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Which EV fast-charging network doesn’t have terrible reliability? Which company that’s “all-in” on EVs pushed back against regulators’ targets? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 7, 2023. Ford broke new ground in making a hybrid powertrain standard when it introduced its Maverick compact truck two years ago. But the 37-mpg hybrid now costs $1,500 extra in the 2024 Ford Maverick and means the entry price of the Maverick Hybrid is more than $5,000 higher than it originally was...
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Ford Maverick Hybrid surcharge, Tesla unintended acceleration, GM vs. EPA EV targets: Today’s Car News
The federal government investigates Tesla unintended acceleration claims—again. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens. And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. This and more...
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VW ID.Buzz test, Fiat EVs, Stellantis’ EV platform for Europe: Today’s Car News
VW plans to test ID.Buzz vans near Tesla HQ. Fiat shows two new EVs unlikely for the U.S. And its parent company shows off its mainstream EV platform for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen is moving its autonomous-vehicle program on after the now-defunct Argo.AI, and...
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Rolls-Royce EV review, airless tire test, GM battery smarts, Rivian production: Today’s Car News
GM is keeping a closer eye on EV battery issues, Michelin airless tires get tested in vans. Rivian makes progress in its production ramp. And we drive Rolls-Royce’s first electric car and dig into its tech backstory. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rolls-Royce committed to going...
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Hybrid markups, Chevy Silverado EV, Tesla charge ports, Lucid and Aston Martin: The Week in Reverse
Which automakers and charging companies committed to the Tesla NACS connector? Which EV maker announced it’s filed for bankruptcy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 30, 2023. Much of this week’s...
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Hybrid and PHEV markups, Tesla at Electrify America, EV product plans: Today’s Car News
Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. This and more, here at Green Car...
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GM details what will be needed to use some of its upcoming EVs as home power banks. Polestar joins Volvo in its plans to shift to the Tesla charging standard. And the federal government lays out charging needs for the decade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Following Ford, GM, Rivian, and its own corporate cousin Volvo, Polestar has confirmed that it also plans to adopt the Tesla NACS charge port in its future EVs, starting in 2025. It will also allow access to Tesla Supercharger fast-charging, with a CCS adapter, starting mid-2024. GM has detailed the hardware needed to use...
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Volvo and Tesla Supercharging, standardizing NACS, 2024 Nissan Leaf: Today’s Car News
The Nissan Leaf returns for 2024 with a price under $30,000—not counting incentives. Volvo plans to adopt the Tesla connector in future EVs. And should Tesla’s NACS become a real standard? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo on Tuesday announced that it plans to adopt...
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Stellantis charging unit, Lotus Eletre details, Chevy Silverado EV WT update: Today’s Car News
Lotus’ very fast and fast-charging electric SUV starts to arrive in Europe. Aston Martin and Lucid are in a strategic partnership. GM releases some numbers for the Silverado EV WT and $40,000 isn’t one of them. Lordstown Motors is up for sale. And the drivers of upcoming Stellantis EVs...
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Ford CEO on Cybertruck, Rivian R2, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: The Week In Reverse
What does Ford's CEO think of the Cybertruck? How much will the Rivian R2 cost? What lineup changes will the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get? This is our look back at the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley didn't mince words with CNBC's Jim Kramer when referring to Tesla...
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Tesla, VW ID.4 take top spots in most American-made cars list
Electric cars accounted for five of the top 10 most American-made cars, based on the annual study from Cars.com.
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Toyota solid-state update, Tesla charging connectors, Telo truck, hybrid mpg and EV mode: The Week in Reverse
Pressing which button may help you get better hybrid mpg? Which EV outsells all but the Ford F-150? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability...
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Toyota is looking to add more than engine sounds to its electric sports car. The Tesla Model Y outsold all but the F-150. And why aren’t EV brake lights more consistent under brake regen? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Full-size pickups aside, the Tesla Model Y topped the sales charts in the U.S. for the earlier part of this year, outselling a long list of other bestsellers. Why are Teslas still not a common site on U.S. roads then? Simply put, it takes a long time for the fleet to turn over. Will the brake lights illuminate when you lift off the accelerator in one of your...
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, 6-minute charging, public charging a dealbreaker: Today’s Car News
A new discount means the Hyundai Ioniq 6 could cost less than the Model 3. Public charging is becoming an EV dealbreaker even as EV availability improves. And a battery firm shows how its fast-charging cells could transform the original Tesla Roadster idea. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Toyota EV efficiency, battery tech, 2024 Polestar 2: Today’s Car News
Toyota rolls out all that it’s doing to scale up EVs and be competitive with them in the future, although it’s sticking to its targets and “multi-pathway” approach. And Polestar switches drive wheels and gains driving range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In...
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Telo’s Mini-sized electric truck, Ford hybrid recall, EV interest and cost: Today’s Car News
Ford hybrids are being recalled for engine issues. Misconceptions about ownership costs are curbing interest in EVs. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The startup Telo says it can match all the utility and capability of a Toyota Tacoma...
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Hybrid EV mode, support for Tesla standard, Lucid and Fisker in China: Today’s Car News
What will EV mode on your hybrid do? Lucid and Fisker want to sell vehicles in China soon. And support for the Tesla EV charging standard builds from charging networks and hardware makers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After last week’s announcement that GM will install the Tesla...
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GM’s Tesla charging shift, Volvo EX30, Lexus PHEV, cheaper Model 3 and Wrangler 4xe: The Week in Reverse
Which new EVs combine all-wheel drive, 40 mpg or more, and cost less than $30,000? And why did the electric Microbus take so long to get to the U.S.? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 9, 2023. General Motors announced...
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GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors announced Thursday that GM vehicles will gain Tesla Supercharger access in 2024. Further, future GM EVs will drop the CCS port in favor of the Tesla charge port. Following on Ford’s commitment to the Tesla standard, called NACS, just a couple weeks earlier, that puts three U.S...
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Volvo EX30 debut, base Model 3 tax credit, plugging in PHEVs: Today’s Car News
Base Standard Range versions of the Model 3 are eligible for more EV tax credit money than they were last week. Plug-in hybrid drivers likely aren’t plugging in as much as the EPA has been assuming. And the Volvo EX30 EV aims for the $35,000 mark from the start. This and more, here at Green...
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40-mpg AWD hybrids under $30,000, GM EV profitability, Lexus LBX: Today’s Car News
GM questions the profitability of sub-$40,000 EVs. Lexus introduces a smaller hybrid for Europe in another self-charging fog. And Toyota has a whole suite of vehicles that meet the mark for AWD, 40-mpg, and $30,000. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM CEO Mary Barra said last week that EV...
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VW ID.Buzz delay, Alfa Tonale PHEV, MPG fines, Colorado incentives: Today’s Car News
Why is the electric VW Bus taking so long to arrive in America? Alfa Romeo’s new plug-in hybrid points toward EVs but doesn’t wow on mpg. GM and Stellantis pay fuel economy fines. And Colorado ramps up its state EV credits and looks to affordability. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Toyota 3-row US-made EV, VW ID.Buzz US details, cheaper Kia EV6, Fisker Ocean range: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker started offering weekly EV leases for Uber drivers? Which upcoming EV will get a single-screen interface much like that of the Tesla Model 3/Y? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 2, 2023. The electric...
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VW ID.Buzz US details, Fisker Ocean EPA range, Mach-E weekly lease: Today’s Car News
The Fisker Ocean EV hits a 360-mile range. Ford is leasing its Mach-E by the week for Uber use. And the electric VW Bus bows in American form. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen’s electric Bus has been a long time coming, and it’s at last provided a look at the 2025 VW...
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