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Which company is rethinking the minivan as an EV? Which eagerly anticipated electric pickup went into production this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 29. 2022. In a preview drive of the 2023 Vinfast VF 8, the first of two electric crossovers from the Vietnamese brand supposedly bound for the U.S. market before the end of 2022, we found a lot of work yet to be done to meet the aggressive timeline. GM announced that it’s planning to put a heat pump into every one of its Ultium EVs—starting with...
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VW Flexpole charging, USPS gas-truck opposition builds, first-gen Kia Niro EV lives on: Today’s Car News
A “Flexpole” fast-charger is at the center of a push for more charging in Europe from VW and BP. With a second-generation Kia Niro EV arriving in months, Kia sees a reason to keep making the first-gen Niro EV. And states and environmental groups ally in a suit against the USPS. This and...
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First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market
To arrive at the Niro Plus, Kia says that it stretched the length of the Niro EV by 10 mm (0.4 in) and its height by 80 mm (3.1 in), with a slimming-down elsewhere to expand passenger space.
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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe
The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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States and environmental groups sue USPS over gasoline mail delivery trucks
Environmental interests ad 16 states together allege that the USPS signed a contract dismissing an emphasis on electric mail trucks before analyses or cost projections were made.
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2023 Polestar 2 updates, Saudi Arabia will drive Lucids, California and gasoline superusers: Today’s Car News
California might offer stronger incentives to those who use the most gasoline. Lucid Air sedans and Gravity SUVs point to the future of the Saudi Arabian government fleet. And Polestar signals a few changes for a new model year of the ‘2.’ This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The...
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The amount of fuel used by an applicant's vehicle would be calculated based on EPA mpg ratings for the model plus odometer readings.
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Saudi Arabia agrees to buy up to 100,000 Lucid EVs
The deal includes an initial commitment of 50,000 vehicles, with an option to purchase 50,000 more, including the Lucid Air and "other future models."
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F-150 Lightning production, Nissan solid-state focus, Volta commercial trucks: Today’s Car News
Ford is making F-150 Lightning electric pickups for customers, and a second electric truck could just be just over a couple years away. Volta has big commercial trucks with no allowance for internal combustion. And Nissan is hoping solid-state cells create even better EVs later in the decade. This...
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Will solid-state batteries be the key to make electric SUVs and pickups viable?
Nissan thinks more energy-dense, lighter, faster-charging solid-state cells will be a game-changer for EVs. And they might be best used in trucks.
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Volta commercial electric trucks made no design allowance for internal combustion
The driver now sits at roughly the same height as pedestrians and drivers of passenger cars, for better visibility and easier access.
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Ford starts F-150 Lightning production, confirms second electric pickup model for 2024
Ford also clarified that the Tennessee-built electric electric truck due to be made starting in 2024 won't be a successor to the Lightning; it will be in addition to it
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Electric Corvette, Chrysler minivan as EV, Subaru Solterra vs. Toyota BZ4X pricing: Today’s Car NewsBengt Halvorson
Subaru puts a price on its first electric car for the U.S. GM confirmed it’s working on an electric Chevy Corvette. And will the Chrysler minivan reemerge for the electric era? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell recently gave us some insights into what the electric era might mean for the automaker—including a minivan. The segment that was once a mainstay for American families will once again have a place of innovation in the lineup, and it’s currently rethinking the Chrysler minivan for the electric era—with a new interpretation of...
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Chrysler boss: We are rethinking the minivan for the electric era
An electric minivan has a place in Chrysler's product future—one with Stow 'N Go seating and a 400-mile range.
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GM confirms future electric Corvette; hybrid Corvette due as soon as 2023
The long-rumored fully electric Corvette is being developed, GM president Mark Reuss confirmed on Monday.
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Subaru Solterra EV starts at $46,220: More expensive than Toyota BZ4X cousin
The Solterra is available in all 50 states and if buyers can claim the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit the base price is effectively lowered to $38,720.
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Vinfast VF 8 preview drive, Hummer EV heat pump, CATL battery swapping: Today’s Car News
GM is planning to put a heat pump in every one of its Ultium EVs. CATL has launched its battery swapping venture for affordable EVs and apartment dwellers. And we drove the first of the pending EVs from Vinfast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a preview drive of the 2023 Vinfast VF 8...
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Preview drive: 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has a long way to go, and a short time to get there
Vinfast has set an ultra-aggressive timeline for its 2023 VF 8 electric SUV, and a quick drive in a prototype underscores there’s a lot of work that needs to be done in a short period of time.
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The key component can heat the cabin, power low-level electrical components, or even preconditioning of the battery—potentially extending range by as much as 10%.
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CATL launches first battery-swapping in China, aimed at those without home charging
Allowing drivers to swap batteries and quickly recover range, the product and service is a potential alternative for those that don't have a dedicated parking space for charging.
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Did big EV ad spending from GM, BMW, Kia, Nissan result in a "Super Bowl Effect" for Tesla?
U.S. gross orders for Tesla vehicles the day after the Super Bowl—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla.
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Grand Cherokee 4xe review, 800V Tesla Cybertruck, Lexus RZ, electric pickups from Kia, VW: The Week in Reverse
Which electric vehicle revealed this week looks just like the gasoline version? Which brand wants you to buy the vehicle but subscribe to the battery pack? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 22, 2022. In a first test of...
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Tesla 800V Cybertruck hint, Audi Q4 E-Tron timing, DOE connects on V2X: Today’s Car News
Tesla explains why 800 volts isn’t an end-all, be-all for EVs today. Audi updates on Q4 E-Tron timing. And the DOE is taking a lead role in studying bidirectional charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Top Tesla executives Elon Musk and Drew Baglino explained this week why you...
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DOE partnership aims to spur US bidirectional charging integration for EVs and infrastructure
A California-centered DOE partnership seeks to bring stakeholders together for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech that could provide backup power and support more renewable energy.
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