Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Tesla announced Thursday that it plans to build a humanoid robot in prototype form next year.
The so-called Tesla Bot, or Optimus Prime, was revealed as part of the company’s AI Day, intended...
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First US ID.4, Tesla Bot, Biden mpg fines, Nissan e-Power hot hatch: Today’s Car NewsAutomakers will soon face higher fines for gas guzzlers. Tesla reveals a robot. Nissan shows a spicier side of e-Power. VW shows it can build its mass-market EV in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has produced the first U.S.-made VW ID.4 electric car, at its...
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Automakers will soon pay steeper fines for gas-guzzling fleets under Biden, after Trump breakThe NHTSA under President Biden will resume the higher fine schedule for gas-guzzling fleets approved in 2016. Should they be applied retroactively?
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Genesis GV60 EV, Kia Sorento PHEV, Ioniq 6 timing: Today’s Car NewsGenesis shows an electric crossover that’s related to the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is rated at 32 electric miles. And is the Ioniq 6 electric sedan delayed? This and more in this very Hyundai roundup, here at Green Car Reports. The Genesis luxury brand, from...
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All-electric Genesis GV60 is a luxury counterpart to Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6Built on the same E-GMP dedicated EV platform, the GV60 will likely offer some very strong performance, fast charging, and leading-edge tech.
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Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, Cadillac Lyriq EV, charging network downtime dumps: Today’s Car NewsWe get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. And charging networks are disappointing on downtime. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson...
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Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experience Bengt HalvorsonAlthough electric vehicle drivers charge at home the vast majority of the time, public charging and charging networks play an outsized role. Beyond helping those who live in apartments or condos,...
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV fire recall: GM will replace all battery modulesGM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased fire risk while charging.
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Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car NewsThe three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here. Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Samsung SDI is the primary battery...
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Three-motor Audi E-Tron S models start at $85,895, range up to 212 milesThe three-motor layout is accompanied by wider bodywork and a Dynamic mode that permits controlled drifts.
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Fires are less frequent in Teslas and other EVs vs. gas vehiclesElectric vehicle fires are less frequent—although a number of factors can lead to a different (false) impression.
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Tesla Autopilot probe, BMW 530e review, California fuel-cell trucks, camping trailer as mobile charger: Today’s Car NewsThe federal government is investigating Tesla over Autopilot. Global internal combustion sales have peaked, according to at least one analysis. A group plans to put 200 hydrogen-fueling stations for trucks in place by 2035. We take a look at a different way of electrifying travel trailers. And we...
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First drive review: 2021 BMW 530e earns its hybrid halo, misses the mark as a plug-in Bengt HalvorsonIs this the new middle of the luxury market?
Plug-in hybrids like the 2021 BMW 530e might be much closer to the norm four years from now than they are today, if the 2023-2026 Biden fuel economy...
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Teardrop camper trailer fast-charges EVs with 75 kwh of extra batteries
A camper trailer can charge the tow vehicle at rest breaks, allowing close to the original driving range or perhaps more.
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Chevy Silverado EV tech, Model 3 off-road, Rivian Texas, electrified trailer, EV highway: The Week in ReverseWhich electric vehicle maker is focusing in on Texas for a second factory? Which EVs are union made and made in the USA? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 13, 2021. With resistance to the inclusion of EVs incentives...
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Mini Strip concept, hydrogen from coal, EV tax credit limits: Today’s Car NewsLooking at end use, hydrogen from coal is dirtier than coal combustion. The Senate votes to reel in an EV tax credit expansion, although it might not mean much yet. And Mini shows how stripped-down it can get with an EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. “Blue” hydrogen...
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Mini Strip electric concept shows simplicity is important to sustainabilityEmbracing a stripped-down and minimalist approach could help Mini make a more sustainable EV that delivers more with less.
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2022 Polestar 2, Chevy Silverado EV teaser, used EV sales, West Coast charging: Today’s Car NewsThe Polestar 2 gets a more attractive entry price and longer driving range. The Chevy Silverado EV will steer with its rear wheels. Used electric vehicles are selling very fast. And the fast charging network that led the way on the West Coast is getting an upgrade. This and more, here at Green Car...
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With an expanded series of 2022 Polestar 2 models that will arrive later in 2021, Polestar is positioning itself to become more than a niche premium electric-car performance brand.
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Chevy Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, like GMC Hummer EVA fully electric Chevy Silverado will arrive as soon as 2023, offering more than 400 miles of range and four-wheel steering—perhaps enabling a version of the Crab mode from the Hummer EV.
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Nissan electric pickup, Rivan in Texas, Audi Skysphere electric sports car: Today’s Car NewsRivian is homing in on Texas. Nissan is reportedly considering a small electric pickup. Audi points to its design future with an EV concept. And is tailpipe emissions associated with Alzheimer’s? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi on Tuesday revealed a Skysphere electric sports...
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Rivian is targeting Texas for second electric truck factoryThe U.S.-based EV maker is focusing on Fort Worth, Texas, for a future factory that could cost in the range of $5 billion.
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Audi Skysphere electric sports car concept shows a flexible future enabled by autonomous drivingThe Skysphere is the first of three "sphere" concepts showing how autonomous driving and fully electric driving enjoyment can coexist in the future.
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Hyundai plug-in hybrid, union-made EVs, Soul EV and Model 3 gone wild: Today’s Car NewsThe Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid gets priced in the same territory as the RAV4 Prime. Two wild off-road builds of on-road electric cars go to show how tough today’s EVs really are. And if Biden wants U.S.- and union-made EVs, which models fit that today? This and more, here at Green Car...
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