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Ford LFP battery pause, Porsche Cayenne PHEV, Nissan goes all-EV for Europe, UK: Today’s Car News

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And Nissan accelerates EV plans in Europe—and Britain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford puts one of its cornerstone EV battery projects on hold. Porsche plug-in hybrid shoppers have lots of options.

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Battery swapping goes big, America's lithium restart, EVs pass diesels in Europe: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

CATL has a battery swapping solution that it claims will work on most electric cars. EVs pass diesel sales in Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And how did the U.S. end up so short on lithium? Lithium is essential for modern EVs, and the U.S. has large reserves of it.

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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?

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Kia on Tuesday confirmed that a production version of its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it did not discuss United States launch timing. Kia America could not confirm to Green Car Reports either a U.S.

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RAV4 Prime charging recall, VW wireless charging, Jeep in Europe: Today’s Car News

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Jeep is sending a lower ratio of electric SUVs to Europe than it previously suggested. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is being recalled, and it affects charging. And which VW Group brand or vehicle might get the company’s very fast wireless charging?

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Honda EV battery plant, Hyundai OTA updates, BYD EVs for Europe: Today’s Car News

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BYD confirms details for EVs bound for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda shows its level of commitment to future EVs arriving mid-decade. And Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models will all get over-the-air update—and feature upgrade—capability within a few years.

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VW ID.Buzz test, Fiat EVs, Stellantis’ EV platform for Europe: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And its parent company shows off its mainstream EV platform for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. VW plans to test ID.Buzz vans near Tesla HQ. Fiat shows two new EVs unlikely for the U.S.

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EV highway range, GM charging, Toyota electric sports car, Cybertruck cost: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

available EV is getting put to the test in Europe with battery swapping? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 9, 2023. Green Car Reports named its four finalists for Best Car To Buy. Which mass-produced, U.S.-available