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Honda's hydrogen plans include a fuel-cell semi with Isuzu and internal-combustion engines potentially for motorcycles or mopeds.
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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in Utah
The 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stations
But it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Prius Prime lease deal, Ford multi-activity EV, diesel fine for former Audi exec: Today’s Car News
The courts aren’t done with Dieselgate. Ford reveals another intriguing small EV for Europe. And why does the Prius Prime cost less to lease? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than the Prius hybrid—even though the Prime...
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid
Bargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fine
Rupert Stadler allegedly admitted culpability in keeping affected diesel vehicles on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015.
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While Ford sends signals it's going big with upcoming EVs for the U.S., it revealed a very intriguing small EV for Europe.
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Porsche plug-in hybrid review, Mercedes electric vans, Stellantis battery plant: Today’s Car News
The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid...
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Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian support
Stellantis also plans a technology center for battery cells, modules, and battery packs near the plant, so much rests on a resolution.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV
A factory-built electric camper van might be part of the expanded range of fully electric offerings Mercedes aims to make on its VAN.EA architecture starting in 2026.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap
The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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Rivian pricing and demand, Honda compact EV, Ford hydrogen fuel-cell test: Today’s Car News
Rivian supply and demand brings a much shorter wait time for its electric trucks. Honda reveals a new EV for Europe. And Ford tests hydrogen fuel-cell tech. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As Rivian continues to ramp up production, it confirmed last week that the wait time on some...
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The three-year trial project, based in the UK, will look at whether it can deliver “enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases.”
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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for Europe
The Hyundai Kona Electric will be among the many rivals to this mainstream EV in all but badging.
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Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versions
Rivian has been making more electric trucks than it's been delivering, and it's worked through much of its order backlog, but here's why it has no plans to lower prices.
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Volvo and Vinfast EV reviews, Fisker update, three-row Toyota EV: The Week in Reverse
Which company announced greener replacement tires for the Tesla Model 3? Which upcoming EV models will be delayed due to software issues? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 12, 2023. In a drive review of the 2024 Volvo...
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Review: Don't buy the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 City Edition
The first electric vehicle being sold in the U.S. by Vietnam's Vinfast has potential, but give this new company some time to work out its many issues.
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Goodyear greens the carbon black in tires for Tesla Model 3
The carbon black key to durability isn't from combustion but from a process from Monolith using methane and renewable electricity.
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The U.S. arrival of these flagship electric SUVs will likely be delayed due to software issues relating to their shared platform.
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Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be more
These revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026
The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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EV adoption bottleneck, Volvo EX30 tease, Fisker Ocean Force E, Pear delay: Today’s Car News
Fisker shows an off-road Ocean and resets some timelines. Volvo teases a smaller electric SUV. EV tires should be a business opportunity. And dealerships are no longer choking EV adoption. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Have friends, family, or you tried to find an EV in stock to drive...
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Report: Few dealerships have EVs available, and it's a problem
The latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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Fisker Ocean off-roader bows as 2023 target lowered, Pear delayed
Fisker is delaying its follow-up Pear EV to 2025, while Ocean production has been cut by more than a quarter.
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