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The compact model, to be called EX30, will be revealed on June 7 and will be available that same day for U.S. reservations, Volvo said.
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Fisker Ocean deliveries start in Europe—six months into production
Fisker has said that the delay has been due to the vehicle homologation process, with full U.S. certification yet to come. Fisker developed the Ocean in an accelerated two-year timeframe.
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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shift
Satisfaction with aftermarket chains for maintenance, repair, and tire service has dropped, but none of the major chains have yet targeted EVs and their specific tire needs.
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Rimac taps its electric supercar smarts for energy storage tech
A new battery architecture with more efficiency and a smaller footprint could help enable urban renewable energy or grid-buffering projects.
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"Plug and play" kit for classic Mini electric starts under $20,000
The EV kit is designed to drop into the existing vehicle's structure and may be the simplest and cheapest way to achieve an electric classic Mini.
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Toyota and Hyundai broaden fuel-cell semi plans for US
Both companies provided an update on hydrogen-fueled semi plans and see fuel-cell tech as part of the future for U.S. heavy-duty truck use.
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What is the most common trade-in for a Tesla Model 3? Is Toyota about to ramp up its commitment to EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 5, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius, with some closer scrutiny paid in daily driving situations, we found the latest version of this hybrid icon to offer up jaw-dropping good looks and more driving inspiration—although the interface, ride comfort, and quiet altogether come out a little lacking. That, and you’ll be fielding a lot of questions about why this...
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Ford aims to capture more EV newbies with three-row electric SUV
A future three-row EV could follow the market buzz of F-150 Lightning, helping bring new customers to Ford and keep them, suggested the company’s CEO.
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White House: Toyota "fully committed" to electrifying US fleet
Biden administration senior adviser John Podesta, cited by Reuters, appears to suggest that Toyota might step up its EV plans.
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Mach-E LFP details, Fisker Ocean battery swapping, 2025 Mini Cooper EV: Today’s Car News
Ford has detailed pricing and expected range for Mustang Mach-E models powered by LFP batteries. The Mini Cooper Electric could add range, space, and power next year with a redesign. And Fisker is embracing battery swapping for its Ocean EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports Fisker plans to...
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Redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper Electric adds driving range, space
Mini has boosted performance, range, and interior space for this affordable electric hatchback. Even as Mini shifts electric, its U.S. future remains unconfirmed.
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Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to Ocean EV by 2024
Fisker released no information on the battery to be used for the project, but it said that it would share revenue on battery swapping with Ample.
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Lower-cost LFP cells are coming first to the Mustang Mach-E in calendar year 2023 and then to the F-150 Lightning in 2024.
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CarMax: Owners trading in Civic for Model 3, Prius for Leaf
Toyota was also the most trade-in brand for EVs, with the Tacoma near the top for models traded in.
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2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discount
A $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models—all as part of a limited-time deal with the retail giant.
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Lordstown trouble, e-Corner demonstration, EV rejectors growing: Today’s Car News
Lordstown Motors could be in financial trouble. Hyundai’s supplier shows off its e-Corner EV tech with a crab walk and pivot turn. And is a growing group of U.S. shoppers rejecting EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In its latest survey data, J.D. Power saw a higher portion of...
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes sideways with e-Corner tech, in-wheel motors
New tech could permit even more EV packaging freedom—and maneuverability, of course.
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Survey: Growing portion of US shoppers are rejecting EVs
Price and charging remain the reason why a growing percentage of shoppers are "very unlikely" to consider an EV. Are there other reasons?
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Crucial Foxconn funding needed to keep fledgling EV truck maker Lordstown Motors going could be on the rocks.
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2023 Prius review, Accord Hybrid safety, Daimler charging network: Today’s Car News
The Honda Accord makes the top tier for safety. Daimler is re-upping its aim to establish a charging and hydrogen network for big trucks. Saab’s engineering braintrust continued to concoct new vehicles in an era of EVs. And we followed up with the latest Prius hybrid and found a lot to love...
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid achieves Top Safety Pick+ distinction
Improved side-impact protection, part of the redesign the Accord lineup received for 2023, is partly to credit for the top showing.
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Daimler plans $650M US charging and hydrogen network for big rigs
The Daimler joint venture will "forge ahead" with an electric-truck network, amid conflicting policy signals.
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Saab braintrust created Emily GT electric car, now mothballed
The Emily GT prototype looks like a Saab descendant and shows off in-wheel motor performance, but it's unlikely to ever be made.
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius looks like an electric sequel but fits the hybrid franchise
The 2023 Prius sure looks like it should be an EV. But it’s faithful to fuel-sipping, high-mpg Prius expectations in every way.
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