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Stagnant Tesla sales flatten EV growth in California. Toyota sets up shop for all things hydrogen. And a drive of the Lucid Gravity tells us that it’s built on a layer of Air but adds much more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique layout and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV. Are electric vehicle sales down in California? A quarterly report out this week underscored some of the complexities of the current EV market. Overall EV deliveries...
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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segments
A short drive suggests that the Lucid Gravity won’t be like any other three-row electric SUV.
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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are up
A significant drop in Tesla sales led to modest sales gains in the quarter and a slight dip in EV market share—although other brands made gains in plug-in sales.
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Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell products
The California hydrogen fuel-cell facility will span from R&D to sales and will reach well beyond Toyota's lineup of cars and trucks.
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Used EV price drop, Lexus UX hybrid mpg, die-cast electric G-wagen: Today’s Car News
The Mercedes G-wagen EV goes die-cast, with a sustainability twist. Used EVs are selling at lower prices than last year. And the most affordable Lexus gets more fuel-efficient. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Lexus UX 300h has gone hybrid-only, and the most popular AWD version of...
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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000
Although the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model.
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The most popular used EV models are selling at average prices of thousands less than year-ago levels, according to the retailer CarMax.
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Matchbox marks Mercedes' electric G-wagen with a sustainable twist
Although the real G 580 with EQ Technology might have arrived a bit short on eco-credentials, its Matchbox scale likeness goes all-in with recycled metal and sustainable plastic.
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Hyundai hybrids, Emily GT, Polestar battery test, charger reliability: Today’s Car News
Hyundai reneges on the promise of an all-EV plant. Polestar tests a different kind of battery at the charger. Federal researchers see ways to make fast-charging more reliable. And the EV with Saab roots might be made in Italy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai last week confirmed...
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Polestar reports drivable EV with 10-minute 10-80% charging
Real-world EV applications of StoreDot's "silicon dominant" battery tech might still be years ahead, but its charge rate in a full-size EV is as claimed.
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Hyundai confirms dedicated US EV plant will make hybrids too
The Metaplant in Georgia, once touted as intended for fully electric vehicles only, will assemble vehicles with fuel tanks and tailpipes.
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Report: EV Electra aims to make Swedish-engineered Emily GT in Italy
It's also shown renderings of other body styles, including a sports car called the Rise and a luxury sedan called the Capital ES.
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A little more resiliency built into public EV charger controls could boost the reliability at entire stations in a couple of common situations.
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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker priced its hardware set allowing its EVs to back up the home? Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 26, 2024. The Tesla Model Y...
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Toyota 3-row EVs, lower-priced Ford EVs, Honda EV hubs, Mazda EZ-6: Today’s Car News
Ford EVs are losing money, but hope is on the way with a next generation of vehicles. Mazda shows an appealing electric sedan so far limited to China. Toyota plans a second U.S.-made three-row electric SUV. And Honda is creating another EV hub in Canada. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028
The Ontario EV hub would complement Honda’s initial EV hub in Ohio, potentially keeping the vast majority of future EVs from the brand made-in-America.
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Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
Ford has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it's not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan
Mazda didn't discuss other specifications, but confirmed that Changan is responsible for the EZ-6's powertrains and connectivity tech.
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The two upcoming EVs might tackle different technology expectations, and reports suggest that the Indiana model might be a Highlander EV.
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Mini Aceman EV, GM home-backup hardware, 2024 EV sales to climb: Today’s Car News
GM reveals more about what will turn its EVs into backup power for the home. Mini shows its Aceman EV. And EV sales are set to make gains in the U.S. and globally in 2024. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Mini Aceman urban EV has been revealed, and it quite closely follows the 2022...
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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?
Electric trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Tesla can power-share to back up the home in brownouts or natural disasters—but which is best, and why?
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EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globally
Despite tight profit margins, volatile battery raw material prices, and the phaseout of incentives in certain countries, significant overall sales growth will continue this year, predicts the IEA.
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Mini Aceman urban EV fits between Cooper, Countryman
The Aceman can fast-charge from 10-80% in less than 30 minutes; it also gets the Mini Cooper's circular screen, voice controls, and digital key functionality.
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Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News
Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In addition to Tesla’s quarterly call for investors—which ended up very much focused...
Bengt Halvorson