Which automaker this week said it’s done with diesels, worldwide? And is a “battery EV” or a “plug-in EV” the one without a tailpipe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 22, 2023. In a first drive of the 2024 Kia EV9,…

The first time I went to take the Segway P100S for a spin, it was as though I’d touched a Lawmaster Motorcycle from Judge Dredd. The whole thing started flashing lights and blaring a loud siren. That's when I realized it has an anti-theft alarm on by default that detects “unusual movements.” I promptly…

Rivian produces and sells some of the most rugged and audacious EVs on the market. Targeting an audience of individuals looking to take their vehicles on adventures, Rivian offers its vehicles with three feet of wading depth and optional camping accessories. While all of this is great, there is a need for charging locations in…

The Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Based on some brief first driving impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric,…

If a new drivetrain manufacturer name makes you nervous, Electra bicycles are certified to the UL safety standards, which is the current gold safety standard for electric personal mobility vehicles and significantly reduces the risk that it will spontaneously alight while charging in your garage. Electra also submits its bicycles to significant in-house safety testing…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully concluded the testing of its all-electric eActros 600 semi-truck in Spain’s scorching heat, the brand said in a press release. The long-range hauler spent five weeks in temperatures hovering around 111 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Spain’s Andalusia. The German automaker’s commercial division is popular in Europe, where it sells several…

Rivian tops 400 miles of EPA range with its Max pack. Fisker provides a closer look at its affordable Pear EV. And the Tesla Model 3 gets a new look and more—for Europe. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Tesla on Thursday night revealed a revamped version of the Model 3 for Europe.…

With the recent introduction of the Standard Range Model S and Model X, Tesla expanded its four-model lineup to 12 versions. The number increases to 22 if we include wheel options, which directly affect the driving range. When we research Tesla's offer, it appears that the company is especially active in improving the affordability of…

Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed…

The Rolls-Royce Spectre, the company's first production EV, has been a very long time coming. Not because it has suffered the numerous delays and setbacks Elon's Cybertruck has endured, but due to the lesser known fact that both Henry Royce and Charles Rolls had a documented fascination with all things electric years before they…