Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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The new flagship electric sedan from BYD, the Han EV, will go on sale in China this month, the company reported last week.
The BYD Han EV is ten years in the making and could be the model that...
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Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris dumped: Have Americans rejected the fuel-efficient small car?The lowest-priced, most fuel-efficient models from Toyota and Honda—two brands that built their reputation on small cars—have been dropped.
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Nissan Ariya, Ford Bronco Hybrid, Model Y price cut, EV charging standards: The Week in ReverseWhich popular electric vehicle got a price cut this week? Which battery giant did Honda ally with? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 17, 2020. The 2022 Nissan Ariya made its global debut Wednesday in production form...
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Hydrogen costs, VW tests charging in the heat, Nissan ends a standards war: Today’s Car NewsVW’s testing of charging hardware heats up. Nissan ends the war over EV fast-charging standards, and now Tesla’s the holdout. And could cheaper renewable energy could help make hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles viable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has partnered with...
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Commentary: Nissan ends war over electric-car charging standards, as Tesla stands apartWith the Nissan Ariya moving to CCS, Nissan has ended a standards battle that's arguably set EVs back this past decade. Now will Tesla go CCS in the U.S., too?
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BMW iX3, Nissan’s CCS charging choice, Biden and EVs: Today’s Car NewsThe BMW iX3 marks some firsts for BMW, but it isn’t coming to the U.S. Biden pivots to embrace EVs and more aggressive fuel economy targets. And Nissan plays to the future with by hopping fast-charging standards. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Presidential candidate Joe Biden...
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With the release of charging specifications for the Ariya electric crossover, Nissan effectively put CHAdeMO on notice.
The automaker revealed that it would be equipping the Ariya electric...
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Nissan Ariya debut, fuel-cell supercar, MEB for Fisker, all trucks electric: Today’s Car NewsNissan’s electric crossover, the 2022 Ariya, takes a bow in production form. Many more states want all their big trucks to go electric. Fisker is trying to tap into VW’s MEB platform. And how about a hydrogen fuel-cell supercar? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Ariya...
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossoverThs Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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Bronco Hybrid, Fisker going public, Soul EV recalled, Honda and CATL: Today’s Car NewsWith new Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport models out, how will hybrid and possibly electric models take form? Honda and CATL are now partners. The Kia Soul has been recalled. And Fisker is going public. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bronco is back. Ford last night reintroduced the...
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2015-2016 Kia Soul EV recalled for rollaway riskAn issue with the parking mechanism in the Kia Soul EV can cause the vehicle to roll when parked. Kia's solution automatically deploys the electronic parking brake.
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Ford Bronco Hybrid, Bronco Sport Hybrid on the way: Is an electric Bronco, too?Hybrid versions of both the Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport are coming. Is an all-electric Bronco necessary for bringing the old nameplate back and keeping it relevant?
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Tesla lowered prices on the Model Y, and boosted charge rates on some of its other models. The Volkswagen ID.3 will tread lightly with range-extending rubber. Rivian is now flush with a new round of...
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Tesla Model Y price drops $3,000, Model S and Model X get faster superchargingTesla Model Y prices for both currently available versions have been lowered, and Tesla adjusted charging-power specs for the Model X and Model S.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime premiums, Porsche plug-in hybrid review: The Week in ReverseAn automaker bearing what familiar design-savvy name garnered renewed attention this week? Which automaker referred to the “diminishing returns” of heavy batteries to power big electric SUVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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Review update: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid trolls coalThe 183-mph plug-in hybrid is simultaneously a cheerleader for the strengths of electrification and a reminder that internal combustion isn't dead yet.
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Fisker funding, ride-hailing EVs, Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid drive: Today’s Car NewsAnother report emphasizes the importance of making ride-hailing all-electric. Fisker is moving ahead with development. And we plugged in the fastest Porsche SUV ever. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker announced that it’s getting new funding to push ahead with development of its...
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Audi A7 plug-in hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime supply, London taxi repurposed: Today’s Car NewsSupplies are already pinched for the RAV4 Prime. London’s black cab tries on plug-in delivery-van duty. And another plug-in hybrid Audi is U.S.-bound. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi has confirmed that the A7 plug-in hybrid fastback is arriving to U.S. showrooms this fall. With...
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Toyota confirmed Wednesday that “unforeseen battery supply constraints” may keep its RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid in short supply through at least the end of this year.
The automaker had...
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Swoopier Q4 E-Tron, Lucid Air sales and support, Smart factory future: Today’s Car NewsLucid says more about how it plans to sell and support the Air electric car. The former Smart factory, a hub for electric-car expertise, might be put to task building thirsty SUVs. Audi pulls the wraps off a more dynamic-looking version of the Q4 E-Tron, and its specialized EV team is reportedly...
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EV maker Lucid will have nationwide service network, 20 stores open by late 2021Lucid aims to start deliveries of the Air electric car in early 2021, and by then it will already have eight or more of its retail Studios open.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept steers sensible electric SUV toward “dynamic elegance”The Q4 Sportback E-Tron will be the brand’s seventh electric model, joining the Q4 E-Tron SUV in 2021, when both are due to arrive.
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Prius recall, Canoo subscription electric van, RAV4 Prime vs. Escape PHEV: Today’s Car NewsWe look at how the Toyota RAV4 Prime compares to plug-in hybrid rivals. Toyota recalls Prius models over hybrid-system concerns. And Jay Leno gets to drive a Canoo. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota has expanded a large recall of Prius and Prius V models, ranging from the 2013...
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivalsThe RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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