Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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BMW’s near-term electric future looks just like its gasoline one. Audi conceives an electric van around autonomous driving in the city. And is VW considering an electric pickup after its...
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BMW reveals fully electric i7 flagship sedan—as a version of redesigned 7-Series lineupThe i7 is a 7-Series EV, built on what BMW calls a flexible vehicle architecture engineered and conceived for three different drive types from the start: mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid gasoline versions, and fully electric.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV tested, EQS SUV revealed, Kia electric pickup, Tesla leases: Today’s Car NewsWe drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz details its upcoming EQS SUV. Kia says an electric pickup for the U.S. won’t be basic. And Tesla closes the door on buying leased vehicles. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first test of the 2022 Jeep Grand...
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Kia confirmed the EV9 electric SUV for the US: Now what about that electric pickup?The electric pickup is being designed on the same E-GMP platform underpinning the upcoming EV9 SUV, plus the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60. But U.S. plans aren't certain yet, a Kia America exec underscored.
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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in ReverseWhich brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023...
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Honda Insight nixed, Niro EV refreshed, Tesla Boombox redux, California sees 35% EVs by 2026: Today’s Car NewsHonda confirms a Civic Hybrid. Tesla gets a “do-over” on fixing its Boombox. The Leaf and Niro lineups get refreshed. And California sets its rules for more EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. California this morning officially posted its Proposed Regulation for Advanced...
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Tesla earlier this week recalled 594,717 vehicles for an issue with its “Boombox” feature that left it potentially noncompliant with federal pedestrian safety requirements.
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Kia reveals redesigned 2023 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybridThe family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile rangeThe 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headlinersThe first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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Kia Sportage Hybrid mpg, Jeep Magneto concept, Mercedes electric vans: Today’s Car NewsWe ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are...
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid rated at up to 43 mpg, priced at $28,545The Sportage Hybrid has recently been rated at up to 43 mpg—beating the most efficient versions of all its hybrid rivals without a charge port.
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Hummer EV review, Lexus RZ yoke, Fisker battery warranty, Tesla going big: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country?
Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs?
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Tesla CEO Musk stresses scaling up, teases dedicated robotaxi, Cybertruck updateTesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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GMC Hummer EV review, traffic-light pollution, Porsche synthetic fuels: Today’s Car NewsThe GMC Hummer EV isn’t a truck for EV fans, but it’s even better than we expected off-road. Poorly timed traffic lights are adding to emissions. And Porsche invests more in synthetic fuels. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2022 GMC Hummer EV last week in Arizona...
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First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fansIt’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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Lexus RZ yoke, Sono Sion shifts to Finland, NHTSA battery review: Today’s Car NewsThe Sono Sion solar car shifts away from Swedish production—to Finland instead. NHTSA reviews potentially fire-prone EV batteries. And Lexus sets a date for the reveal of its first EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lexus has teased a full reveal for its RZ 450h electric SUV, in...
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Lexus RZ electric SUV set for US reveal April 20—with steering yoke
Lexus is aiming to be all-electric by 2030, and the 2023 RZ is the first step. It's due for a reveal in production form soon.
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Honda and GM affordable EVs, Fisker battery warranty, DeLorean sports car: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonHonda and GM are partnering for “millions” of affordable EVs. DeLorean is back again—this time without working time-machine nostalgia. And Fisker’s battery coverage looks...
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Tesla delivery record, Polestar EVs at Hertz, EV supply chain, Nio smartphone: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration makes another move to secure the EV supply chain. Polestar EVs will soon be offered at Hertz. Tesla sets a new delivery record. And why would Nio be considering its own smartphone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla delivered more than 300,000 vehicles globally...
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Polestar EVs will soon be widely available at HertzBuilding on plans to add Tesla vehicles to the Hertz EV fleet, the Polestar 2 electric hatch will be to regular renters as well as ride-hailing drivers.
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To support EV battery production, Biden turns to Defense Production ActThe Defense Production Act will be authorized to support lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese as needed for “large capacity batteries.”
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Tesla delivered a record number of EVs in Q1, amid supply-chain strugglesThe Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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Toyota and Nissan EV tax credit, Vinfast US plant, breaking down the EV partisan divide: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker announced plans to build electric SUVs in North Carolina? What is the most expensive material widely needed for EV batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 1, 2022. Toyota and Nissan are both soon...
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