Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Nearly a year after its planned arrival, the plug-in-hybrid Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring has just been given official EPA ratings.
Lincoln’s second plug-in vehicle—after the release of...
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California Senators push Biden to start phasing out gasoline vehicle salesNew fuel economy and emissions standards set by the federal government should include a date for the shift to EVs, two senators argue.
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Electric Jeep Magneto concept, Wrangler PHEV ratings, Rivian charging, BMW EV plans: Today’s Car NewsAn electric Jeep Wrangler is revealed, and its plug-in Wrangler gets EPA ratings. Rivian’s network of adventure-focused charging locations starts to take form. And BMW won’t yet put an expiration date on internal combustion. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Jeep has revealed a...
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Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept explores brand’s off-road EV identityThere's no liquid-cooling or fast-charging, but it doesn't matter; the Magneto concept gets all-electric on the map with Jeep enthusiasts.
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Rivian charging network: A backcountry counterpart to the Tesla Supercharger juggernaut?Rivian plans more than 3,500 DC fast-charging connectors plus more than 10,000 Level 2 connectors—potentially opening up new routes to EV drivers.
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Lordstown update, Kia EV6 reveal, VW battery plans, BMW iX and i4 details: The Week in ReverseWhere did Tesla lobby for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles? Which two electric vehicles had their identical recall issues handled differently—showing an advantage to over-the-air updates? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the...
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More Rivian EVs for Amazon, Midwest fast-charging, Honda CR-V Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonAmazon adds San Francisco to the big-city regions now using Rivian electric delivery trucks. We get some follow-up time driving the Honda CR-V Hybrid. And those seeking a speedy charge while shopping...
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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream greenThe CR-V Hybrid includes all-wheel drive, handles well, and rides quietly—all while returning close to 40 mpg.
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EVgo partners with Meijer for Midwest EV fast-charging at up to 350 kwThe Michigan-based retailer will host EVgo fast-chargers throughout its Midwest locations, with hardware spanning 100 to 350 kw.
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Lordstown SEC probe, Tesla and fuel taxes, Polestar and Volvo updates: Today’s Car NewsTesla has tried to convince the UK to raise its fuel tax. A recall on two EVs underscores how over-the-air updates can simplify some safety recalls. And Lordstown Motors asserts that it will be cranking out an Endurance electric pickup every six minutes in September. This and more, here at Green...
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Polestar and Volvo EV recall shows the strength of over-the-air updatesA software fix was deployed through an over-the-air update on the Polestar 2, while the same fix is costing Volvo more time.
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Lordstown reveals SEC inquiry, insists it will be mass-producing electric trucks in SeptemberLordstown Motors is being probed by the SEC, as the company readies to mass-produce a truck that has seen surprisingly little development.
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BMW’s 300-mile EVs, Hyundai Tucson plug-in range and mpg, Foxconn in Wisconsin: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonBMW provided splashy product news for two upcoming electric vehicles, both expected to get the German brand to hit a higher driving-range peg. Hyundai released better numbers for its Tucson Plug-In...
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VW’s shift to battery tech, Mercedes EVs, BMW interface: Today’s Car NewsVW makes a big shift toward battery technology. BMW looks to its next-generation interface due in the iX electric SUV. And which Mercedes EVs are coming to the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen aims to cut cell costs of its electric vehicles by up to 50% by the end of the...
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Which Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are coming to the US in 2021 and 2022?Plans have changed. These Mercedes EVs are on deck for North American release—and, in some cases, U.S. production.
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Volkswagen chases Tesla into the battery business to enable its EV shiftVolkswagen Power Day followed some themes of Tesla Battery Day by presenting a unified cell format and plans to enter battery manufacturing while buying cells from suppliers.
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VW targets 50% cut in battery costs by 2030, transition to solid-state techSolid-state cells might eventually provide 12-minute fast-charges, but a shift in how VW procures batteries will make big gains in affordability.
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Lordstown controversy, Lucid ramp-up, Kia EV6, VW solid-state plans: Today’s Car NewsLordstown Motors faces a lot of questions. Lucid readies for production. We look at Alpha Motors’ latest EV designs. And Kia shows its first dedicated electric vehicle. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Sunday revealed its EV6 electric crossover, built on the company’s...
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Canoo electric pickup, “electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 range and charging: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO?
Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in...
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Taycan range, GM battery tech, easier electric pickups, Bollinger packs and prices: Today’s Car NewsGeneral Motors is betting on a lithium-metal battery chemistry as its solution for more range and lower cost. Bollinger Motors releases more info on its battery packs. The supplier Magna has a neat solution for making body-on-frame trucks electric. And the rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan has been...
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Bollinger electric truck chassis starts at $55,000, batteries range up to 402 kwhDually and all-wheel-drive versions are available, with a wide range of battery and upfit options.
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Base 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD: EPA-rated at 200 or 225 milesThe rear-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche Taycan also have range ratings that they'll likely have no problem beating in real-world driving.
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Magna's eBeam can help automakers turn any truck electricA solution from the supplier Magna could help live-axle pickups, SUVs, and delivery vehicles go electric more easily.
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Canoo’s anti-Cybertruck, Rivian R1S interior, more electric mail trucks: Today’s Car NewsCalifornia’s Canoo reveals an electric pickup truck that’s nearly as head-turning as the Tesla Cybertruck, but with some very different priorities. Rivian gives us a glimpse of how well its R1S electric SUV would work for car camping. And will the USPS get more electric mail-delivery...
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