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Toyota is nixing the V-8 and taking its largest pickup hybrid—but still aiming for big payload and towing. How will it fit in next to electric trucks?
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Range life: The 8 EVs EPA-rated for 300 miles or more
The list of fully electric models that returns 300 miles on a charge has grown to include more than just Tesla. And many more are on the way.
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Lucid Air range, RAV4 Prime EV mode off-road, Rivian and Ford electric trucks: The Week in Reverse
Why did Tesla push back about an expansion of the federal EV tax credit? Which company's electric trucks are ready for delivery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 17, 2021. We tested the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in...
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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV drivers to park 50 feet from other vehicles, due to fire risk
Recalled Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are already advised not to charge inside overnight and not to let the state of charge get too high or low.
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Lucid Air electric car: 520-mile EPA range rating ousts Tesla from top spot
Lucid's 520-mile range rating—from a 113-kwh battery pack—will likely make it the longest-range EV on the market and one of the most efficient.
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Tested: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is better off-road with EV Mode
Keeping the plug-in hybrid's gasoline engine off and using EV Mode results in more confident traction in low-speed trail driving, we found.
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Volkswagen says the ID.4 AWD Pro is the lowest-priced EV with all-wheel drive, and it earns a range rating just 11 miles lower than the rear-wheel-drive version.
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Elio Motors pivots to 150-mile Elio-E EV, gasoline version still not canceled
The no-frills, high-mpg, three-wheeled car that's been anticipated for a decade still hasn't arrived, but now the company's decided an electric version comes first.
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Polestar 2 review, Mercedes EQE, Toyota battery plan, Hyundai hydrogen vision: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced plans to cut battery degradation to 10 percent over 10 years? Which states haven’t required EV sales but are among those with the highest EV registrations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending...
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Tested: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Roofnest are go-light getaway gear
A roof-top tent and plug-in hybrid SUV go together like camping and starry nights.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 single motor beats Tesla on build quality, remixes priorities
The 2022 Polestar 2 offers 265 miles of range but doesn’t doesn’t quite measure up to the Tesla Model 3 in interior space or fast-charging.
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Toyota to slash EV costs by half, target just 10 percent range degradation in 10 years
The company plans to spend $13.5 billion on battery development through 2030, reducing battery cost per vehicle by 50% over the Toyota bZ4X due in 2022.
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Hyundai presented a Hydrogen Wave vision that includes a wide array of vehicles and energy solutions, powered by a future green-hydrogen ecosystem.
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Subaru EV, Rivian range, Genesis electric shift, Tesla Roadster and Cybertruck delayed: The Week in Reverse
Which EV might potentially get a big boost in range after the recall remedy? What once common fuel was verified as completely phased out in the world as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2021. On...
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2022 Rivian R1T and R1S: Both electric trucks top 300 miles of EPA range
The Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV do better than the 300 and 310 miles the company originally teased for these models.
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Audi Grandsphere EV concept builds aero-efficient future around a first-class cabin
The concept shows the shape and self-driving tech of the future, built on Audi's PPE premium electric platform and 800-volt charging.
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Genesis plans to add only fully electric models from 2025, all-EV by 2030—including fuel cells
Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand said that its lineup will consist of performance hydrogen fuel cells and battery electrics, with innovation in seating, heating, and sound.
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Subaru confirms mid-2022 arrival for Solterra EV, gives glimpse inside
Subaru teased a completely new interface for its Solterra electric SUV, and promises it will be the most technologically advanced Subaru ever.
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GM appears ready to replace at least some of the earlier recalled Bolt EV models with higher-capacity cells—bringing a boost in range.
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Might Tesla sell electricity in Texas before it can sell cars there?
In a bizarre twist courtesy of franchise laws, Tesla could be prevented from selling its cars directly to customers even after it might be able to sell electricity to them.
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Mach-E range boost, Genesis wireless charging, Rivian IPO, Alpha Wolf: The Week in Reverse
Which EV detailed this week has been rated at just 100 miles of EPA range? Which EV is on track to deliver more than 500 miles of EPA range? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2021. Rivian on Friday confirmed that...
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Confusion brews as retro-style EV startup Alpha Motor turns on the charm
Alpha Motors' Wolf electric truck concept is at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The startup's executives and funders still aren't talking, but they're probably enjoying some good coffee.
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Rivian files for IPO, $80 billion target is 350 times Tesla's IPO valuation
Electric truck maker Rivian isn't taking the easy SPAC route, and it could be publicly traded by Thanksgiving, according to reports.
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Toyota will make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the US starting in 2023
A modular system to fit into the same space as a diesel engine and transmission will be made in Kentucky, where Toyota and Lexus sedans are made.
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