The Cybertruck is out, and it’s amazing—but it doesn’t quite measure up to expectations in some key specs. But it marks the debut of a new Powershare feature set that harnesses bidirectional charging. And in other news, Nio is partner…
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Volvo EX90 pricing, EV reliability skids, Hyundai in-wheel alternative: Today’s Car News
The Volvo EX90 gets U.S. pricing. Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports. 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 …
EV battery price drop, electric truck interest, Lotus fast chargers: Today’s Car News
Americans truck owners are a little less interested in electric trucks than last year. EV battery prices are falling. And Lotus rolls out some of the fastest chargers, to very few EVs that can handle it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The pe…
Nissan Leaf and Juke EV, Toyota solid state vs. hydrogen, Scout and Magna: Today’s Car News
Toyota sees solid-state batteries as EV bit players into the next decade. Volkswagen reportedly looks to Magna for help with Scout. And might an electric Juke return to the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan on Monday confirmed that…
EV wireless charging, Wrangler 4xe recall, Tesla NACS roundup: Today’s Car News
Wireless EV charging may be easier with some new tech details. Owners of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler are being told not to plug in. And did all the other U.S. brands committing to the Tesla standard for EV fast-charging influence Tesla’s new conge…
Recovering old EV batteries, Ferrari in-wheel motors, Honda fuel cells: Today’s Car News
Ferrari is working on its own in-wheel motor design for EVs. 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? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda h…
Toyota Camry and hybrid push, Genesis electric SUV, Tesla range estimates: Today’s Car News
Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning? This and mor…
Volvo EM90 electric minivan, Karma EV plans, EVs not driven enough: Today’s Car News
Volvo revealed its first minivan, and it’s a long-range, road-trip-worthy EV. Karma has another new product plan. And why is it a problem that EV owners are driving less? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With the full reveal of the Volvo…
Canoo electric pickup, Polestar 4 from Korea, Tesla yoke and airbags: Today’s Car News
Most Americans still don’t see an EV as their next vehicle. The upcoming Polestar 4 comes from South Korea as a trade workaround. Canoo remixes its electric pickup with some military punch. And what did Tesla confuse in some of its EVs with the s…
Toyota Camry Hybrid AWD, $35,000 VW EV, Polestar 5 tech, Air charging EVs: Today’s Car News
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is soon getting all-wheel drive. Battery tech in the Polestar 5 could allow some very fast charging. Lucid lets the Air charge other EVs. And VW claims again it’s working on a $35,000 EV for the U.S. This and more, here at…