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....
Ioniq 6 pricing, safest EVs, Rivian sounds, Porsche shuns one-pedal driving: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker (not Tesla) re-upped its plans to bring a steering yoke to the U.S.? And another solar car was canceled. Which one? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green...
How Do You Say “Ariya”? 1,500 TikTok Creators Help Nissan
Nissan noticed that many people might not know how to pronounce “Ariya,” the name of its second EV in the US, which happens to be a roomy and upscale two-row SUV. As automakers bring new...
Safest EVs and PHEVs, Sono Sion dead, ICE subscriptions: Today’s Car News
We look at the shortlist of safest electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The Sono Sion solar car is no more. And will worries over gasoline-car resale value drive subscription models? This and more,...
Sono Sion solar car project goes dark, though firm seeks to sell it
Germany’s Sono Motors announced Friday that it will “terminate its Sion passenger car program,” effective immediately, and will instead focus on its solar solutions. Buried within the...
Study: Gas-vehicle resale worries could drive subscriptions
Automakers are trying out subscription models for EVs as an alternative to traditional buying or leasing, but a new Deloitte report argues they may also play a somewhat surprising role in...
Here are the EVs and plug-in hybrids with top IIHS safety ratings
Despite more stringent standards, a number of electric cars and plug-in hybrids were recognized with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick awards for 2023. The IIHS...
Lordstown recall, California tire efficiency, Rivian charging-station fans: Today’s Car News
California clamps down on replacement tire efficiency. Rivian thinks about charging stations fanning hot electric truck batteries as they charge. And Lordstown Motors is recalling the Endurance over...
Lordstown Endurance electric truck production paused ahead of recall
Ohio’s Lordstown Motors announced that it “has experienced performance and quality issues with certain Endurance components.” That’s led to a temporary stop to both production and customer...
Rivian considers cool air fanned under truck for faster charging
A recent patent filing indicates Rivian is looking to alternative cooling methods as a way to speed up EV fast-charging. A patent application published Feb. 14 by the United States Patent and...
Hyundai Ioniq 6 price, Toyota US-made EVs, VW efficiency gains: Today’s Car News
Toyota might opt for U.S. EV production in Kentucky. VW is keeping EV components in-house so it can optimize them for efficiency. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets priced in the same range as the Model...