A series of electric vehicles rolled out by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota—all at Shanghai—are all headed to the U.S. The rugged charm of Alpha Motors’ latest electric pickup has some of your attention. And a study suggests the whole…
Author: Bengt Halvorson
Toyota bZ4X Concept looks like a fully electric RAV4, leads lineup of “bZ” EV models
Toyota has released the bZ4X Concept, the first EV built on the company’s e-TNGA platform for EVs and co-developed with Subaru. As early reports have indicated the bZ4X appears about the size of the best-selling RAV4 Hybrid—or a future vers…
Audi A6 E-Tron Concept: Electric fastback channels heritage into premium 800V platform
Audi is looking back to one of the most important models in its past for the inspiration behind an important piece of its future—in its new A6 E-Tron Concept, set to debut Monday at the Shanghai Motor Show The A6 E-Tron Concept is a luxurious ele…
Karma GS-6 review, Aptera performance, EQS reveal, MX-30, hybrids before Prius: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker has a Canadian compliance car with just 94 miles of range? Which plug-in hybrid isn’t staying on dealer lots because demand remains so strong? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports&mdas…
Rivian insurance, EQS efficiency, Washington ICE ban, GM and LG: Today’s Car News
Rivian has announced an insurance program, but it’s quite different than Tesla’s. The Mercedes EQS might leapfrog most other EVs in efficiency. GM and LG announce a second battery plant. And Washington State sets a 2030 end date for gasolin…
How the Mercedes EQS is more efficient than most other EVs
Driving range really matters in an EV. Even when that EV is one that very closely parallels the S-Class, the brand’s longtime flagship for conspicuous consumption and twin-turbo V-8s. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS that was fully revealed Wednesday i…
RAV4 Prime sales, EQS debut, GM batteries, Ioniq 5 or EV6: Today’s Car News
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is a hot commodity. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is fully revealed. GM and LG Chem are reportedly readying a second battery plant. And would you choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Kia EV6? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Accordi…
GM planning second US battery plant with LG in Tennessee
General Motors and LG Energy Solution on Friday announced plans for a U.S. battery plant in Tennessee. This will be the second battery plant that’s part of Ultium Cells LLC, the joint venture between the two companies that primarily aims to supply GM’s…
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron preview: Electric quattro utility for the masses
Audi officially revealed the exterior design and styling, as well as many specs and details, for its compact fully electric crossover, called the Q4 E-Tron. Due both in Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback versions—with more upright or rakish rear r…
Mazda MX-30, pollution from tires, Europe’s problem with PHEVs: Today’s Car News
Mazda makes its rotary range-extended MX-30 official for the U.S. Microplastic pollution from tires is a serious environmental issue. And Europe is thinking about revoking some of the green halo from plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Re…