Green Car Reports

JANUARY 19, 2023

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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APRIL 22, 2024

And do in-wheel motors make more sense for EV conversions? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. based company that now owns Protean in-wheel motors has showcased a Land Rover Defender EV conversion that doesn’t gain weight in the translation. Disney is making a popular automotive ride all-electric.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The 2016 Geneva Motor Show is right around the corner, and a number of electric cars, hybrids, and other green models are set to debut there. As with any auto show, there will be a mix of concept cars and more down-to-earth production models.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2023

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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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is almost upon us, and true to form there''s much higher green car content than at other recent shows. This year includes everything from production city cars through fuel-efficient.'

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2021

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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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Press days for the 2016 Paris Motor Show begin at the end of this month, and we already know several notable green production and concept cars will make their debuts in the French capital. That includes no fewer than 24 electric cars, according to the.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 19, 2022

BMW is looking at four-motor electric M performance cars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. BMW announced that it’s testing a four-motor system for future M Performance EVs. The Ford Mustang is going fully electric—in a few years. Lincoln looked in the far-off future with a fresh concept.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Affecting all but the top-performance, tri-motor Sapphire version, the very long-range. Lancia rolls out the start of an EV revival. Rivian shines some light on the R2. And Lucid cuts prices. Thursday, Lucid cut prices on the 2024 Air lineup.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk reveals details of the Model X electric crossover and some future Model S upgrades, Audi files patents for a hybrid all-wheel drive system and more-aerodynamic wheels, and Nissan''s green-car plans don''t include plug-in hybrids. BMW advertises the i3 and.'

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Auto-show season continues with the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, which featured a number of notable green-car debuts. Tokyo usually boasts a few significant world launches from the local carmakers, mixed with more esoteric models designed primarily with Japan in mind.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2024

” Across Hyundai Motor Group, the company now projects that by 2035 it will use 3 million metric tons annually. By Green Car Reports' calculations, that's enough to keep several million.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Apple's reportedly working on an electric car. Lexus detailed new motor technology. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Apple is reportedly planning to launch an electric car with game-changing battery technology, Reuters reported on Monday. The car is said to arrive in.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Gregor Hembrough, head of Polestar Americas, told Green Car Reports earlier this month at a Polestar 1 drive. The company didn't exist in its current form a few years ago, and plans to go from zero sales in 2018 to 290,000 annual sales by 2025, with a break-even point by 2023 and profitability by 2025. Here's how.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 11, 2022

A new motor design is claimed to be good for performance EVs and wear-free. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla Powerwall owners will ally to smooth the California grid. And Hyundai issues a recall on the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV—again.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 20, 2021

And we check in about why the Lightning won’t have in-wheel motors. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The F-150 Lightning electric truck has been revealed at a very affordable starting price. Ford and SK Innovation announced a joint venture to make EV batteries in America.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 3, 2017

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show marks the next stop on the annual auto-show circuit. With press days beginning March 7, we aren't expecting an overwhelming number of green cars at the Swiss show this year. A smattering of production and concept cars with some green elements will debut there, though.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

And GM wants to do away with rare-earth materials in motors. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors earlier this week announced a partnership that it hopes will produce permanent-magnet EV motors without rare-earth materials—and their controversial.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

And Hyundai and Kia bypass some of the hurdles of in-wheel motors with their own solution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai and Kia have shown an alternative to in-wheel motors that accomplishes some of the same packaging goals. Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 3, 2018

Last week we listed seven of the most bizarre "green" cars (and some not-so-green) of the 20th century, most of which were rolled out in response to depression, war recovery, or out-of-control gas prices.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And Volvo is keeping motor development in-house. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo is planning to develop its own motors for electric. Ford is betting on commercial vehicles, affordability, and supporting a new business model as it goes electric.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The Geneva Motor Show is almost upon us. Physically small in size next to many international shows, there's nevertheless plenty to look at, particularly if you're interested in green transport and concept vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2023

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. And which electric truck are shoppers most excited about? Hint: It’s not the Cybertruck.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 31, 2022

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 30, 2022. Which automaker revealed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world? Which states recently joined California in banning gas-only vehicles by 2035?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Which EV was shown to be the most aerodynamic production car in the world? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 16, 2022. Which bidirectional charger is approved under warranty for the Leaf?

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

And Lordstown Motors is recalling the Endurance over a propulsion issue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors has paused production on the Endurance electric truck due to. California clamps down on replacement tire efficiency.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Which legendary sports car brand might be making in-wheel motors? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2023. Which automaker cut a hybrid from its consumer lineup to make more police-duty hybrids?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show is almost upon us. Weird and wonderful some may seem but many feature the kind of technology we''ll soon be seeing in our road cars. And while the Los Angeles Auto Show might hold more relevance for the U.S. market, Tokyo''s offerings can never be discounted entirely.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 31, 2020

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

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Chicago isn''t as big as some annual auto shows, and at this year''s show green vehicles are a little thin on the ground--March''s Geneva Motor Show will provide more to that effect. Nevertheless there are a few significant vehicles set to appear in Chicago, so we''ve pieced together a green car preview to bring you the latest details.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The remains of Lordstown Motors get flipped back to a familiar face. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla and Rivian update on sales. 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., with deliveries expected to start next summer.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 3, 2023. Rivian’s Enduro motor unit, made by the company itself. Which electric trucks slated for delivery later this year confirmed an EPA range topping 400 miles?

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