Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Tesla delays, Audi Grandsphere EV concept, BMW eco concept, Nikola and Bosch: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonAudi shows the shape of an autonomous electric sedan for later in the decade. BMW thinks about the circular economy and CO2 reduction in a concept EV. Nikola chooses Bosch for fuel cells. And the...
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Audi Grandsphere EV concept builds aero-efficient future around a first-class cabinThe concept shows the shape and self-driving tech of the future, built on Audi's PPE premium electric platform and 800-volt charging.
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Genesis' fuel-cell and electric future, Tesla Roadster in 2023, California electric semis: Today’s Car NewsGenesis is going entirely battery electric and fuel cell. California is helping put to use the largest fleet of electric semis yet. And the arrival of the Tesla Roadster appears to have been pushed back to 2023. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand has...
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Genesis plans to add only fully electric models from 2025, all-EV by 2030—including fuel cellsHyundai's Genesis luxury brand said that its lineup will consist of performance hydrogen fuel cells and battery electrics, with innovation in seating, heating, and sound.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi, why leaded gas, Mercedes AMG plug-in hybrid: Today’s Car NewsHyundai shows an Ioniq 5 robotaxi. Leaded gas is gone. Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. And are you eager to see the Subaru EV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi”...
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Battery boost for recalled Bolt EVs, inside Subaru EV, synthetic fuels, Karma trucks: Today’s Car NewsGM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more...
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Subaru confirmed Tuesday that its Solterra electric SUV will go on sale in the U.S. in mid 2022, and revealed a few more pictures of the upcoming model. Those pictures included a peek inside to show...
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GM Chevy Bolt EV battery fix could bring many owners more range than they originally hadGM appears ready to replace at least some of the earlier recalled Bolt EV models with higher-capacity cells—bringing a boost in range.
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Tesla plugging in Texas, Audi mobility plans, Rivian IPO: Today’s Car NewsAudi has big plans for mobility services, not just EVs. Tesla is seeking to sell electricity where it can’t sell its cars yet. Rivian is planning an IPO. And what's behind the retro charm of the Alpha Wolf? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly making a move toward...
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Mach-E range boost, Genesis wireless charging, Rivian IPO, Alpha Wolf: The Week in ReverseWhich EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that...
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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charmAlpha Motors' Wolf electric truck concept is at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The startup's executives and funders still aren't talking, but they're probably enjoying some good coffee.
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Rivian files for IPO, $80 billion target is 350 times Tesla's IPO valuationElectric truck maker Rivian isn't taking the easy SPAC route, and it could be publicly traded by Thanksgiving, according to reports.
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Electrify America support, Toyota US-made fuel cells, Waymo self-driving I-Pace: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonToyota plans to make fuel cells in the U.S. You can at last use the Electrify America app while you’re driving. And did Jaguar I-Pace electric cars—and Waymo—already beat Tesla in...
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Toyota will make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the US starting in 2023A modular system to fit into the same space as a diesel engine and transmission will be made in Kentucky, where Toyota and Lexus sedans are made.
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Faster-charging Taycan, 500-mile Lucid Air, F-150 Lightning boost, GM EV1 hybrid: Today’s Car NewsFord is reportedly doubling F-150 Lightning production. Lucid is poised to break the 500-mile range ceiling. The Porsche Taycan gets faster charging and parks itself. And another GM EV1 sits neglected. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Porsche Taycan gets a number of technology...
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Lucid Air Dream Edition: 500-mile rating likely for Range versionLucid is remixing the Dream Edition of its Air luxury electric car into two versions: Range and Performance.
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2022 Porsche Taycan charges faster on road trips, parks itself, plays well with AndroidThe Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models include tech that could help the Taycan get to its peak charge rate sooner.
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Mach-E range boost, Kia future EVs, Mazda MX-30 price and range: Today’s Car NewsThe MX-30 EV is going to California with a 100-mile range, but it’s intriguing. More electric crossovers are coming to Kia dealerships. And the Mustang Mach-E is ready for some range boosts. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV has been priced starting at $34,645...
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Mazda is carrying the natural, sporty driving experience that its lineup of gasoline vehicles already has to its upcoming MX-30 EV, it says. However with an EPA estimated range of just 100 miles,...
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Bolt EV recall, Genesis EV wireless charging, first fuel-cell ferry: Today’s Car NewsEvery Chevy Bolt EV built is being recalled for its battery. The world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell ferry is being put to use in the U.S. Genesis will offer inductive wireless charging, Yosemite is getting very fast EV charging. And Dodge is accelerating its electric muscle-car plans. This and...
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Dodge electric concept car coming in 2022, on the way to EV muscle car in 2024The American brand, now part of Stellantis, is planning to shift its flagship muscle cars to all-electric.
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Cadillac Lyriq EV look, Tesla Bot, Chevy Bolt battery recall, electric camper: The Week in ReverseWhat electric car started its ramp-up toward U.S. mass production next year? Have sales of vehicles with tailpipes already peaked? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2021. This week, we got an in-person look at the...
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Exclusive: Genesis GV60 will be first EV to include wireless battery charging
No hands! Genesis verified that initial rollout will be a test in South Korea but it's good to see the luxury brand and parent company Hyundai allowing for wider use in the future.
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GM expands battery-fire recall to Chevy Bolt EUV, every Bolt EV madeThe recall effort could result in the replacement of battery modules in all 110,000 U.S.-market Bolt EV and EUV models.
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