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Versus hydrogen made with natural gas, hydrogen made by electrolysis with renewable energy could be cost-competitive later in the decade.
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VW built a proving ground for fast-charging in the Arizona heat
The facility will help VW with charging and battery-cooling development and engineering, while it will help Electrify America test hardware.
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BMW iX3, Nissan’s CCS charging choice, Biden and EVs: Today’s Car News
The BMW iX3 marks some firsts for BMW, but it isn’t coming to the U.S. Biden pivots to embrace EVs and more aggressive fuel economy targets. And Nissan plays to the future with by hopping fast-charging standards. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Presidential candidate Joe Biden...
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Nissan’s move to CCS fast-charging makes CHAdeMO a legacy standard
The Nissan Ariya electric crossover will have CCS-format DC fast charging instead of the CHAdeMO-format charging offered in the Leaf.
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BMW iX3 electric crossover detailed: US misses out on first new-generation EV
The X3-based iX3 is going on sale in Europe and China with a range of 285 miles on the European WLTP cycle.
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Biden plan would broaden EV tax credit, include Cash for Clunkers reboot
Biden would also propose new fuel economy standards that go beyond what was in place during the Obama administration.
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Nissan’s electric crossover, the 2022 Ariya, takes a bow in production form. Many more states want all their big trucks to go electric. Fisker is trying to tap into VW’s MEB platform. And how about a hydrogen fuel-cell supercar? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Nissan Ariya has been revealed, and while much carried over from its production-bound concept form shown last year, we checked in with executives to shed light on 10 geeky details in this new electric crossover. It isn’t arriving in the U.S. until the second half of 2021, and at the rate the EV landscape...
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Hyperion fuel-cell supercar: Hydrogen hype takes a very fast-looking form
The hydrogen fuel-cell supercar originally due for a New York Auto Show reveal will be revealed online in August.
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15 states want all heavy-duty trucks electric by 2050
The mandate covers large pickup trucks, vans, delivery and box trucks, and even school and transit buses.
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossover
Ths Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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Bronco Hybrid, Fisker going public, Soul EV recalled, Honda and CATL: Today’s Car News
With new Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport models out, how will hybrid and possibly electric models take form? Honda and CATL are now partners. The Kia Soul has been recalled. And Fisker is going public. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Bronco is back. Ford last night reintroduced the...
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2015-2016 Kia Soul EV recalled for rollaway risk
An issue with the parking mechanism in the Kia Soul EV can cause the vehicle to roll when parked. Kia's solution automatically deploys the electronic parking brake.
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An IPO would enable Fisker to push ahead on development and production plans for its Ocean electric crossover, as well as the EMotion flagship sedan.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteries
China's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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Ford Bronco Hybrid, Bronco Sport Hybrid on the way: Is an electric Bronco, too?
Hybrid versions of both the Ford Bronco and the Ford Bronco Sport are coming. Is an all-electric Bronco necessary for bringing the old nameplate back and keeping it relevant?
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Tesla price cut, Rivian funding, VW ID.3 tires, Hummer EV preview: Today’s Car News
Tesla lowered prices on the Model Y, and boosted charge rates on some of its other models. The Volkswagen ID.3 will tread lightly with range-extending rubber. Rivian is now flush with a new round of funding. And we rounded up all we know on the upcoming GMC Hummer EV models. This and more, here at...
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Tesla Model Y price drops $3,000, Model S and Model X get faster supercharging
Tesla Model Y prices for both currently available versions have been lowered, and Tesla adjusted charging-power specs for the Model X and Model S.
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Volkswagen ID.3 electric car gets range-extending rubber
Special low-rolling-resistance tires that weigh less and help extend driving range will be included with the VW ID.3 electric car.
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Rivian now has the funding to look beyond the delivery of its R1T and R1S, to the development of future EV models.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime premiums, Porsche plug-in hybrid review: The Week in Reverse
An automaker bearing what familiar design-savvy name garnered renewed attention this week? Which automaker referred to the “diminishing returns” of heavy batteries to power big electric SUVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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Review update: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid trolls coal
The 183-mph plug-in hybrid is simultaneously a cheerleader for the strengths of electrification and a reminder that internal combustion isn't dead yet.
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Fisker funding, ride-hailing EVs, Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid drive: Today’s Car News
Another report emphasizes the importance of making ride-hailing all-electric. Fisker is moving ahead with development. And we plugged in the fastest Porsche SUV ever. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Fisker announced that it’s getting new funding to push ahead with development of its...
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Study: EVs put to use in ride-hailing deliver more carbon benefits than in personal use
Electric vehicles can make more difference in ride-hailing because of how much more they're driven—and from the "deadhead miles."
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Fisker gets new funding and talent for development of Ocean EV
Fisker announced $50 million in new funding, as it moves along with planning and development for its Ocean electric vehicle.
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