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The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV will be offered in LT, RS, and SS trims, with front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive, and all-wheel-drive versions.
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NHTSA aims for 43.5 mpg across new vehicles by 2032
A 2% annual improvement in fuel efficiency is in the cards for passenger cars, and a 4% yearly improvement for light trucks.
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Survey: Tesla owners love their EVs but are souring on Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent choices to buy Twitter and become more politically vocal have led to a contingent of owners leaving the brand, a Bloomberg survey found—although 75% of Model 3 owners said they were considering another Tesla.
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Chevy Bolt EV revived, Nissan Leaf recalled, Tesla tops Toyota in California: The Week in Reverse
Which brand teased upcoming EVs capable of charging near 400 kw? Where did Tesla create a store to bypass a state’s direct-sales ban? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 28, 2023. The biggest EV-related story of the...
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Whether GM killed the Chevy Bolt EV or not, it’s returning soon
The Chevy Bolt EV goes away after the end of this year, but an updated version will return again soon, GM revealed this week.
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Tesla Supercharger network gets first true rival from 7 global automakers
Get out of the way, Electrify America. Seven automakers are stepping up to give Tesla and its Supercharger network what could be a stronger challenger in North America.
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Mitsubishi Fuso and Ample plan to deliver versions of the Fuso eCanter electric van in Japan with the U.S. firm's swapping system, with plans to integrate the system “on a global scale”
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Republicans in the Battery Belt are seeking to block EV mandates
Sponsors of a Republican bill say that U.S. electric vehicle policy is "enriching China"—while their states reap the benefits in new manufacturing jobs for batteries and EVs.
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Here's why EVs don't lose as much range in hot-weather A/C use
Electric vehicles lose more range in cold-weather extremes than in hot-weather extremes—generally the opposite of combustion-engine vehicles. And there's a good reason for that.
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F-150 Lightning price cut, Cybertruck batteries, Tesla and EV satisfaction: The Week in Reverse
Why are Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid owners being advised not to plug in? Which SUV costs less to lease as a plug-in hybrid than in standard gasoline form? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 21, 2023. One of the...
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Tesla Cybertruck battery cells get 10% boost in energy density
Will it mean more driving range than Tesla's earlier Cybertruck specs?
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Nissan will adopt Tesla NACS charging for Ariya, future EVs
Nissan EVs for other markets will keep with the CCS standard. Meanwhile, the 2024 Nissan Leaf is continuing on with its CHAdeMO charge port.
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Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter free of charge, but for now Toyota is advising owners not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature drops below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ford F-150 Lightning costs $51,990 after $9,979 price cut
The Ford F-150 Lightning received a price cut of $9,979 and now costs $51,990 as production ramps to an annual rate of 150,000 trucks per year.
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Europe adds requirements for EV fast-charging, hydrogen network
Europe is stepping up to require charging stations more closely spaced than those required by the U.S. infrastructure law—hydrogen fuel-cell sites, too.
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F-150 Lightning discount, Jaguar I-Pace review, EVs with 800V charging: The Week in Reverse
Which company revealed plans for a lightweight electric sports car? And which one decided to mimic some of the cues of combustion engines for its top-performance EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 14, 2023. Hyundai...
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance EV gets bigger battery, ICE noise
The Ioniq 5 N is expected to launch later this year, likely competing against the similarly sized Tesla Model Y Performance and the Kia EV6 GT.
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning gets up to $2,500 discount in some regions
The Ford electric truck is getting a discount for the first time, in another piece of evidence the EV market may be changing in the favor of shoppers.
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The shift to Tesla’s Supercharging network might not benefit electric vehicles with 800-volt fast-charging capability. Yet.
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Review: 2023 Jaguar I-Pace is a better EV than it was on arrival
The I-Pace took a shot at redemption, and made things right. But did anyone notice?
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Mercedes-Benz shifts to Tesla charging port for North America
One of the brands with the deepest history with Tesla is adopting its charge port for vehicles and its own charging network.
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Maverick Hybrid markup, Rolls-Royce EV tech, Rivian production: The Week in Reverse
Which EV fast-charging network doesn’t have terrible reliability? Which company that’s “all-in” on EVs pushed back against regulators’ targets? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 7, 2023...
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2024 Ford Maverick no longer starts with 37-mpg hybrid version
Going hybrid on the Maverick now costs $1,500 extra, bringing the cumulative price gain to about $5,000 versus two model years ago.
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ID.Buzz electric van is the face of VW’s US autonomous test fleet
Volkswagen is teasing autonomous-driving tech to America in the short-wheelbase version it won't sell in the U.S.
Bengt Halvorson