Green Car News
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A second Trump Presidency could be toxic for EV adoption, but a partnership with Elon Musk puts a strange spin on things.
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Waymo reportedly talking with Hyundai about Ioniq 5 self-driving taxis
Waymo may shift gears from using Chinese EVs as planned to Hyundai's Ioniq 5 for its self-driving taxis.
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Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries
J.B. Straubel's Redwood Materials will work with BMW dealerships to recover batteries at the end of their useful lives.
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VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs, stop-sale and stop-production issued
Volkswagen ID.4s have a potential issue with its door handles not keeping water out.
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Over 50% of Honda Accord sales are now hybrids
The hybrid is now the most popular powertrain in the Honda Accord.
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New plug-in hybrids for 2025
Are plug-in hybrids a bridge to EVs; or compliance vehicles consumers just don't want? The new vehicles in the PHEV pipeline aim for the former.
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GM EV owners can now plug-in at Tesla Superchargers, but adapters are sold separately.
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Tesla patents wireless charging system
Tesla inches closer to making wireless charging a reality with its EVs.
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2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gains standard all-wheel drive
The 2025 Toyota Highlander hybrid drops the front-wheel-drive variant with all models now sporting power to all four wheels.
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Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairs
There's no fund to handle safety-recall work or other unforeseen issues for these EVs, and owners are on their own for all but the parts.
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CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging
The Chinese battery giant claims to get more energy density and longevity and quicker charge rates out of its next-generation electric bus packs.
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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction
Lotus has an electric sports car arriving in two years that might look similar to the automaker's latest concept.
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Toyota ups the Sienna hybrid minivan's safety game with a more sophisticated rear seat reminder for 2025.
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2025 Honda Accord hybrid gets 44 mpg for $34,750
The Honda Accord Hybrid gets $760 more expensive for 2025.
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Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so
The performance side of EVs—and the "instant torque" selling point—may driving insurance costs up for everyone.
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Chinese-made Lotus Eletre electric SUV set for US at $229,900
The price is effectively double what was originally announced—leaving the bill for the extra 100% tariff on the Chinese-made EVs to customers.
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Test drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style
Although it’s styled like a gasoline Chevy, the Blazer EV offers impressive range.
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Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and Bosch
Tires with embedded sensors might improve sustainability and efficiency.
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Italy thinks Europe's looming gas-engine ban "must be changed."
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Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights
Streetlights could unlock solar- and wind-powered EV charging in urban areas.
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GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops
Some future fast-charger stations will look like today's gas stations with pull-through chargers.
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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to have 460 miles of range for $129,095
The all-electric full-size SUV will seat up to seven passengers and come loaded with the latest tech when it launches in 2024.
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These EVs are top-rated for safety by the IIHS
Eight electric vehicles qualify for a 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
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GM and Hyundai might partner for EV batteries, fuel cells
A collaboration is in the works between GM and Hyundai that could lead to economies of scale for green technology.
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