Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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General Motors on Wednesday announced some of its wants for a redefined policy for vehicle greenhouse gas regulations. In all, it strikes a more uplifting chord—and soundly supports...
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Lordstown crunch, Apple car batteries, ride-hailing and charging deserts: Today’s Car NewsApple reportedly shops around for batteries for an EV. Charging deserts might keep electric ride-hailing from some urban communities. Electrify America enters home charging. And is Lordstown Motors viable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On Tuesday, the EV startup Lordstown Motors filed a...
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Report: Apple electric car project considering US-made batteries from BYD, CATLTwo Chinese battery suppliers are reportedly being considered to make power packs for the Apple Car—in the U.S.
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EV startup Lordstown Motors signals steeper financial challenges in regulatory filingAlthough it recently announced a slower production ramp for its Endurance electric truck, the filing indicates a more dire situation.
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40-mpg pickup, Niro EV changes, Volvo PHEV sales, Tesla recalls: Today’s Car NewsThe Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup: City-savvy 40-mpg truck starts at $21,490The 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup truck will come standard with a hybrid engine and estimated 40-mpg city rating.
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Tesla Model S Plaid+, Model Y batteries, Mach-E production, Jeep car-sharing: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonThe Ford Mustang Mach-E beats the gasoline Mustang in production. The Biden administration is pushing for more EV battery recycling in the U.S. Jeeps are being offered under a new car-sharing push....
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Free2Move car-sharing service takes Jeep to a space vacated by other automakersWith 180 Jeep Renegade and Compass models part of a car-sharing expansion, Stellantis is stepping in where Daimler, BMW, and GM got cold feet.
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Tesla cancels Model S Plaid+ ahead of event: What about 520+ miles of range?Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the cancellation of the Plaid+ version of the Model S due to go more than 500 miles on a charge.
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Ford is making more Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs than gasoline MustangsSupply issues are pinching production of gasoline Mustang models while demand for the Mach-E pushwa production constraints.
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Tesla Model S Plaid, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX and i4, Toyota and EVs: The Week in ReverseWhich EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and...
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Toyota not anti-EV, Ariya delayed, up close with BMW iX, mobile charging service: Today’s Car NewsToyota says it isn’t anti-EV. We get an up-close look at the BMW iX electric SUV. The Nissan Ariya is delayed by a few months, but it’s still shaping up to offer the same performance and value. And would you subscribe to charging as a service? This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Nissan North America has confirmed that the Ariya electric crossover won’t arrive in the U.S. until early 2022.
The confirmation arrived Thursday night, shortly after the company confirmed...
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Toyota says it isn’t anti-EV, suggests it’ll build more EVs if demand existsToyota's portfolio approach to electrification raises questions about its commitment to battery electric vehicles.
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Model 3 vs. i4, Tesla recall, 7-Eleven fast-chargers, sails on tankers: Today’s Car NewsSome Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles are affected by a brake recall. More fast-chargers are coming to 7-Eleven. Sails could be an interim solution to help cut carbon emissions from freight. And how does the BMW i4 compare vs. the Tesla Model 3? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We got an...
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Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankersThe wind-sail project uses an inflatable sail and telescopic mast to harness the wind, boosting a ship’s fuel efficiency by up to 20%.
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BMW i4 and iX US pricing, fast-charging reservations, Hyundai pivot away from ICE: Today’s Car NewsA sleek fully electric fastback and a big fully electric SUV from BMW are priced for the U.S., and they both reflect a more premium price tag than comparable Tesla models. Hyundai is considering a pivot away from ICE. And would you use a reservations system for fast-charging? This and more, here at...
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2022 BMW i4 preview: US version will start at $56,395, offer up to 300 miles of rangeBMW has priced the i4 electric car above Tesla Model 3 territory, although an M50 performance version aims to out-handle the Model 3 Performance.
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Model S deliveries, Honda Insight, Hyundai fuel-cell truck, free fast-charging: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonFree road-trip fast charging is a perk you’ll only find with a few new electric cars. Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries start June 10. Hyundai outlines some of the specs for its fuel-cell...
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2021 Tesla Model S Plaid due for reveal and first deliveries June 10
Although a Plaid+ model with more than 520 miles of range won't arrive until 2022, Tesla is due to roll out new Model S Plaid and Long Range models very soon.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford electric trucks, Jeep plug-in hybrid deal, EV tax credit: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker might not be allowed to sell its EVs in the state where they’re produced? Which upcoming electric vehicle has reached a claimed 200,000 hand-raisers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 28, 2021. The...
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EV tax credit boost, Tesla Vision fail, Tesla and Texas: Today’s Car NewsTexas doesn’t budge for Tesla. Safety agencies and consumer groups warn about Tesla Vision in the Model 3 and Model Y. And will Americans be able to get up to $12,500 with a re-upped EV tax credit? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Legislation currently advancing in the Senate...
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Proposed EV tax credit boost: $12,500 for union labor and US-madeThe Senate is again considering an expansion of the EV tax credit—this time, potentially with provisions that would provide boosts related to American workers.
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Lucid interface, California EV battery rules, wheelchair-accessible Toyota hybrid: Today’s Car NewsLucid shows us the interface in its Air electric car. California rules mean you might not worry as much about how long future EV batteries will last. U.S. Policy will make a big difference in EV adoption by the end of the decade. And those who need wheelchair accessibility now have a Toyota hybrid...
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