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The "never charge" three-wheeled EV can cover more than 11,000 miles a year on solar power alone, the company claims—and help enjoy the outdoors.
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2022 Jaguar I-Pace gets faster charging, snappier interface after skipping 2021
Although the range remains unchanged at 234 miles, a faster L2 charging and a quicker interface should improve the experience.
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GM asks EPA for national acceleration of EVs, supports California CO2 targets
GM's policy courses regarding emissions, fuel economy, and EVs no longer contradict themselves.
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Lordstown crunch, Apple car batteries, ride-hailing and charging deserts: Today’s Car News
Apple reportedly shops around for batteries for an EV. Charging deserts might keep electric ride-hailing from some urban communities. Electrify America enters home charging. And is Lordstown Motors viable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On Tuesday, the EV startup Lordstown Motors filed a...
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Electrify America taps into connected home charging
A new wallbox brings the charging network's ecosystem to home charging, where EV owners typically charge 80% or more of the time
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Could urban charging deserts hinder ride-hailing EV adoption—and cleaner air?
More urban fast-charging is needed in low-income urban areas to support Uber and Lyft as they go electric.
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Two Chinese battery suppliers are reportedly being considered to make power packs for the Apple Car—in the U.S.
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EV startup Lordstown Motors signals steeper financial challenges in regulatory filing
Although it recently announced a slower production ramp for its Endurance electric truck, the filing indicates a more dire situation.
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40-mpg pickup, Niro EV changes, Volvo PHEV sales, Tesla recalls: Today’s Car News
The Ford Maverick hybrid shows a 40-mpg future for gasoline compact trucks that Toyota has inexplicably omitted. Kia carries the Niro EV over as anticipation builds for the EV6. We sum up recent Tesla recalls. And Volvo has been selling a lot of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Plug-in hybrids top 20% of Volvo's US sales
Volvo's plug-in hybrids are steadily gaining market share. As part of its monthly sales recap, the automaker announced Monday that plug-in hybrids accounted for 20.8% of its United States sales in May. The number was even higher in California, where plug-in hybrids accounted for 47.7% of Volvo's...
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2021 Kia Niro EV carries over, ahead of EV6 intro
The pending arrival of Kia's next-generation EV6 hasn't changed the presentation of its Niro EV for 2021, although it gets a few new features.
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2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup: City-savvy 40-mpg truck starts at $21,490
The 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup truck will come standard with a hybrid engine and estimated 40-mpg city rating.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E beats the gasoline Mustang in production. The Biden administration is pushing for more EV battery recycling in the U.S. Jeeps are being offered under a new car-sharing push. The Tesla Model Y is reportedly due to get different batteries in China. And Tesla has dropped what would have been its longest-range model. As we look to Thursday’s event, what happens next? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the cancellation of the Model S Plaid+ model. Musk said that the Plaid, which also has the tri-motor propulsion system, is...
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Free2Move car-sharing service takes Jeep to a space vacated by other automakers
With 180 Jeep Renegade and Compass models part of a car-sharing expansion, Stellantis is stepping in where Daimler, BMW, and GM got cold feet.
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Biden will push for more US EV battery recycling, address supply shortages
Raw materials and supply chain concerns are at the core of a push for more of the materials within EV batteries to stay in the U.S.
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Report: Tesla will change battery chemistry for Model Y in China
Tesla may turn to different NCMA cells from LG for its Model Y built in China, so that it can continue to expand production.
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Tesla cancels Model S Plaid+ ahead of event: What about 520+ miles of range?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the cancellation of the Plaid+ version of the Model S due to go more than 500 miles on a charge.
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Ford is making more Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs than gasoline Mustangs
Supply issues are pinching production of gasoline Mustang models while demand for the Mach-E pushwa production constraints.
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Which EVs include free fast-charging? Which big automaker sees hydrogen fuel cells and batteries together as a solution for larger trucks? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 4, 2021. BMW released pricing and specifications for its U.S. versions of two upcoming electric models. The 2022 BMW i4 fastback will start at $56,395—about $6,000 higher than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range—while the 2022 BMW iX SUV will start at $84,195. Both are expected to offer about 300 miles of range in at least one version. We...
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Toyota not anti-EV, Ariya delayed, up close with BMW iX, mobile charging service: Today’s Car News
Toyota says it isn’t anti-EV. We get an up-close look at the BMW iX electric SUV. The Nissan Ariya is delayed by a few months, but it’s still shaping up to offer the same performance and value. And would you subscribe to charging as a service? This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Nissan Ariya EV: US arrival will be delayed to early 2022
The Ariya will offer up to 300 miles of range in some versions, with a choice between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
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Toyota says it isn’t anti-EV, suggests it’ll build more EVs if demand exists
Toyota's portfolio approach to electrification raises questions about its commitment to battery electric vehicles.
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ChargeUp mobile app brings fast-charging to you for $25 a month
SparkCharge's "charging as a service" solution brings the EV charger to drivers when and where they need it.
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The 2022 BMW iX hides a gem of an interior in an awkward package
The 2022 BMW iX has an interesting exterior, but step inside and you'll be greeted with a luxurious cabin that fits the electric SUV's lofty price tag.
Brian Wong