Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Tesla might not start mass production of the Cybertruck for more than a year, according a Tuesday report from Reuters, citing insiders.
With the late-2023 production ramp reported, that means in...
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Natural gas may power Nikola hydrogen hubs, fuel-cell trucksWith natural gas and carbon sequestration, Nikola and KeyState aim to claim a top IRA federal incentive that could help its hydrogen fuel-cell truck vision take form.
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GM Ultium EV ramp, Leaf-powered pickup, fast-food fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsNissan teases a very compact spin on electric trucks. Some Taco Bell locations are adding speedy EV charging. And GM reports that it won’t hit its intended 400,000 EVs by the end of 2023. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM last week gave some indications that it’s facing a...
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EV fast-charging at 100 Taco Bells: A new norm for fast food?Electric vehicle fast-charging hasn't typically been set up at fast-food restaurants, but an evolution in tech and EV charging rates might change that.
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Ford Escape Hybrid refresh, faster Hyundai charging, Volvo EX90 tech, Mercedes CEO: The Week in ReverseWhich brand confirmed this week it will build EVs in Georgia? Which electric sedan can charge at home at 80 miles per hour? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 28, 2022. In an interview with GCR, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola...
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Tesla scrutiny, BP fast-charging Gigahubs, 2020s fossil-fuel peak: Today’s Car NewsThe SEC and DOJ are reportedly stepping up actions regarding Tesla self-driving claims. BP is building the first of its scaled-up fast-charging hubs near LAX. And will fossil fuel demand peak this decade? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The oil giant BP is planning to build a series of...
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Multiple arms of the federal government are reportedly preparing to scrutinize Tesla—and perhaps its CEO, Elon Musk—over various statements made about its driver-assistance system,...
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Speedier Hyundai Ioniq charging, streetlight chargers, electric school buses: Today’s Car NewsNearly $1 billion in funds goes toward electric school buses across the nation. Putting EV chargers on streetlight poles makes sense for cutting CO2. And Hyundai makes its astounding fast-charging claims for its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models more accessible. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 cut real-world fast-charging timeThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5 EVs, and likely the Kia EV6, will get battery preconditioning that will speed up road-trip fast-charging in chilly weather—maybe making its claimed 18-minute charge to 80% the norm.
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Mercedes CEO Q&A, US Kia EVs, Accord Hybrid, Lucid home charging at 80 mph: Today’s Car NewsKia will make EVs in the U.S. Honda wants to bring excitement back to its Accord—including the hybrid, of course. Toyota is tapping BYD batteries for its BZ3, but only in China. The Lucid Air can charge really fast at home. And we talk to Mercedes’ CEO about EVs. This and more, here at...
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Kia EVs will also be made at Hyundai’s Georgia “Metaplant”Production at the Georgia plant for Kia will start in the first half of 2025, alongside several Hyundai and Genesis EV models.
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Honda promises “improved hybrid performance” for 2023 AccordHonda says that the upcoming 11th-generation version will "bring excitement back," and suggests the hybrid system will aid that.
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Sportier Escape Hybrid, Toyota Crown mpg, US motors for Rivian, Hummer EV recall: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonRivian is getting U.S.-built motors. The Ford Escape Hybrid takes a sportier-looking turn. GM has recalled the Hummer EV over battery-pack sealing. Toyota is reportedly doing some soul-searching on a...
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2023 Toyota Crown: $41,045, 41-mpg start for big hybrid sedanThe 2023 Toyota Crown is more expensive and less fuel-efficient than the outgoing Toyota Avalon Hybrid, but it promises a whole lot more.
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2023 Ford Escape Hybrid gets sporty ST-Line, PHEV doesn’tFord is giving its Escape lineup a sporty design treatment and more tech features, but it doesn't see that selling more high-mpg hybrids.
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2022-2023 GMC Hummer EV recalled for battery sealingAn issue with the battery pack's seal could allow water into the off-road-capable Hummer EV's mammoth, double-decker battery pack.
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Jeep 4xe recall, Volvo EX90 battery, Nikola hydrogen stations, Foxtron EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is recalled for a battery fuse. Nikola plans to add 60 hydrogen stations with the help of government funds. Foxconn reveals more Foxtron EVs. And we look at why the Volvo EX90 electric SUV will get a big battery pack despite the added carbon footprint. This and more...
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Jeep recalls 2022-2023 Wrangler 4xe PHEV over battery fuseThe plug-in hybrid SUVs potentially have a battery pack assembly that was built with incorrect fasteners to secure its 200-amp fuse.
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The upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will offer bidirectional charging capability and be able to serve as a power bank for powering appliances on a camping trip, charging other EVs, or perhaps even...
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2023 CR-V Hybrid review, Niro EV pricing, EV debuts for GMC, Cadillac, Mercedes: The Week In ReverseWhich Toyota high-mpg hybrid model is gaining all-wheel drive? Are prices on used EVs calming from their record levels? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 21, 2022. In a review of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, we found...
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GMC Sierra Denali EV, Kia Niro EV price, future cheaper Teslas: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia Niro EV creeps upward in price. Federal EV infrastructure money is going toward states that resisted EV infrastructure. Tesla is working on smaller, more affordable EVs. And the debut version of the GMC Sierra EV is most definitely not a simple, affordable work truck. This and more, here at...
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Future smaller Tesla EVs could cost half as much to makeThe $25,000 Tesla remains uncertain, but focus has shifted toward more affordable vehicles, CEO Musk confirmed.
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Battery-boosted EV chargers coming to Chevron, Texaco stationsCharging units for the fueling stations will be Boost Chargers, from California-based FreeWire Technologies, will require just 27 kw but supply up to 200 kw.
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Corolla Hybrid update, used EV prices, US BMW battery plant, Audi air filters: Today’s Car NewsThe Toyota Corolla Hybrid gains performance, tech, and AWD, but loses some mpg. Audi is actively cleaning the air with EVs. BMW announced some big battery plans for the U.S. And is the EV price surge starting to calm? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid mpg is...
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