Green Car News
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Later this week Ford will reveal full features and options for the F-150 Lightning and a lucky few will get to spec their trucks.
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Should more regulatory responsibility for carbon reduction fall on oil companies?
So much of the responsibility for CO2 reductions is falling on the auto industry. Should more of it rest on the oil industry?
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Lucid Air: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022
The Lucid Air gives Tesla some healthy competition, with technology that could bring about extensive change.
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Magna claims it can boost EV range 30%, with software and controls a big part of it
Supplier says it can unlock more miles per charge with its own software; will it debut on the Ocean or the I-Pace?
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Lightyear Two: More affordable solar-supplemented EV coming in 2025 with subscription options
The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or...
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VW ID.4 will get Plug and Charge convenience soon with OTA update, bidirectional capability later
Owning an ID.4 gets easier soon with connected payments.
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Hyundai may be sunsetting the gasoline engine, according to reports from South Korean newspapers.
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Citroën turns Ami electric microcar into safari-chic vacation plaything
A rugged electric buggy? Sacré bleu!
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Here's why EV charging stations might not be as convenient as gas stations anytime soon
Consumers face hurdles with EV charging—not the least of which are visible prices and 'round-the-clock availability.
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Audi shows how it could add urban EV charging options with modular stations, lounges
Battery buffers and a modular format could help Audi establish major-metro fast-charging stations that look like airport lounges or clubhouses.
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Nio ET5: China's sporty-looking Model 3 rival offers battery swapping, claims range beyond 600 miles
A dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain generates 482 horsepower, which will get the ET5 from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, according to Nio.
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2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalled for rare unintended-acceleration issue
A bad electrical ground is being blamed for a rare issue potentially creating continued acceleration after the driver lifts off the pedal.
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EVs need a different kind of tire, and now there are a few more choices in replacement tires for Tesla vehicles and EVs in general.
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F-150 Lightning battery, EV-to-EV charging, LFP Model 3, gas prices and EV tipping point: The Week in Reverse
What brand is Polestar hoping to rival with future models? A first version of what big electric off-road truck has been delivered? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 24, 2021. The confirmation of official battery...
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BMW iX and i4 get official EPA ratings: Both EVs top 300 miles of range in at least some versions
The BMW iX SUV earns more than the 300-mile range the automaker had been hinting, but the top performance version of the i4 has an underwhelming range rating.
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LFP Model 3 charging, Ioniq 5 finalist, EV for Uber: Today’s Car News
Some Tesla Model 3 owners are encouraged to charge to 100%. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wows us as a finalist. And Arrival’s EV for Uber aims to be the taxi of the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is now delivering some Model 3 vehicles powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP)...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist
The Ioniq 5 sets a new standard for design, efficiency, and charging tech among mass-market EVs, but its lack of mass-market availability is a letdown.
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2022 Tesla Model 3: Charging to 100% can be the norm for 272-mile LFP version
Although the LFP version of the Tesla Model 3 is a little heavier and a little slower, it offers not just more range but the suggestion you should access it regularly with a full charge.
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The Arrival Car is an early look at the electric vehicle for next-generation taxi drivers—initially, in the UK and Europe.
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F-150 Lightning battery size, Rivian R1T, Canoo in Arkansas: Today’s Car News
The Rivian R1T is one of this year’s best. Canoo is shifting first production plans to Arkansas. And battery pack numbers for the F-150 Lightning have been confirmed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has confirmed battery sizes for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, and to...
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Rivian R1T: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist
The Rivian R1T does more than show that electric trucks are possible. It shows that they can be better than gasoline trucks in many ways.
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Canoo aims for EV production in 2022 in Arkansas, shifts away from Netherlands plan
The startup once focused on California and subscriptions is now focusing on Arkansas and Oklahoma for plans to make its quirky EVs.
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Ford confirms F-150 Lightning EV battery pack details, range estimates
Range and efficiency numbers for the F-150 Lightning are looking close to those of the Rivian R1T—but the Lightning is larger.
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Model Y safety, tighter EPA standards, EV-to-EV charging: Today’s Car News
The EPA’s stricter final rule for fleet fuel economy and emissions is here, and we take a look at why some environmental groups still aren’t happy. The Model Y gets crash-tested. And is the potential to lend some charge from one EV to another as game-changing as it sounds? This and...
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