Range ratings for the F-150 Lightning are confirmed, and some versions go well past 300 miles. Honda plans to tweak its EVs with some extra wind-tunnel work. And is the fully electric excess of the GMC Hummer EV something to denounce or celebrate? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Ford has confirmed EPA-estimated range numbers for the upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, and they indicate somewhat more range than previously suggested. With the 131-kwh extended-range (ER) battery pack, the Lightning will offer 320 miles in XLT, Lariat, and fleet-focused Pro versions. That’s better than the “up to 300 miles” Ford had previously indicated.
In the shift to electric vehicles, aerodynamics are more important than ever. To that priority, Honda has announced the opening of a $124 million wind-tunnel facility in Ohio specializing in both aerodynamics and aeroacoustics—with the hope to improve efficiency and reduce wind noise in upcoming EVs.
And does the size, weight, and efficiency of the GMC Hummer EV have you crying foul? Considering carbon footprint, lifetime greenhouse gas emissions, and other priorities that readers of Green Car Reports should appreciate, we looked at why the Hummer EV is a vehicle we should be welcoming, despite all the excess.
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Tesla makes its first deliveries from Giga Berlin. EVs cost even less to “fill up” vs. gasoline vehicles as pump prices surge. And more coal is in the mix. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Yesterday Tesla delivered its first cars from its new factory in Germany, nicknamed Giga Berlin. CEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y Performance crossovers to first customers. The European market promises to be especially lucrative for Tesla, partly due to the potential for revenue from EU regulatory credits. A report from the International Energy Agency finds that global CO2 emissions…
Coal accounted for 40% of the overall increase in global CO2 emissions in 2021, according to the IEA—a factor affecting electric vehicles’ overall impact.
Comparing the average costs of charging EVs with filling up gasoline vehicles, EVs cost less—with the difference exaggerated in some states.
CEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y Performance crossovers to customers at the factory, known as Giga Germany or Giga Berlin
The lifetime CO2 footprint of this niche trailblazer is likely lighter than that of almost any gasoline truck—while it outmuscles them all.
A $124 million wind tunnel facility in Ohio will help aid in the development of future electric vehicles.
With the 131-kwh extended-range battery pack, the Lightning will get up to 320 miles of EPA range, according to Ford.
This morning we consider Mercedes-Benz and its shift to electric vehicles—with a look at the efficiency-focused EQXX and a ride-along in the upcoming EQE sedan. Maserati is going all-EV by the end of the decade. Rivian stands out for outsourcing its electric motors. And Americans are driving…
Has the national-average pump price of well over $4 a gallon substantially decreased the miles covered by U.S. drivers? Recent data suggests it might.
The GranTurismo Folgore coupe, is due first, in 2023, with a GranCabrio convertible version following later in the year.
The EQXX isn’t a far-out concept car with hypothetical tech; it hints at upcoming compact and mid-size models that could boast breakthrough efficiency.