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

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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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Recovering old EV batteries, Ferrari in-wheel motors, Honda fuel cells: Today’s Car News

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Ferrari is working on its own in-wheel motor design for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. How will that old Leaf or Prius pack go toward a new American-made EV? And what are Honda’s hydrogen plans other than a CR-V Fuel Cell?

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Wrangler 4xe review, more efficient in-wheel motors, Shell buys into free charging: Today’s Car News

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Elaphe and McLaren Applied Technologies aspire to make in-wheel motors quicker and more efficient. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Shell snatches up Volta and its unique ad-subsidized charging model. And we take the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid for a winter drive.

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Audi Q4 E-Tron review, Mullen GT, in-wheel motors in cars: Today’s Car News

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In-wheel motors make their debut in a passenger car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports A follow-up test drive of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric SUV left our resident Audi fan underwhelmed and. The flashy Qiantu K50 that looked like a Chinese rival to the Tesla Roadster is back with a U.S.

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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. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lotus shows off its upcoming lightweight EV platform. And Ford is thinking big about battery recycling.

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Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car News

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The three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here. Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois?

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In-motion EV charging, drive motor clutches, Stellantis ponders $25,000 EV: Today’s Car News

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Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging?

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