Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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EV tax credit update: House proposal extended to $80,000 EVs, union-made drama remains Bengt HalvorsonThe most controversial part of the expanded $12,500 EV tax credit so far hasn’t been the spending itself, but the requirement that vehicles getting the top amount—$4,500 of the $5,000...
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Hyundai Seven EV concept will bow in LA, previews Ioniq 7 due in 2024A larger fully electric SUV from Hyundai, in the form of the Seven concept, could remake three-row SUVs from the inside out as the Ioniq 7.
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Tesla Model 3 price hike, Fisker Ocean battery packs: Today’s Car NewsTesla Model 3 prices rise yet again. The Fisker Ocean will offer a choice of very fast-charging battery packs. And Ford eyes the electric restomod potential of its drive systems. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming Fisker Ocean will offer very fast charging—peaking at more...
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Supercharging non-Teslas, 10-minute wireless Taycan charge, Volvo mild hybrids driven: Today’s Car NewsVolvo is applying mild-hybrid tech to the rest of its lineup on the way to all-electric. Volkswagen is seeking a way to charge the Taycan and other premium EVs very quickly without charge cords. And Tesla is now accepting other brands’ EVs at a select few Supercharger stations. This and more...
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Toyota EV tech, Tesla recall, E-Tron range update, DOE on EV edge vs. gasoline: Today’s Car NewsToyota shows that EVs aren’t tedious, with some technology firsts in its upcoming bZ4X. The 2019 Audi E-Tron SUV is getting more range. Some Tesla models are being recalled. And yes, EVs emit less than other vehicle types over their lifetime. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A...
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Toyota EV tech details; EV tax credit controversy; Tesla, Hertz, and Uber: The Week in ReverseWhich company aims to help install 40,000 more destination chargers? Which EV startup plans to use Panasonic cylindrical cells, like Tesla? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 30, 2021. In a review update of the 2021...
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2022 Toyota bZ4X: From steering yoke to solar roof, does its tech signal a new era for EVs? Bengt HalvorsonToyota on Friday revealed some new pieces of information about its upcoming fully electric SUV, the 2022 bZ4X, which leads a lineup of “bZ” EVs and is described as “overturning the...
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Outlander PHEV specs, union-made EV tax credit, Hummer EV accessories, Today’s Car NewsGM is betting on a lot of accessories for GMC Hummer EV buyers. The Biden administration is still banking on a union bonus for the EV tax credit. And Mitsubishi puts a big battery in its upcoming second-generation Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023...
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2022 GMC Hummer EV will offer nearly 200 accessories, many planned alongside electric truckGM is planning to offer a wide range of accessories with its electric trucks, the automaker made clear with a display at the mammoth SEMA aftermarket show.
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Kia Sorento Hybrid review, Electrify America road-trip stops, CATL battery tech: Today’s Car NewsNext-generation battery-pack technology could be coming to more EVs with a supplier partnership. Electrify America sets up next to Wall Drug. Lucid is about to deliver its first cars. And we drove Kia’s newest hybrid SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We followed up with a review...
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Tesla for $299 a week, insured: Uber drivers eligible to rent through HertzThe program includes 50,000 Teslas could be expanded up to 150,000 Tesla vehicles, and will help appease requirements from CARB and EV targets at the ride hailing company.
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Lucid plans first deliveries of Air Dream Edition on Saturday, some in 520-mile formLucid says that it will deliver an undisclosed number of Air Dream Edition electric sedans as part of a rally in California with company executives.
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Panasonic readying 4680, Canoo battery details, GM community chargers: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonPanasonic is reportedly working toward production of Tesla’s 4680 cells, as the supplier has been chosen by EV startup Canoo for its 2170 format. And General Motors is planning more chargers...
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Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle will get Panasonic cylindrical cells for its structural battery approachPanasonic cylindrical cells will be packaged into modules, which will then go into a pack casing that's part of the vehicle structure.
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GM is looking to its dealerships to deploy destination chargers in communitiesThe automaker is buying L2 charging hardware and having dealerships implement community charging stations.
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Apple seeks batteries, Hertz adds Tesla, Mercedes EQC back on, VW and tax credit: Today’s Car News
The surge of the EV demand surprises even Tesla. Hertz opts to add at least 100,000 Teslas because of, in part, the experience and Supercharger network. Apple and Tesla are both looking for the same kind of batteries. The Mercedes EQC is back on, albeit not for a few years. And VW's U.S. CEO says...
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Hertz plans to add 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, citing convenience of Supercharger networkThe Supercharger network and consistency of the experience appears to be a big part of the reason the rental-car giant chose Tesla.
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Tesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guardTesla has never had a problem with desirability. Starting with the Model 3, consumer interest in the company’s electric cars has startled even CEO Elon Musk at times. That frenzy continued with the Cybertruck. And demand for the company’s volume models, the Model Y and Model 3, is by no...
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Tesla Supercharger expansion, 42-mpg hybrid pickup, Volvo C40 EV and XC60 PHEV reviewed: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich automaker is keeping driving data in its cars for up to a year?
Which company revealed plans for three future EVs this past week?
This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here...
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Volvo XC60 PHEV review, Tesla Supercharger boost, LFP cells for Model 3 and Y: Today’s Car NewsWe drove the first of a new wave of Volvo plug-in hybrids with a bigger battery. And there’s lots of Tesla news. We took a look at what bringing LFP cells to the U.S. Model 3 and Model Y might involve. Tesla plans a big expansion of its Supercharger network. And how much data is Tesla...
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Tesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two yearsAlong with faster charging and better trip planning, Tesla is making plans to accommodate a far larger vehicle fleet—and that means tripling the charging network.
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42-mpg hybrid pickup, California EV incentive, Volvo and Polestar OTA update: Today’s Car NewsVolvo and Polestar models get an update for more predictable charging and range. One of California’s EV incentives is soon getting halved. And Ford tops 40 mpg with a pickup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed an estimated EPA rating of 42 mpg for its Maverick Hybrid...
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2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup hits 42 mpg city, but it’s a limited offeringFord anticipates it won't be building as many of its 42-mpg pickups as shoppers want.
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Hydrogen fuel-cell SUV, Citroën Skate EV concept, dealers and Chargeway: Today’s Car NewsThe retro-styled SUV made at France’s former Smart car plant might include plans for green hydrogen. A Citroën concept provides the building blocks for some creative EVs. And U.S. dealerships embrace the idea of discussing EV charging with consistency. This and more, here at Green Car...
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