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The upcoming EV6 will land in the middle of a lineup of electric crossovers for the brand set to arrive by the middle of the decade.
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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV: 100-mile electric car will start at $34,645
Mazda has smartly decided to offer loaner cars with its MX-30 EV, which is priced above other short-range EVs but offers more flair.
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Bolt EV recall, Genesis EV wireless charging, first fuel-cell ferry: Today’s Car News
Every Chevy Bolt EV built is being recalled for its battery. The world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell ferry is being put to use in the U.S. Genesis will offer inductive wireless charging, Yosemite is getting very fast EV charging. And Dodge is accelerating its electric muscle-car plans. This and...
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Dodge electric concept car coming in 2022, on the way to EV muscle car in 2024
The American brand, now part of Stellantis, is planning to shift its flagship muscle cars to all-electric.
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First hydrogen fuel-cell vessel: San Francisco ferry ready to go
The ferry boat will be powered by electricity from a hydrogen fuel-cell stack, with enough hydrogen storage to go 300 nautical miles.
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Electrify America connects Yosemite visitors with very fast EV charging
It will soon be a lot easier to visit one of the most popular national parks without creating tailpipe emissions.
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What electric car started its ramp-up toward U.S. mass production next year? Have sales of vehicles with tailpipes already peaked? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 21, 2021. This week, we got an in-person look at the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV and found it just as eye-catching and finely detailed up close as in concept form and pictures. The GM luxury brand also confirmed that the model will debut in rear-wheel-drive form, with a 100-kwh battery pack. GM on Friday expanded the recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV...
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Exclusive: Genesis GV60 will be first EV to include wireless battery charging
No hands! Genesis verified that initial rollout will be a test in South Korea but it's good to see the luxury brand and parent company Hyundai allowing for wider use in the future.
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GM expands battery-fire recall to Chevy Bolt EUV, every Bolt EV made
The recall effort could result in the replacement of battery modules in all 110,000 U.S.-market Bolt EV and EUV models.
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Tesla Bot will harness vehicle AI, could replace human labor, doesn't exist yet
CEO Elon Musk claims Tesla is already a robotics company, so it can develop and engineer the humanoid robot in a year.
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First US ID.4, Tesla Bot, Biden mpg fines, Nissan e-Power hot hatch: Today’s Car News
Automakers will soon face higher fines for gas guzzlers. Tesla reveals a robot. Nissan shows a spicier side of e-Power. VW shows it can build its mass-market EV in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has produced the first U.S.-made VW ID.4 electric car, at its...
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Automakers will soon pay steeper fines for gas-guzzling fleets under Biden, after Trump break
The NHTSA under President Biden will resume the higher fine schedule for gas-guzzling fleets approved in 2016. Should they be applied retroactively?
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A sportier tune for Nissan's e-Power hybrid tech is likely the way it would bring the system to the U.S., although this hatch is definitely not U.S.-bound.
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First VW ID.4 electric car made at Chattanooga; mass production starts in 2022
The ID.4 launched in the U.S. earlier this year, but vehicles sold so far have been sourced from Zwickau, Germany.
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Genesis GV60 EV, Kia Sorento PHEV, Ioniq 6 timing: Today’s Car News
Genesis shows an electric crossover that’s related to the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is rated at 32 electric miles. And is the Ioniq 6 electric sedan delayed? This and more in this very Hyundai roundup, here at Green Car Reports. The Genesis luxury brand, from...
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Report: Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan might be delayed a few months
A battery upgrade and a manufacturing pause might reportedly delay the rollout of the electric sedan sized like the Tesla Model 3.
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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 32 electric miles—more than other three-row PHEV SUVs
The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets 34 mpg otherwise, using a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a single electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission.
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All-electric Genesis GV60 is a luxury counterpart to Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6
Built on the same E-GMP dedicated EV platform, the GV60 will likely offer some very strong performance, fast charging, and leading-edge tech.
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We get up close with the EV that starts Cadillac’s electric transformation. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a rival from Hyundai, and it’s been rated for miles and mpg. And charging networks are disappointing on downtime. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has been rated at 33 electric miles and 35 mpg. That’s better than the company anticipated earlier this year, and it slots the model in between the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid—with pricing yet to be announced. According to J.D. Power, public...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq up close: The on-ramp to GM luxury brand’s all-EV future shines brightly
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq offers impressive design details, interior space, and range/charging specifications as the leading member of Cadillac's EV charge to transform its lineup.
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Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experience
The firm J.D. Power found that charger downtime was four times more likely to be the source of dissatisfaction than other complaints when it comes to public charging.
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2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid rated at 33 electric miles, 35 mpg
The Tucson plug-in hybrid doesn't quite measure up to the Toyota RAV4 Prime or Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, but it might top them on value.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV fire recall: GM will replace all battery modules
GM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased fire risk while charging.
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Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car News
The three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here. Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Samsung SDI is the primary battery...
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