Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Fisker has asked for an additional $5,000 from reservation-holders to lock in a spot for the $68,999 Ocean One launch edition with a likely delivery in 2023.
With the $250 reservation fee plus the...
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Chevy Bolt EV discount, Toyota tax-credit phaseout, EV market collapse: Today’s Car NewsRetroactive discounts apply to the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Toyota likely hit the ceiling for the EV tax credit. Electric trucks could pull off the majority of fleet uses today at a cost advantage. Is the EV market on the verge of collapse over price pressures? This and more, here at Green Car...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal, Cadillac Lyriq review, Toyota EV tax credit sunset: The Week in ReverseWhy are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 2, 2022. We brought...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 safety, Chevy Silverado EV testing, EPA ruling and EV CO2: Today’s Car NewsGM suggests it's speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for your EV’s carbon footprint? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 5...
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What the EPA ruling means for the carbon footprint of your electric carThe assurance that your EV will keep getting cleaner and more climate-friendly with the grid—everywhere in the U.S.—is no longer a foregone conclusion.
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Trouble-prone EVs, Hyundai Nexo, cell-to-pack tech: Today’s Car NewsCATL is getting ready for 10-minute fast-charging with its cell-to-pack tech. Hyundai could be delaying or shelving plans for more hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehicles. And are EVs really more trouble-prone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. One of the foundational studies from J.D. Power...
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Study finds EV powertrains aren't especially trouble-prone, but all the other tech is Bengt HalvorsonAt face value, a new study from J.D. Power has found that electric vehicles are far more problematic than typical internal-combustion models.
Although the assumption based on that might be that it...
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CATL details next-gen cell-to-pack battery tech with “disruptive” water-cooling designThe battery supplier claims both more power and better volume utilization for its prismatic-based system than Tesla's cylindrical 4680 format.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 revealed, Rivian fast-charging, Siemens and Electrify America: Today’s Car NewsThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan carries the Prophecy concept’s sleek and stunning look to production. And we have a couple of pieces of good news about charging-network investment. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai has revealed its U.S.-bound Ioniq 6 electric sedan, and...
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Stunning Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan gives the Tesla Model 3 its first true rivalThe E-GMP propulsion kit that the Ioniq 6 is built on will look familiar to anyone who’s pored over specs for the Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6.
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Cadillac Lyriq review, F-150 Lightning recall, GM Plug and Charge, VW ID.Aero: Today’s Car NewsWe take a first drive in the Cadillac Lyriq, and GM confirms Plug and Charge convenience for all its EVs. VW reveals its ID.Aero electric sedan. And Ford recalls the F-150 Lightning over tire pressures. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV, we found...
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Tire-pressure issue prompts over-the-air fix for some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickupsFord cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.” Efficiency and driving range could be affected, too.
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Aptera batteries, drop-in EV conversion, electric school buses, EV efficiency: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonA drop-in conversion will turn classic Land Rovers into EVs. We look at what it's like to drive an electric school bus. Aptera reveals what will power its 1,000-mile EV—well, other than the...
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Aptera chooses EVE Energy 2170 cells for 1,000-mile solar-supplemented EVWith energy from the sun, owners might not need to charge the battery of the three-wheeled, super-efficient EV in for weeks or months.
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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study findsThe annual study considers the labor contributed in final assembly in addition to what you would find on the window sticker.
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2023 Honda HR-V is a hybrid system away from greatnessHonda is the fuel economy leader, and yet the latest American HR-V is near the back of the pack in mpg. This home run in so many ways would be much better off as a hybrid.
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Wireless charging, EV batteries’ second life, megawatt charging for semis: Today’s Car NewsWe take a look at the technology and market potential of wireless charging for EVs. Automakers are lining up second uses for EV batteries. Range anxiety still exists—without the anxiety—find researchers. And the Megawatt Charging System is ready for next-level infrastructure for...
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Bring on the electric truck stops: Megawatt standard for charging electric semis is formalizedMCS will use a single conductive plug ready for 1.25 megawatts. It will also be ready for bidirectional charging, with the potential to automate in the future.
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If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely...
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Tesla price hike; Toyota Compact Cruiser EV; Blazer EV, Ioniq 6, Celestiq teased: The Week in ReverseFor how long will Tesla be the world’s top EV maker? How does a tech supplier propose dropping the onboard charger from electric vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2022. Remember when the Tesla Model...
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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18The price hike starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and Hummer EV SUV models, the automaker said.
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Chevy Bolt EV discounts, 600-mile BMW iX, Cadillac Celestiq made in Michigan: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is making sure the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is priced at least as low as incoming 2023 versions. A startup claims it can boost the BMW iX to 600 miles of range. And Cadillac plans to make its Celestiq electric flagship in Michigan—by hand. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Cadillac Celestiq electric luxury sedan will be built at GM tech centerThe flagship model for Cadillac's electric remake will be built right at GM's historical center of innovation—with details and timing all yet to be announced.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, Kia EV6 GT, Nio ES7, Tesla price hike: Today’s Car NewsTesla prices are up again by thousands. The Kia EV6 is due for an in-motion debut soon. Nio has a new electric SUV. And Toyota's electric SUV concept is already getting some recognition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A design award was the occasion for Toyota to reveal a bit more about...
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