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With e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Ram racing ahead of regulation, Lightyear 2 waitlist, Goodyear sustainable tire: Today’s Car News
A Ram extended-range EV will help run faster than regulations. Lightyear opens the waitlist for its $40,000 model. Goodyear shows a tire that’s 90% sustainable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Ford and GM are aiming to make electric trucks and gasoline ones in the years ahead...
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulations
Keeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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Goodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materials
The demonstration tire shows Goodyear has the capability to make a tire with 90% sustainable content, even as it aims to launch a production tire with 70% sustainable content this year.
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Waitlist opens for $40,000 Lightyear 2 solar car due in 2025
The Lightyear 2 will have a real-world range near 500 miles, according to the company—and, likely, the same level of emphasis on reducing dependence on charging infrastructure.
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Ram range-extended EV, heated seat belt, Mercedes charging network, Vinfast update: Today’s Car News
Mercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller EVs. A heated seat belt could help unlock more winter-time EV range. And how will a Ram range-extended electric truck take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis’ Ram brand...
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While it might sound extravagant and unnecessary, ZF's Heat Belt helps to steer the burden away from conventional cabin heating.
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucks
Forget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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Vinfast details smaller VF 6 and VF 7, confirms US VF 8 deliveries
Vinfast now says the first U.S. customer cars were delivered in December, shortly after their arrival from Vietnam.
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Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
At CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
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F-150 Lightning wins, Ram electric truck concept, VW ID.7 prototype, Rivian vans: The Week in Reverse
Which popular EV got a price hike the same week it once again became eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit? What did the Sony-Honda electric car venture choose as its brand name? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 6...
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Ram Revolution concept, Ram PHEV, Afeela debut, BMW CES concept: Today’s Car News
BMW is going back to basics with the look and the interface for its mid-decade EVs. The Sony-Honda EV brand now has a name. Stellantis is getting in the electric aircraft business. Ram reveals the direction of its future trucks, and it’s electric. And there’s another Ram plug-in on the...
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In design, the BMW i Vision Dee bucks the trend of more screens—and it harks back to the heritage of small, sporty BMW 3-Series models.
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Sony-Honda EV takes form with new prototype, Afeela brand
Afeela's sleek sedan prototype previews a production model due for North American deliveries in spring 2026.
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Ram plug-in hybrid pickup will sell alongside fully electric truck
A plug-in hybrid Ram pickup would allow daily plug-in electric driving plus long-range towing on the weekends.
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Ram 1500 BEV Concept electric pickup bows with three-row seating
Third-row jump seats, a curvaceous exterior, and a nearly buttonless interior are among the concept details Ram is teasing in its shift to an electric pickup truck.
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Study: EV adoption faces critical cost barriers
An annual study from Deloitte suggests that concern over EV cost appears to be growing—not surprising for a year when EV sticker prices and battery costs soared.
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Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for Archer
At CES in Las Vegas, Stellantis announced that it will build the Archer Midnight electric aircraft and invest $150 million in Archer Aviation through 2024.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning looks much like the gasoline F-150, but it drives better in almost every respect.
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Bolt EV price hike, VW ID.7, Tesla fine, F-150 Lightning tops them all: Today’s Car News
Volkswagen reveals its upcoming electric sedan. Cold-weather range is behind a Tesla fine. Chevy Bolt EV prices rise as the tax credit returns. And our pick of the year follows what Americans will find a very familiar shape. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Today we named our Green Car...
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GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returns
Buyers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are once again eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount starting this month—but prices just rose $900.
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Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather range
Tesla's lack of communication behind cold-weather range loss appear to be the basis of a fine from a South Korea regulator.
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VW ID.7 prototype previews long-range electric sedan due in 2024
Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a large, streamlined sedan that might top 350 miles of range.
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Rivian EDV up close, Tesla resale bubble pops, used PHEV tax credit: Today’s Car News
We take a look at Rivian’s electric vans. VW’s MEB platform is due for a boost mid-decade, V2G charging could pay off quickly. Used plug-in hybrids are in demand. And it seems the used Tesla price bubble has popped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While Rivian generates...
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