Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
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Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit. It’s an about-face from the drive units supplied by Bosch in Rivian’s...
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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highsUp to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Tesla, VW ID.4 take top spots in most American-made cars listElectric cars accounted for five of the top 10 most American-made cars, based on the annual study from Cars.com.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gapThe latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and functionThe 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S.
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Kia revealed images of the 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric crossover SUV on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new flagship that mirrors the concept that debuted two years ago at the 2021 Los Angeles...
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2024 GMC Hummer EV truck and SUV can charge other EVs at 6 kwWith the Power Station generator accessory and new 19.2-kw onboard charger, the Hummer EV family will be able to crank out up to 6 kw to other EVs or up to 3 kw to 120-volt appliances or tools.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric watersMuch about Lexus’ first EV for the U.S. feels like a hedge, although it already outperforms much of the luxury brand’s lineup.
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Lexus won't offer steer-by-wire, yoke at RZ450e EV launch in USA standard steering wheel and conventional electric power steering will come with the first Lexus EV, but—OMG—the yoke's on the way.
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Review: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid improves in most measuresThose who choose hybrids over EVs are going to see the Accord Hybrid as a sensible, sporty way to electrify.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya turns over a new Leaf for brandThe Ariya is Nissan’s most impressive new vehicle in years, electric or not, and its interior space raises the bar for electric crossovers at this price.
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Mercedes-Benz is changing. For the German luxury brand that popularized the four-stroke combustion engine, the shift to electrification and carbon neutrality is about much more than propulsion. Like...
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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX, Audi E-TronThe mid-size electric crossover SUV shares a platform with the EQE sedan but is shorter in length.
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Review: 2023 VW ID.4 Standard cuts price, range—not expectationsThe ID.4 Standard delivers a better driving experience than other sub-$40,000 EVs, with an EPA range rating of 209 miles.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric classThe EQS SUV is a promising reboot of a luxurious, off-road-capable SUV for the electric age.
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Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV showcases the brand’s bestThe redesigned Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV upgrades with more power, more range, a third row of seats, and luxury-like finishes.
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car News Robert DufferLucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and...
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Preview: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV starts at $44,995, ends at 320 milesChevy will offer three different battery pack choices in the Blazer, in front- or rear-wheel-drive single-motor and all-wheel-drive dual-motor configurations.
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EQXX sets record, Polestar 5 confirmed, wireless EV charging makes sense: The Week in ReverseWhy does wireless charging matter for electric cars? What key ingredient is missing from making the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V a great crossover? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 24, 2022. Remember when the...
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Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra recalled for loose wheelsA wheel bolt could loosen, possibly allowing a wheel to break free on the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra EV SUVs.
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First drive review: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revolutionizes the pickup truckThe F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.
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Test drive review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid makes the most senseThe first Sportage hybrid proves to be the best Sportage, and is a better value than compact crossover rivals.
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