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Which automaker confirmed it’s moving its headquarters to Texas? Which global automaker revealed an EV costing less than $10,000—in China? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 8, 2021. We got some first time behind the wheel of the 2022 Lucid Air, and discovered that, while this electric sedan throws down quite an impressive set of numbers, it’s a true driver’s car at the core. In a first drive of the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV, we found it to handle well but couldn’t get past its 100-mile...
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS tops out with a 350-mile EPA range rating, trailing Tesla and Lucid
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS finally gets its EPA range ratings, 350 miles for the EQS 450+ and 340 miles for the EQS 580 with its extra front motor.
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Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV “that won’t roll” still due to pair with Cybertruck
The Cybertruck is due to be produced at Tesla's Giga Texas plant in Austin, with its Cyberquad electric accessory ATV due to be made there, too, Musk suggested.
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GM teases glass roof of 400-mile Silverado EV electric truck, due for CES debut
The Silverado EV will offer a 400-mile range in some forms and will target affordability, GM has said—even though it shares its platform with the GMC Hummer EV.
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe likens the R1T to Rocky Road ice cream
We interview members of the Rivian team, led by founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, during the first drive for the 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
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First drive review: 2022 Lucid Air delivers a new leading edge for EVs
The 2022 Lucid Air is an EV tech and range leader, but it’s also graceful and fun.
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The 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 has all the bells and whistles, but underneath is the powertrain and platform for GM to create a full line of electric pickups.
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First drive review: 2022 Mazda MX-30 arrives more than fashionably late to the EV party
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is pleasant enough to drive, but even if it drove like a Porsche Taycan that wouldn't be enough to overcome range concerns (100 miles) and very limited availability.
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Vintage Porsche 912 goes electric with Tesla Model S transplant, stays lightweight
It's not as sacrilegious as it sounds for collectors; the no-cut, no-weld fits in a Tesla motor plus two banks of batteries—and ends up weighing half as much as a Model S.
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Rivian R1T first drive, Lucid Air production, Genesis GV60 up close, Lordstown deal: The Week in Reverse
Which posh luxury brand announced plans to go all-electric by 2030? Which automaker plans two new U.S. manufacturing complexes, both focused on EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 1, 2021. In a first drive of the...
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At former GM plant, iPhone maker might build $30,000 Fisker EV and Endurance pickup
A potential deal between Lordstown Motors and Foxconn could secure a stronger future for the Lordstown Endurance and Fisker affordable EV.
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Buying a Polestar is as easy as a Tesla, but with real customer service
Polestar Spaces provide the choice between picking up a car in person or leaving the whole process to your smartphone and a concierge.
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The Lucid Air Dream Edition, with up to 520 miles of range, is headed to customers next month.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T shines as the North Star of utility vehicles
While we didn’t test the R1T’s 314-mile range, its combination of on-road and off-road performance plus off-the-grid sensibilities is unprecedented.
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Ford commits $11.4B toward US electric truck factory, three battery plants
The manufacturing complex in Tennessee will make the next-generation F-150 Lightning and be Ford's biggest and greenest yet.
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400-mile electric British roadster: UK funds enable a glimpse of the future
The two-seat sports-car concept was created by a group of suppliers aiming to keep weight down and boost efficiency and sustainability.
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Volvo plans to go leather-free in all of its EVs by 2030
The Swedish automaker sees it as an important step on the way to sustainability targets—including CO2 reductions and a fully circular business.
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Toyota hybrid pickup, EVs with the most range, prices for Q4, EQS, Tucson PHEV: The Week in Reverse
Which affordable electric vehicle earned top safety recognition? What issue is splitting automakers’ support of a proposed EV tax credit expansion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 24, 2021. With both Rivian...
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Union-made electric vehicles could get a big push under two EV credit reform proposals; we take a look at the particulars.
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Aiming for circular supply chain, Ford partners with former Tesla co-founder's company
Ford has made a strategic partnership that could prove important in addressing future raw-materials shortages and in making more sustainable components.
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GM details Ultium EV motor family, enabling more range without bigger batteries
GM's motors, first bound for the Hummer EV, were designed in-house and will be optimized for products ranging from mass-market electric crossovers to performance cars. They're a key to maximizing range.
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2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron preview: Luxury EV for the masses starts at $44,995
The compact SUV and Sportback join Audi's lineup of EVs with an augmented-reality head-up display and an estimated EPA range of 241 miles.
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Volkswagen ID.4 earns Top Safety Pick+ to pave way for VW’s mass-market EVs
The ID.4 is the first of VW's mass-market EVs to go on sale in the U.S., and it's earned remarkably good safety scores.
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Chevy Bolt EV battery recall: Replacements could start in October, new diagnostic software soon
LG is building Chevy Bolt EV batteries once again, and GM recall replacements could bring new batteries and more range to 2017-2019 models as soon as October.
Bengt Halvorson