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Ford gives its electric truck a big price cut. Europe plans to expand charging infrastructure—and hydrogen fueling. Tesla and BYD are reportedly considering an expansion into India. And Tesla made at least one Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A nearly $10,000 price cut on the Ford F-150 Lightning means that at $51,990, the base Lightning Pro costs only 25% more than it did last year. Tesla has announced that it’s made the first Cybertruck in Austin—although it included no details on the eagerly anticipated electric truck or even whether this indicates...
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Tesla teases first Cybertruck made at Austin, no details yet
The announcement, which sets the stage for further discussion during Tesla’s quarterly update for shareholders Wednesday, was accompanied by no new information about the electric truck
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Ford F-150 Lightning costs $51,990 after $9,979 price cut
The Ford F-150 Lightning received a price cut of $9,979 and now costs $51,990 as production ramps to an annual rate of 150,000 trucks per year.
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Tesla and BYD both seeking to make affordable EVs in India
Tesla might reportedly make up to 500,000 vehicles annually in India, according to reports, while BYD is considering a venture in the market with a local company.
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Europe adds requirements for EV fast-charging, hydrogen network
Europe is stepping up to require charging stations more closely spaced than those required by the U.S. infrastructure law—hydrogen fuel-cell sites, too.
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F-150 Lightning discount, Jaguar I-Pace review, EVs with 800V charging: The Week in Reverse
Which company revealed plans for a lightweight electric sports car? And which one decided to mimic some of the cues of combustion engines for its top-performance EV? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 14, 2023. Hyundai...
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The Ioniq 5 N is expected to launch later this year, likely competing against the similarly sized Tesla Model Y Performance and the Kia EV6 GT.
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2024 GMC Hummer EV range rises to 381 miles, GM says
GMC Hummer EV pickups with the biggest 205-kwh two-layer battery pack now approach 400 miles of range, according to GM. But it won't be EPA-official.
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Caterham Project V concept previews lightweight electric sports car
With an emphasis on lightness, Project V previews a compact electric sports car that would sell aside its signature Seven.
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Rivian pass-through charging could use its EVs as extension cords
Pass-through charging could solve the problem of multiple vehicles needing to be charged in a single location where there may not be room for enough chargers.
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Canoo delivers NASA Artemis shuttles, broadens DoD battery project
The startup that once focused on California customers and a subscription model recently announced two U.S. government projects—including one that will help get to the moon.
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F-150 Lightning discount, Renault-Geely hybrid push, Toyota fuel cells: Today’s Car News
A joint venture between Renault and Geely appears to target Toyota’s juggernaut. Toyota hopes to edge closer to hydrogen fuel-cell profitability this decade—infrastructure aside. And there’s F-150 Lightning pricing news, and it’s not another price hike. This and more, here...
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The Ford electric truck is getting a discount for the first time, in another piece of evidence the EV market may be changing in the favor of shoppers.
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Toyota shifts hydrogen fuel-cell focus to Europe and China
The U.S. remains part of the plan, though. Toyota still sees big cost reductions and even profitability in future hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles themselves—infrastructure notwithstanding.
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$7.7B Renault-Geely venture seeks to challenge Toyota on hybrids
The two global automakers may also partner with oil compact Aramco, which would fund research into synthetic fuels and hydrogen for the joint venture.
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800V charging and Tesla, Audi EP4, EV supply and demand: Today’s Car News
Supply and demand finally appear to be shifting in EV buyers’ favor. Audi looked to its heritage for a special compact EV project. And why does 800-volt charging matter? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Dealership inventories of EVs are swelling, according to a recent report...
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These EVs have 800V charging: Why it’s better with or without Tesla’s NACS
The shift to Tesla’s Supercharging network might not benefit electric vehicles with 800-volt fast-charging capability. Yet.
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Report: EV inventories are swelling, and prices may drop soon
A recent roundup of what's on dealer lots suggests that the supply pinch of EVs is over—so actual deals on EVs might soon be around the corner.
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One of the last NSU-branded vehicles from Audi's past has been fitted with the motor from an Audi E-Tron SUV, modern brakes, and many other updates for the EV era.
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Jaguar I-Pace review, Fisker Ocean production, Mercedes and Tesla port: Today’s Car News
Mercedes-Benz says yes to the Tesla charge port. The Fisker Ocean is ramping up slowly. And we check in with the Jaguar I-Pace. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The production ramp of the Fisker Ocean is moving slowly. But in a Friday update the startup pointed to supplier challenges as a...
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Review: 2023 Jaguar I-Pace is a better EV than it was on arrival
The I-Pace took a shot at redemption, and made things right. But did anyone notice?
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Fisker points to suppliers in slow production ramp of Ocean EV
Just 1,022 Oceans were produced in the second quarter at contractor Magna's facility in Austria.
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Mercedes-Benz shifts to Tesla charging port for North America
One of the brands with the deepest history with Tesla is adopting its charge port for vehicles and its own charging network.
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Maverick Hybrid markup, Rolls-Royce EV tech, Rivian production: The Week in Reverse
Which EV fast-charging network doesn’t have terrible reliability? Which company that’s “all-in” on EVs pushed back against regulators’ targets? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending July 7, 2023...
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