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Lordstown Motors makes a traditional truck ad for its electric truck, and it’s refreshing. And Panasonic says that the cells it currently supplies to Tesla are going to get a big boost in energy density. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A Panasonic executive has revealed that the cells the company supplies to Tesla for the Model 3 and Model Y will get a 20% energy boost in five years, and that the cells might go cobalt-free in just two to three years. Ohio’s Lordstown Motors has released a video spot that closely resembles a traditional American pickup-truck ad, with the...
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Lordstown Motors ad shows electric trucks at work
In what could be a first for an electric-vehicle ad, a new spot for Lordstown Motors shows its Endurance electric truck in use by farmers and construction workers.
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Report: Panasonic cells for Tesla will get 20% energy boost
In five years, the Panasonic 2170 cells that are supplied for Model 3 and Model Y will get a big energy-density boost—potentially helping make these models more affordable and better-performing.
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Toyota solid-state tech, more of Hummer EV revealed, Kandi EVs’ US arrival: Today’s Car News
Tesla and Nikola need to compete with electric trucks from familiar brands like Peterbilt. GM revealed more about its upcoming Hummer EV. Toyota is pushing along with solid-state battery development. And Kandi cars are arriving soon. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota solid-state...
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Kandi electric car open to US orders August 18, with $20,499 starting price
It could be the first brand from China to sell a full passenger vehicle in the U.S.—and it could break EVs' upward price trends.
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Tesla and Nikola electric semis will arrive to rivals from traditional truck makers
Tesla will face many rivals at launch—a very different challenge than what it faced on the car side when it delivered the Model S.
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Toyota could emerge as a serious contender with electric vehicles if it can manage to scale up its own battery design.
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GMC Hummer EV video teases Adrenaline mode, Crab mode, frunk space
GM revealed prototype photos of the Hummer EV in profile, plus new information about the electric truck's modes.
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EPA rule reviewed, Hyundai EV production, eBussy electric van: Today’s Car News
The Trump EPA’s gas mileage and emissions regulations are under review. Hyundai aims to boost EV production. And is the eBussy the reconstituted VW Bus you really wanted? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai is reportedly looking at increasing electric vehicle production in South...
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Is the eBussy modular electric van a Microbus for an urban future?
Also from Germany, a tiny concept van called eBussy conjures up Microbus nostalgia with a modern urban-electric design aesthetic.
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Report: Hyundai may boost EV production after Tesla Model 3 outsold Kona Electric in Korea
Tesla's market victory with Model 3 in South Korea might have been too close for comfort for Hyundai; it's reportedly seeking to scale up EV production sooner than previously intended.
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Trump’s relaxed auto mpg, emissions rules now under review by inspector general
A rare investigation from the EPA's federal watchdog will be conducted over the administration's hasty rulemaking that contradicted its own earlier findings.
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Tesla sues Rivian over trade secrets. Lucid details its driver-assistance system that could challenge Autopilot. Peugeot built EVs in WW!!. And we catch another glimpse of the next generation of Kia electric cars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has hired at least 178 former Tesla employees. Now Tesla has sued Rivian over the alleged theft of trade secrets related to its sales process, manufacturing, and charging network. Lucid has revealed some first details about its driver-assistance system, called DreamDrive, for its upcoming Air electric sedan. It’s making front...
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Spurred by gas rationing, Peugeot made hundreds of electric cars during WWII
French electric cars surged during WWII German occupation and transported doctors and postal workers.
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Lucid DreamDrive assisted driving takes a different route than Tesla Autopilot
Lucid has worked with Continental and Bosch in developing its assisted-driving suite, although development work has been done in-house.
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Tesla sues Rivian over alleged trade-secret theft related to sales, charging network
A lawsuit from Tesla, over trade-secret theft spanning a wide range of business aspects, could spell trouble for Rivian.
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EV tires, German automakers chase Tesla, electric cars at the drive-in: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen sees an electric vehicle bounce after the pandemic. German automakers react to Tesla’s market surge. EVs need different tires. And electric cars go together with one of this summer’s big trends: the drive-in movie. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electric vehicles...
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German automakers acknowledge Tesla EV lead, express envy, plot revenge
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and VW have lost some luster to Tesla in the rivalry to sell connected electric cars. Audi's Artemis plan is one potential way to recover the lead.
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EV tires need to be quieter while also handling more weight and torque, while keeping rolling resistance to a minimum. It's a challenging set of requirements.
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VW says that the pandemic has made EVs "more inevitable"
A return to personal cars, the advantages of home charging, and the cleaner air created by pandemic slowdowns will hasten the move to EVs, according to a Volkswagen executive.
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Electric cars are better for drive-in movies
Drive-in movies are on the comeback this summer, and electric vehicles are better for them
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Tesla Texas, BYD Han EV, Rivian delay, battery supplies, the end of small cars: The Week in Reverse
Which carmaker crammed seven motors into its electric SUV? Which automaker said it no longer has plans for fuel-cell passenger vehicles? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 24, 2020. The biggest series of stories of the...
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Rivian electric trucks: R1T and R1S delayed to summer 2021
Rivian reports that pilot production has started in Illinois for its electric trucks—and with a delay to mid-2021, the trucks' lead over key rivals shortens.
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Nikola factory, Audi bi-directional charging, Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid update: Today’s Car News
Nikola Motors starts building a factory in Arizona. Mitsubishi is upgrading its best-selling plug-in hybrid under the hood, before a redesigned version arrives. And Audi agrees that bi-directional charging tech is a good idea. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. An Audi project researching...
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