Green Car News
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With anticipation building for the F-150 Electric, Ford is boosting its focus on electric vehicles, including Lincoln luxury EVs.
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Porsche Taycan “alternative” Super Bowl ad: Do you get the feels for electric cars?
An unofficial ad produced "on spec" doesn't show high-performance driving and relies on a new kind of narrative to spark EV interest.
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Tesla battery shift, Apple Car in Georgia, home charging, GM Super Bowl ad: Today’s Car News
GM challenges Norway, where it used to sell EVs. Tesla shifts to lithium-ion accessory batteries. EV drivers are happiest with wallbox chargers. And will the Apple Car be built in Georgia. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A new GM ad starring Will Ferrell—and the upcoming Cadillac...
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2021 Tesla Model S and Model X drop the lead-acid accessory battery
Tesla at last starts modernizing the accessory battery in its Model X and Model S—although it remains at 12 volts for now.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cords
Reliability and wifi connections were trouble spots, though, and the cost of the electricity played a role in EV drivers' satisfaction.
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Apple Car EV project reportedly converging on Kia and its Georgia plant
Kia and its Georgia plant are, according to reports, in the running to build a car for Apple on Hyundai's modular E-GMP platform.
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GM is planning to "crush" Norway's high per-capita rate of EV adoption with the comedy of Will Ferrall, a tease of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV.
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Tesla touchscreen recall, methane-powered fuel cells, California opposition dissolves: Today’s Car News
Several major automakers let up on their resistance to California’s Clean Car Standards. Karma is testing fuel-cell systems fueled by liquid methane. And Tesla is recalling all those troublesome Model S and Model X touchscreens. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After pressure from...
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Karma will test a hydrogen fuel-cell car without the infrastructure hurdles
In partnership with Blue World Technologies, Karma Automotive will test a fuel-cell car you'll fill up with liquid methane.
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Toyota and Fiat Chrysler drop opposition to California emissions rules
As automakers voiced support for a higher mpg standard, they suggested targets lower than those set during the Obama administration.
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Tesla recalls 135,000 vehicles for display failures, after pressure from regulators
Failure-prone screens on 2012 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X are being recalled because they're safety-critical.
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Tesla Model X yoke, Washington 2030 all-EV target, Atlis’ grand plan: Today’s Car News
Falcon-wing doors and an aircraft-style yoke could be offered on the same vehicle, if Tesla wasn’t just trolling us all last week with its Model X and Model S interior. We dive into the somewhat endearing impossibilities of the very big Atlis Motor Vehicles vision. And Washington State wants...
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Atlis is claiming that it can create something greater than Tesla or Rivian with crowdfunding and a humble start.
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Washington State bill would make new cars and trucks all-electric by 2030
The state has some of the highest gas prices and lowest electricity rates in the nation, which makes it well-positioned for an EV transition.
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?
Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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MEB electric catamaran, Porsche-inspired sports car, carbon fiber and range: Today’s Car News
Nissan looks at reducing its manufacturing footprint, and Jaguar Land Rover aims at freeing up more space and weight for an EV range boost. A niche EV company teases its skateboard platform with a Porsche 356 tribute. And a product that’s most definitely not for the masses applies VW’s...
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Jaguar Land Rover aims to boost EV range with more carbon fiber, composites
Shedding more weight from the body shell will help allow more space and weight for the battery pack, not to downsize it, Jaguar Land Rover says.
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Electric coupe inspired by classic Porsche 356 showcases niche-EV skateboard platform
Low-volume EV makers can adapt the new skateboard platform for a wide range of uses, but it will debut in a Porsche-inspired package.
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Aluminum can help make vehicles lighter without adding CO2 footprint to manufacturing, Nissan shows with its closed-loop recycling.
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VW MEB-based solar-electric catamaran is for millionaires, not millions
The components from VW's mass-market electric cars are ending up in some very exclusive places.
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Diesel pickup sales; GM fuel cells; Tesla Roadster, Semi, Model S Plaid updates: The Week In Reverse
Which U.S. company has “an aspiration” to stop selling cars and trucks with tailpipes by 2035? Which charging network is being purchased by a global oil giant? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 29, 2021...
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Tesla CEO Musk again teases rocket tech for Roadster, due in 2022
Will SpaceX technology give the Tesla Roadster breakthrough performance? CEO Elon Musk added intrigue but didn't give any answer quite yet.
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Lordstown electric van, Faraday Future revival, Lucid assembly plant: Today’s Car News
An electric van is in the works from Lordstown Motors. Lucid Motors is planning for going big in the future with its Arizona plant. And Faraday Future gets yet another chance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ohio-based Lordstown Motors disclosed in an update that it’s started...
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Faraday Future potentially revived with IPO plan, Geely partnership: FF91 production soon?
The brilliant FF91 electric luxury car might be produced in 2022 based on the latest plan to revive Faraday Future.
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