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Wrangler 4xe review, more efficient in-wheel motors, Shell buys into free charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Elaphe and McLaren Applied Technologies aspire to make in-wheel motors quicker and more efficient. And we take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid for a winter drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the king of the plug-in hybrid.

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Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Formula E is running with Lucid motors. 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.

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Nikola founder charged, CATL’s sodium-ion cells, Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mitsubishi teases the next-generation Outlander Plug-In Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Trevor Milton, the founder of fuel-cell-focused truckmaker Nikola Motor. CATL shows some of the future with its sodium-ion cells.

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Volvo EX90 pricing, EV reliability skids, Hyundai in-wheel alternative: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports. And Hyundai and Kia bypass some of the hurdles of in-wheel motors with their own solution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai and Kia have shown an alternative to in-wheel motors that accomplishes some of the same packaging goals.

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Ford EV strategy, Aston Martin hybrids, Volvo motors: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric. And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning to develop its own motors for electric.

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Tesla Powerwall virtual power plant, Hyundai Ioniq recall, “wear-free” motor: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A new motor design is claimed to be good for performance EVs and wear-free. And Hyundai issues a recall on the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV—again. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla Powerwall owners will ally to smooth the California grid.

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F-150 Lightning production halt, LFP batteries, VW plug-in hybrids, Ford hub motors: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And Volkswagen is back to old messaging on plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A battery issue has halted Lightning production. All eyes are on Tesla and whether it will open up its Supercharger hardware. Ford Monday confirmed a.

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