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Software controls for a valve caused the issue, which Tesla has already fixed with an over-the-air update, it reports.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experience
The Tonale PHEV employs an electric motor at the rear wheels, yielding 272 combined hp and about 30 miles of electric range.
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Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybrids
A new bill tackles longtime right-to-repair issues and aims to stop franchised dealerships from monopolizing repairs and maintenance.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid: 32-mile electric range chases RAV4 Prime, Escape PHEV
Competition for the Sportage PHEV includes the RAV4 Prime, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, and the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid—all of which will likely go more miles all-electric.
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Ram electric pickup, blue-state EV sales, Nissan engines and EV plans: Today’s Car News
The “blue” states that voted for Biden buy far more EVs. Ram looks to its insiders for feedback on how its electric pickup should take form. And as Nissan ramps up its EV vision, does it see a sunset for engine development? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis’ Ram...
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As Nissan overhauls its roadmap to EVs, is it cutting out gasoline engine development?
Nissan may be cutting out the development of future internal combustion engines as it pivots to EVs.
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Considering vehicle registration data, the U.S. states won by President Biden contributed disproportionately to EV sales.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E changes, Volvo battery plant, electric Airstream details: Today’s Car News
Volvo plans enough local battery production for its home plant to go electric. Airstream reveals more about how it sees travel trailers going electric—and boosting mpg and range. And Ford intends to take more closely after Tesla on improvement steps for its EVs. This and more, here at Green...
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CEO: Ford plans to "reengineer" Mustang Mach-E incrementally, won't save improvements for mid-cycle refresh
Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested Ford will shift to applying engineering changes that boost performance and profitability ASAP, rather than at mid-cycle refreshes. That could mean more range sooner for the Mach-E—and keeping up better with Tesla.
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Volvo-Northvolt joint venture battery plant due in 2025, could supply for 500,000 EVs annually
Scheduled to open in 2025, the joint-venture plant will have a "potential" annual battery cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt-hours, which would be enough for 500,000 EVs annually
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Airstream eStream: Electric travel trailer could boost range or mpg, upgrade the whole experience
The eStream is a proof of concept for how the classic travel-trailer experience can be updated for the EV age.
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Kia EV6 and Ford E-Transit reviews, F-150 Lightning ride, Tesla’s rolling stop: The Week in Reverse
Which charging network topped Tesla Supercharging in a recent study? Which model EV was piloted coast-to-coast with only 2.5 hours of charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 4, 2022. We brought you two first...
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A brief ride along in Ford’s forthcoming electric pickup truck suggests it could be the best F-150 yet.
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Automated "charging robot" claims wireless-charging convenience with a physical connection
An automated connector that extends from a charging pad would provide some of the same benefits of wireless charging.
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White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contract
When the contract was announced, the USPS said 9 out of 10 new mail trucks would have tailpipes, but claimed more vehicles could be converted to electric power at a later date.
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Quick spin: 2022 Ford E-Transit van makes all-electric fit for the upfit
The next generation of Ford’s commercial vans runs on electricity and telematics.
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Jaguar will get its own "absolutely bespoke" EV platform called Panthera, CEO reveals
Upcoming EVs for Jaguar will get a separate platform after all, the company's CEO reportedly confirmed earlier this week.
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GM aims for 400,000 EVs through 2023, confirms Silverado EV at more than 110,000 reservations
GM now plans for a combined North American manufacturing capacity of 1 million EVs annually by 2025.
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Rivian outlines the many drive modes of its R1T electric pickup. Tesla “recalls” many of its cars over a mode allowing rolling stops. And Ford outlines how its F-150 Lightning can be the backup for home energy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Ford F-150 Lightning is able to pitch in with backup home power, and act as an energy broker for working with home solar and shifting loads—and it’ll be the first electric truck with such tech enabled. Ford this morning revealed a little bit more about how the partnership with preferred installer Sunrun will work...
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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differences
Rivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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Tesla vehicles recalled for rolling past stop signs
Tesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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Ford F-150 Lightning will team with home solar, bypass brownouts: Here’s how
With hardware offered through Ford and installed by SunRun, the F-150 Lightning will be able to power the home when the grid goes down.
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Fast-charging user experience, Lightyear range claims, Lotus electric sports cars: Today’s Car News
Lightyear claims some impressive efficiency at speeds that are illegal in most U.S. states. Lotus looks at its future electric sports cars. And EV fast-charging networks are rated. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An annual assessment of user experience for U.S. EV fast-charging networks...
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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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