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The California startup Canoo features former Faraday Future talent and aims to provide stylish all-electric people-movers for a subscription fee.
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2013-2017 Toyota Prius models recalled for potential hybrid-system defect
In 2013-2015 Toyota Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V models, an issue with voltage buildup could cause either a fail-safe mode or failure of the hybrid's inverter.
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EV ownership costs, Citroën ë-C4, electric fire truck, tires and efficiency: Today’s Car News
Electric vehicles save a huge amount in ownership costs over 15 years. Citroën shows one of the ways it’s going electric for Europe—and maybe elsewhere. Jaguar Land Rover sees fuel cells as better than just batteries for large SUVs. And tires and wheels have a shocking impact on EV...
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Study: Over 15 years Americans save big with an EV, but costs vary widely
How much you save depends on the electric car you choose, how you charge, and where you are, among many other factors.
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Tires and wheels can have a huge effect on electric car range
Wheels and tires together could potentially influence your EV's range by 20%, according to recent tests.
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Stylish Citroën ë-C4 electric car detailed, positioned for Europe
Citroën is rolling out a fully electric version of its C4 hatchback, with a range of about 200 miles and 100-kw DC fast charging.
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Rosenbauer has looked to Volvo for a heavy-duty battery-electric powertrain to suit emergency duty—although there's still a diesel engine on board.
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Base Porsche Taycan, Nikola Badger pre-orders, Toyota RAV4 Prime drive review: The Week in Reverse
Which upcoming electric car might lead the luxury market in aerodynamics? Which automaker is reportedly working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 3, 2020. Our most popular piece of the week...
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Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVs
JLR's engineering chief claims "real potential" in larger, heavier vehicles—but that doesn't affect its focus on battery electric cars like the upcoming XJ.
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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Ford Mach-E battery, Tesla Giga Berlin and Q2 deliveries: Today’s Car News
Hyundai reveals more about the Santa Fe plug-in hybrid. Ford explains why it’s now rating batteries by usable capacity. And Tesla managed to defy expectations with Q2 deliveries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is reportedly scaling down plans for its German...
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Amid a pandemic, Tesla delivered more vehicles in Q2 than in Q1 for 2020
Tesla said it delivered more vehicles than expected during a rocky quarter amid a slowdown for the coronavirus.
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Ford shifted the way it lists Mustang Mach-E electric SUV battery capacity: Why it matters
Ford shifted to listing usable battery capacity in order and build pages for its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle.
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The plug-in hybrid version of the Hyundai Santa Fe is coming soon, although it hasn't yet been confirmed or detailed for the U.S.
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Report: Tesla scaling down plans for German Gigafactory, cutting batteries out
Tesla is reportedly removing a plan to build batteries at its Berlin Gigafactory, which is being built to produce Model Y for Europe.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime first drive, Lucid Air aero, clean energy plan: Today’s Car News
Lucid claims to be ahead of the pack in aerodynamics with its appropriately named Air. A clean-energy plan presented on Capitol Hill aims to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035. And we have first drive impressions of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Democrats' clean energy plan would boost EVs, but steps back from Green New Deal
The plan for building a sustainable transportation sector and aim to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035 shows one party's commitment to greenhouse gas reduction.
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Lucid Air claimed to be the most aerodynamically efficient luxury car
Although the numbers haven't yet been confirmed for the production model, this could help reassure Lucid's goal of more than a 400-mile range.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime first drive review: The way a plug-in hybrid should be
The 2021 RAV4 Prime offers 42 miles of all-electric driving, followed by 38-mpg hybrid operation, plus punchy performance.
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The long-anticipated Nissan electric crossover nears its debut. Jaguar Land Rover is working on a fuel-cell SUV. And would you send $5,000 to a company that hasn’t yet delivered a product? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nikola Motor Company is taking $5,000 pre-orders for the Badger, its electric truck powered partly by hydrogen fuel cells, partly by batteries. Although its CEO claims the money is refundable until the truck is built, the company hasn’t delivered any vehicles yet. Jaguar Land Rover is working on a hydrogen fuel-cell SUV, as part of a UK-funded green-tech...
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Production-bound Nissan Ariya electric vehicle: July debut, due in 2021
The Ariya EV is expected to be sized about like the Rogue crossover but be more sleekly styled—with a range of about 300 miles.
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Report: Jaguar Land Rover working on hydrogen fuel-cell SUV
How does a hydrogen fuel cell SUV fit into JLR's electrification strategy? It's not yet clear where it might go with a UK-sponsored project.
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Nikola is taking $5,000 pre-orders for electric truck it hasn’t fully shown yet
The Badger electric truck would use a combination of hydrogen fuel-cell and battery power and isn't likely to arrive until 2022 at the earliest.
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Cadillac Lyriq EV debut date, Arrival electric bus, base Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News
The upcoming Cadillac Lyriq EV will spark a new look for the GM luxury brand. A UK company shows us its minimalist style translated to buses. And Porsche reveals the base-model Taycan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has teased some of the design details for its upcoming Cadillac...
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Porsche reveals base-model Taycan electric car—so far only for China
The base version of the Taycan might be the model with the highest range, although the model so far is exclusive to China.
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