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New fuel economy and emissions standards set by the federal government should include a date for the shift to EVs, two senators argue.
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Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept explores brand’s off-road EV identity
There's no liquid-cooling or fast-charging, but it doesn't matter; the Magneto concept gets all-electric on the map with Jeep enthusiasts.
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Rivian charging network: A backcountry counterpart to the Tesla Supercharger juggernaut?
Rivian plans more than 3,500 DC fast-charging connectors plus more than 10,000 Level 2 connectors—potentially opening up new routes to EV drivers.
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Lordstown update, Kia EV6 reveal, VW battery plans, BMW iX and i4 details: The Week in Reverse
Where did Tesla lobby for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles? Which two electric vehicles had their identical recall issues handled differently—showing an advantage to over-the-air updates? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the...
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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream green
The CR-V Hybrid includes all-wheel drive, handles well, and rides quietly—all while returning close to 40 mpg.
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Rivian electric trucks head out for Amazon deliveries in San Francisco
Rivian has delivered the first of its trucks for all-electric Amazon deliveries in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Lordstown Motors is being probed by the SEC, as the company readies to mass-produce a truck that has seen surprisingly little development.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid goes 32 miles on a charge
The plug-in hybrid SUV charges up in less than two hours and gets a more powerful electric motor than its Tucson hybrid counterpart.
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Which Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are coming to the US in 2021 and 2022?
Plans have changed. These Mercedes EVs are on deck for North American release—and, in some cases, U.S. production.
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VW targets 50% cut in battery costs by 2030, transition to solid-state tech
Solid-state cells might eventually provide 12-minute fast-charges, but a shift in how VW procures batteries will make big gains in affordability.
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Kia EV6 electric crossover: First photos of 300-mile EV built with new design philosophy
More specifications and info for the electric vehicle, due to be delivered later in 2021, will be revealed later in March.
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Retro-styled Alpha Wolf electric pickup is a compact truck to LUV
The Wolf is an all-electric throwback to the Chevy Luv, Nissan Hardbody, and the time when tough trucks didn't have to be so big.
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Which electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO? Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in the U.S. and elsewhere? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 12, 2021. After outlining some of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 hits and misses, we reported on a first highway road-trip experience with the ID.4, and while we found no surprises on range, the interface between car and apps leaves much to be desired when charging...
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Bollinger electric truck chassis starts at $55,000, batteries range up to 402 kwh
Dually and all-wheel-drive versions are available, with a wide range of battery and upfit options.
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Base 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD: EPA-rated at 200 or 225 miles
The rear-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche Taycan also have range ratings that they'll likely have no problem beating in real-world driving.
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Magna's eBeam can help automakers turn any truck electric
A solution from the supplier Magna could help live-axle pickups, SUVs, and delivery vehicles go electric more easily.
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Canoo’s 200-mile electric pickup is a compact truck with a full-size bed
The lean, techno-cute Canoo takes the pickup tailpipe-emissions-free in a very different way than the Tesla Cybertruck.
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Toyota creates hydrogen fuel-cell module to power buses, trains, ships
Modules based on the fuel-cell system from the Mirai can be packaged in a plug-and-play solution for some very large vehicles.
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Kia will have seven dedicated EV models by 2027, and this is one of them. Expect 300 miles of range and 20-minute road-trip fast-charging.
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2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron EV will debut with augmented reality head-up display
The second fully electric utility vehicle family from Audi will offer the largest touchscreen yet, plus an augmented-reality head-up display.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 range and road-trip charging: Some first impressions
The 2021 VW ID.4 reassures us its 250 miles is within reach, but a first experience finding and using the free fast-charging shows its no Tesla experience yet.
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Could an "electric fuel" tax for EV use help states solve the gas-tax dilemma?
In an answer to dwindling gas-tax revenues, a by-the-kwh tax on EV use would make electricity a vehicle fuel effectively taxing a GMC Hummer EV higher than a Tesla Model 3.
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Sorento Hybrid and ID.4 reviewed, Taycan Cross Turismo and C40 Recharge revealed: The Week in Reverse
What’s the lowest lease price in the U.S. for a new electric car? Which upcoming U.S.-made electric SUV will be built alongside a hybrid version? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 5, 2021. This week, we published...
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2021 VW ID.4: 5 hits and misses, up close with the electric car for the masses
There are plenty of delightful details in Volkswagen's mass-market electric car, but also some frustrating interfaces.
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