Ford F-150 Lightning production restarts March 13, no recall yet
Ford on Thursday confirmed that it will restart production of the F-150 Lightning electric truck on March 13 at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan. The restart, Ford explained in an...
Tesla bidirectional charging, “select” Superchargers open to CCS, USPS E-Transits: Today’s Car News
Tesla opens up 10 Supercharger locations to CCS charging. The USPS buys Ford E-Transits. And bidirectional charging is coming to Tesla models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. ...
Tesla opens some US Superchargers to other EVs, offers CCS retrofit
Tesla is now letting EVs from other brands charge at some U.S. Supercharger sites, while offering a Combined Charging Standard (CCS) retrofit for its own vehicles. “Select” Superchargers...
USPS buys 9,250 Ford E-Transit vans, with custom EVs years away
The United States Postal Service (USPS) this week announced plans to buy 9,250 Ford E-Transit electric vans, which will get the ball rolling on electrification while the Postal Service waits for its...
Tesla lineup to get bidirectional charging capability by 2025
Tesla is widely perceived as being on the leading edge of electric vehicle efficiency, and it’s long claimed to also be an energy company, not just a car company. Capability that might turn...
Rivian Max Pack, R2 details, STLA drive modules, greenest and meanest: Today’s Car News
Rivian will deliver a three-row SUV with nearly 400 miles of range later this year. Drive modules for upcoming Ram, Dodge, and Jeep EVs may be made in Indiana. And the Mini Cooper SE tops an annual...
Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanest
When considering the overall environmental impact of new cars and trucks, it’s important to look not only at the powertrain, but also the curb weight, according to a new analysis from the...
Indiana-made drive modules may muscle EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge
Stellantis on Tuesday announced a $155 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce drive modules for future electric vehicles beginning in 2024. Consisting of an electric motor,...
Rivian confirms 390-mile R1S Max Pack for fall deliveries
Rivian on Tuesday confirmed that it will be delivering Max Pack versions of its R1S electric SUV, in Dual Motor form, starting this fall. According to Rivian, the R1S Max Pack will accelerate...
Vinfast US deliveries, Rivian R1T owners satisfied, brake and tire emissions: Today’s Car News
Vinfast says that it’s delivering its first U.S.-market EVs to customers tomorrow. A study suggests that brake and tire pollution may exceed that from tailpipes. And the Rivian R1T is making owners...
Rivian R1T, Mini Cooper SE, Kia EV6 top EV ownership study
Industry newcomer Rivian is already wowing owners not just with its R1T electric truck but as part of a well-rounded assessment of the ownership experience. The Rivian R1T was ranked highest...
Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipes
Current emissions regulations are focused on what comes out of vehicle tailpipes, but a new study claims more than half of road-vehicle particulate emissions—fine particles that can pollute...
Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1
Vinfast on Monday confirmed plans to begin U.S. deliveries March 1, as a report indicated the automaker is planning to lower lease prices. Vinfast had reported the first batch of 999 U.S.-bound VF 8...
Mazda MX-30 EV, Nissan electric EV deliveries, no hot air for EVs adds range: Today’s Car News
We try to understand the Mazda MX-30 EV. Ford looks at heating panels, not air, for EV efficiency. And Nissan held the line on EV projections for the U.S., but it’s delivering some of its new Ariya...
Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not US
Nissan announced Monday that as part of an accelerated shift to electrified and fully electric vehicles it sees 55% of global mix made up by “electrified” vehicles by 2030—up from its previous 50%...
Study: Heated surfaces could help boost range in some EVs
In cold weather, energy needed to heat vehicle interiors can negatively impact EV range. Ford claims its engineers have found a solution—for delivery vehicles, at least. As part of a research...
Nissan will use electric semis to deliver Ariya EV in California
Nissan Ariya electric SUVs are making part of their journey to dealerships on electric semi trucks. The automaker said in a press release said it will use up to four battery-electric Class 8 semis...
Tesla’s Built-In Dashcam Crash Footage Proves Pickup Driver Lied
A Tesla Model 3 owner was driving himself and his son in Napa, California, when a pickup truck driver hit them. They were in a residential neighborhood when the truck driver ran a stop sign and...
Review: Mazda MX-30 EV masquerades as an exotic, misses what matters
The MX-30 EV is a confusing one. It embodies a unique package not shared with any gasoline model and its design details transcend its sub-$40,000 price tag. Yet it sends out some of the...
Watch New Tesla Model S Get Totaled Three Hours After Delivery
Taking delivery of a new car is probably the most exciting part of the ownership experience, but for this owner the day he picked up his brand-new Tesla Model S turned into a nightmare really fast....