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…
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…
Tesla Model Y/3 Dominate US BEV Market: January-August 2021
The all-electric car segment in the U.S. has more than doubled year-over-year during the first eight months of this year. According to the car registration data from Experian (via Automotive News), some 294,218 electric vehicles have been registered from…
Tesla’s Model S and X Deliveries Are Rising Again
While Tesla‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) blowout third-quarter deliveries grabbed headlines because of their record levels and significant year-over-year growth, one particular item from the report is worth a closer examination: a sharp rebound in deliveries of…
Hummer EV and MX-30 EV driven, Outlander PHEV handling, vintage Porsche with Model S motor: Today’s Car News
Today we have a review of Mazda’s first electric vehicle for the U.S.—not yet with the rotary range extender—and we get some time driving the Hummer EV and understanding why GM built this supertruck first. The Outlander PHEV commits to better handling in…
Vintage Porsche 912 goes electric with Tesla Model S transplant, stays lightweight
California-based Zelectric specializes in electric conversions of classic cars. Recently shown on Jay Leno’s Garage, its latest creation is a 1968 Porsche 912, but instead of a Taycan motor, this vintage sports car relies on Tesla Model S power.…
F-150 Lightning built, Bolt EV owners cautioned, Model S yoke panned: Today’s Car News
Chevy Bolt EV owners are cautioned about parking. Ford gets ready for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup. And does Tesla’s steering yoke do all that a steering wheel can do? One consumer giant isn’t convinced. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. …
See it: Tesla Model S Plaid claims electric car lap record at benchmark track
Tesla Model S Plaid debuts Tesla claims the Model S Plaid is the world’s quickest car and that the $129,990 sedan can accelerate to 60 mph in less than two seconds. The Tesla Model S Plaid has taken the Porsche Taycan Turbo’s electric car lap…
Electric sedan sized like Model S arrives spring 2022
Mercedes-Benz on Sunday revealed its next fully electric luxury car, set to follow the introduction of its 2022 Mercedes EQS flagship and arrive in the U.S. next spring. As the EQS is the electric S-Class equivalent, the 2023 Mercedes EQE is the…
Bugatti is delaying production of a more affordable model, saying its ‘utmost priority is on liquidity’ amid the pandemic
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. Bugatti Bugatti is delaying its plans to produce a more affordable alternative to its $2.9 million Chiron supercar, according to a report from Automotive News Europe. The Volkswagen Group, which owns Bugatti, will focus on…