Robert Duffer, Senior Editor
Articles
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The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is not like other electric vehicles. The three- and five-door hatchback hurtles the performance brand into its electric future by embracing all the muscle car machismo...
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Chrysler Halcyon Concept evokes future EV days
From lithium-sulfur batteries to an electric minivan, the Halcyon makes big promises.
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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared
With its Enduro drive unit, Rivian looks to put its growing pains in the rearview mirror of its Dual-Motor electric vehicles.
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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highs
Up to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Tesla, VW ID.4 take top spots in most American-made cars list
Electric cars accounted for five of the top 10 most American-made cars, based on the annual study from Cars.com.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap
The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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GM will discontinue the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV electric cars at the end of 2023, GM CEO Mary Barra told investors on Tuesday. The Orion Assembly plant used to make the Bolt EVs will shift...
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Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan marries form and function
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan outpaces the Tesla Model 3, improves on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5, and matches the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car on sale in the U.S.
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2024 Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV squares off with luxury makes
A new flagship for Kia, the 2024 EV9 three-row crossover is the largest vehicle to use parent company Hyundai's E-GMP electric vehicle platform.
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2024 GMC Hummer EV truck and SUV can charge other EVs at 6 kw
With the Power Station generator accessory and new 19.2-kw onboard charger, the Hummer EV family will be able to crank out up to 6 kw to other EVs or up to 3 kw to 120-volt appliances or tools.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric waters
Much about Lexus’ first EV for the U.S. feels like a hedge, although it already outperforms much of the luxury brand’s lineup.
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Lexus won't offer steer-by-wire, yoke at RZ450e EV launch in US
A standard steering wheel and conventional electric power steering will come with the first Lexus EV, but—OMG—the yoke's on the way.
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Southern California might be known for its sunshine and warmth, but it gets rain and, in the mountains, snow. It wasn’t enough to deter the redesigned 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid from climbing...
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya turns over a new Leaf for brand
The Ariya is Nissan’s most impressive new vehicle in years, electric or not, and its interior space raises the bar for electric crossovers at this price.
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Mercedes CEO talks 800-volt future, electric G-Wagen
With two new EV architectures due around the middle of the decade—plus some rogue projects like the G-Wagen—Mercedes-Benz will be well-equipped for the paradigm shift.
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Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rivals BMW iX, Audi E-Tron
The mid-size electric crossover SUV shares a platform with the EQE sedan but is shorter in length.
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Review: 2023 VW ID.4 Standard cuts price, range—not expectations
The ID.4 Standard delivers a better driving experience than other sub-$40,000 EVs, with an EPA range rating of 209 miles.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class
The EQS SUV is a promising reboot of a luxurious, off-road-capable SUV for the electric age.
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The redesigned 2023 Outlander plug-in hybrid is Mitsubishi’s most important vehicle. Not in terms of sales volume, performance, or even competitive efficiency: Instead, the three-row SUV...
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000
Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Lucid Air goes Stealth, credit scores buoy EV buyers, and tax cap consequences: Today’s Car News
Lucid Air goes Stealth, despite production delays. EV shoppers carry higher credit scores and lower loan risks, according to a sweeping TransUnion study. The U.K. startup Arrival is fading, and proposed legislation in the U.S. to incentivize more affordable electric cars stokes controversy. This...
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Preview: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV starts at $44,995, ends at 320 miles
Chevy will offer three different battery pack choices in the Blazer, in front- or rear-wheel-drive single-motor and all-wheel-drive dual-motor configurations.
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EQXX sets record, Polestar 5 confirmed, wireless EV charging makes sense: The Week in Reverse
Why does wireless charging matter for electric cars? What key ingredient is missing from making the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V a great crossover? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 24, 2022. Remember when the...
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Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra recalled for loose wheels
A wheel bolt could loosen, possibly allowing a wheel to break free on the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra EV SUVs.
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