BMW’s shift to cylindrical cells is official. Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks are back on, thanks to Mullen investment. Harbinger bows in the commercial-EV space with claims it can cost less. And we drive the Lexus RX 450h+. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
In a brief drive review of the 2023 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, we found the most electric—but not fully electric—version of this bestselling luxury crossover to fall a bit short of the mileage and acceleration demonstrated by the smaller NX 450h+ and Toyota RAV4 Prime.
BMW this morning confirmed its shift to cylindrical cells in upcoming EVs, along with promises of up to 30% more range, faster charging, and cell-to-pack technology in vehicles set to start arriving in 2025. It also outlined plans to halve the cost of batteries and incorporate LFP cells in upcoming models. A solid-state demonstrator and…
