tesla FSD recall, Ford LFP batteries, Ram 1500 REV: The Week in ReverseWhich brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year? Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 17, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro...
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Tesla FSD recall, Kia Niro EV review, ethanol and gas prices, Ford dual charge ports: Today’s Car NewsTesla recalls Full Self-Driving Beta. The ethanol that Midwest politicians support is raising pump prices for the region. Ford appears to be considering a charging solution that makes more with less. And the Kia Niro EV is more charming than its predecessor but a puzzling product by the numbers...
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should beThe Niro EV has the right building blocks, but Kia miscalculates on value for money, the importance of AWD, and fitting into the lineup below the EV6.
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Tesla recall: Full Self-Driving Beta poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety”The recall affects 362,758 vehicles with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD Beta) upgrade, currently a $15,000 option.
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Tesla's CCS expansion, EV sound probe, automakers back California EV mandate: Today’s Car NewsNine million EVs and hybrids are potentially under scrutiny because of one petition questioning their safety. A group of automakers stands by California and its EV mandate in court. And New Jersey is the latest state to sign on to these tighter rules. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On...
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Cadillac EVs, Mini convertible, RAV4 Prime recall, federal charging network: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonCadillac has three EVs due for a production start next year. Mini is building an electric convertible. There’s a Toyota RAV4 Prime recall. And Tesla will open up “a portion” of its...
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Biden EV charging network rules outlined, even Tesla must complyThe final requirements establish additional ground rules for any hardware companies and networks seeking funding as part of the $7.5B federal EV charging network.
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Mini Cooper SE Convertible is a production reality—for EuropeMini plans to make just 999 Cooper SE Convertibles for Europe. Is America a possibility?
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F-150 Lightning production halt, LFP batteries, VW plug-in hybrids, Ford hub motors: Today’s Car NewsFord plans to make LFP batteries for EVs and will soon put them in Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. A battery issue has halted Lightning production. All eyes are on Tesla and whether it will open up its Supercharger hardware. And Volkswagen is back to old messaging on plug-in hybrids. This and more...
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What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?In Mustang Mach-E models later this year and some F-150 Lightning versions next year, Ford will shift to prismatic LFP cells that may be a better fit for customers' daily use.
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Battery plant key to Ford EV affordability set for MichiganThe project with China's CATL may create roughly 2,500 jobs and draw at least a $2.5 billion investment
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