The 2021 Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid models are expected to get more electric range thanks to a larger battery pack now confirmed. Called the Cayenne E-Hybrid, these versions get a 17.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack, up from 14.1 kwh before. The increased capacity will yield a 30% electric-range improvement on the European WLTP testing cycle...
Fisker Inc., which hopes to start delivering electric vehicles in 2022, has started trading Friday morning on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol “FSR.” Through a special-purpose acquisition sponsored through Apollo Global Management, the electric-vehicle hopeful was able to expedite its transformation, which was announced in...
Ford has announced a few more details about its upcoming Active Driver Assist technology, which will rival systems like GM’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot functionality. Most notably, Ford has disclosed pricing for the feature, which will be rolled out in the third quarter of 2021, through an over-the-air...
An electric pickup with in-wheel motors plays tug-of-war. A survey shows automotive suppliers want more EVs and higher mileage standards. And an “electrified” Ram truck is on that way: Is it plug-in hybrid or fully electric? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lordstown Motors staged a stunt that repeats one done by Tesla with...
Between the GMC Hummer EV, the Ford F-150 Electric, the Lordstown Endurance, and the Rivian R1T, there’s a whole lot of excitement about American-made electric pickups. And that’s before picking up the wildcard of the bunch, the Tesla Cybertruck. Amid this hive of battery-electric truck activity, one other longtime American truck...
The majority of United States Tier 1 automotive suppliers support more electric cars, and disagree with the Trump administration's rollback of emissions standards, according to a survey commissioned by business-oriented nonprofit CALSTART, and conducted by consultancy Ricardo Energy and Environment. Of the suppliers surveyed, 62% disagreed with...
As if trying to assert dominance in a prison-yard hierarchy, electric-truck makers are lining up to take on the biggest name in the business. Repeating a stunt staged by Tesla with the Cybertruck, Lordstown Motors on Wednesday released a video showing its Endurance electric pickup truck in a tug of war with a Ford F-150—not only the...
Muscle cars have fought for decades to be the brawniest. Now electric cars are pushing the envelope, past even 1,000 horsepower.
With a development and manufacturing plan, Fisker starts to take form. Mini aims for several more EVs, but they’ll coexist with gas and diesel. And one major survey finds Americans’ attitude about EVs hasn’t changed in the pandemic. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. After inking a deal with Magna to build the Ocean...
The Mini brand, part of BMW, announced Tuesday that it’s pushing ahead with what it termed a realignment of its model range, aimed at a wider range of electric vehicles and a stronger focus on China. To that end, Mini says that it will offer “a completely electrified model family” while also offering gasoline and diesel engines...