Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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The first widely available factory original wireless charger in the U.S. might arrive not from Tesla or one of the Chinese EV makers, but from Stellantis.
As it revealed its Ram electric truck...
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Range-extended Mazda MX-30 on hold, EV battery costs, Ioniq 5 crab walk: Today’s Car NewsHyundai shows how tech intended for future mobility might make all EVs easier to park. Considering inflation, battery costs might not have surged so much. And don’t hold out for a rotary range-extended Mazda EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mazda has revealed pricing for its...
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2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idlesMazda confirmed that a rotary-engine range-extended version of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, is Europe-bound. But it appears that a U.S. debut has been delayed or canceled.
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Ram racing ahead of regulation, Lightyear 2 waitlist, Goodyear sustainable tire: Today’s Car NewsA Ram extended-range EV will help run faster than regulations. Lightyear opens the waitlist for its $40,000 model. Goodyear shows a tire that’s 90% sustainable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Ford and GM are aiming to make electric trucks and gasoline ones in the years ahead...
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulationsKeeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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Ram range-extended EV, heated seat belt, Mercedes charging network, Vinfast update: Today’s Car NewsMercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller EVs. A heated seat belt could help unlock more winter-time EV range. And how will a Ram range-extended electric truck take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis’ Ram brand...
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You might already have heated seats and possibly a heated steering wheel in your vehicle. Are you ready for a heated seat belt?
That’s what ZF, one of the world’s top automotive...
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucksForget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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F-150 Lightning wins, Ram electric truck concept, VW ID.7 prototype, Rivian vans: The Week in ReverseWhich popular EV got a price hike the same week it once again became eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit? What did the Sony-Honda electric car venture choose as its brand name? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 6...
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Ram Revolution concept, Ram PHEV, Afeela debut, BMW CES concept: Today’s Car News
BMW is going back to basics with the look and the interface for its mid-decade EVs. The Sony-Honda EV brand now has a name. Stellantis is getting in the electric aircraft business. Ram reveals the direction of its future trucks, and it’s electric. And there’s another Ram plug-in on the...
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Ram plug-in hybrid pickup will sell alongside fully electric truckA plug-in hybrid Ram pickup would allow daily plug-in electric driving plus long-range towing on the weekends.
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Ram 1500 BEV Concept electric pickup bows with three-row seating
Third-row jump seats, a curvaceous exterior, and a nearly buttonless interior are among the concept details Ram is teasing in its shift to an electric pickup truck.
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Ford has revolutionized the pickup truck—by making a fully electric version of its top-selling vehicle, the F-150.
While doing that, and seemingly changing as little as possible about all that...
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Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we named our Green Car...
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VW ID.7 prototype previews long-range electric sedan due in 2024Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a large, streamlined sedan that might top 350 miles of range.
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Rivian EDV up close, Tesla resale bubble pops, used PHEV tax credit: Today’s Car NewsWe take a look at Rivian’s electric vans. VW’s MEB platform is due for a boost mid-decade, V2G charging could pay off quickly. Used plug-in hybrids are in demand. And it seems the used Tesla price bubble has popped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Rivian generates...
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Lucid Air review update, dual-motor Rivian preview, EV tax credit leasing loophole: The Week In ReverseWhich automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Our biggest, albeit...
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Lucid Air interface improvement, Rivian drive units, Nio EC7: Today’s Car NewsRivian takes a look at the building blocks for its upcoming dual-motor electric trucks. Nio might have the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we look at Lucid’s interface, and its continuous improvement, up close. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lucid Air remains the technology...
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The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are...
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EV tax credit loophole may cut lease payments for EVs made overseasThe Treasury Department has also clarified that as of Jan. 1, 2023, new rules for MSRP, income, and final assembly will all apply to purchased vehicles; materials sourcing rules won't yet apply.
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Audi Q8 E-Tron review, Rivian range boost, Tesla discount, ID.4 price hike: The Week in ReverseHow is metal foil the fix for the latest fire-related Chevy Bolt EV recall? How can Porsche Taycan owners cut their home charging time in half? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 23, 2022. The Audi E-Tron SUV and...
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VW ID.4 price hike, $7,500 Tesla discount, Mercedes EQS SUV: Today’s Car NewsPrices rise on the 2023 VW ID.4. Tesla sweetens the deal on Model Y and Model 3. And we look at the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV as one of the year’s best new EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Tesla races toward the end of the year amid reports of record production and weakening...
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalistThe EQS SUV is one of the first electric utility vehicles to offer three rows of seating, off-road ability, and more than 300 miles of range.
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Porsche Taycan charging boost, EV charging cybersecurity, tax credit guidance: Today’s Car NewsDOE research suggests we may face some problems with charging cybersecurity. The Porsche Taycan is eligible for an upgrade that may cut its home charging time in half. And EV tax credit guidance is pushed to March. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both automakers and shoppers look for some...
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