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Hyundai LFP batteries, BMW i3 returning, GM permanent-magnet purge: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The BMW i3 is returning. And GM wants to do away with rare-earth materials in motors. Hyundai is working on its own LFP batteries. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford, GM, BMW partner with SMUD on managed EV charging pilot

Electrek

Automakers Ford , GM , and BMW are announcing a new managed EV charging pilot program with SMUD, the sixth-largest not-for-profit electric service provider. The post Ford, GM, BMW partner with SMUD on managed EV charging pilot appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW i5 review, GM EV home backup, VW chooses NACS, free fast charging: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we found this electric. Which new Toyota plug-in hybrid is claimed to go 55 electric miles in its home-market version? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 22, 2023.

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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

Teslarati

BMW is the latest of many automakers to officially adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning future electric vehicles (EVs) built by the company will include Tesla’s charging port and get access to the vast Supercharger network. With six fully electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce models now available in the U.S.

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Stop That: BMW Recalls Vehicles for Brake Issues

The Truth About Cars

Pursuant to federal law (we’ve always wanted to start a post in that manner), BMW is recalling approximately 80,000 machines from the 2023 and 2024 model years for vexing problems with braking systems. Image: BMW] Become a& TTAC insider. & Letters about this issue won’t go out until sometime in April.

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Kia EV6 price cut, Chevy Silverado EV delay, BMW goes NACS: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce drivers will soon get Tesla Supercharger access. And GM slows the production ramp of its electric trucks by a year. The Kia EV6 offers its longest-range version for less money.

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SMUD running EV charging pilot program with BMW, Ford and GM

Green Car Congress

SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, announced the Managed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot, a new electric vehicle program with BMW of North America, Ford and General Motors. Managed EV Charging will make it easier for customers to switch to an EV.

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