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Which state might be next to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles? How does manufacturing the Apple iPhone tie in with an announcement about electric cars this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 23, 2020. GM revealed the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, the first of its Ultium electric vehicles to reach the market starting later next year—in small volumes and at a prohibitive price, it turns out, because GM hasn’t fully developed the vehicle yet. The Hummer EV Edition 1 will start at $112,595. GM also...
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Wireless EV charging, home-charger incentives, long-range battery tech: Today’s Car News
An official standard for wireless charging could lead to a sea change in how people see EVs. A site enabled by the VW diesel settlement is ready to help find the right charger and claim all the incentives. And battery tech on the way next year will put long range into a wider array of models. This...
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Battery supplier SKI: 500 miles of range with 20 minutes of fast-charging, ready in 2021
With two quick 10-minute fast-charges, SK Innovation says that its cells on the way next year will give EVs a 500-mile range.
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Need an EV home charger installed, and clarity on incentives? Thank the VW diesel settlement
Although many automakers help make home charger installation easier, connecting consumers on incentives has been a missing step.
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Wireless EV charging gets a boost: Single standard will harmonize systems up to 11 kw
A standard for wireless charging systems and their cross-compatibility could jump start the technology and help make it more affordable.
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Tesla Semi update, Hummer EV development, XC40 Recharge priced, LG Chem ramps up: Today’s Car News
Tesla provides an update on the Semi, and says it’s a matter of getting enough cells. The Hummer EV hasn’t been fully developed yet, as it’s just a year away from deliveries. Volvo sets a price for its first electric car. And LG Chem might have a solution for Tesla. This and more...
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Battery supplier LG Chem announced a big production boost of the cylindrical cells used by Tesla—and soon, Lucid and Rivian.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge arrives in early 2021, starts at $54,895
The first fully electric vehicle from Volvo is priced to rival the Tesla Model Y, but it will likely reflect a different set of priorities.
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Musk: Tesla Semi ramp-up depends on battery cell supply—and infrastructure partners
Because the Semi uses 4 to 6 times more cells than its other vehicles, Tesla needs an increased supply of cells.
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GM hasn't developed the Hummer EV yet, but its battery tech is ready
GM says the Hummer EV will be developed in under 30 months—despite world-first battery tech that hasn't been widely tested yet.
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Hummer EV Edition 1, BMW i3 milestone, New Jersey might ban gas cars: Today’s Car News
GM has officially revealed the Hummer EV. New Jersey is mulling the phaseout of gasoline cars. And BMW reaches 200,000 i3s. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors has revealed its 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. With more than 350 miles of range, 0-60 mph acceleration in 3 seconds...
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New Jersey might join California ban of gasoline new-car sales by 2035
An NJ-based report suggests signing on with a similar EV mandate to meet 2050 greenhouse-gas reduction targets in the state.
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The BMW i3 no longer signifies the future for the German automaker's electric-car efforts, but it 200,000 globally is a significant milestone.
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2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1: 350-mile electric off-road pickup priced at $112,595
The Hummer nameplate has always been polarizing, but the all-electric GMC Hummer EV could broaden GM's bandwidth for EVs.
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Porsche plug-in hybrids, Model Y recall, GM EV plant: Today’s Car News
The maker of the iPhone is getting into the business of electric cars. Porsche updates its plug-in hybrids. GM looks to the birthplace of Saturn for making electric vehicles. And the Model Y gets recalled, but because of OTA updates it’s not a big deal. This and more, here at Green Car...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover will be made in Tennessee, GM confirms
GM will build its upcoming Cadillac Lyriq at the former home of Saturn in Spring Hill, making it the third GM plant to make EVs.
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iPhone maker Foxconn launches open platform for EVs, solid state battery by 2024
Taiwan-based Foxconn, Apple's longtime manufacturing partner, has announced an open platform for electric cars, as well as a software ecosystem for EV manufacturing.
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Model Y tow package recall points to a continued Tesla strength
Tesla shows—again with a new recall on the Model Y equipped with the towing package—how recalls can be made far more streamlined through over-the-air updates.
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Porsche is taking its Panamera E-Hybrid models closer to the Taycan for 2021 with a larger battery and other upgrades.
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Tesla range boost, Hyundai and BMW plug-in recalls, Nikola could cut Badger: Today’s Car News
A wide range of plug-in models—from Hyundai and BMW—are being recalled for potential fire risk. Tesla boosts range for much of its lineup. Karma prices its fully electric car. And Nikola could revert to a “base plan” that means no Badger. This and more, here at Green Car...
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BMW expands recall to most 2020-2021 plug-in hybrids over battery fire issue
Concerns over battery fires have led BMW to ask owners to stop charging their plug-in hybrids.
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Nikola "base plan" might drop Badger electric pickup if GM deal falls through
Without a partnership with General Motors, Nikola might abandon its fuel-cell-supplemented pickup, Nikola's CEO hinted.
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Most of Tesla lineup gets a range boost: up to 353 miles for Model 3, 371 miles for Model X
Through incremental updates, much of the Tesla lineup has been given significant range increases.
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Karma GSe-6: Fully electric Revero priced vs. Tesla Model S, Lucid Air
The long-awaited electric version of the car formerly known as the Fisker Karma will cost roughly the same amount as the base Tesla Model S and Lucid Air.
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