Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Bollinger bails on B1, B2: Deposits to be refunded amid shift to commercial electric trucks Bengt HalvorsonMichigan’s Bollinger has announced that it will be indefinitely postponing both its B1 electric SUV and its B2 electric pickup.
In a terse release and video address Friday morning, CEO Robert...
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Report suggests Tesla Cybertruck first deliveries delayed to 2023Is the Cybertruck now officially delayed to 2023? A report citing inside sources now suggests that timing.
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Used Tesla prices, VW EV sales gains, Leaf and Ariya: Today’s Car NewsPrices on used Tesla vehicles have soared over the past year. VW is still trailing Tesla on EV deliveries. And the Nissan Leaf and Ariya will coexist in the lineup—but for how long if the EV tax credit isn’t re-upped? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen, probably the...
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Nissan Ariya and Leaf will coexist—two EVs well under $40,000, thanks to EV tax creditThe Nissan Leaf will continue well after the Ariya arrives, Nissan say, giving the brand two fully electric models at different price points.
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Revitalized EV batteries, obsolete sedans, dealerships and EVs: Today’s Car NewsState franchise laws still present a different reality for EV shoppers, depending on the location. In the shift to electric, is the sedan obsolete? And can EV battery degradation be reversed with a certain charging method? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. U.S. Department of Energy research...
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In the shift to electric, the three-box sedan is obsolete: Here’s whyThe era of the boxy sedan doesn’t make sense in the era of the electric car—but curvaceous kammbacks do.
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2022 VW ID.4, GM and California make up, tough targets for EV cost and range: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonVolkswagen will boost ID.4 range a bit for 2022. A study suggests that Americans are holding out for a 500-mile EV that costs essentially the same as gasoline model. And California and GM make up....
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2022 Volkswagen ID.4: More range, faster charging, price hike of $765A second model year for the iD.4 will bring VW's electric SUV more range, as well as Plug and Charge convenience.
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Toyota solid-state battery, Tesla Track Mode, electric last-mile delivery: Today’s Car NewsTesla tunes the Model S Plaid with a Track Mode. Apartment-building charging could be more feasible with peak-demand smarts. We look at why nearly every vehicle marker is so optimistic about electric last-mile delivery vans. And is a solid-state battery pack bound for the next Toyota Prius? This...
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Electric vans from Stellantis, GM, Ford: Cleaner, quieter last-mile delivery takes connectednessThe last-mile van delivery offerings are quickly going electric, with many advantages and a few disadvantages for fleet companies.
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F-150 Lightning orders, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV debut, Mercedes EQXX concept: The Week In ReverseWhich long awaited retro-electric van got a reveal date? Which automaker suggested that batteries might be air-cooled in the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 7, 2022. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was...
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept, VinFast electric SUVs, greener Goodyear tires: Today’s Car NewsVinFast is moving fast to present a whole family of EVs. Goodyear goes sustainable with its tire ingredients. And Chrysler could reboot the brand with its Airflow EV concept. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The leading edge of Stellantis’ electric vehicle push is coming from a brand...
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$30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV, air-cooled batteries, Sony SUV concept: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonGeneral Motors showed first photos of an upcoming $30,000 electric SUV and revealed an electric pickup. Chrysler showed the start of a fully electric reboot for the brand. Sony revealed a new EV...
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrivalGM shifts focus to more affordable EVs with a mainstream Equinox crossover shown for the first time—with range and specs yet to be revealed.
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2024 Chevy Silverado EV: Electric Avalanche heir claims 400 miles, eventual $39,900 base priceThe Chevrolet electric pickup will also be able to recover 100 miles of road-trip range in just 10 minutes, and will offer up to 10 power outlets.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?Passive cooling hasn't worked especially well for the Nissan Leaf, but Mercedes is giving it some serious thought for future production EVs.
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F-150 Lightning orders, Mercedes EQXX, Tesla recalls and deliveries: Today’s Car NewsMercedes previews tech and design details for its volume EV models coming in a couple years. Ford will soon let some F-150 Lightning reservation-holders spec their trucks. Tesla delivers a new record in 2021 but faces some big recalls that aren’t over-the-air. Should CO2 regulations focus...
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Mercedes Vision EQXX: 621-mile EV concept charts the brand’s futureWith the MMA architecture previewed by the EQXX, Mercedes plans to go big on EVs, with air-cooled battery packs, solar roofs, and a rebirth grounded in efficiency.
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Ford F-150 Lightning EV production boosted to 150,000 annually, orders start this week Bengt HalvorsonFord announced early Tuesday that this Thursday it will start inviting reservation-holders of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup to start placing their orders.
The automaker said that after this...
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Lucid Air: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022The Lucid Air gives Tesla some healthy competition, with technology that could bring about extensive change.
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F-150 Lightning battery, EV-to-EV charging, LFP Model 3, gas prices and EV tipping point: The Week in ReverseWhat brand is Polestar hoping to rival with future models? A first version of what big electric off-road truck has been delivered? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 24, 2021. The confirmation of official battery...
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LFP Model 3 charging, Ioniq 5 finalist, EV for Uber: Today’s Car NewsSome Tesla Model 3 owners are encouraged to charge to 100%. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wows us as a finalist. And Arrival’s EV for Uber aims to be the taxi of the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is now delivering some Model 3 vehicles powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP)...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalistThe Ioniq 5 sets a new standard for design, efficiency, and charging tech among mass-market EVs, but its lack of mass-market availability is a letdown.
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Arrival reveals its EV especially designed for Uber and ride hailingThe Arrival Car is an early look at the electric vehicle for next-generation taxi drivers—initially, in the UK and Europe.
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