Author: news@greencarreports.com (Bengt Halvorson)

Enel X abruptly left the U.S. market with no initial plan for JuiceBox support, functionality JuiceBox line is amongst probably the most prevalent U.S. home smart EV chargers Prompted a letter to the FTC, alarm about connected devices counting on company servers For those who’ve come to depend on smart EV charging as a part of your each day routine, and you may have one of the popular smart chargers within the U.S., you may soon need to provide you with an old-tech backup plan.  Earlier this month, the EV charger provider Enel X sent out a message to U.S.…

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2025 Blazer EV gets as much as 334 miles of EPA-rated range, in accordance with Chevy Power has been boosted by as much as 25 hp versus 2024 Blazer EV models Base front-wheel-drive $45,995 Blazer EV LT shall be available for order “soon” Chevrolet on Friday confirmed a lift to each EPA range rankings and power output for its rear- and all-wheel-drive 2025 Blazer EV lineup. It also released pricing and somewhat more information in regards to the base front-wheel-drive model.  Rear-wheel-drive 2025 Chevrolet Blazer RS versions are arriving with an EPA range rating of 334 miles for 2025, up…

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Fisker EV owners have a listing of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners may have to pay for some recall repairs, Fisker again says Fisker owners in North America can rest just a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for his or her Ocean EVs.  The news comes Tuesday from the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) after months of “working to discover shops concerned with providing service for previously stranded Ocean owners.” Initially, the list of Fisker service points that may handle repairs, including recalls,…

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Some Electrify America locations in California will limit charge to 85% “High-utilization station” locations were chosen for the pilot test Regular charging and idle fees apply Electrify America is testing a method that will help alleviate wait times at a few of its busiest stations by stopping customers from charging all of the solution to 100%.  Through a so-called Congestion Reduction Pilot, EA has targeted a series of “high utilization station” locations in Southern California that it’s limiting to a maximum 85% state of charge for DC fast-charging.  Unlike gasoline vehicles, which fill at in regards to the same rate…

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Nissan plans to bring its e-4orce AWD tech into Formula E Formula E may in turn grow to be a testbed for performance AWD Battery tech will stay divergent between production and racing Nissan’s Formula E race automobile is wearing the e-4orce badge for the primary time this 2023/24 season.  Yes, that’s the identical badge you would possibly find on a 2024 Nissan Ariya—a badge that you just’re more likely to see far more of on performance-focused Nissan EVs in the long run.  While Nissan’s street cars and race cars have little in common today, Nissan sees them potentially meshing…

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EVs still cost more to insure. Thieves are fat charging cables as a fat paycheck (but they’re not). The oil industry is speaking up against EPA standards—and filing court cases. And we plug in Volvo’s plug-in hybrid sedan and see why it’s pointing to EVs. This and more, here at Green Automotive Reports.  In a review of the Volvo S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, Green Automotive Reports found this highest-mpg, highest-mileage PHEV from Volvo to be just a little confused about its hybrid identity but more electric when it counts in comparison with previous PHEVs from the brand.  The oil industry…

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The Polestar 3 swings for efficiency and performance, and satisfies on the latter. Federal fleet rules are going easier on trucks and SUVs than originally intended. Virginia drops its EV mandate. And the way is BMW using AI to create its future EVs? This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  The 2025 Polestar 3 seats five and stands out for ride and handling and overall construct quality over the Tesla Model Y Performance, but at greater than a $25,000 premium even before the Tesla’s tax credit, it should. In a Polestar 3 first drive, Green Automobile Reports also found…

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Take a look at first drives of the Rivian R1S and R1T, and the Toyota Crown Signia hybrid wagon. Latest survey results suggest that more Americans are holding back on EV plans as a consequence of charging. And no, thirsty non-hybrid SUVs aren’t safer. This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  Several big, gas-guzzling SUVs aren’t actually so protected, found the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in a brand new round of crash tests of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer. Of those three-row models that largely return well under 20 mpg, only the Wagoneer received…

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Jeep might need a $25,000 EV within the works. Kia and Hyundai confirm details for U.S.-made EVs. And which electrified powertrain does Jeep see as higher for off-roading? This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports.  On the reveal of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV last week, executives confirmed that extended-range Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 4xe versions are on the way in which, with large plug-in battery packs and packaging that manages to keep up their three-row layout. Given Jeep’s plans for mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs, and more, it leaves an excellent many construct combos—and based on executive…

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We drive the Chevy Equinox EV. Jeep rolls out its first American EV. Tesla is leaving room for rivals in charging. GM is seeking to cool charge ports in a brand new way. And SUVs have a heavier footprint in CO2. This and more, here at Green Automobile Reports. The primary U.S.-bound fully electric vehicle from Jeep was revealed Thursday night. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to the Grand Cherokee in size but is a bit roomier inside. It tops 300 miles of range, the automaker says, and a Launch Edition is on the best way this fall…

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