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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.
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Tesla CEO Musk stresses scaling up, teases dedicated robotaxi, Cybertruck update
Tesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fans
It’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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Sono Sion solar EV will be built in Finland, not Sweden, in change of manufacturing partners
Valmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.
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Lexus RZ electric SUV set for US reveal April 20—with steering yoke
Lexus is aiming to be all-electric by 2030, and the 2023 RZ is the first step. It's due for a reveal in production form soon.
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Electric DeLorean teased for August reveal, the first of an all-EV brand reviving a familiar name
The company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver's car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
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The electric vehicle partnership aims to build millions of EVs using GM's Ultium battery technology.
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Tesla delivery record, Polestar EVs at Hertz, EV supply chain, Nio smartphone: Today’s Car News
The Biden administration makes another move to secure the EV supply chain. Polestar EVs will soon be offered at Hertz. Tesla sets a new delivery record. And why would Nio be considering its own smartphone? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla delivered more than 300,000 vehicles globally...
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Polestar EVs will soon be widely available at Hertz
Building on plans to add Tesla vehicles to the Hertz EV fleet, the Polestar 2 electric hatch will be to regular renters as well as ride-hailing drivers.
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Tesla delivered a record number of EVs in Q1, amid supply-chain struggles
The Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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Toyota and Nissan EV tax credit, Vinfast US plant, breaking down the EV partisan divide: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced plans to build electric SUVs in North Carolina? What is the most expensive material widely needed for EV batteries? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 1, 2022. Toyota and Nissan are both soon...
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Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs sooner
The mpg standards are a step steeper than an original proposal. Arriving at an effective 49 mpg, they boost fleet efficiency by 8% to 10% annually for model years 2023-2026.
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Kia confirmed its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it hasn't revealed if and when it might be coming to the U.S.
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Vinfast plans to build EVs in North Carolina starting in 2024
Vietnam's Vinfast plans to build up to 150,000 electric vehicles annually near Raleigh, beginning in 2024.
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Poll finds bipartisan support for policies supporting EV adoption
A poll conducted for an EV trade group highlights that the polarization around EVs isn't as pronounced as politicians suggest.
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Toyota and Nissan EVs: With $7,500 tax credit phaseout soon, don’t miss the affordability window
Both Toyota and Nissan are getting close to an EV tax-credit phaseout that could make an affordability difference for the Toyota bZ4X or Nissan Ariya, respectively.
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EV affordability threatened by cobalt prices: Did the US let resource control lapse over oil?
The U.S. helped develop the cobalt mining, important for EVs, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But today China controls most of those resources, and prices are spiking again.
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Nissan Ariya review, EQXX up close, F-150 Lightning range, welcoming Hummer EV: The Week in Reverse
Which American automaker celebrated a German factory this week? And have gas prices prompted Americans to drive less? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 25, 2022. This week we got a preview drive of the 2023 Nissan...
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Nissan’s e-4orce all-wheel-drive system is the technology star of the Ariya lineup—but it’s not arriving until a few months later.
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Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside out
The Ariya begins a new era for Nissan EVs—concurrently a technology restart and the debut vessel for space-maximizing futurist design and a fresh interface.
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Opinion: The 2022 GMC Hummer EV does not tread lightly, but it's an agent of change
The lifetime CO2 footprint of this niche trailblazer is likely lighter than that of almost any gasoline truck—while it outmuscles them all.
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Up close with the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX: Slipping into a not-so-distant future
The EQXX isn’t a far-out concept car with hypothetical tech; it hints at upcoming compact and mid-size models that could boast breakthrough efficiency.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE: Electric sedan sized like Model S arrives late 2022
The EQE is sized closely to the Tesla Model S and loaded with tech features like rear-axle steering. It arrives in late 2022.
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Rivian stands out among EV-only automakers as one of few outsourcing electric motors
Rivian outsourced its motors to help accelerate the launch timeline for its R1T and R1S trucks. But it's planning to phase in its own motor design.
Stephen Edelstein