Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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London already has the largest electric bus fleet of anywhere in Europe. And now it’s hosting the trial site of the world’s largest vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial site.
Put simply, V2G...
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Ioniq EV brand, Polestar 2 drive, Lucid SUV, hydrogen fuel-cell supercar: The Week in ReverseWhich upcoming electric vehicle might earn an EPA rating of more than 500 miles? Which EV might share its production location with the Jaguar I-Pace? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. Hyundai announced that...
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Polestar 2 drive, more convenient fast-chargers, new places for batteries: Today’s Car NewsWe take the Polestar 2 for a drive, see how batteries can make fast-charging more flexible, and look at how batteries themselves might not need to be in one big pack. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The battery supplier CATL says that by the end of the decade it hopes to have a system in...
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VW EV lab, 2023 Lucid SUV, Bentley steers away from rare-earths: Today’s Car NewsLucid says its SUV is on the way in 2023. Bentley aims to keep rare-earths out of its electric and electrified vehicles. And Volkswagen is putting together a U.S. lab for EV development. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The CEO of Lucid has confirmed that a Lucid SUV is due in 2023, and...
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Lucid CEO confirms SUV, considers pickup, says “absolutely not” to contract manufacturingThe electric vehicle maker Lucid says that its factory is ready for a whole family of vehicles, but it won't be making EVs for other companies.
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Rivian factory setup, hydrogen fuel-cell supercar, EV cooling: Today’s Car NewsRivian’s CEO walks through its electric-truck factory. Air-conditioning systems in EVs extend beyond cabin needs. And would you feel differently about a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain in a spaceship-themed supercar, with a 1,000-mile range? This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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What has a claimed top speed of 221 mph, 0-60 mph acceleration faster than 2.2 seconds, a range of up to 1,016 miles, no tailpipe emissions, and could only be practically run in one state at...
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Lucid beyond 500 miles, Nikola electric garbage trucks, Tesla in Korea: Today’s Car NewsLucid blasts past the 500-mile range barrier. Nikola Motors announces the largest order of tailpipe-emissions-free garbage trucks, but hydrogen isn’t part of it. And South Korea is angling to exclude Tesla. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Through independent testing, Lucid claims to...
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Independent test suggests 517-mile EPA range for Lucid Air electric carLucid already stands a very strong chance of one-upping the 402-mile rating for the Tesla Model S.
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Ioniq EV brand, Mustang Mach-E drive modules, Fisker and Magna: Today’s Car NewsHyundai reboots the Ioniq nameplate into an entire brand of electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E will take advantage of some space-saving drive module packaging. Mazda shows a gasoline version of its MX-30 electric vehicle. And Fisker is looking at having its Ocean electric crossover built in...
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Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021The Hyundai 45 Concept and Prophecy Concept will become the first fully electric models under the Ioniq brand.
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Report: Magna might build Fisker Ocean electric SUV in AustriaFisker reportedly reached a tentative deal with Magna Steyr, but it's unclear whether VW would supply the platform or if Jaguar plays a role.
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Venza and Model Y driven, Cadillac Lyriq revealed, Cybertrucks for all: The Week in Reverse Bengt HalvorsonWhat was Joe Biden saying about an electric Corvette?
Which EV already confirmed for the U.S. reportedly might not arrive at all?
This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at...
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Electric Cadillac debut, used Teslas, Biden and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe first of many upcoming electric Cadillacs has been shown. Joe Biden says the U.S. can own the market with EVs. And used Teslas sell very quickly. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has revealed the Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover. As the first fully electric vehicle from the luxury...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq revealed: 300-mile crossover starts brand’s move to mostly EVThe long-anticipated electric crossover made its "show car" debut. Here's what we know.
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2021 Audi E-Tron lower price, bigger brains for EV dynamics, Mercedes and CATL: Today’s Car NewsAudi is connecting everything in future EVs with a central computer. CATL cells will power Mercedes-Benz’s electric flagship. And the 2021 Audi E-Tron gets a price. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi plans to put a vastly upgraded central chassis computer in charge of coordinating...
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In future Audi EVs, one big brain will manage all the physicsNext-generation premium gasoline and EV Audi models will have an electronic chassis platform with 10 times the computing power of the current unit.
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Cybertrucks big and small, e-Golf subscription, I-Pace improvements from racing: Today’s Car NewsThe Tesla Cybertruck could include two truck sizes in the future. An Electrify America program in California will help people subscribe to EV use. And the Jaguar I-Pace has already improved based on the company’s racing involvement. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Through AAA and...
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Jaguar: I-Pace electric SUV has already been improved from racing and over-the-air updates Bengt HalvorsonFormula E and other all-electric racing series have done more than showcase the potential of electric vehicles. The data they produce has benefited automakers by helping them improve their...
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Toyota Venza first drive, Kia Soul EV, Lordstown Motors IPO: Today’s Car NewsThe Kia Soul EV remains uncertain for the U.S. Lordstown Motors is seeking a stock-market debut. And we drive the Toyota Venza hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ohio’s Lordstown Motors is seeking an IPO as it continues to develop its fleet-oriented electric trucks, to be built...
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First drive review: 2021 Toyota Venza hybrid reinterprets the market middle at 39 mpgThe Venza earns 40 mpg city, 37 highway, and occupies a midpoint between Toyota best-sellers such as the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid.
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Tesla Model Y drive, Fisker and VW, the potential of bi-directional charging: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen isn’t yet saying yes to Fisker. U.S. city grids need some smart upgrades. Electricity could be the new currency of parking garages. And we take the Model Y for a drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Tesla Model Y is going to be the benchmark for a generation of...
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Could electricity be the currency of parking buildings in the future?At a new facility near Nissan's world headquarters, the automaker is waiving parking fees for those who can share some of their EV's charge.
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GM fast-charging, Hummer EV details, Lucid DreamDrive, Kandi cars: The Week in ReverseWhich Chinese brand is aiming to have the most affordable EV in the U.S. market? What looks like a modern-but-downsized electric VW Microbus? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 31, 2020. General Motors showed a little...
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