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The loaded dual-motor Limited version of the Ioniq 5 still costs less than a base Tesla Model Y.
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VW electric camper van, Mach-E production bump, “self-charging” hybrids: Today’s Car News
Ford is aiming to ramp up production of the Mustang Mach-E. Mazda is in on the “self-charging” marketing spin. And VW plans an electric camper van. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is planning to more than triple production of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by 2023, with...
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Mazda rolls out hybrids with “full self-charging” spin
In Europe and the UK, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is being referred to as "full self-charging"—paralleling hybrid messaging Lexus and Toyota have used.
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VW confirms ID.California electric camper van
The U.S. hasn't seen a camper van from VW since about 20 years ago, in the Eurovan. Will it return, all-electric?
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Ford plans to triple production of Mustang Mach-E by 2023
As sales of the gasoline Mustang models fall, Ford plans to press the accelerator on Mach-E electric SUV production over the next couple of years.
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Nissan concepts, Kia EV6 and Ioniq 5 range, Best Car To Buy finalists: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is developing a full-size truck for “incredibly high volume.” Which highly anticipated electric truck might get its own “crab” mode? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 10...
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The affordable 400-mile electric-truck rival to the Ford F-150 Lightning will arrive earlier than expected—but nearly a year after the Ford.
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Report: Market for recycling used EV batteries won't heat up until 2030
A shortage of battery packs to recycle will leave companies trying to build a business model "scrambling" for them until early next decade.
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Biden targets all light federal fleet vehicles to be electric by 2027
Cars and light truck procured for federal duty will all go electric, while the government might buy some larger internal combustion trucks until 2035.
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GM electric vans, synthetic gasoline pollution, Best Car To Buy cutting-room floor: Today’s Car News
GM has started establishing a franchise dealer network for its electric vans. Synthetic gasoline might not be cheaper or cleaner. And why did some of this year’s EVs and PHEVs not make the Best Car To Buy shortlist? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Earlier this week we announced our...
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022: What didn't make the cut
Some of this year's most buzz-worthy models, including the GMC Hummer EV and Tesla Model S Plaid, didn't make the shortlist. Here's why.
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Synthetic gasoline emits just as much pollution as regular gas, tests find
Smog-forming emissions might not be any better with synthetic fuels, according to testing commissioned by a European environmental group.
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GM is starting to roll out its sales network for electric delivery and logistics vehicles, and they follow a familiar franchise model.
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Base Polestar range, Acura EVs, Alaska charging: Today’s Car News
Polestar earns a respectable range rating for its most affordable model. Alaskans will have enough fast-chargers for road trips along one route in the state. And Honda’s premium Acura brand will put more focus on EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Acura brand will be...
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Alaska is getting its own electric vehicle charging network
A planned route calls for nine stations less than 100 miles apart, and will partly use funds from the Volkswagen diesel settlement.
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Polestar 2 Single Motor achieves 270-mile range, performance upgrade coming for Dual Motor
The Single Motor Polestar 2 has earned 270 EPA miles of range—better than the performance-oriented EV brand had previously estimated.
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Report: Acura will make EVs a bigger piece of its future, sooner than Honda
The Acura brand is going to bypass hybrids going forward—unlike its mainstream Honda counterpart—and instead focus on EVs.
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F-150 Lightning demand, Toyota hybrid battery plan, EV6 and Ioniq 5 top 300 miles: Today’s Car News
Demand is surging for the F-150 Lightning, as Ford looks to go even bigger with future electric trucks. The newest EVs from Hyundai and Kia top 300 miles of range. Toyota is localizing battery production for its hybrids—and more in the future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota...
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The first models built on Hyundai's E-GMP next-generation platform for electric cars top the 300-mile barrier but don't yet measure up to Model Y on efficiency.
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Ford plans a full-size electric truck with "incredibly high volume"
The successor to the F-150 Lightning due later in the decade could be set for the sales volumes gasoline F-150 models occupy now, Ford's CEO hinted.
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Toyota says North Carolina battery plant will pave the way for US-built EVs
Batteries produced at a Toyota battery plant in North Carolina will go toward hybrids and plug-in hybrids first, but will help enable the scaling up of EVs.
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Future of Leaf, Tesla Cybertruck crab mode, battery storage for fast-charging: Today’s Car News
Nissan hints at the future of the Leaf. Electrify America is betting on battery storage. The Tesla Cybertruck will crab-walk. And the Best Car To Buy finalists list is out! This and more, here at Green Car Reports. This morning, we announced our 2022 Best Car To Buy finalists. Five models met our...
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One of these 5 vehicles will be Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Rivian R1T, or Volkswagen ID.4 will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2022.
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Battery storage allows more flexibility for DC fast-charging station locations
Battery-based energy storage is increasingly what charging networks are turning to in order to avoid utilities' cost-prohibitive demand charges.
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