Takeaways From a New Elon Musk Biography: Ukraine, Trump and More
The biography, by Walter Isaacson, portrays Mr. Musk as a complex, tortured figure.
2024 Polestar 2 review, electric VW GTI, Prius safety, Toyota hydrogen pickup: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker teased the 800-volt future of its EVs sized like Model 3 and Model Y? Which automaker is using a biogas-fed hydrogen fuel-cell plant to power its largest U.S. port? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 8, 2023. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth... Ford F-150 Lightning and Apple Maps, Mach-E Rally, Hilton’s Tesla EV chargers: Today’s Car News
One major hotel chain is making a widespread commitment to EV chargers. F-150 Lightning owners will soon have the alternative to use Apple Maps for smart EV guidance. And Ford takes its Mach-E beyond where the pavement ends. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally unveiled on Thursday presents a new twist on... China Is Full of Risk For U.S. Companies
Doing business in China, once seen as a can’t-miss opportunity, poses a troubling dilemma: Reasons to stay can be as compelling as the reasons to retreat.
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally EV vies for a dirt-track date
Ford is a long history in rallying with cars like the Escort, Focus, and RS200, and now it's applying that to the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. Unveiled Thursday, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a new performance model designed for dirt-road driving. Changes start with unique exterior styling, including 19-inch white rally-style wheels, a... Hilton hotels’ 20,000 Tesla chargers offer EVs an overnight charge
Hilton on Thursday announced plans to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connector EV chargers at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Hilton plans to begin installing chargers in early 2024, with at least six chargers at each location, according to a company press release. The company indicated this is in response to growing... Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 Lightning
Drivers of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck will soon be able to choose to navigate with Apple Maps, if that’s what they prefer, and receive guidance on where to charge along the way. The news comes via CarsDirect, which noticed the feature mentioned in a Ford dealer communication sent out this week, disclosing that all Lightning... Honda’s Tesla charging timeline, Toyota hydrogen pickup, fuel-cell power station: Today’s Car News
Honda maps out its charge-port shift for new EVs. Toyota has revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell pickup project, and it’s ready to take its biggest U.S. port “off the grid.” And will more than four out of five new EVs sold in North Dakota really still fuel up with gasoline? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota is producing... Honda sets timeline for adopting Tesla NACS charging
Honda on Thursday announced that it’s formalized an agreement with Tesla for the adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in future U.S. EVs—and what it appears to highlight is that dealerships will need to juggle two different charging standards during the arrival of its upcoming EVs. Although Honda confirmed... Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles
The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.
Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel-cell electric pickup truck
Toyota on Tuesday revealed a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell pickup truck, but it's unclear if the project will progress to a production vehicle. Based on the overseas-market Hilux, the prototype was developed by Toyota Motor Manufacturing U.K. and a handful of partner companies, with U.K. government funding. The Hilux was chosen because it has a... US EV adoption is becoming more polarized by state
U.S. EV adoption rates continue to rise overall, but vary significantly by state, according to a new J.D. Power study. On a nationwide basis, EV adoption is rising steadily in the U.S., with EV sales now representing 8.6% of U.S. new-car sales, according to the study, which is based on data collected through August 2023. However, the U.S. is being... Toyota takes its biggest US port off the grid with hydrogen system
Toyota’s ambitious project to take its busiest port in North America off the power grid is complete, the company reported Thursday. While the Tri-gen plant, generating 2.3 megawatts of electricity—1.7 megawatts more than what the port typically uses—will completely cut the facility’s reliance on grid power, it will remain... China Is Flooding the World With Car Exports
Even as China’s other exports falter, its carmakers are seeing big increases in overseas sales, mainly for gasoline-powered models.
2024 Polestar 2 review, Mercedes Concept CLA, Audi Q6 E-Tron: Today’s Car News
Mercedes emphasizes how much efficiency matters in an aero-savvy, 800-volt concept. Audi previews a new cabin interface for future EVs. And does the Polestar 2 make more sense in rear-wheel-drive form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth model year, and while it doesn’t look all that much... 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron shows off a new interior for brand’s EVs
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric crossover will usher in a new era for the brand's interiors when it debuts later this year. Audi on Sunday provided a preview of what's in store, showing the interior of the Q6 E-Tron after teasing the exterior in July. Following current industry trends, a curved panel houses both the 11.9-inch digital instrument... Mercedes EV concept touts efficiency focus, 800V drive system
At the 2023 Munich auto show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a concept car previewing future efficiency-focused EVs. The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class borrows the name of a current internal-combustion model but shows off the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) that will serve as the basis for four compact EVs in multiple body... Review: 2024 Polestar 2 EV is a late bloomer worth another look
The Polestar 2 has found its identity, in its fourth model year. With very little else to single it out as different, it’s pulled off an unlikely transformation—shedding its front-drive origins and becoming a rear-wheel-drive-focused performance car this year. Based on a drive last week on some twisty Colorado Rocky mountain roads, the... Review: 2024 Polestar 2 EV is a late bloomer worth another look
The Polestar 2 has found its identity, in its fourth model year. With very little else to single it out as different, it’s pulled off an unlikely transformation—shedding its front-drive origins and becoming a rear-wheel-drive-focused performance car this year. Based on a drive last week on some twisty Colorado Rocky mountain roads, the... Making Electric-Car Chargers Faster (and Making Them Fit in Manhattan)
An entrepreneur confronts the challenges of bringing electric vehicles into wide use in New York City.