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Rivian LFP shift, F-150 Lightning grid support, Toyota Mirai gets Teammate: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian reveals some technology news and lowers its production plans. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford and PG&E aim to study how the Lightning electric truck could support the grid. And Toyota’s driver-assist system debuts for the brand in the Mirai.

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Used EV price drop, Lexus UX hybrid mpg, die-cast electric G-wagen: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While last week marked the debut of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology—the electric G-wagen to the rest of us—this week a more affordable version arrives. The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD, $35,000 VW EV, Polestar 5 tech, Air charging EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar offered up a number of technology announcements and product previews. Battery tech in the Polestar 5 could allow some very fast charging. Lucid lets the Air charge other EVs. And VW claims again it’s working on a $35,000 EV for the U.S.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz has reportedly scrapped its extended-range EV powertrains under development, at least partly because they were too expensive and seen as a technological patch. Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan.

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Lucid Air interface improvement, Rivian drive units, Nio EC7: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lucid Air remains the technology leader among EVs, with astonishing range, power, and. Nio might have the most aerodynamic SUV ever. And we look at Lucid’s interface, and its continuous improvement, up close.

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Tesla prices; in-wheel motor Land Rover; airless tires, robotaxis, Autopia: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although it’s modest in its electric range, the idea acts as a technology proof point and, perhaps, a lot more. The attraction for kids, started with sponsorship by an oil company, has run for decades with internal combustion mini-cars, but it’s supposed to represent the future.

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Wireless charging, EV batteries’ second life, megawatt charging for semis: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We take a look at the technology and market potential of wireless charging for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car. Automakers are lining up second uses for EV batteries. Range anxiety still exists—without the anxiety—find researchers.

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