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Honda is the fuel economy leader, and yet the latest American HR-V is near the back of the pack in mpg. This home run in so many ways would be much better off as a hybrid.
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Volvo fuel-cell semi: 600 miles, 15-minute refueling with green hydrogen still not widely available
The truck uses two onboard fuel cells with a 300-kw combined capacity supplied by Cellcentric, a joint venture with Daimler.
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Hyundai and Michelin partner to make EV tires more environmentally friendly
The partnership follows a joint effort to develop an exclusive tire for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and doesn't yet include technology details.
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Wireless charging, EV batteries’ second life, megawatt charging for semis: Today’s Car News
We take a look at the technology and market potential of wireless charging for EVs. Automakers are lining up second uses for EV batteries. Range anxiety still exists—without the anxiety—find researchers. And the Megawatt Charging System is ready for next-level infrastructure for...
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Bring on the electric truck stops: Megawatt standard for charging electric semis is formalized
MCS will use a single conductive plug ready for 1.25 megawatts. It will also be ready for bidirectional charging, with the potential to automate in the future.
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Forget range anxiety: Study suggests non-EV drivers underestimate capabilities
About 30% of respondents mistakenly believed an EV battery pack lacked the capacity to cover their daily-driving habits.
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Repurposing EV batteries could help expand renewable energy as well as help solve waste challenges—and it's already led to some creative uses.
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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars
Wireless charging might seem like an expensive upsell for EVs at first, but once you have it there’s no going back.
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Tesla price hike; Toyota Compact Cruiser EV; Blazer EV, Ioniq 6, Celestiq teased: The Week in Reverse
For how long will Tesla be the world’s top EV maker? How does a tech supplier propose dropping the onboard charger from electric vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 17, 2022. Remember when the Tesla Model...
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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18
The price hike starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and Hummer EV SUV models, the automaker said.
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Chevy Bolt EV discounts, 600-mile BMW iX, Cadillac Celestiq made in Michigan: Today’s Car News
General Motors is making sure the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is priced at least as low as incoming 2023 versions. A startup claims it can boost the BMW iX to 600 miles of range. And Cadillac plans to make its Celestiq electric flagship in Michigan—by hand. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discount
A range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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One chemistry will be devoted to power delivery, the other to energy storage—boosting range while minimizing use of nickel and cobalt, ONE claims.
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Cadillac Celestiq electric luxury sedan will be built at GM tech center
The flagship model for Cadillac's electric remake will be built right at GM's historical center of innovation—with details and timing all yet to be announced.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, Kia EV6 GT, Nio ES7, Tesla price hike: Today’s Car News
Tesla prices are up again by thousands. The Kia EV6 is due for an in-motion debut soon. Nio has a new electric SUV. And Toyota's electric SUV concept is already getting some recognition. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A design award was the occasion for Toyota to reveal a bit more about...
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Tesla prices rise by thousands, again: Model Y now starts at $67,190
The popular Tesla Model Y base price has been boosted by another $3,000, while price hikes of up to $6,000 apply to other models.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV shows electric off-roaders don't have to be so huge
The Compact Cruiser EV evokes the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser that inspired the FJ Cruiser—and it could be quite the counterpoint to the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S.
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Nio ES7 kicks off new generation of electric SUVs for Chinese automaker
The ES7 is somewhat larger than the Tesla Model Y. It will offer bidirectional charging and an available 150-kw Ultralong Range pack that tops 500 miles in the Chinese cycle.
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Kia is looking to turn the heads of a certain kind of racing and motorsport fan with its debut of the quickest EV6 electric vehicle.
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Mustang Mach-E recall, Polestar 5 debut date, onboard chargers: Today’s Car News
Polestar announces a debut date for its flagship model. A company sees the chance to get rid of EV onboard chargers. And the Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t being delivered right now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Deliveries of the Ford Mustang Mach-E have been halted due to a potential...
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Will future EVs simplify and save weight by dropping the onboard charger?
Hillcrest's solution would instead put the vehicle's inverter to use, potentially reducing cost, complexity, and weight.
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Polestar 5 flagship EV will debut this month at UK enthusiast event
The Polestar 5 is due to go on sale in 2024 and is heavily based on the Precept concept. Rivals might include the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, and Porsche Taycan.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries halted for battery-contactor issue, over-the-air fix due in July
An issue with the high-voltage system in the Mach-E might lead to a loss in power, but an over-the-air remedy due next month prevent it.
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Chevy Blazer EV, VW overtaking Tesla, tax credit revival, dynamic wireless charging: Today’s Car News
Automakers want Congress to consider the EV tax credit yet again. Dynamic wireless charging gets put to another test. GM teased a first picture of its Blazer EV. And Tesla is on top for another year or two. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A group of four automakers—GM, Ford, Toyota...
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