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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

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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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Hyundai’s hydrogen big picture goes way beyond cars and trucks

Green Car Reports

” Across Hyundai Motor Group, the company now projects that by 2035 it will use 3 million metric tons annually. By Green Car Reports' calculations, that's enough to keep several million.

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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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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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Rivian dual vs. quad, electric VW GTI, Sonata Hybrid and Model 3 refreshes: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023. Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself. Does EV fast-charging degrade the long-term range of Teslas?

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