Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Yes, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV promises to be eyebrow-raising in a lot of ways—like how quickly such a huge truck can accelerate, or be an off-road maneuverability ace with Crab mode.
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Gas prices and high-mpg models, Lucid battery primer, Ford EVs for Europe, Mach-E demand: Today’s Car NewsGas prices are leading to a surge of demand for high-mpg vehicles. Demand for the Mustang Mach-E is so strong Ford has put orders on hold. Aston and Britishvolt aim to develop performance batteries. And leave it to Lucid to present EV battery tech with clarity. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Ford confirms second VW-based EV for Europe, electric version of sporty Puma crossoverFord also teased a photo of the first crossover based on VW underpinnings, due to be made in Cologne, Germany, starting in 2023.
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Mustang Mach-E electric SUV demand so strong Ford might not take your orderFord isn’t currently accepting orders for two of the most popular versions of the Mach-E, due to strong demand. It plans to triple production in 2023.
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VW electric van, 50-mpg shortlist, Rivian LFP cells, GM and Ford bidirectional charging: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker is testing high-power wireless charging? And what was the surprising conclusion of research assessing solid-state cell safety? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 11, 2022. Rivian has announced that the...
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Rivian LFP shift, F-150 Lightning grid support, Toyota Mirai gets Teammate: Today’s Car NewsRivian reveals some technology news and lowers its production plans. Ford and PG&E aim to study how the Lightning electric truck could support the grid. And Toyota’s driver-assist system debuts for the brand in the Mirai. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of a quarterly...
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While bidirectional charging remains at the hypothetical or developmental stages for some automakers, it’s almost here for Ford and its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. A new partnership...
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Rivian plans LFP cells, heat pump, 800V upgrade; 2022 production plan halved to 25,000Rivian will follow Tesla in making its base battery pack based on LFP cells. It also released more information on its Dual Motor models and upcoming 800V upgrades.
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Electric Chevy Blazer SS, battery affordability woes, ethanol pushes against EV policy: Today’s Car NewsA Blazer SS could be a sporty, affordable crossover for the mainstream. Biofuels interests go against the Biden administration’s EV push. And battery affordability is threatened by surging materials costs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ethanol producers and a group of states have...
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Affordable electric Chevy Blazer due in 2023—sporty SS version tooA Chevrolet Blazer SS performance version will be offered for the electric Blazer due in 2023, as the brand continues to electrify its heritage models.
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VW ID.Buzz electric Microbus revealed: US version won’t be shown until 2023, sold until 2024
Americans will see the ID.Buzz in 2024, after a 2023 debut. Does it live up to the electric Microbus hype?
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Solid-state battery safety, GM bidirectional charging, Volvo XC40 Recharge wireless: Today’s Car NewsGM and PG&E are aiming to test bidirectional EV charging at homes. Volvo is testing high-power wireless charging on XC40 Recharge taxis. And are solid-state batteries safer after all? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM now sees bidirectional charging as an important part of all future...
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Volvo Cars has announced that it will be testing electric taxis equipped with wireless charging, in “a live city environment” to evaluate the potential of the technology.
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GM wants future EVs to be home power banks—and it starts with a California pilot programWith a small California pilot program starting this year, GM and PG&E will develop software and a core hardware set.
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Ford EVs and dealerships, 50 mpg under $30,000, Volvo XC40 refresh, police EVs: Today’s Car NewsVolvo is giving its XC40 Recharge a refresh in Europe. Police departments aren’t excluding EVs, but they’re not seeing the right package in an EV. Ford might attempt to keep its dealerships to a set price on its electric vehicles. And which gasoline-fueled models get 50 mpg for less...
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The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas pricesHere are the widely available cars only fueled by gasoline that achieve 50 mpg combined or more based on EPA ratings. They all start under $30,000.
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Safest EVs, Rivian price hike, Sony and Honda, Panasonic 4680, Ford Model E: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker confirmed a future electric pickup this week? Which brand teased what might be the best alternative to a new Tesla Roadster? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 4, 2022. This was a week of major corporate...
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Kia electric pickup, Panasonic US plant, Sony and Honda, F-150 Lightning cold testing: Today’s Car NewsKia plans an electric pickup. Sony and Honda might be in the EV business together. Ford shows the F-150 Lightning testing in Alaska cold. And Panasonic looks for a new U.S. plant site. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Panasonic is reportedly considering either Oklahoma or Kansas for a U.S...
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Honda and Sony announced Friday that they’re exploring the possibility of entering a joint venture for developing and building electric vehicles.
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Report: Panasonic considering Oklahoma or Kansas for US battery plantAccording to a report from Japan, Panasonic is homing in on states near Texas for its own "mega factory" that could supply Austin with critical 4680 cells.
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Rivian restores original prices for R1T and R1S reservations, after much backlash
The choice of a decontented electric truck or a price hike of up to 20% was not well-received by early reservation-holders. Two days later, Rivian reversed course.
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Fully electric Ram 1500: Sleeker, more daring design teased with new photosRam plans to look to its brand loyalists for insight on what to include in an upcoming all-electric Ram 1500 pickup.
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Ford Model E, Polestar O2, Rivian raises prices: Today’s Car NewsPolestar reveals a potential Tesla Roadster rival. Ford is positioning a new unit for the electric vehicle market. And Rivian reservation-holders are suddenly facing a massive price hike. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian raised base prices by up to $12,000 for its R1T and R1S...
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Ford Model E unit will develop EV platforms and software, to accelerate electric shiftFord says that the move will help accelerate the development and scaling of EVs and connected vehicles, while “leveraging its iconic nameplates.”
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