en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the Green Car Reports https://static.thecarconnection.com/website/gcr-logo-rectangle.png https://www.greencarreports.com Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Green Car Reports https://www.greencarreports.com Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which can use battery power to operate off the grid. Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer includes a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, as well as...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145878_airstream-launches-electric-travel-trailer-for-off-grid-adventures https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145878_airstream-launches-electric-travel-trailer-for-off-grid-adventures news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145878_airstream-launches-electric-travel-trailer-for-off-grid-adventures#comments Stephen Edelstein Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which can use battery power to operate off the grid. Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer includes a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, as well as...]]> Lucid’s new voice assistant incorporates natural-language interactivity SoundHound tech doesn’t rely entirely on a cellular connection Already available in Air, coming soon to Gravity Lucid wants you to have a conversation with your Air or Gravity electric vehicle, and it goes far beyond the requisite wake-up of “Hey...]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145560_lucid-dumped-alexa-ev-context-soundhound-ai-voice https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145560_lucid-dumped-alexa-ev-context-soundhound-ai-voice news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145560_lucid-dumped-alexa-ev-context-soundhound-ai-voice#comments Bengt Halvorson Lucid’s new voice assistant incorporates natural-language interactivity SoundHound tech doesn’t rely entirely on a cellular connection Already available in Air, coming soon to Gravity Lucid wants you to have a conversation with your Air or Gravity electric vehicle, and it goes far beyond the requisite wake-up of “Hey...]]> Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was developed to get V-8 sensory experience into EVs All 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs will include it Hardware and energy use is similar to subwoofer, generates V-8 sound and vibes Paradoxically, to get a new Dodge muscle car with the signature V-8 sound, you’ll need to go with the EV. The propulsion systems of...]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:10:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145190_odge-charger-daytona-ev-fratzonic-how-it-works https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145190_odge-charger-daytona-ev-fratzonic-how-it-works news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145190_odge-charger-daytona-ev-fratzonic-how-it-works#comments Bengt Halvorson Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was developed to get V-8 sensory experience into EVs All 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs will include it Hardware and energy use is similar to subwoofer, generates V-8 sound and vibes Paradoxically, to get a new Dodge muscle car with the signature V-8 sound, you’ll need to go with the EV. The propulsion systems of...]]> Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 commuters in the suburb of Ekero boarded the electric...]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:50:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144876_electric-hydrofoil-ferry-uses-80-less-energy-can-fly https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144876_electric-hydrofoil-ferry-uses-80-less-energy-can-fly news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144876_electric-hydrofoil-ferry-uses-80-less-energy-can-fly#comments Stephen Edelstein Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 commuters in the suburb of Ekero boarded the electric...]]> As the second-generation Tesla Roadster remains on the drawing board, a Texas-based company has sketched out a new life for original Roadsters, while improving their handling. Re/Cell, which specializes in remanufacturing EV battery packs, recently unveiled a replacement Roadster battery pack that's 400 pounds lighter than the original and takes...]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144859_tesla-roadster-battery-replacement-cuts-weight https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144859_tesla-roadster-battery-replacement-cuts-weight news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144859_tesla-roadster-battery-replacement-cuts-weight#comments Stephen Edelstein As the second-generation Tesla Roadster remains on the drawing board, a Texas-based company has sketched out a new life for original Roadsters, while improving their handling. Re/Cell, which specializes in remanufacturing EV battery packs, recently unveiled a replacement Roadster battery pack that's 400 pounds lighter than the original and takes...]]> Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the...]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144523_electric-rv-range-extender-future-500-mile-phev-airstream https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144523_electric-rv-range-extender-future-500-mile-phev-airstream news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144523_electric-rv-range-extender-future-500-mile-phev-airstream#comments Bengt Halvorson Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the...]]> At least a couple of presidents have been drivers of electric cars, but they're not all in the recent past. Our 34th President, Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, may have been one of the first. Long before Ike became perhaps the 20th century's most famous general, Eisenhower drove around in an early electric car that belonged to his in-laws. John...]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143787_the-first-electric-car-president-ike-eisenhower-liked-them https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143787_the-first-electric-car-president-ike-eisenhower-liked-them news@greencarreports.com (Martin Padgett) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143787_the-first-electric-car-president-ike-eisenhower-liked-them#comments Martin Padgett At least a couple of presidents have been drivers of electric cars, but they're not all in the recent past. Our 34th President, Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, may have been one of the first. Long before Ike became perhaps the 20th century's most famous general, Eisenhower drove around in an early electric car that belonged to his in-laws. John...]]> Electrify America now has 350-kw DC fast-chargers up and running on the network and positioned to help fully electric off-roaders or recreational visitors take in nearby Arches National Park or Canyonlands National Park. The chargers, announced last May among 20 new fast-charging sites in Utah, are being supported by Electrify Commercial...]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143754_electrify-america-fast-chargers-moab-electric-off-roading https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143754_electrify-america-fast-chargers-moab-electric-off-roading news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143754_electrify-america-fast-chargers-moab-electric-off-roading#comments Bengt Halvorson Electrify America now has 350-kw DC fast-chargers up and running on the network and positioned to help fully electric off-roaders or recreational visitors take in nearby Arches National Park or Canyonlands National Park. The chargers, announced last May among 20 new fast-charging sites in Utah, are being supported by Electrify Commercial...]]> The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a technology challenge on multiple fronts. EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more...]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143206_ev-tires-range-efficiency-wear-recycling-sustainability https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143206_ev-tires-range-efficiency-wear-recycling-sustainability news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143206_ev-tires-range-efficiency-wear-recycling-sustainability#comments Bengt Halvorson The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a technology challenge on multiple fronts. EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more...]]> Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study from the Green Science Policy Institute at Duke University, which found harmful chemicals from flame retardants can be present in the air of...]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143119_car-flame-retardants-sick-evs https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143119_car-flame-retardants-sick-evs news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143119_car-flame-retardants-sick-evs#comments Stephen Edelstein Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study from the Green Science Policy Institute at Duke University, which found harmful chemicals from flame retardants can be present in the air of...]]> GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power...]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142986_ev-home-backup-capability-vs-tesla-powerwall https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142986_ev-home-backup-capability-vs-tesla-powerwall news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142986_ev-home-backup-capability-vs-tesla-powerwall#comments Bengt Halvorson GM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power...]]> Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said...]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142940_airless-tires-look-like-the-future-for-robotaxis-evs https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142940_airless-tires-look-like-the-future-for-robotaxis-evs news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142940_airless-tires-look-like-the-future-for-robotaxis-evs#comments Bengt Halvorson Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said...]]> Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Autopia is one of the longer-running attractions at the Anaheim, California, theme park and it undoubtedly has had a role in nurturing auto enthusiasm for kids. With clarification that these vehicles will be "fully electric,"...]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142936_disneyland-will-remake-its-autopia-around-evs-in-2026 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142936_disneyland-will-remake-its-autopia-around-evs-in-2026 news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142936_disneyland-will-remake-its-autopia-around-evs-in-2026#comments Stephen Edelstein Disneyland will replace gasoline vehicles at its Autopia ride with EVs in 2026, the Los Angeles Times confirmed this week. Autopia is one of the longer-running attractions at the Anaheim, California, theme park and it undoubtedly has had a role in nurturing auto enthusiasm for kids. With clarification that these vehicles will be "fully electric,"...]]> Rivian on Thursday delivered what was expected—the R2 electric SUV. Then it stole the R2’s stage with products that fans, investors, and EV shoppers didn’t know they needed: the Rivian R3 and R3X. A short time after the reveal, I noted that while plenty of fans were checking out the R2, there was a frenzy around the R3. And...]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142536_could-rivian-r3-ev-revive-a-stagnant-small-car-market https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142536_could-rivian-r3-ev-revive-a-stagnant-small-car-market news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142536_could-rivian-r3-ev-revive-a-stagnant-small-car-market#comments Bengt Halvorson Rivian on Thursday delivered what was expected—the R2 electric SUV. Then it stole the R2’s stage with products that fans, investors, and EV shoppers didn’t know they needed: the Rivian R3 and R3X. A short time after the reveal, I noted that while plenty of fans were checking out the R2, there was a frenzy around the R3. And...]]> The 2024 Fiat 500e returns to the U.S. in March to relaunch the brand, and this time Fiat is all about EVs—and keeping the 500 lineup as a two-door icon. As Fiat has already said in various ways over the past couple years, the U.S.-bound 500e will stand on its own. It won’t be a loss-leader for the brand, or $49-a-month EV lease deal...]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142429_fiat-500e-preview-big-litmus-test-for-us-ev-market https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142429_fiat-500e-preview-big-litmus-test-for-us-ev-market news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1142429_fiat-500e-preview-big-litmus-test-for-us-ev-market#comments Bengt Halvorson The 2024 Fiat 500e returns to the U.S. in March to relaunch the brand, and this time Fiat is all about EVs—and keeping the 500 lineup as a two-door icon. As Fiat has already said in various ways over the past couple years, the U.S.-bound 500e will stand on its own. It won’t be a loss-leader for the brand, or $49-a-month EV lease deal...]]>