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The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will be very speedy at restoring miles in short charging stops. We drove the all-electric Mini Cooper SE. And is the “million-mile battery” part of what Tesla is planning to show at its upcoming Battery Day? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A report out yesterday suggests that Tesla might be moving ahead with Chinese battery supplier CATL on its so-called million-mile battery—and that it might allow the automaker to be more competitive in its pricing vs. gasoline vehicles. Ford has provided an update on charging times for the...
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First drive review: The 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car realigns how I see EVs
We drove the new all-electric Mini Cooper SE around Downtown Denver to see how the future of Mini could be.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E charging rates look competitive vs. E-Tron and I-Pace
Ford has verified that its upcoming Mach-E electric SUV will recover up to 61 miles of range in 10 minutes on 150-kw fast chargers.
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Could Tesla's million-mile battery help it undercut gasoline vehicles in sticker price?
A new battery manufactured with help from China's CATL might help Tesla be more price-competitive.
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Charging infrastructure forecast, automakers’ ethanol break, wide-stance urban EV: Today’s Car News
Charging infrastructure won’t be unaffected by the downturn, a report predicts. Automakers are seeking a break related to ethanol in gasoline. And a most unusual EV can go narrow or wide depending on the handling needs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The downturn will definitely...
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Automakers are allegedly trying to sneak in another break to fleet mpg and emissions
The EPA might give automakers another big break on fuel economy and emissions—in addition to the one they just received in CAFE requirements.
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An electric vehicle being developed in Poland, called the Triggo, can vary its stance for a mix of stability and space-defying convenience.
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Report: US will catch up with Europe on public EV charging infrastructure by 2030
Although the U.S. market for charging will trail Europe for several years, the prevalence of single-family homes will help spur growth by mid-decade.
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GMC Hummer EV timing, Lordstown in-wheel motors, SparkCharge test: Today’s Car News
Lordstown plans to use the same brand of in-wheel motors as hyper-efficiency startup Aptera. SparkCharge’s mobile fast-charging systems are getting put to the test. And GM says development continues at full speed on its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has emphasized that its...
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SparkCharge mobile charging will get tested by roadside assistance in SF and LA
As part of a pilot program, a leading roadside assistance company will be rescuing EVs with mobile-charging tech from SparkCharge.
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Lordstown electric pickup will use Elaphe in-wheel motors, made in-house
The upcoming Lordstown Endurance electric work truck will use motors designed by the same company set to supply Aptera.
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GM has fast-tracked its electric-vehicle program in pandemic slowdown
According to GM's VP in charge of electric and autonomous vehicle tech, the pace of development hasn't let up in the pandemic.
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Ford will start rolling out Tesla-like over-the-air updates to its Mach-E within a few months of its arrival. Volvo plans a curvaceous flagship SUV. And Lucid is parking its prototypes for now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid is temporarily parking its fleet of 40 “beta prototype” Air electric sedans being used for testing and validation. It’s in the same county as Tesla’s Fremont plant. Volvo will reportedly embrace the coupe SUV trend with a flagship XC100 SUV—one that will likely be offered in an all-electric version and could be built in the...
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Report: 2024 Volvo XC100 Recharge EV will embrace SUV-coupe trend
The flagship of the entire Volvo lineup could be an coupe-like electric SUV—maybe even one that's U.S.-built—according to a recent report.
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Lucid Air electric car: Fleet of 40 prototypes temporarily parked
Just a few miles away from the Fremont, California, plant where Tesla was due to restart Monday—defying authorities—Lucid was observing public-health rules.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV cues a shift to over-the-air updates
Ford has confirmed that the 2021 Mustang Mach-E is the first of many Ford vehicles—not just EVs—to be capable of over-the-air upgrades.
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Sonata Plug-In Hybrid lease deal, Lexus battery warranty, Prius 2020 Edition: Today’s Car News
Tesla might no longer be a California company. The Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is being cleared out under a great lease deal. Lexus is offering the strongest battery coverage yet—in Europe. And the Prius marks its 20th birthday—in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Over the...
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Toyota Prius 2020 Edition marks 20 years in the US–with more hybrids coming soon
The Toyota Prius has been sold in the U.S. for 20 years, and the Prius 2020 Edition celebrates that—and the brand's hybrid sales strengths.
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The lowest lease price on a plug-in hybrid is good for a limited time and mostly limited to California.
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First Lexus electric car: Battery covered by 10-year, 600,000+ mile warranty
The battery in the Lexus UX 300e electric car is air-cooled, but Lexus is backing it up with one of the best warranties yet.
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Musk announces Tesla HQ is leaving California, threatens moving assembly out too
Tesla is leaving California, after a series of disputes over public health decisions over coronavirus risk.
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Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid, mobile charging, Cash for Clunkers redux: The Week in Reverse
Sales of which electric car plunged the steepest leading into the U.S. pandemic slowdown? Which automaker reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cells? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 8, 2020. Our biggest...
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Last-mile electric van, clean-energy pinch, mobile charging for trucks: Today’s Car News
Nissan’s Leaf-based van for Europe gets larger. More mobile charging is on the way for bigger electric trucks. And could the pandemic pinch material supply for EV makers and the clean energy sector? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The coronavirus pandemic could tighten the supply of...
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Mobile fast-charging: A must-have for electric truck and bus fleets?
Mobile fast-charging systems such as Lightning Mobile can help navigate off-peak power rules as well as help stranded EVs without a lot of downtime.
Bengt Halvorson