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The Polestar 1 is a first in many ways—a plug-in hybrid from a new brand, with a carbon-fiber body and dual-motor rear-wheel torque vectoring.
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Infiniti bets its future on electric cars–and hybrid tech it hasn’t yet named
Infiniti confirmed fully electric or series-hybrid models based on the Q, QS, and QX Inspiration concepts due in the next three years.
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Fuel-cell semis, Mini prices electric car, automakers take sides: The Week in Reverse
What company is naming its future vehicle the Ocean? And which electric-car model was approved to be a NYC yellow cab? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 1, 2019. We finished up the week with news that the federal...
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NHTSA asks Tesla about its battery management, over reports of fire
Tesla has been asked by the federal agency to submit volumes about its batteries, charging, software, and potential cell-shorting events.
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Fisker Ocean electric crossover due in 2021 with solar roof, vegan interior
Fisker's compact electric SUV is now due for delivery in late 2021. It has a name, some compelling features, and a price, but it still lacks a production location and key specs.
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VW teases electric-car concept for November LA reveal
Volkswagen is planning to reveal a production-bound concept for its ID family of electric vehicles at the LA auto show in November.
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With a Cd below 0.20, the Lightyear One electric car due in 2021 is now claimed to be the most aerodynamic car in the world.
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Schumer's proposal would boost EVs and the companies making them in the US
An early proposal for the next session of Congress focuses on electric vehicles and building U.S. industry around them. It's not another Cash for Clunkers.
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GM electric trucks, early Model Y, first EVs for Mazda and Lexus: The Week in Reverse
Which eagerly anticipated electric crossover might be arriving many months early? What company teased its first mass production electric car? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 25, 2019. At the end of the week, we...
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Seven China-connected electric-car companies: Headed for boom or bust?
Dozens of automakers have been vying for the grand scale of the Chinese car market, some with ties to the U.S. Which ones are for real?
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Bollinger B1 and B2 price to start at $125k, 200-mile range anticipated
Bollinger Motors is now taking refundable $1,000 deposits for its fully electric trucks, set to start at $125,000 and be delivered starting in 2021.
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Tesla confirms Model Y ahead of schedule, launch in summer 2020
The Tesla Model Y will arrive mid-2020, and the Semi's still due for production in 2020, Tesla reported in a roundup for investors.
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Nissan's long-awaited electric crossover arrives in concept form—and still uses a CHAdeMO connector.
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Report: All-electric Hummer revival being mulled as part of GM EV push
GM is developing multiple premium truck and SUV models, possibly including the Hummer brand, suggests a report citing UAW information.
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Winnebago behind $60M funding of Motiv: Is the future of RVs fully electric?
Motiv, which creates electric commercial trucks has received a round of funding partly from the RV maker Winnebago.
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Volvo electric car details, $100k Porsche Taycan, making sense of Bolt EV: The Week in Reverse
Why would an automaker want to place explosives inside its battery packs? Which eagerly anticipated electric car has been delayed a model year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 18, 2019. Probably the biggest piece...
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Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 Recharge: R&D chief on two EVs from the same braintrust
The Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 electric cars are very closely related, and yet there are many differences that mean they'll appeal to very different customers.
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Ford details where buyers of “Mustang-inspired” electric SUV can charge
With the FordPass network, multiple charging networks will be able to provide on-the-go charging for Ford electric vehicles, as well as plug-in hybrids; it also encompasses home charging.
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Volvo's first all-electric vehicle, the 2021 XC40 Recharge, is due in a year with more than 200 miles of range.
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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: How GM’s only electric car stacks up after 3 years
It might be another three years—or more—before the vehicles on GM's BEV platform arrive. Where does that leave the Bolt EV?
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2020 Porsche Taycan 4S: Lower-priced version might offer longest range
A new version of the Porsche Taycan electric car loses a little acceleration, and potentially some driving range, but costs a lot less.
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Campaign pokes fun at sorry state of public charging signage
The lack of charging signage is serious, and a new campaign from Swedish charging network Bee Charging underscores it with a laugh.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid confirmed for LA auto show debut
Range and mpg haven't yet been mentioned for a plug-in version of the Toyota RAV4 that will arrive in 2020 for the 2021 model year.
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Electrify Canada maps out more than 20 places to charge at 350 kw
More than 20 DC fast chargers ready to deliver 350 kw will be located at Canadian Tire locations around Canada. But the cars aren't here yet.
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