Hertz Places Order for 100,000 Tesla Vehicles
The order, which is expected to be delivered by the end of next year, is a sign of the growing momentum in the shift toward electric cars.
VW’s US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs “fundamentally wrong”
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh has reportedly called the Biden administration's proposed tax credit for electric cars built at unionized factories "fundamentally wrong." The interview, for the SiriusXM show "In The Driver's Seat," isn't scheduled to air until November 2, but industry trade journal Automotive News (subscription... Tesla CFO: “Profound awakening” of EV desirability has caught company off-guard
Tesla has never had a problem with desirability. Starting with the Model 3, consumer interest in the company’s electric cars has startled even CEO Elon Musk at times. That frenzy continued with the Cybertruck. And demand for the company’s volume models, the Model Y and Model 3, is by no means softening; even with the entry of competing... Tesla Supercharger expansion, 42-mpg hybrid pickup, Volvo C40 EV and XC60 PHEV reviewed: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is keeping driving data in its cars for up to a year? Which company revealed plans for three future EVs this past week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 22, 2021. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the first electric model from the Swedish automaker... Volvo XC60 PHEV review, Tesla Supercharger boost, LFP cells for Model 3 and Y: Today’s Car News
We drove the first of a new wave of Volvo plug-in hybrids with a bigger battery. And there’s lots of Tesla news. We took a look at what bringing LFP cells to the U.S. Model 3 and Model Y might involve. Tesla plans a big expansion of its Supercharger network. And how much data is Tesla actually keeping on its cars and drivers? This and more... First drive review: 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid delivers more range and power
Volvo has said that it will make only electric cars by 2030. So what’s in store for its plug-in hybrids in the interim? Bigger batteries for more electric range. While in Brussels, Belgium to drive the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge I was given a first look—and some first drive time—at the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid... Report suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a year
Tesla keeps a wide range of sensor data from its cars for up to a year, according to a new report from the Dutch government's forensics lab. First reported by Reuters, the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) said Thursday said it had decrypted Tesla's data-storage system, discovering the extent of the data Tesla collects from its cars. Tesla was... Tesla aims to triple the Supercharger network in two years
The term “record-setting” has applied to nearly every set of quarterly Tesla sales and delivery results, for years. But on Wednesday, Tesla made clear in its third-quarter call that it’s time to accelerate the build-out of its Supercharger network, so as to accommodate that rapidly expanding fleet of Tesla vehicles. As we... Volvo Is Winning Over Buyers With a Sleek New Look
With an aggressive push for electric vehicles and a coming I.P.O., the century-old Swedish carmaker is positioning itself for the future.
Tesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US production
After switching to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for Chinese-market Model 3 and Model Y electric cars, Tesla plans to expand use of the cells to global markets—with local production. Tesla said in its third-quarter earnings report released Wednesday that LFP chemistry will be used in all standard-range vehicles globally. That... Tesla Owner Was in Driver’s Seat in Texas Crash, NTSB Says, Contradicting Initial Report
A Harris County sheriff’s constable said in April that evidence at the scene of the accident suggested that no one was driving the car when it crashed.
42-mpg hybrid pickup, California EV incentive, Volvo and Polestar OTA update: Today’s Car News
Volvo and Polestar models get an update for more predictable charging and range. One of California’s EV incentives is soon getting halved. And Ford tops 40 mpg with a pickup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has revealed an estimated EPA rating of 42 mpg for its Maverick Hybrid pickup, which starts arriving in January. But... California EV incentive is getting smaller in November
A California incentive for plug-in cars is about to be reduced by half. Effective November 2, the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) for electric cars and plug-in hybrids will go from $1,500 to $750. The program, as recently noted by CarsDirect, requires delivery of a qualifying vehicle by November 1 if buyers want to claim the larger amount... Volvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA update
Volvo and Polestar electric cars are getting a new Range Assistant app as part of an over-the-air (OTA) software update, the two brands announced Tuesday. The app helps drivers more closely track available range, gives tips for more efficient driving, and includes a more efficiency-focused setting for the climate control, the two brands said. A... 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup hits 42 mpg city, but it’s a limited offering
EPA fuel economy numbers for the upcoming 2022 Maverick Hybrid pickup are shaping up to be even better than Ford had previously expected. With expected “EPA-estimated” ratings of 42 mpg city, 33 combined, provided as part of an update from the automaker on Thursday, the Maverick Hybrid will offer an EPA range of more than 500 miles on... Tesla Earned $1.6 Billion in Third Quarter as Car Sales Surged
The automaker also reported a big jump in revenue, to $13.8 billion from $8.8 billion a year ago, as sales of the Model Y continue to rise.
Hydrogen fuel-cell SUV, Citroën Skate EV concept, dealers and Chargeway: Today’s Car News
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The retro-styled SUV made at France’s former Smart car plant might include plans for green hydrogen. A Citroën concept provides the building blocks for some creative EVs. And U.S. dealerships embrace the idea of discussing EV charging with consistency. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The chemical company Ineos has already gone... NADA nudges EV charging into the car-shopping conversation with Chargeway partnership
America’s franchised dealer network is often portrayed as a pinch point to widespread electric vehicle adoption. But with a few relatively minor tweaks, it could become more of an asset and express lane for EV makers and a market shift. That starts with how dealerships introduce people to the idea of EVs. Just as a salesperson wouldn’t... Citroën Skate modular EV concept shows a very stylish future for urban mobility and cargo
Multiple automakers have developed EV skateboard platforms to streamline vehicle development. A new Citroën concept car takes that idea a little further. The Citroën Skate concept is a modular EV consisting of a basic skateboard platform that can be equipped with different themed pods. Designed for autonomous driving in dedicated traffic... Ineos confirms fuel-cell version of Grenadier retro SUV, green hydrogen plan
Ineos on Monday announced a $2.3 million investment in what the chemical company calls green hydrogen production, which could pave the way for a fuel-cell version of the Ineos Grenadier SUV. The investment will fund plants in Norway, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom that will produce hydrogen through electrolysis, an Ineos press release...