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Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet —about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline cars. Vinfast previews three EVs. And the first EV that goes completely by-wire has been U.S.-certified.

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Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car News

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The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although the Hummer EV uses less energy than the other big gasoline trucks and SUVs on the list, its emissions related to manufacturing and disposal—including that huge battery—give it a very heavy footprint.

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Toyota wireless charging, Kia EV9 details, Tesla Model X investigated: Today’s Car News

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Specs and details for the 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV are out. And Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Kia has revealed specs and various details on the 2024 EV9 electric SUV. Shaping up as a rival both to gasoline models like the Toyota.

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2024 BMW i5 details, Volvo EX30 CO2, Stellantis and lithium-sulfur batteries: Today’s Car News

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Stellantis sees lithium-sulfur battery tech in its future. And the BMW i5 looks much like a gasoline 5-Series. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 BMW i5 revealed Wednesday is essentially a fully electric BMW 5-Series. Is that a good thing?

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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in Reverse

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Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022.

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BMW i7 revealed, Audi Urban Sphere concept, VW electric pickup: Today’s Car News

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BMW’s near-term electric future looks just like its gasoline one. Audi conceives an electric van around autonomous driving in the city. And is VW considering an electric pickup after its electric Microbus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Although it’s a.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 2, 2024. Fiat also provided a glimpse of its future in the form of five stylish compact EV concepts , including a pickup and camper.

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