Bengt Halvorson

Bengt Halvorson is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience reporting on cars and the auto industry. He specializes in electric vehicles and the transformation of the industry around them. Halvorson has written for a variety of outlets, including Forbes, Motor Trend, Time, Cargo, and Men's Journal; consulted on powertrain tech for Detroit insiders; and tracked collector-car prices at Sports Car Market. He's been cited in books about the evolution of hybrids and EVs and has served as a North American Car and Truck of the Year juror. Halvorson currently serves as the Editor of Green Car Reports and Internet Brands Automotive Group's Senior Editor. In his role, he focuses on covering topics related to efficiency and electric cars, which aligns with his expertise and passion.

Biography:  https://www.greencarreports.com/writer/10001004_bengt-halvorson

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Halvorson frequently reports on topics related to efficiency and electric cars.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Halvorson has worked for a range of outlets that focus on the auto industry and electric cars.
  • He has also been cited in books about the evolution of hybrids and EVs.

Contradictions

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  • In one article, it was noted that the Model 3 didn't get a corresponding price cut and doesn't qualify for the EV tax credit., while in another article it was mentioned that Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit.

Deceptions

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  • There are no instances of deceptive practices found in Halvorson's articles.

Recent Articles

Tesla Surprises Market with Price Cuts for Full Self-Driving Feature and Models

Tesla Surprises Market with Price Cuts for Full Self-Driving Feature and Models

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Tesla surprises with price cuts for EV models and Full Self Driving feature, dropping from $12,000 to $8,000. Elimination of Enhanced Autopilot and reduction in FSD subscription cost follow. Competition from local Chinese automakers pressures Tesla to remain competitive while delivering Q1 2024 financial results.

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Hybrid Truck Combines Electric and Gas Power

Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger is a plug-in series-hybrid truck with a 92-kWh battery pack and a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. The truck provides 145 miles of electric-only power and an additional 545 miles with the gasoline engine running a generator as a range-extender. The Ramcharger supports DC fast charging and Level 2 home charging, and offers bidirectional power. Stellantis plans to use the same power system in the Jeep Wrangler in 2028, and the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer in 2025.