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With a 9.9-second 1/4-mile time, Lucid says that the Air can beat any other production sedan. And that would definitely beat the current Tesla Model S.
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How to get more Level 2 EV charging flexibility without costly electrical work
Devices from NeoCharge and Clipper Creek help electric-vehicle drivers make more of the 240V circuits they might already have access to, for more effective charging.
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California approves $437M utility-based program: 38,000 new EV chargers over 5 years
A program in California will result in 38,000 new chargers across a 50,000-square-mile service area, with half in disadvantaged communities.
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Used BMW i3 police cars offered up in LA: Electric-car deal or not?
An program to use BMW i3 electric cars for LAPD duty has ended for some of the vehicles involved, with their listing at an LA BMW dealership.
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Lucid Air frunk, Volkswagen ID.4 sales strategy, EV tipping points: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric vehicle was the inspiration for a song? Which automaker has big plans to lease the battery separately? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 28, 2020. Lucid announced that its Air electric luxury...
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Mustang Mach-E remixed, Mercedes GLB driven, Corvette and EVs: Today’s Car News
That electric Corvette might still be coming—or GM is just looking to apply the Vette’s expertise on its upcoming EVs. The Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets remixed into a song. And we drive the Mercedes-Benz GLB and wish it were an EQB. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLB isn't an EV, but with the B-Class Electric in mind we couldn't help but wonder: "What if?"
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VW ID.4 electric crossover will be aimed at RAV4 and CR-V shoppers, not Tesla crowd
VW's sales strategy for its electric compact crossover hinges on a seamless buying process for shoppers, execs say.
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Lucid Air will have 113-kwh battery pack, biggest frunk ever, “miniaturized” drivetrain
The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan will be a paragon of energy and space efficiency, and boast a range of more than 500 miles.
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Ahead of Battery Day, Tesla CEO Musk teases huge jump in energy density
Future Tesla products might receive an unprecedented boost in energy density, if a tip from CEO Elon Musk proves true.
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Report: Pandemic delays global EV growth, though $100/kwh will arrive earlier
The research firm Wood Mackenzie anticipates that battery affordability targets will arrive soon—even though the pandemic has revised EV sales projections down 2%.
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Low-income California households can get free blackout-busting battery backup systems
An electric car and home solar might look more attractive with a home energy system—and it will potentially save families money along the way.
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Which high-performance electric car will soon access optional features over the air? Where is the world’s largest V2G site? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2020. California’s Lucid continued to release more about the Air electric sedan, building up to the model’s full reveal September 9. This week it was a set of jaw-dropping charging details for its upcoming Air electric sedan. The Air will be able to add 300 miles of fast-charging range in just 20 minutes, or regain up to 80 miles per...
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric car: Everything we know in advance of full reveal
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 will be the first of VW's mass-market electric cars to be sold in the U.S.—starting late 2020.
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2021 Volvo plug-in hybrid models get a big price reduction
Volvo is aiming to make plug-in hybrids 20% of its U.S. sales—and it's rebranding them to more closely match its EVs coming soon.
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Lucid Air electric sedan boasts fastest-charging EV time: 300 miles in 20 minutes
The California EV maker Lucid says that the Air sedan will be able to recover up to 20 miles of range per minute of charging.
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Automakers commit to tougher California emissions deal—and more EVs
At least five automakers have negotiated deals with the California Air Resources Board to adhere to stricter emissions standards.
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2020 Jeep Wrangler diesel drive review: On its way to treading lightly, but not quite there
Until the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid arrives, the Wrangler EcoDiesel is the high-mileage off-road leader. Is it eco enough?
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The so-called Bus2Grid project will be able to supplement the grid with more than 1 MW, from the batteries of 28 electric buses.
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Ioniq EV brand, Polestar 2 drive, Lucid SUV, hydrogen fuel-cell supercar: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric vehicle might earn an EPA rating of more than 500 miles? Which EV might share its production location with the Jaguar I-Pace? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending TKTKTK, 2018. Hyundai announced that...
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First drive review: Polestar 2 aims at Tesla and comes up just short
The Polestar 2 rivals Tesla's driving experience and interface but comes up short in packaging and interior space.
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Lucid CEO confirms SUV, considers pickup, says “absolutely not” to contract manufacturing
The electric vehicle maker Lucid says that its factory is ready for a whole family of vehicles, but it won't be making EVs for other companies.
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Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen fuel-cell supercar touts 1,000-mile range, 221-mph top speed
Only 300 of the hand-built hydrogen fuel-cell supercars will be made, as a very exclusive "educational tool for the masses."
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Independent test suggests 517-mile EPA range for Lucid Air electric car
Lucid already stands a very strong chance of one-upping the 402-mile rating for the Tesla Model S.
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