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Every DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production
Manufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.
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Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE
Despite strong depreciation, and before several more EV models qualified for the tax credit, nearly half of EVs cost less over time.
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Fiat 500e review, F-150 Lightning price cut, diesel hybrids, curbside EV chargers: Today’s Car News
Do EVs need a breakthrough in battery energy density before they make environmental sense? And which luxury EV is bringing back the appearance of an internal combustion grille? Will fake tailpipes come next? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car...
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Could Honda soon outpace all but Tesla in US EV production?
Honda stresses EV flexibility with its $3.5 billion battery plant, but the U.S. EVs won't replace Accord, Civic, or CR-V.
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Fewer Americans aspire to EV ownership, Gallup poll suggests
In a recent poll, Gallup found that 35% might consider buying an EV in the future—down from 43% a year ago.
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EVs might use 65% of U.S. grid demand by 2050, but gains due to improvements in the efficiency of EVs would pay off big for all Americans, a new study suggests.
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Mercedes EQS refresh, curbside EV chargers, full-size pickup sales: Today’s Car News
Lamppost charging is coming to more U.S. cities soon. Sagging full-size pickup sales might soon impact EV plans. And is a grille looking more like that of combustion versions what Mercedes needs to spur more EQS sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS...
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Sales of big pickups help bankroll EV push, but they're sinking
High interest rates have slowed truck sales—and if it lasts, it might affect the depth of EV development at legacy automakers.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets more range, better brakes, and a fake grille
About 9% more battery capacity is part of the improvement, but that plus other efficiency improvements may put 400 EPA miles within reach.
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Voltpost rolls out curbside US EV chargers: Here's how they look
Lamppost chargers from Voltpost can be added by cities at a fraction of the cost of new chargers, and they're coming soon to several U.S. big cities.
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Fiat 500e review, F-150 Lightning price cuts, BMW and Rimac: Today’s Car News
The Fiat 500e is back, and we drove it in its element. Rimac is working on battery cells for future BMW EVs. And official Ford F-150 Lightning prices are heading back downward. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Fiat 500e electric car, Green Car Reports found...
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The F-150 Lightning Flash Extended Range gets a $5,500 price cut, while other models dip significantly.
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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packs
The Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.
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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV charms city drivers
The 149-mile 500e EV is a good fit for singles or couples in the city, with a perky feel, a standout design, and speedy charging.
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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News
Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Several states are stalling on adopting California’s EV mandate. And the Mustang Mach-E gets better in many different ways. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E boasts more range and faster charging—as...
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, more range
Ford also now claims that the Mustang Mach-E is quicker-accelerating than the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Environmentalists and EV advocates are blaming misinformation campaigns for these states' difficulties adopting policy they'd already agreed on.
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Toyota has previously said that diesel engines are on the way out, but it appears that it sees them differently for some global markets—with a future pairing of diesel and hybrid tech.
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Kia EV plans, NJ $1,000 EV fee, Stellantis’ EV skepticism: Today’s Car News
Kia keeps to its EV goals. New Jersey is asking for EV buyers to pay $1,000. And the CEO of global automaker Stellantis seemingly denies that EVs are a greener choice yet. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia on Friday detailed plans for its shift toward EVs and electrified powertrains...
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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell models might add about 800,000 annual sales, Korean automaker predicts.
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New Jersey marks up EV ownership with additional $1,000 fee
The Garden State has adopted California's EV mandate, with plans for EVs to make up 50% of new car sales by 2027 and 100% of sales by 2035.
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Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be green
Carlos Tavares says batteries still need to cut weight and use less raw materials in order to be more earth-friendly, despite research showing otherwise.
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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse
Which electric truck detailed this week got a lower price and more range than originally announced? Is CEO Elon Musk costing Tesla sales? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 6, 2024. In a first drive of the 2025 Porsche...
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