Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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General Motors and EVgo announced a partnership Friday that will result in the installation of more than 2,700 DC fast charging connectors—all powered by 100% renewable energy—over the...
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Panasonic battery boost, Tesla Model Y drive, Lordstown Motors ad: Today’s Car NewsLordstown Motors makes a traditional truck ad for its electric truck, and it’s refreshing. And Panasonic says that the cells it currently supplies to Tesla are going to get a big boost in energy density. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A Panasonic executive has revealed that the...
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Toyota solid-state tech, more of Hummer EV revealed, Kandi EVs’ US arrival: Today’s Car NewsTesla and Nikola need to compete with electric trucks from familiar brands like Peterbilt. GM revealed more about its upcoming Hummer EV. Toyota is pushing along with solid-state battery development. And Kandi cars are arriving soon. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota solid-state...
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting priceIt could be the first brand from China to sell a full passenger vehicle in the U.S.—and it could break EVs' upward price trends.
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GMC Hummer EV video teases Adrenaline mode, Crab mode, frunk spaceGM revealed prototype photos of the Hummer EV in profile, plus new information about the electric truck's modes.
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EPA rule reviewed, Hyundai EV production, eBussy electric van: Today’s Car NewsThe Trump EPA’s gas mileage and emissions regulations are under review. Hyundai aims to boost EV production. And is the eBussy the reconstituted VW Bus you really wanted? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai is reportedly looking at increasing electric vehicle production in South...
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Tesla sues Rivian over trade secrets. Lucid details its driver-assistance system that could challenge Autopilot. Peugeot built EVs in WW!!. And we catch another glimpse of the next generation of Kia...
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Lucid DreamDrive assisted driving takes a different route than Tesla AutopilotLucid has worked with Continental and Bosch in developing its assisted-driving suite, although development work has been done in-house.
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EV tires, German automakers chase Tesla, electric cars at the drive-in: Today’s Car NewsVolkswagen sees an electric vehicle bounce after the pandemic. German automakers react to Tesla’s market surge. EVs need different tires. And electric cars go together with one of this summer’s big trends: the drive-in movie. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electric vehicles...
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German automakers acknowledge Tesla EV lead, express envy, plot revengeBMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and VW have lost some luster to Tesla in the rivalry to sell connected electric cars. Audi's Artemis plan is one potential way to recover the lead.
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Electric cars are better for drive-in moviesDrive-in movies are on the comeback this summer, and electric vehicles are better for them
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Tesla Texas, BYD Han EV, Rivian delay, battery supplies, the end of small cars: The Week in ReverseWhich carmaker crammed seven motors into its electric SUV? Which automaker said it no longer has plans for fuel-cell passenger vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 24, 2020. The biggest series of stories of the...
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Electric truckmaker Rivian announced Friday that its pilot production line has started up at the company’s factory in Normal, Illinois.
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Nikola factory, Audi bi-directional charging, Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid update: Today’s Car NewsNikola Motors starts building a factory in Arizona. Mitsubishi is upgrading its best-selling plug-in hybrid under the hood, before a redesigned version arrives. And Audi agrees that bi-directional charging tech is a good idea. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An Audi project researching...
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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will get more electric range, before full redesignThe 2021 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid gets a bigger battery and engine, and probably more electric range and perkier performance.
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Tesla Texas, Model 3 LFP cells, VW ID.4 timing, Twisted electric Defender: Today’s Car NewsAustin, Texas, will be the site of a very large Tesla factory, and CEO Elon Musk confirmed why some Model 3s will be getting different battery cells. VW talks timing on ID.4. And an electric version of the Land Rover Defender is headed to the U.S.—in vintage form, that is. This and more, here...
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Tesla Model 3 battery change for China will free up cells for SemiIn the Semi, every pound counts or it's cargo lost, so it needs more energy-dense nickel-cobalt-aluminum cells. To compensate, the Model 3 will switch to LFP batteries in China.
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Tesla chooses Texas to build Cybertruck, reports another profit in Q2Tesla overcame the challenges of a plant shutdown and coronavirus controversy to turn another profit, and it will build its new U.S. factory in Austin.
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Battery supply concerns, Lincoln plug-in hybrid pricing, Audi EVs’ top safety ratings: Today’s Car News Bengt HalvorsonFord and VW are worried about battery supply because of a tiff between two cell makers. The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid has a price tag. And another electric Audi achieves the best...
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2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid could cost less than non-hybridThe Grand Touring plug-in hybrid model is priced somewhat lower than non-hybrid Reserve models—if you can claim the EV tax credit.
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Seven-motor Mustang Mach-E, 2021 Outlander PHEV spotted, Jeep plug-in hybrids: Today’s Car NewsA very special Ford Mach-E electric SUV is going to NASCAR. The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid has been spotted and looks ready to offer up a RAV4 Prime alternative. And Jeep details several of its plug-in hybrids—just not quite yet for the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander photos: Getting ready to plug in vs. Toyota RAV4 PrimeThe next generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid could look a lot more exciting—and offer more electric range.
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Ford is taking a seven-motor, 1,400-hp Mustang Mach-E to NASCARWith seven motors and lots of flexibility, the Mach-E 1400 hopes to get noticed and change some minds about electric cars.
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GM fuel cells, BMW battery deal, BYD flagship EV, Honda Fit gone: Today’s Car NewsBMW makes a battery deal that keeps it in the EU. GM changes its fuel-cell tune somewhat. The flagship model from China’s BYD could make waves in Europe and, potentially, the U.S. And are Americans over small cars? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The BYD Han EV has arrived in the...
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