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GM motor details, Ford battery recycling, Lotus’ lightweight EV platform: Today’s Car News

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General Motors outlined what will help give its upcoming Ultium motors and drive systems efficiency and performance. And Ford is thinking big about battery recycling. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is partnering with Tesla co-founder JB Straibel’s Redwood Materials for.

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GM signs on for Supercharging, Wrangler 4xe price cut, Lexus TX PHEV: Today’s Car News

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GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors announced Thursday that GM vehicles will gain Tesla. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024.

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2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, Bill Gates, GM e-bikes: Today's Car News

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Microsoft founder Bill Gates weighs in on electric cars. General Motors launches a pair of compact electric-bikes. Ford prices its 2020 Explorer Hybrid—high. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ford released pricing for the 2020 Explorer, including a top-of-the-line-only Explorer.

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General Motors claims to beat Ford on fuel efficiency

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If you needed proof of how important fuel economy has become as a selling point for new vehicles then look no further than the 2014 GMC Sierra 150 (pictured) from General Motors. Despite being a pick-up truck, and looking like anything but a green car, the vehicle boasts a 5.3litre EcoTec V8 engine that General [.].

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

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Nissan and Mitsubishi team up for EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs, and next-generation pickups. And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. More energy-dense batteries coming in the near future aren’t just destined for fully electric vehicles.

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Bolt EV refresh, Mach-E timing, electric Jeeps, fuel cell vs. BEV: Today’s Car News

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GM delays its Bolt EV refresh while Ford’s Mach-E remains on schedule. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors has confirmed that while upcoming electric vehicles from GMC Hummer and Cadillac will likely remain on schedule, the refresh. Volkswagen talks battery electric vs. fuel-cell.

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GM-Nikola deal, Mach-E GT Performance, Best Car To Buy 2021 shortlist: Today’s Car News

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We announce the shortlist for Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021. Ford is planning to build an EV in Germany, and it confirmed its Mach-E GT Performance Edition might be as quick as a Model Y Performance. General Motors and Nikola have finalized a partnership they. This and more!

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