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Rivian Dual-Motor vs. Quad-Motor, eSprinter priced, green hydrogen: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We look at how Rivian Dual-Motor models compare to Quad-Motor models. And what makes green hydrogen worthy of a federal incentive? This and more, here at Green Car Reports Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself in Illinois, cuts weight, cuts costs, and provides nearly the.

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

Baua Electric

And do in-wheel motors make more sense for EV conversions? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. But with this tech that could be especially well-suited for robotaxis, EVs, and more still under development and at the prototype stage, the company is also focusing on other tech like sustainable materials and retreads.

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Polestar developing its own electric motors, batteries, electrical architecture

Green Car Reports

The company didn't exist in its current form a few years ago, and plans to go from zero sales in 2018 to 290,000 annual sales by 2025, with a break-even point by 2023 and profitability by 2025. Gregor Hembrough, head of Polestar Americas, told Green Car Reports earlier this month at a Polestar 1 drive. Here's how.

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Panasonic battery boost, Tesla Model Y drive, Lordstown Motors ad: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lordstown Motors makes a traditional truck ad for its electric truck, and it’s refreshing. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A Panasonic executive has revealed that the cells the company supplies to Tesla for the Model 3.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. If the G can go electric,” Mercedes marketing vice president Bettina Fetzer told Green Car Reports and other journalists in late April prior to our drive, “any car can go electric.”

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Toyota Venza first drive, Kia Soul EV, Lordstown Motors IPO: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lordstown Motors is seeking a stock-market debut. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ohio’s Lordstown Motors is seeking an IPO as it continues to develop its fleet-oriented electric trucks, to be built in a former GM plant. And the company announced. The Kia Soul EV remains uncertain for the U.S.

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Nissan figured out how to make a dual-motor Leaf

Green Car Reports

When Nissan launched the updated 2018 Leaf, company representatives told Green Car Reports that a dual-motor variant was still off the table. This prototype's front and rear motors combine for more than 300 horsepower and almost exactly 500 pound-feet of torque, which is quite a bit.

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