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Following in the footsteps of the more mainstream Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 is the 2023 Genesis GV60, the third vehicle revealed from the Korean automakers to ride on their shared E-GMP modular platform.  The GV60 is why I was recently in Orange County, Calif. again near Hyundai’s headquarters (at the same studio in

In a first drive review of the 2022 Rivian R1T electric truck, we found it to be one of the most versatile vehicles ever tested. It’s a harbinger of what’s to come with a new era of fully electric pickups and SUVs—although it’s also a reminder that tall, heavy trucks are going to use more

Mercedes is joining Stellantis for batteries in Europe. Michigan plans a dynamic wireless charging pilot. A UK project envisions a lightweight British sports car. And Volvo will go leather-free in its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Volvo announced plans to make all of its fully electric models completely leather-free by 2030,

Volvo Cars announced this past week that it plans to make all of its fully electric models completely leather-free by 2030, as part of “an ethical stand for animal welfare.” That includes a target to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2025, and to make 25 percent of the material in Volvo models out of

Which affordable electric vehicle earned top safety recognition? What issue is splitting automakers’ support of a proposed EV tax credit expansion? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 24, 2021. With both Rivian and Lucid recently given EPA range figures—and Lucid ousting Tesla

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid beats the RAV4 Prime on affordability. BMW is sitting out the race for more mass-market EV range. And controversy swirls over a boost being given to unions as part of the EV tax credit. We help break down why. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  A revamped version

General Motors outlined what will help give its upcoming Ultium motors and drive systems efficiency and performance. Lotus shows off its upcoming lightweight EV platform. And Ford is thinking big about battery recycling. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Ford is partnering with Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials for battery recycling. It

General Motors on Tuesday revealed more about the motors and propulsion systems that will power a generation of Ultium-based electric vehicles.  Motor design and efficiency is an unsung hero in the drive for pushing EV range higher without having to upsize the battery—and the demand on charging infrastructure—so GM’s in-house-developed solutions could potentially help make

Audi has revealed pricing, equipment, and range information for U.S. versions of its all-electric overture for the masses, the Q4 E-Tron lineup due late this year. The compact Audi EV will start at just $44,995, including the mandatory $1,095 destination charge. That’s for the single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, badged the Q4 40 E-Tron. The Q4 50

The Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV electric cars remain on a production pause, but GM confirmed Monday that battery production is again underway.  Production has resumed at LG battery plants in both Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, the automaker said, as LG understands the nature of two manufacturing defects that have been the root cause

This week, Tesla lost its lead position in electric vehicle range, held since the 2012 arrival of the Model S.  The Model S delivered 265 EPA miles back then, passed the 300-mile barrier in 2016, and now achieves 405 miles in Long Range form. But Silicon Valley rival Lucid Motors has rolled into the scene

Why did Tesla push back about an expansion of the federal EV tax credit? Which company’s electric trucks are ready for delivery? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 17, 2021. We tested the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid off-road, and brought you

Chevy Bolt EV owners are cautioned about parking. Ford gets ready for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup. And does Tesla’s steering yoke do all that a steering wheel can do? One consumer giant isn’t convinced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Ford reported on Thursday that it’s already made F-150 Lightning electric pickups—pre-production

The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup isn’t due until spring 2022, but Ford on Thursday confirmed that the first pre-production examples of the Lightning are already being built at the factory that will make consumer-bound versions next year.  The pre-production F-150 Lightning trucks will be used for real-world testing, Ford says. It’s not unusual for

California reveals a roadmap for hydrogen infrastructure. Battery recycling needs to be carried forward to be part of an EV ecosystem. And we take the Toyota RAV4 Prime off-road. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The Toyota RAV4 Prime is seemingly the Swiss Army knife of EVs, and it’s hard to come up

Tesla, Toyota, and Honda are among the automakers pushing back about an EV tax credit that gives a boost to labor unions. Volkswagen reveals range ratings for its affordable all-wheel-drive EVs. And can hydrogen from a landfill really be greener than that from solar and wind? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Volkswagen

Need a new electric car for well under $40,000? You have a lot of choices. The Volvo XC40 Recharge gets a range boost, and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid gets a price tag. And Elio is back with an EV—timeline, to be announced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Elio Motors is at

Falling battery costs will soon help make EVs cheaper than combustion models—not just in overall ownership costs, but in up-front sticker price.  But if you’re looking only for the lowest-priced new EVs on the market, without driving range a top priority, the options are surprisingly limited.  Most of the new EVs being introduced are larger

Which automaker announced plans to cut battery degradation to 10 percent over 10 years? Which states haven’t required EV sales but are among those with the highest EV registrations? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 10, 2021. This week we brought you

BMW envisions the compact EV around a circular economy. Hyundai teases its large electric SUV. And with a pop-up rooftop tent, you can skip the fretting about towing with your plug-in vehicle. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  We tested a plug-in hybrid favorite, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, equipped with a Roofnest

There’s an expanded lineup of Polestar 2 models for 2022, and we review them. Mercedes previews its EQS luxury SUV, due around 2023. And U.S. taxpayers could save a whole lot of money if the federal fleet were shifted to EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Two first drives of the updated Polestar

Mercedes-Benz confirms more details for the upcoming GLB EV. Volkswagen thinks small, affordable, and electric. Toyota invests in batteries and EVs. And which states have the most EV registrations? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Toyota made some major announcements regarding EVs and batteries on Tuesday. It plans to spend $13.5 billion on

At the Munich auto show, Mercedes-Benz on Sunday confirmed a few key pieces of information about how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB will arrive in U.S. spec—although pricing and driving range remain variables that might or might not see this luxury EV fitting into some American driveways starting next year. The EQB will be offered in

Which EV might potentially get a big boost in range after the recall remedy? What once common fuel was verified as completely phased out in the world as of this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 5, 2021. On Friday, the

Mercedes-Benz on Sunday revealed its next fully electric luxury car, set to follow the introduction of its 2022 Mercedes EQS flagship and arrive in the U.S. next spring.  As the EQS is the electric S-Class equivalent, the 2023 Mercedes EQE is the electric E-Class equivalent. In prototype form it measures 196.6 inches long, 77.2 inches

The U.S. EPA on Friday posted official efficiency and range ratings for the Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, and they both handily top 300 miles. The Rivian R1T has been rated at 314 miles of range by the EPA, and the R1S earns a 316-mile rating.  According to the EPA, for the

Audi shows the shape of an autonomous electric sedan for later in the decade. BMW thinks about the circular economy and CO2 reduction in a concept EV. Nikola chooses Bosch for fuel cells. And the list of long-delayed Tesla products is growing. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has confirmed two significant

Different priorities will apply to the sedans of the future, especially fully electric sedans built without provision for engines and equipped with advanced autonomous driving modes.  Audi revealed its Grandsphere concept Thursday ahead of its official bow next week at the Munich auto show, and it shows how the brand is designing future dedicated electric-cars

Hyundai shows an Ioniq 5 robotaxi. Leaded gas is gone. Mercedes’ AMG shows a plug-in hybrid that uses its juice for performance more than range. And are you eager to see the Subaru EV? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Hyundai on Tuesday revealed an autonomous “robotaxi” version of its Ioniq 5 electric

GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.