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Toyota has reportedly said yes to a dedicated EV platform that might underpin higher-volume EVs. But it might arrive until 2028.
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Activesphere concept imagines a stylish electric Audi Allroad pickup
The sphere concepts include the Skysphere, Grandsphere, and Urbansphere and represent Audi's four "rings" of the future. But it's the Activesphere that looks ready for America.
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Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News
Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month? This and more...
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Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVs
If GM chooses to make the switch on some models, it would follow BMW, as well as American EV range leaders Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian.
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Tesla teases product roadmap March 1: Robovan, Cyberwagon, Model 2?
Tesla hasn't provided a glimpse of its product roadmap in some time, but CEO Elon Musk hinted that it this time it will make sense with battery availability.
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Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annually
Tesla is claiming to apply some of its manufacturing know-how back to battery cells, in a facility that vastly cuts the investment and space needed for a specific output.
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Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and hatchback in 2024—and to be competitive, look for combined fuel economy in the vicinity of 50 mpg. And aside from the CR-V Fuel Cell, the brand still has no plans to offer plug-in hybrids anytime soon. The Gen 3 race car for Formula E takes tech from the production Lucid Air. The race cars’...
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Report: Uber working on EVs for ride-hailing, deliveries
Higher top speeds aren't necessary in EVs for urban environments, Uber's CEO said, adding that designing for a lower top speed could lower costs.
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2024 Honda Civic Hybrid due as sedan and hatchback, but no PHEV
A Civic Hybrid sedan and hatchback will arrive in 2024 to rival the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda has confirmed.
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Lucid motors are already helping energize Formula E racing
In Gen 3 cars, Lucid is supplying the front motors that aim for maximum energy recovery—helping to make the race faster and more exciting.
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2024 Polestar 2 refresh, Ford magnetic charge connector, wind and solar: Today’s Car News
Ford might be considering a new charging connector. The shift to wind and solar is making EVs cleaner, fast. And Polestar switches to rear-wheel drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is seeking a 300-mile range for its Polestar 2, as part of a switch of its single-motor model to...
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2024 Polestar 2 EV switches to rear-drive, seeks 300-mile range
The driving range of all-wheel-drive versions has improved as well, and a new front-end design more cleanly packages active-safety hardware.
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In a proposed and patented charging connector, Ford would use a magnetic system to help align physical charge pins precisely.
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US shift toward wind and solar will cut coal, make EVs cleaner
The EIA forecasts that wind and solar will together account for 16% of total electricity generation in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and 8% in 2018.
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Aptera details, Lightyear 0, Tesla heat pump, luxury EV leases: Today’s Car News
Lucid offers one of many expected luxury EV leases tapping into federal money. Aptera details the first of its three-wheeled solar EVs due to have up to a 1,000-mile range. Tesla claims its heat pump is better. And Lightyear bails on its solar-car starting line and skips to the future. This and...
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Lightyear 0 solar EV nixed, as company pivots to Lightyear 2
Valmet currently produces the niche Lightyear 0 in Finland, but the company has halted production and Lightyear now says its focus is on the Lightyear 2.
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Tesla heat pump detailed, gives a boost to winter EV range
All Tesla models now have heat pumps—a complete turnaround versus a few years ago when it considered the tech unnecessary.
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Luxury EV leases are already tapping into $7,500 EV tax credit
Leasing may become a more popular option for those seeking high-end luxury EVs as an unintended side effect of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The initial version of Aptera's three-wheel, super-efficiency solar EV may go 400 miles from just 42 kwh.
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Wrangler 4xe winter drive, Mazda rotary details, GM small electric truck: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed this week that some of its front-wheel-drive EVs are going rear-wheel-drive? Which charging network did Shell announce plans to buy? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 20, 2023. The 2023 Jeep...
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GM compact electric truck, Hertz EV rollout, Nikola mobile hydrogen: Today’s Car News
Hertz has big plans to deploy EVs to U.S. cities. Nikola is making hydrogen refueling mobile. And GM is considering a small electric truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is considering the addition of a $30,000 compact electric pickup to its lineup. The project is reportedly part of...
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Hertz will funnel thousands of EVs to major US cities—charging, too
Through a partnership called Hertz Electrifies, it will help bring EVs to more rental and rideshare customers by making sure charging is in place.
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Nikola has a mobile hydrogen station for fuel-cell trucks
The company says the first mobile hydrogen refueling unit has been released for market operation, and the concept will be displayed next week.
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Report: GM considering $30,000 small electric pickup
Chevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.
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