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Which popular electric vehicle got a price cut this week? Which battery giant did Honda ally with? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 17, 2020. The 2022 Nissan Ariya made its global debut Wednesday in production form, and while it looks much like the production-bound concept that preceded it, we took a look at 10 geeky details that will help this electric crossover stand out in the market. Nissan also announced that the Ariya will be the first, among what it claims are many EVs in the works, to drop the CHAdeMO...
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Commentary: Nissan ends war over electric-car charging standards, as Tesla stands apart
With the Nissan Ariya moving to CCS, Nissan has ended a standards battle that's arguably set EVs back this past decade. Now will Tesla go CCS in the U.S., too?
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Nissan’s move to CCS fast-charging makes CHAdeMO a legacy standard
The Nissan Ariya electric crossover will have CCS-format DC fast charging instead of the CHAdeMO-format charging offered in the Leaf.
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossover
Ths Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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Ford Bronco Hybrid, Bronco Sport Hybrid on the way: Is an electric Bronco, too?
Hybrid versions of both the Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport are coming. Is an all-electric Bronco necessary for bringing the old nameplate back and keeping it relevant?
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Tesla Model Y price drops $3,000, Model S and Model X get faster supercharging
Tesla Model Y prices for both currently available versions have been lowered, and Tesla adjusted charging-power specs for the Model X and Model S.
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An automaker bearing what familiar design-savvy name garnered renewed attention this week? Which automaker referred to the “diminishing returns” of heavy batteries to power big electric SUVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 10, 2020. Far and away, our most popular stories of the week related to Toyota’s new plug-in hybrid crossover, the RAV4 Prime. As we reported on Thursday, production of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is being pinched due to a battery-supply issue. That was already...
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Review update: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid trolls coal
The 183-mph plug-in hybrid is simultaneously a cheerleader for the strengths of electrification and a reminder that internal combustion isn't dead yet.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime price marked up as battery supply issue pinches production
A supply issue is pinching the rollout of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid, a much-anticipated version of Toyota's best-selling U.S. model.
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EV maker Lucid will have nationwide service network, 20 stores open by late 2021
Lucid aims to start deliveries of the Air electric car in early 2021, and by then it will already have eight or more of its retail Studios open.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept steers sensible electric SUV toward “dynamic elegance”
The Q4 Sportback E-Tron will be the brand’s seventh electric model, joining the Q4 E-Tron SUV in 2021, when both are due to arrive.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivals
The RAV4 Prime offers more electric range than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid.
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How much you save depends on the electric car you choose, how you charge, and where you are, among many other factors.
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Real-world tests soon for electric fire truck powered by Volvo, with diesel backup
Rosenbauer has looked to Volvo for a heavy-duty battery-electric powertrain to suit emergency duty—although there's still a diesel engine on board.
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Base Porsche Taycan, Nikola Badger pre-orders, Toyota RAV4 Prime drive review: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric car might lead the luxury market in aerodynamics? Which automaker is reportedly working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 3, 2020. Our most popular piece of the week...
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Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVs
JLR's engineering chief claims "real potential" in larger, heavier vehicles—but that doesn't affect its focus on battery electric cars like the upcoming XJ.
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Ford shifted the way it lists Mustang Mach-E electric SUV battery capacity: Why it matters
Ford shifted to listing usable battery capacity in order and build pages for its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime first drive review: The way a plug-in hybrid should be
The 2021 RAV4 Prime offers 42 miles of all-electric driving, followed by 38-mpg hybrid operation, plus punchy performance.
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The Badger electric truck would use a combination of hydrogen fuel-cell and battery power and isn't likely to arrive until 2022 at the earliest.
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Porsche reveals base-model Taycan electric car—so far only for China
The base version of the Taycan might be the model with the highest range, although the model so far is exclusive to China.
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GM teases design details for Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV, sets debut date
The first fully electric vehicle from GM's Cadillac luxury brand will debut on August 6 and arrive on the market in 2022.
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Classic Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls EV conversions celebrate the past without the gasoline
Lunaz, based near the famous Silverstone Circuit, is turning celebrated icons of British motoring into fully electric cars.
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Ford F-150 Hybrid, Lordstown Endurance, electric trucks in California: The Week in Reverse
Which carmaker ranked last in a leading study of new-vehicle quality? Why is it that one company plans to use battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technologies together? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 26, 2020...
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Lordstown Endurance electric pickup: A premiere, a political rally, and a push back to summer 2021
The debut of the LMC Endurance electric truck didn't tell prospective buyers much about the truck, but it did provide a political podium.
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