Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Rivian raises prices for R1T and R1S electric trucks by up to $12,000, adds dual-motor versions Bengt HalvorsonUPDATE: As of March 3, Rivian has restored original pricing for those who made preorders prior to the March 1 repositioning. See here for more.
Rivian on Tuesday raised prices for its quad-motor...
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Lucid Gravity SUV update, Panasonic 4680 production, public funds for Supercharger network: Today’s Car NewsTesla’s main supplier plans to ramp up large-format cells in 2023. Tesla could be aiming to get public funds for the Supercharger network. And Lucid announces its second plant and provides an update on its “ultra-high-efficiency” SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Panasonic confirms it will make Tesla 4680 cells in JapanTesla's primary supplier aims to ramp up mass production of the large-format cylindrical cells—to be used in the Cybertruck, Semi, and more—in 2023.
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Lucid confirms Saudi Arabia plant for 2025, “ultra-high-efficiency” Gravity SUV for 2024Lucid confirmed a delay for its Gravity SUV—for "a better product"—and announced its first plant beyond its home U.S., for Saudi Arabia.
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Tesla credit revenue, Vinfast EV timeline, California milestone, Top Safety Picks: Today’s Car NewsTesla could have a steady stream of revenue from regulatory credits for years to come. Vinfast insists it will speed its EVs to market by the end of 2022. California passed a million plug-in vehicles. And this year’s list of the safest vehicles on the market includes a number of EVs. This and...
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California hit a cumulative one million plug-in vehicles, as it aims for five million by 2030Californians have bought about 663,000 electric vehicles over more than a decade—including nearly 184,000 over the course of 2021.
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VW ID.4 range boost, wireless charging for Tesla, charging station of the future: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich automaker doesn’t make vehicles with tailpipes but settled with the EPA this week?
Which EV isn’t getting any price change from 2022 to 2023?
This is our look back at the Week In...
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2023 Mini Cooper SE, Tesla home chargers, Model Y changed everything: Today’s Car NewsTesla home chargers excel for the home-charging experience, a study finds. The electric Mini Cooper re-ups for 2023. And did the arrival of the Tesla Model Y change the EV adoption trendlines in a lasting way? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has again topped J.D. Power’s study...
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Study: Product means more than gas prices in stoking EV demandA wider range of electric vehicle models and types could mean more for EV adoption than pump prices or environmental priorities, longtime study trends suggest.
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Model 3 wireless charging, bZ4X fast-charging, wind-and-solar towers: Today’s Car NewsTesla Model 3 owners might soon get a new aftermarket wireless charging option. Wind-and-solar towers offer an alternative for keeping the load from charging stations light. And Toyota is including free fast-charging for a year for bZ4X drivers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has...
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2023 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV will include a year of free fast-chargingToyota bZ4X drivers will be able to access the free charging via the Toyota App.
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VW ID.4 range boost, Mazda CX60 PHEV, Tesla EPA fine, Polestar climate-neutral car: Today’s Car NewsTesla gets a slap on the wrist from the EPA. Mazda teases a new plug-in hybrid. VW gives the ID.4 a range boost. And Polestar reveals more about its climate-neutral car project. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar seeks help from suppliers in building a first truly climate-neutral...
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On Tuesday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Tesla over paint-related Clean Air Act violations at its Fremont, California, plant.
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Polestar aims for a climate-neutral car by 2030, seeks help from suppliers and beyondThe EV maker Polestar maintains that planting trees won't make a sustainable car—and it's looking to some well-known suppliers for the project.
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VW ID.Buzz photos, Ford EV spinoff, buying EV6 and Ioniq 5, charging station of the future: Today’s Car NewsTesla has pushed past a million of its larger battery cells. Ford is thinking about a spinoff for its EV business. VW keeps teasing electric Microbus details ahead of the big reveal. Kia and Hyundai have the same parent but very different EV availability in the U.S. And what will the highway...
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What should the charging station of the future look like?In a recent competition, architects and designers drew out their visions for the road-trip charging hubs of the future.
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VW ID.4 review, Tesla sales surge, Bolt EV restart, EV6 and Ioniq 5 availability: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker opened reservations for an Ohio-built EV? Which automaker announced plans to build two EV models in Mississippi? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 18, 2022. In a review of the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD, we...
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It’s easier to buy a Kia EV6 than a Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here’s whyThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 might have been the first to market, but the related Kia EV6 is sold all over the U.S.
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Nissan is planning to build two fully electric vehicles at its Canton, Mississippi plant, starting in 2025, the company revealed Thursday.
One will be a Nissan-brand vehicle, the other the first...
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Fisker $30,000 EV reservations, Bolt EV production restart, ethanol and CO2: Today’s Car NewsBolt EV and EUV production is restarting soon. Fisker is taking money for its $30,000 U.S.-made EV before it’s shown the model. And is ethanol better for global warming? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A recent study funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy has found that...
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GM plans to restart Chevy Bolt EV production April 4, as recall battery replacements continueAmid a large-scale battery-pack replacement campaign, GM will restart Bolt EV and EUV production.
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Lexus electric concept cars, Pacifica Hybrid recall, Polestar EV development: Today’s Car NewsLexus is aiming for range and performance in its EVs, with a new concept-car tease. Stellantis warns about charging some Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans. And Polestar shows how it’s developing its own EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is putting the focus on...
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Polestar details the lightweight sports-car approach to its rival for Taycan, Model S PlaidPolestar is showing its independence in electric vehicle development—to be pushed to new levels with the upcoming Polestar 5 fastback.
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2022 Super Bowl LVI EV ads: Sopranos' Silverado EV, Dr. EVil, Zeus and the iX, moreElectric vehicles are hot, and the ad lineup for this year's Super Bowl Sunday underscores that.
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