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Some Tesla Model Y and Model 3 vehicles are affected by a brake recall. More fast-chargers are coming to 7-Eleven. Sails could be an interim solution to help cut carbon emissions from freight. And how does the BMW i4 compare vs. the Tesla Model 3? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We got an up-close look at the 2022 BMW i4 that’s now officially revealed and priced for the U.S., and considered how it will compare vs. the Tesla Model 3. Nearly 6,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are being recalled for a potential brake issue—an assembly issue, actually. Michelin has...
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Michelin solution could bring inflatable sails to oil tankers
The wind-sail project uses an inflatable sail and telescopic mast to harness the wind, boosting a ship’s fuel efficiency by up to 20%.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalled for potential brake issue
Loose bolts could allow the brake caliper to separate and contact the inner surface of the wheel rim, preventing the wheel from freely rotating.
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EV fast-chargers and Slurpee machines: Two things many US 7-Eleven stores will soon have
7-Eleven plans to install 500 DC fast-charging stations at 250 United States and Canada locations by the end of 2022.
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2022 BMW i4 up close: How does it size up vs. Model 3?
The 2022 BMW i4 arrives next year, but at an introduction in Los Angeles we got some hands on time with the new electric sedan to see how it stacks up versus the Model 3 on size, comfort, and technology.
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BMW i4 and iX US pricing, fast-charging reservations, Hyundai pivot away from ICE: Today’s Car News
A sleek fully electric fastback and a big fully electric SUV from BMW are priced for the U.S., and they both reflect a more premium price tag than comparable Tesla models. Hyundai is considering a pivot away from ICE. And would you use a reservations system for fast-charging? This and more, here at...
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For a $3.00 fee, customers can reserve a specific date and time at one of these locations using the EVgo app or the company's website
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Report: Hyundai has stopped developing gasoline-vehicle powertrains
Hyundai reportedly plans to reduce the number of ICE models in its lineup by 50%, and wants to soon finalize a long-term strategy.
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2022 BMW i4 preview: US version will start at $56,395, offer up to 300 miles of range
BMW has priced the i4 electric car above Tesla Model 3 territory, although an M50 performance version aims to out-handle the Model 3 Performance.
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Model S deliveries, Honda Insight, Hyundai fuel-cell truck, free fast-charging: Today’s Car News
Free road-trip fast charging is a perk you’ll only find with a few new electric cars. Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries start June 10. Hyundai outlines some of the specs for its fuel-cell commercial truck, and they echo what it’s suggested for pickups and SUVs. The Honda Insight is more...
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Hyundai hydrogen fuel-cell HD truck packs as much battery capacity as GMC Hummer EV
Hyundai is considering a solution that depends on both battery packs and hydrogen tanks—and it won't use that much more battery than the upcoming electric pickups.
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Study: Lack of home-charging awareness is holding back EV adoption
A study of mass-market consumers showed a "low level" of awareness of the different charging levels, including Level 1 and Level 2 AC and DC fast charging
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A slimmed-down Insight lineup for 2022 raises our suspicions that Honda plans more affordable hybrids—like an HR-V Hybrid and Civic Hybrid hatchback.
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Which electric vehicles include free road-trip fast-charging?
Most new EVs offer U.S. buyers at least introductory access to fast-charging networks, but only a few offer free road-trip charging for years.
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2021 Tesla Model S Plaid due for reveal and first deliveries June 10
Although a Plaid+ model with more than 520 miles of range won't arrive until 2022, Tesla is due to roll out new Model S Plaid and Long Range models very soon.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford electric trucks, Jeep plug-in hybrid deal, EV tax credit: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker might not be allowed to sell its EVs in the state where they’re produced? Which upcoming electric vehicle has reached a claimed 200,000 hand-raisers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 28, 2021. The...
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EV tax credit boost, Tesla Vision fail, Tesla and Texas: Today’s Car News
Texas doesn’t budge for Tesla. Safety agencies and consumer groups warn about Tesla Vision in the Model 3 and Model Y. And will Americans be able to get up to $12,500 with a re-upped EV tax credit? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Legislation currently advancing in the Senate...
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: Safety-sensor transition is costing ratings, causing confusion
In the transition to Tesla Vision, Tesla is temporarily pulling some features from its Model 3 and Model Y—and safety agencies are pulling their accolades and ratings.
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The Senate is again considering an expansion of the EV tax credit—this time, potentially with provisions that would provide boosts related to American workers.
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Tesla won't be able to directly sell the cars it builds in Texas to Texans
Despite a huge investment in an Austin factory, Texas hasn't made any significant effort to change its franchise laws preventing Tesla from its direct-sales model.
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Lucid interface, California EV battery rules, wheelchair-accessible Toyota hybrid: Today’s Car News
Lucid shows us the interface in its Air electric car. California rules mean you might not worry as much about how long future EV batteries will last. U.S. Policy will make a big difference in EV adoption by the end of the decade. And those who need wheelchair accessibility now have a Toyota hybrid...
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How long will my EV battery last? California proposes degradation limits
Electric vehicle batteries that don't last the life of the vehicle miss the environmental point—and CARB won't let that slide.
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36-mpg Toyota Sienna Hybrid is the basis for the highest-mileage wheelchair-accessible van
Those needing a wheelchair-accessible van need not settle for gas-guzzling vans; BraunAbility put 55,000 hours into the conversion of the 36-mpg Sienna.
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Report: 60% EV sales globally by 2030 needed for net-zero emissions by 2050
An analysis from the IEA highlights the need for prompt action from the U.S. and other nations in encouraging more electric vehicles.
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