Mercedes sees optimized range and bidirectional charging made possible with the use of micro-converters to optimize energy flow among multiple types of battery cells and even chemistries.

Green Car Reports

23.11.2024

Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV's electric motor

Mercedes has reinvented the braking system for a future electric age.

Green Car Reports

22.11.2024

Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debut

A concept previewing Jaguar's new EV will debut in Miami on Dec. 2.

Green Car Reports

22.11.2024

2025 Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, will be U.S.-built

The refreshed electric sedan debuted at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show with a larger 68.0-kwh battery pack.

Green Car Reports

22.11.2024

BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production status

Early examples of BMW's next-generation electric SUV are now rolling off an assembly line.

Green Car Reports

22.11.2024

2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS port

The electric three-row SUV gets a performance and charge boost.

Green Car Reports

22.11.2024

2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show

Modest horsepower increases to hybrid Sportages underscore the infotainment improvements.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

Electric Ram REV delayed to first half of 2025

Ram's electric truck won't arrive on time as promised.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets more range, NACS port

The EV version of Genesis’ top-selling model upgrades to a larger battery and new cabin design.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

Vinfast VF 9 3-row electric SUV deliveries slowly begin

The electric three-row Vinfast VF 9 is now real, though only a handful have been delivered.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

Electric Mini Cooper and Aceman not coming to US for now

The latest electric Minis are on hold for the U.S. until further notice.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 edition charges for heritage

Jeep dug into its history for the latest 4xe plug-in hybrid Wrangler model.

Green Car Reports

21.11.2024

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV form

With a sleeker, more rakish shape than its Kia EV9 cousin, the Ioniq 9 puts the emphasis on comfort, quietness, and efficiency.

Green Car Reports

20.11.2024

Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platform

The multi-energy platform can accommodate EV and range-extended EV powertrains, as well as hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, and internal combustion vehicles.

Green Car Reports

20.11.2024

Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max

The GMC Sierra EV Denali may be expensive, but it offers the kind of versatility and luxury ambience that will blast through preconceptions.

Green Car Reports

20.11.2024

2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sees $1,000 price increase

The hybrid flagship of the Lexus lineup sees no changes for 2025 aside from a higher price.

Green Car Reports

20.11.2024

US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit

The EV9 will qualify for half of the $7,500 EV tax credit in 2025 but it's unclear if it will ever qualify for the full amount.

Green Car Reports

20.11.2024

Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive power

Some Lucid Airs have an issue stemming from the wiring harness that could cause the car to lose power.

Green Car Reports

19.11.2024

Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappears

The ability to get some sort of color on a Tesla Cybertruck didn't last long.

Green Car Reports

19.11.2024

Green Car Reports expanding email newsletter

Green Car Reports' daily email newsletter will shift to late afternoon while a new Top Story newsletter will arrive each morning Monday through Friday.

Green Car Reports

19.11.2024

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours

The electric Mercedes-Benz CLA hasn’t been revealed yet but it already toppled one of the Porsche Taycan’s records.

Green Car Reports

19.11.2024

Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026

That will get battery costs below the point needed to achieve EV price parity with gasoline vehicles.

Green Car Reports

18.11.2024

2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be more than one next-gen car; it’ll preview the automaker’s future.

Green Car Reports

18.11.2024

Which electric cars have the most range?

The 10 EVs rated with the longest driving range run the gamut on vehicle size, type, and efficiency.

Green Car Reports

17.11.2024

Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests

94% of the amount spent nationally on EV-related political ads was in Michigan—most of it against Biden/Harris EV policy, with no counter ads.

Green Car Reports

16.11.2024

Report: Nixing EV tax credit is a Trump priority, with Tesla support

The tax credit could be tackled by the Republican-controlled Congress, in a move backed by Elon Musk but self-serving for Tesla, not EV adoption.

Green Car Reports

16.11.2024

Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased

Jaguar's upcoming four-door luxury electric hatchback will have a long hood and a six-digit price tag.

Green Car Reports

16.11.2024

EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals

EVs are more likely to sustain rear-end damage, while combustion cars have a higher frequency of front-end collisions.

Green Car Reports

16.11.2024

Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V Superchargers

A patent suggests big electric trucks like the Ram REV or Ramcharger could near their 800-volt charge rate when plugged into Tesla Superchargers with this tech.

Green Car Reports

15.11.2024

Report: US may undercut China on batteries by 2030

Cheaper batteries make for cheaper cars—potentially boosting both EV adoption and U.S. competitiveness.

Green Car Reports

15.11.2024

Tesla Cybertruck recalled for sixth time, may lose drive power

The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled, again.

Green Car Reports

15.11.2024

Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires "strategic reset" from automakers

Nearly three in five Americans see themselves switching to an EV within 10 years, according to a new study.

Green Car Reports

15.11.2024

2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model

The Polestar 3 lineup has grown to three models while simultaneously lowering the base price.

Green Car Reports

14.11.2024

2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versions

The Polestar 2 lineup gets slimmed down for 2025.

Green Car Reports

14.11.2024

Volkswagen's stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formed

VW's investment in Rivian is growing as the joint venture gets off the ground for software and electrical architecture.

Green Car Reports

14.11.2024

China's CATL open to building US battery plant if Trump allows

During his campaign Trump possibly opened the door for the Chinese to enter the U.S. automotive market.

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Honda's ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVs

Mercedes developing solar paint for EVs

Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan plays with flexible interior

Northvolt battery maker files for bankruptcy

Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types

Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV's electric motor

Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debut

2025 Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, will be U.S.-built

BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV enters pre-production status

2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS port

2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show

Electric Ram REV delayed to first half of 2025

2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets more range, NACS port

Vinfast VF 9 3-row electric SUV deliveries slowly begin

Electric Mini Cooper and Aceman not coming to US for now

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys '41 edition charges for heritage

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV form

Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platform

Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max

2025 Lexus LS 500h hybrid sees $1,000 price increase

US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit

Lucid Air Pure recalled due to loss of drive power

Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappears

Green Car Reports expanding email newsletter

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours

Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026

2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option

Which electric cars have the most range?

Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests

Report: Nixing EV tax credit is a Trump priority, with Tesla support

Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased

EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals

Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V Superchargers

Report: US may undercut China on batteries by 2030

Tesla Cybertruck recalled for sixth time, may lose drive power

Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires "strategic reset" from automakers

2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model

2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versions

Volkswagen's stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formed

China's CATL open to building US battery plant if Trump allows

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