Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Lucid Motors calls its motor design miniaturized, and it’s long boasted that the light and “impossibly compact” motor in its Air electric sedan is lean enough to fit into an...
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Vinfast deliveries, VW ID.4 off-roader, Leaf bidirectional charger: Today’s Car NewsNissan approves a bidirectional charger that works with its warranty. Volkswagen shows an extra-rugged version of its ID.4 electric crossover. Some Ford and Lincoln plug-in models are getting automated lane changes. And Vinfast continues to keep pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Vinfast delivers first 100 VF 8 electric SUVs in Vietnam, US arrival still set for this yearAt a delivery event in Vietnam, the company delivered 100 of its EVs to “pioneer customers who made the earliest reservations.”
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VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Lexus RX plug-in hybrid review, BMW changes batteries, Bollinger B1 back, Harbinger bows: Today’s Car NewsBMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a brief drive...
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BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack techBMW is reversing course and embracing a type of cell it previously rejected, with huge goals to cut costs, boost efficiency, and perhaps speed up EV adoption.
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Jeep production-bound EVs, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Rivian-Mercedes van venture: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonJeep rolls out its first three fully electric models. Rivian and Mercedes partner for electric vans. StoreDot sends its five-minute-charging battery tech out for testing. And Chevy confirms that the...
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Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for EuropeThe two companies aim to share costs around manufacturing electric vans, with plans for a factory in Europe.
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base modelGM sees the Equinox EV as leading the charge beyond early adopters—and a $30,000 starting price point is an important part of that.
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Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealedAvenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon are among the EVs on the way by the end of 2025, plus a full portfolio of 4xe plug-in hybrids.
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VW ID.Buzz review, EPA diesel-truck crackdown, Lightyear funding: Today’s Car NewsThe EPA cracks down on diesel “tunes” for trucks with millions in fines. Lightyear gets more investment for its higher-volume solar EV. And we drive the ID.Buzz electric Microbus, but for Americans it remains a couple years off. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of...
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Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazzThe 2024 VW ID.Buzz is on the way, and it’s a modern-day electric Microbus in more than design inspiration.
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California grid, Lucid Air Pure, Buick EV shift, EV weight gain and road safety: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonLucid teases more affordable versions of its Air being made. Buick offers buyouts to its dealers unconvinced of the EV shift. An ongoing California heat wave serves to emphasize the importance of...
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Rivian Camp mode, California heat-wave EV charging, US batteries for Toyota and Honda EVs: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is first using CATL’s cell-to-pack battery tech for 600-plus miles of range? In which U.S. state have EVs passed 15% of overall new-vehicle sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2022...
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Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it's nearing productionThe most affordable version of the Lucid Air lineup might be arriving soon, Lucid hinted in a holiday-weekend message.
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Toyota EV shift, BMW fuel-cell SUV, California heat and EV charging: Today’s Car NewsToyota is shifting some of its ICE plants over to EV batteries. BMW starts making fuel-cell stacks. And California doesn’t want you charging during today’s Labor Day weekend traffic time. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On the eve of a holiday weekend, California asked that EV...
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Does Toyota's plan to convert engine plants into battery factories signal a stronger EV shift?Two Japanese facilities will be shifted to battery production as part of deeper commitments to EV manufacturing.
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Leading into Labor Day weekend, California asks EV drivers to limit chargingCalifornia's grid operator doesn't want EV owners plugging in after 4 p.m. going into the holiday weekend.
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Mercedes-Benz on Thursday confirmed pricing and trim levels for its upcoming fully electric flagship EQS SUV in the U.S. With the announcement, Mercedes gave a first indication of the model...
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Sono hits 20,000 reservations for its $30,000 Sion solar EVThe Sion promises around 70 free miles from the sun per week, plus home power-bank functionality with bi-directional charging.
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US-made Toyota EVs, Sono solar-car reservations, Bosch fuel cells for semis: Today’s Car News
Toyota announced U.S. EV battery production, and that sounds like a nod to future U.S.-built EVs. Bosch intends to make fuel cells in the U.S. for semis. And Sono Motors is racking up reservations for its solar EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono has announced that it’s reached...
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Rivian Camp Mode, California at 15% EVs, 300-mile EVs: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia commits to ban internal combustion vehicles when one brand dominates EV sales. The slate of EVs with more than 300 miles of range has grown, especially in 2022. And Rivian will help level your in-vehicle campsite. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In its next over-the-air...
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EV sales crack 15% of vehicle market in California, Tesla continues to dominateMore Model Ys were sold in the first half of 2022 than all models from Nissan, Hyundai, or Kia. To enable California's vision, non-Tesla EVs will need to be sales successes at some point soon.
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Genesis and Tesla tech, on-demand charging, USPS EV analysis: Today’s Car NewsCharging on demand comes to more cities. A new study sees the USPS electric mail-truck analysis as flawed. And which brands are impressing buyers the most in terms of tech features? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla and Genesis were among the top-performing brands for advanced-tech...
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