Trevor Milton of Nikola Begins Trial in Fraud Case
Prosecutors say Trevor Milton, former chief executive of Nikola, lured retail investors with lies about the electric truck company’s technology.
Electric Cars: How to Win Over Consumers
Readers discuss a guest essay about overcoming the challenges in the E.V. market. Also: Corporal punishment; a girl’s fight to save her goat.
Nissan approves first US bidirectional charger for Leaf, use won’t affect warranty
The Nissan Leaf will finally get bidirectional charging in the United States, and it won't affect the EV's warranty, Nissan confirmed this past week. Leaf models have for years had the hardware for bidirectional charging, which allows electric cars to discharge stored energy from their battery packs. And while Nissan has allowed and enabled the... VW ID.Buzz review, $30,000 Equinox EV details, future Jeep EVs, dirty diesel tuners: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker announced a big shift to cylindrical cells and a battery strategy sounding like that of Tesla? Which boxy production-bound Jeep EV is in “brotherhood” with the Wrangler? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 9, 2022. And my, it’s been... Lexus RX plug-in hybrid review, BMW changes batteries, Bollinger B1 back, Harbinger bows: Today’s Car News
BMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a brief drive review of the 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, we... BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack tech
Future BMW electric vehicles will go farther on a charge and will be faster-charging, while costing less to produce. That’s among the takeaways from a trove of information from BMW this morning as it detailed its battery strategies for next-generation electric vehicles—including a vastly different plan for the type of cells it will be... Did You Recently Buy an Electric Vehicle? We Want to Hear About It.
Sales of electric cars are surging as more people become interested in the technology and grow concerned about climate change.
Commercial EV startup Harbinger claims it can erase the up-front cost premium vs. gas or diesel
There's a new commercial EV startup on the block. It's called Harbinger, and claims to have an EV platform for medium-duty trucks that will erase the up-front cost premium over current gasoline and diesel trucks. The platform incorporates an "eAxle" that combines the motor, gearbox, and inverter in one unit, a modular battery pack, and streamlined... Mullen majority stake might revive Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks
Mullen Automotive on Thursday announced acquisition of a majority stake in Bollinger Motors, reviving plans to bring the latter's B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup truck into production. Founded in 2015, Bollinger initially planned the B1 and B2 as no frills off-roaders aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. It revealed production-intent versions of... Review: 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid falls short of prime mover
The Lexus RX mid-size crossover is the mainstay of Toyota’s luxury brand in the U.S. and the brand’s longtime bestseller. It was the first Lexus to get a hybrid powertrain—way back in 2005—and each generation has evolved to preserve its virtues and keep it acceptable to upscale buyers and their families. The new 2023 Lexus...