China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
Lexus RZ yoke, Genesis GV70 price, Porsche one-pedal driving, 3D-printed cells: Today’s Car News
Lexus’ yoke remains on the way for the U.S.—later. Genesis’ GV70 electric SUV is much more expensive than its gasoline counterpart. Porsche thinks one-pedal driving isn’t efficient. Sakuu offers up the first solid-state cells for EVs. Rivian electric trucks make some nature-inspired sounds. And are plug-in hybrids emitting... Sakuu claims first 3D-printed battery cell potentially for EVs
As the mobility and EV industry converges around a seemingly limited array of battery sizes and just three form factors, California-based Sakuu is suggesting a very different, seemingly endless range of possibilities—like future cells sized and shaped for products. The manufacturing hook behind this proposition is 3D printing. While there... Rivian looked to nature for the sounds in its R1T and R1S
EVs are by nature far quieter, so more thought needs to go into the sounds they make when doing routine things. Rivian saw this as an opportunity to reinforce the outdoorsy branding of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV, choosing sounds inspired by nature. Even without an internal-combustion engine, cars make lots of sounds. From... Lexus won’t offer steer-by-wire, yoke at RZ450e EV launch in US
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e electric crossover has begun arriving in the U.S., but the brand's first mass produced global electric vehicle won't arrive with the brand's newest technology. The Lexus won't offer a steer-by-wire system with a yoke when it launches the RZ 450e EV in the U.S. Both will be offered in the U.S. at an unspecified date, Lexus... US-made Genesis Electrified GV70 EV costs much more than gas version
The Alabama-built 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 electric SUV will start at $66,975 with the mandatory $1,125 destination charge, Genesis announced last week. The GV70 is an all-electric version of the Genesis GV70 compact crossover SUV, which was introduced for the 2022 model year. The Electrified GV70 costs a lot more than the gasoline version... One-pedal driving in EVs isn’t efficient, says Porsche
One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there's a better way. The Porsche Taycan makes greater use of coasting, only using regenerative braking when the brake pedal is actually pressed. In a recent press release, the automaker explains... Here’s What the Other Republican Candidates Should Say to Trump
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Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests
Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane. All three are popular in Europe, although... Kia Niro EV review, Tesla FSD recall, Ford LFP batteries, Ram 1500 REV: The Week in Reverse
Which brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year? Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 17, 2023. In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV, we find that while this 253-mile EV has... ‘Cat’ Stolen From Your Car? It’s a Growing Crime Trend.
In New York City, thefts of catalytic converters, known as ‘cats,’ rose by nearly 5,000 in one year.
‘Cat’ Stolen From Your Car? It’s a Growing Crime Trend.
In New York City, thefts of catalytic converters, known as ‘cats,’ rose by nearly 5,000 in one year.
Just How Good for the Planet Is That Big Electric Pickup Truck?
E.V.s are usually a more climate-friendly option. But as they bulk up, their emissions savings, and other environmental and safety benefits, begin to diminish.
Tesla FSD recall, Kia Niro EV review, ethanol and gas prices, Ford dual charge ports: Today’s Car News
Tesla recalls Full Self-Driving Beta. The ethanol that Midwest politicians support is raising pump prices for the region. Ford appears to be considering a charging solution that makes more with less. And the Kia Niro EV is more charming than its predecessor but a puzzling product by the numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a... Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should be
As more friends and extended family warm up to the idea of electric vehicles, I’ve noticed an increasingly frequent request: Which EVs offer all-wheel drive and can be had for under $40,000? The answer: Not the 2023 Kia Niro EV. Not a single model in the American market right now. The Niro—hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EV—has been a... Ford dual-charge-port solution could connect multiple EVs in series
Ford has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a dual-charge-port solution that would allow multiple EVs to charge in series from the same charging station. First spotted by CarBuzz, the system described in the patent application makes use of bidirectional charging capability. But instead of... Study: Ethanol may add 12 cents per gallon to Midwest gasoline
Drivers in the Midwest could soon be paying more for fuel under an ethanol-blending policy supported by political interests in the region, according to a new study. First spotted by Transport Topics, the study was conducted by Baker & O'Brien Inc. for a U.S. fossil-fuel refining trade group. It predicts that Midwestern motorists will pay 8... Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.
Tesla recall: Full Self-Driving Beta poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety”
Under the request of federal regulators, Tesla is due to push an update that will restrict the behavior of its most controversial driver-assistance system, labeled Full Self-Driving Beta, because it poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.” The recall affects 362,758 vehicles, including the 2016-2023 Model S and Model X... Tesla’s CCS expansion, EV sound probe, automakers back California EV mandate: Today’s Car News
Nine million EVs and hybrids are potentially under scrutiny because of one petition questioning their safety. A group of automakers stands by California and its EV mandate in court. And New Jersey is the latest state to sign on to these tighter rules. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. On Wednesday, the U.S. DOT and the Biden administration...