Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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Ford on Tuesday confirmed lasting price cuts on the Mustang Mach-E lineup, along with 20% faster road-trip charging and a boost in range in some cases.
The automaker has also substituted in a new...
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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car NewsKia keeps to its EV goals. New Jersey is asking for EV buyers to pay $1,000. And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Friday detailed plans for its shift toward EVs and electrified powertrains...
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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in ReverseWhich electric truck detailed this week got a lower price and more range than originally announced? Is CEO Elon Musk costing Tesla sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 6, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche...
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Report: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 project nixed in favor of robotaxisTesla once mooted a new entry-level car with robotaxi capability, but it now appears only the latter will proceed.
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Ford delays EVs, Quebec incentive phaseout, EV rejectors as Luddites: Today’s Car NewsFord promises more hybrids but is delaying several key EVs. Are EV rejectors behind the times? And will EV sales hold up with the phaseout of incentives in Canada’s EV hotbed? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has delayed its next-generation electric pickup and 3-row electric...
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2025 Taycan review, Silverado EV arrival date, Equinox EV discount: Today’s Car News
Chevy Bolt EV drivers could get a discount on the Equinox EV. The Silverado EV gets an arrival date and a price cut. And the Taycan holds true to the original mission of the Mission E. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche Taycan, we found that with...
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Chevrolet confirmed on Wednesday that the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado RST First Edition—that’s the top-of-the-line model and the first version of the electric Chevy pickup available to...
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First Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan makes good on the missionMore performance, more range, and faster charging are at the core of making sure the Taycan EV lives up to its original Mission E promises and more.
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Rivian R1T tops safety list, Tesla sales drop, Musk factor: Today’s Car NewsTesla sales plunged over the past three months; is Elon Musk a factor? And Rivian gains some enviable safety credentials. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Could the safest pickup be fully electric? The Rivian R1T makes a strong argument for that; it just landed atop the IIHS Top Safety...
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Tesla had its worst quarter since pandemic shutdownsTesla says that the decline in volumes was partly due to the production ramp of a refreshed Model 3 in California.
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Rivian R1T tops IIHS safety list for pickups, electric or notUpdated moderate overlap front test results elevate Rivian's electric pickup to the top of the list.
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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News
Tesla hit six million cumulative EV sales, and we roundup all the achievements. GM is reportedly seeking a deal with CATL. Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles?...
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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V review, Genesis GV60 test, Fisker Ocean price cut: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich automaker outlined an all-of-the-above electrified approach for the near future, including hybrids, PHEVs, and a 3-row electric SUV?
Which luxury brand teased radiant cabin heat for a future...
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Will the remains of EV startup Arrival help keep Canoo alive?Struggling EV startup Canoo has purchased the manufacturing equipment from the failure of another, U.K.-based Arrival.
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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V drive, Polestar 4 pricing, Ferrari and SK: Today’s Car NewsThe U.S. Polestar 4 has a price. Ferrari’s teaming up with the battery supplier SK On. And we review the fuel-cell version of the Honda CR-V. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, we found it to be well-packaged, roomy, and refined, with a...
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First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the gridHonda has added plug-in hybrid capability to its latest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. It’s better than ever, as well as a concession to grim fueling realities.
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Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car NewsPlug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. China complains to the WTO. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Nissan EV and hybrid plans, Genesis SUV concept, LFP for $25,000 Tesla: Today’s Car NewsNissan announces a three-row electric SUV due in 2028. Genesis rolls out a large electric SUV concept and a performance GV60. CATL might be making cells for the very affordable Tesla. And why are we having our EVs charge at night if we work from home? This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Genesis on Monday night pulled the wraps off two very different new concept vehicles—one of them pointing to a flagship electric SUV for the brand, the other showing the direction of a new...
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Nissan hybrids and PHEVs US-bound, 3-row electric SUV for 2028Nissan plans to launch its e-Power hybrid models in the U.S. in 2026, with EVs to follow.
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Jeep sidesteps EVs with ICE off-road concepts, points to PHEVsAmong Jeep's annual Moab concepts, the Wrangler Willys Dispatcher taps into a vintage Jeep look and 4xe plug-in hybrid tech. But the brand appears to skip EVs altogether and pivot back to internal combustion engines.
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VW ID.4 review, Audi Q6 E-Tron preview, Lexus RX PHEV, Trump EV tariff: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker recalled nearly 150,000 U.S. EVs? Which generation buys the most EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 22, 2024. A first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, with a vastly better infotainment interface...
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Lexus RX 450h+ review, Toyota PHEV route smarts, Biden eases rules: Today’s Car NewsThe Biden administration eases the path ahead for automakers to go electric. Toyota hints of more advanced route planners for plug-in hybrids in the future. And we find the Lexus RX PHEV compelling on some numbers but not others. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lexus RX finally has a...
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Will Toyota Prius Prime gain EV route planning smarts?Toyota plug-in hybrids in Europe offer a planner that can hold electric range for urban zones; a comprehensive trip planner could be the next step.
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