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Tesla Powerwall virtual power plant, Hyundai Ioniq recall, “wear-free” motor: Today’s Car News

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Tesla Powerwall owners will ally to smooth the California grid. A new motor design is claimed to be good for performance EVs and wear-free. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a pilot program with the California utility PG&E, some Tesla Powerwall owners will.

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Volvo EX90 details, Wrangler 4xe recall, EV battery prices, Tesla Cybertruck: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

What did Hyundai and Kia present as better than in-wheel motors? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 1, 2023. The Tesla Cybertruck was revealed Thursday in production form. And which electric truck are shoppers most excited about?

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

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The flashy Qiantu K50 that looked like a Chinese rival to the Tesla Roadster is back with a U.S. 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.

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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. Ford is partnering with Tesla co-founder JB Straibel’s Redwood Materials for. Lotus shows off its upcoming lightweight EV platform.

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Volvo EX30 pricing, Lordstown sold, Tesla and Rivian sales: Today’s Car News

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Tesla and Rivian update on sales. The remains of Lordstown Motors get flipped back to a familiar face. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Volvo gives its smallest EV a very attractive price tag. Volvo has confirmed that its EX30 EV will start at $36,245 for the U.S., That makes it a rival.

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Panasonic battery boost, Tesla Model Y drive, Lordstown Motors ad: Today’s Car News

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Lordstown Motors makes a traditional truck ad for its electric truck, and it’s refreshing. And Panasonic says that the cells it currently supplies to Tesla are going to get a big boost in energy density. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Nissan Leaf battery lifetime, Lucid motor tech, EVs and communities of color: Today’s Car News

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Lucid gives a deep-dive into its motor tech and why it leaps past what’s offered by Tesla and Porsche. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan Leaf batteries are staying in use longer than anticipated. And communities of color are far more interested in EVs than sales data suggests.

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