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Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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F-150 Lightning orders, $30,000 Chevy Equinox EV, Silverado EV debut, Mercedes EQXX concept: The Week In Reverse
Which long awaited retro-electric van got a reveal date? Which automaker suggested that batteries might be air-cooled in the future? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 7, 2022. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was...
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV push
Chrysler is being reborn as an electric car company and the Airflow concept gives us our first glance at the brand's future.
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrival
GM shifts focus to more affordable EVs with a mainstream Equinox crossover shown for the first time—with range and specs yet to be revealed.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?
Passive cooling hasn't worked especially well for the Nissan Leaf, but Mercedes is giving it some serious thought for future production EVs.
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400-mile Chrysler Airflow Concept leads brand's EV strategy
Chrysler will launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and the Airflow concept hints at what it might be like.
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Later this week Ford will reveal full features and options for the F-150 Lightning and a lucky few will get to spec their trucks.
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Lucid Air: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022
The Lucid Air gives Tesla some healthy competition, with technology that could bring about extensive change.
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Here's why EV charging stations might not be as convenient as gas stations anytime soon
Consumers face hurdles with EV charging—not the least of which are visible prices and 'round-the-clock availability.
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Nio ET5: China's sporty-looking Model 3 rival offers battery swapping, claims range beyond 600 miles
A dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain generates 482 horsepower, which will get the ET5 from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, according to Nio.
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Goodyear targets road noise with replacement tire for Tesla, other EVs
EVs need a different kind of tire, and now there are a few more choices in replacement tires for Tesla vehicles and EVs in general.
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F-150 Lightning battery, EV-to-EV charging, LFP Model 3, gas prices and EV tipping point: The Week in Reverse
What brand is Polestar hoping to rival with future models? A first version of what big electric off-road truck has been delivered? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 24, 2021. The confirmation of official battery...
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The BMW iX SUV earns more than the 300-mile range the automaker had been hinting, but the top performance version of the i4 has an underwhelming range rating.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist
The Ioniq 5 sets a new standard for design, efficiency, and charging tech among mass-market EVs, but its lack of mass-market availability is a letdown.
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Rivian R1T: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist
The Rivian R1T does more than show that electric trucks are possible. It shows that they can be better than gasoline trucks in many ways.
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EPA says automakers might meet its tighter 2026 fleet standards with just 17% EV sales
By 2026, under stricter rules now written into rulemaking, the EPA anticipates that just 7% of the new vehicle fleet will have “strong hybrid” powertrains, and EVs and plug-in hybrids combined will make up just 17%.
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EV-to-EV charging: F-150 Lightning and Ioniq 5 both do it and here's how
Soon, quite a few EVs will be able to power others up in a pinch. In the U.S. it all starts with the F-150 Lightning, the Ioniq 5, and Lucid and Rivian.
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Polestar developing its own electric motors, batteries, electrical architecture
Polestar is headed down a different path than Volvo and will create its own 800V architecture to rival Porsche.
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Even though battery-related items like charging and range remain top barriers for EV adoption, gas prices are nudging them into consideration for more families.
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Toyota EV concepts, Mach-E range boost, Ioniq 5 review, full self-charging: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker recently confirmed an electric camper van for production? Which automaker’s former CEO called its EV plan timid? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 17, 2021. In a first drive of the 2022 Hyundai...
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First drive review: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 plugs into new wave, not the mainstream
Hyundai's first dedicated electric vehicle is darn near perfect, but it doesn't sound eager to cast them out far and wide to customers.
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Cold weather affects EV range differently for each model: Here are some examples
Not all EVs are the same in cold-weather range loss. Battery chemistry, thermal strategies, and heat pumps are three aspects that cause different model EVs to respond quite differently to frigid temps.
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Toyota plans 30 new EVs globally by 2030, teases concepts
Most of the 15 EV concepts shown on Tuesday are production-bound, Toyota says.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $44,875 for 303-mile version, $40,925 for base model
The loaded dual-motor Limited version of the Ioniq 5 still costs less than a base Tesla Model Y.
Bengt Halvorson