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Tesla took a noteworthy 10.6% of the California light-vehicle market; or to put it another way, Tesla sold 78% of the battery electric vehicles bought in California in Q1.
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Vinfast preview drive, Subaru Solterra pricing, Nissan solid-state tech, electric Chevy Corvette: The Week in Reverse
Which company is rethinking the minivan as an EV? Which eagerly anticipated electric pickup went into production this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 29. 2022. In a preview drive of the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, the...
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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe
The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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Will solid-state batteries be the key to make electric SUVs and pickups viable?
Nissan thinks more energy-dense, lighter, faster-charging solid-state cells will be a game-changer for EVs. And they might be best used in trucks.
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Chrysler boss: We are rethinking the minivan for the electric era
An electric minivan has a place in Chrysler's product future—one with Stow 'N Go seating and a 400-mile range.
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Preview drive: 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has a long way to go, and a short time to get there
Vinfast has set an ultra-aggressive timeline for its 2023 VF 8 electric SUV, and a quick drive in a prototype underscores there’s a lot of work that needs to be done in a short period of time.
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The key component can heat the cabin, power low-level electrical components, or even preconditioning of the battery—potentially extending range by as much as 10%.
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Did big EV ad spending from GM, BMW, Kia, Nissan result in a "Super Bowl Effect" for Tesla?
U.S. gross orders for Tesla vehicles the day after the Super Bowl—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla.
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Grand Cherokee 4xe review, 800V Tesla Cybertruck, Lexus RZ, electric pickups from Kia, VW: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle revealed this week looks just like the gasoline version? Which brand wants you to buy the vehicle but subscribe to the battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2022. In a first test of...
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Tesla suggests possible shift to 800V in Cybertruck and Semi, not Robotaxi or 3/Y
Big vehicles at big volumes are what might merit an 800-volt architecture, top Tesla executives suggested this week, not the smaller models.
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BMW reveals fully electric i7 flagship sedan—as a version of redesigned 7-Series lineup
The i7 is a 7-Series EV, built on what BMW calls a flexible vehicle architecture engineered and conceived for three different drive types from the start: mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid gasoline versions, and fully electric.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugs into the luxury side of the brand with a lot of capability
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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The electric pickup is being designed on the same E-GMP platform underpinning the upcoming EV9 SUV, plus the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60. But U.S. plans aren't certain yet, a Kia America exec underscored.
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Vinfast prices 2023 VF 8 and VF 9 around mandatory battery leasing: Here's how it works
Vinfast plans to be the first automaker to offer a battery subscription program in the U.S. with a tiered monthly fee structure, and the Vietnamese automaker has also announced new starting prices for both the VF 8 and VF 9 SUVs.
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Analysis: Prices on used hybrids and EVs are up more than a third vs. a year ago
Average hybrid prices increased 40.5%, while average EV prices increased 35.1%, with the Nissan Leaf seeing the greatest hike.
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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in Reverse
Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022. In a first test drive review of the 2023...
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California targets 35% EVs by model year 2026
Targets will roughly triple sales of EVs, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles by 2026, on the way to a phaseout of other vehicle types by 2035.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept completes 626-mile trip on a single charge
The concept hatchback went the distance with a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—although as a development car and proof point it hardly compares to production models.
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The 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headliners
The first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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Jeep updates Magneto concept for one-pedal off-roading, quicker acceleration
Jeep's Magneto 2.0 concept is a more powerful version of last year's off-road-focused electric Wrangler—as Jeep thinks out how to take its off-road icon all-electric.
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid rated at up to 43 mpg, priced at $28,545
The Sportage Hybrid has recently been rated at up to 43 mpg—beating the most efficient versions of all its hybrid rivals without a charge port.
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Hummer EV review, Lexus RZ yoke, Fisker battery warranty, Tesla going big: The Week in Reverse
Which EV startup switched its manufacturing plan—and country? Which two automakers agreed to co-develop the basis for “millions” of affordable EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 8, 2022. This...
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Mercedes wants your next Amazon delivery to arrive in an electric eSprinter van
With U.S. production due next year, Mercedes plots a bigger future for its commercial vans, with last-mile delivery packages first on the route to expansion.
Martin Padgett