Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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That electric Corvette might still be coming—or GM is just looking to apply the Vette’s expertise on its upcoming EVs. The Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets remixed into a song. And we...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 drive review: The one that should have been electricThe Mercedes-Benz GLB isn't an EV, but with the B-Class Electric in mind we couldn't help but wonder: "What if?"
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Matthew Dear song remixes Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car soundsDetroit-area electronic music artist Matthew Dear helps process the sounds of the Mustang Mach-E into his own new single.
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Kia plug-in hybrid, VW ID.4 sales plans, Mahindra and REE: Today’s Car NewsMahindra aims to develop commercial EVs with REE. Kia previews its upcoming Sorento Plug-In Hybrid. And don’t call the Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover a Tesla Model Y killer. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SUV has been detailed for the European...
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VW ID.4 electric crossover will be aimed at RAV4 and CR-V shoppers, not Tesla crowdVW's sales strategy for its electric compact crossover hinges on a seamless buying process for shoppers, execs say.
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EV sales in Europe, Lucid Air battery, global tipping points for electric cars: Today’s Car NewsLucid has revealed a few more details about the Air electric sedan—including its battery size. A set of surveys collectively examines some of the global tipping points for EVs. And electric vehicle sales are surging in Europe, but definitely not everywhere in Europe. This and more, here at...
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Lucid Air will have 113-kwh battery pack, biggest frunk ever, “miniaturized” drivetrain Bengt HalvorsonCalifornia-based Lucid Motors has been saying all along that it’s aiming to maximize efficiency in multiple ways.
On one hand, the Air is the result of a relentless, comprehensive focus on...
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Base Jaguar I-Pace, rugged VW EV, Tesla battery tease: Today’s Car NewsA more affordable base-level Jaguar I-Pace is on the way for Europe. Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases what would be a great leap in battery technology. And according to a report, Volkswagen is pushing ahead with a very boxy electric SUV based on its affordable MEB platform—good news if you like the...
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Ahead of Battery Day, Tesla CEO Musk teases huge jump in energy densityFuture Tesla products might receive an unprecedented boost in energy density, if a tip from CEO Elon Musk proves true.
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Nio battery subscriptions, $100/kwh packs, Ram and Jeep diesel recall: Today’s Car NewsDespite delays in electric vehicle growth from the pandemic, battery-pack price targets will be reached even earlier. Nio makes a move to offer its battery swapping—and now the battery packs themselves—as a separate service. A California program puts battery-backup systems into...
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Diesel Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee models recalled for stalling riskFCA is recalling Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models with the EcoDiesel V-6 for an engine-stalling issue, fixed with a software update.
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Low-income California households can get free blackout-busting battery backup systemsAn electric car and home solar might look more attractive with a home energy system—and it will potentially save families money along the way.
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Lucid Air charging, Volvo plug-in hybrid prices, diesels and blackouts: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhich high-performance electric car will soon access optional features over the air?
Where is the world’s largest V2G site?
This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at...
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Lexus hybrid gains, VW ID.4 preview, California’s diesel optics: Today’s Car NewsLexus is adding more trunk space to one of its hybrid models with a battery swap. California is sending some conflicting signals about diesel. And what can we expect from the Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The luxurious 2021 Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan...
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric car: Everything we know in advance of full revealThe 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 will be the first of VW's mass-market electric cars to be sold in the U.S.—starting late 2020.
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Lucid SUV, Volvo plug-in hybrid price drop, Taycan OTA features: Today’s Car News
The Porsche Taycan gets a series of minor updates for 2021—including easier fast-charging and the potential of over-the-air feature subscriptions. Volvo plug-in hybrids cost less for 2021 than for 2020. And Lucid's electric SUV, due in 2023, has been spotted. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2021 Porsche Taycan can add features over the air, fast-charge without fussThe 2021 Taycan electric car offers easier fast-charging, a head-up display, and a new method for delivering features over the air.
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Lucid Air charging details, travel-stop fast-chargers, August EV deals: Today’s Car NewsElectric vehicle deals this month are favoring buying over leasing, in at least some instances. More road-trip fast-chargers are being added where long-haul travelers are likely to stop. And Lucid is claiming faster charge times than Tesla. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid claims...
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Lucid already suggested a week ago that its upcoming Air electric luxury sedan might offer the longest EPA-cycle range of any EV—an anticipated 517 miles.
Now it’s already topping that...
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CARB automaker deals, Bollinger stepping up, Kona Electric range: Today’s Car NewsThe Hyundai Kona Electric can go 600 miles on a charge—with a big asterisk. Bollinger Motors is upsizing its facility as it develops its electric trucks. Electric vehicles could save the U.S. billions annually. And some automakers are voluntarily seeking a deal with California for stricter...
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Bollinger electric trucks may be niche effort compared to Rivian and Hummer EVBollinger's quadruples the footprint of its headquarters, with the intent to double its workforce this year. But it will still be under 100 people, total.
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Automakers commit to tougher California emissions deal—and more EVsAt least five automakers have negotiated deals with the California Air Resources Board to adhere to stricter emissions standards.
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Mercedes diesel settlement, Wrangler diesel driven, double-decker V2G: Today’s Car NewsWe drove the Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel to see if it lives up to its badge, ahead of an expected plug-in. Daimler’s U.S. diesel settlement has a price tag far below that of VW. A French battery maker rises. And double-decker buses are an important part of the world’s largest V2G site. This...
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2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel drive review: On its way to treading lightly, but not quite thereUntil the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid arrives, the Wrangler EcoDiesel is the high-mileage off-road leader. Is it eco enough?
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