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The NMC lithium-ion pack in all U.S. versions of the 2025 Volvo EX30 has nearly double the CO2 impact of the LFP pack offered to other markets.
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Report: Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance rates
GM is among the companies reselling data recorded as part of an app touted to improve efficiency and safety, among other benefits, according to a report.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades
A partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies aims to use "algorithm-enabled charging software" to optimize charging rates.
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors
The push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2
Polestar notes that it will pass along a $7,500 credit on all Polestar 3 leases, but it's unlikely even U.S.-built versions will qualify for the purchase credit.
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From the EPA and IRS, the official list of EVs and plug-in hybrids that make the cut in 2024 remains brief.
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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
The used-car retail giant CarMax found that the Toyota Prius has the highest rate of loyalty of any nameplate.
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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News
Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a review of the 2024 Volvo XC90...
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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid
33 EV miles and a stronger motor make the XC90 Recharge quicker and much smoother—though its interface adds some rough points.
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Study: Some retailers aren't doing much to support EV charging
In a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.
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Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?
The Biden administration has recently reportedly considered hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, but lawmakers want more action.
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Which major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9, 2024. Rivian on Thursday provided the most significant future-product preview since the debut of its R1 series trucks at the 2018 LA auto show. At its own theater in Laguna Beach, California, the company presented the expected Rivian R2 electric SUV, a smaller sibling to the R1S that will start at...
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Could Rivian R3 EV revive a stagnant small-car market?
Will Rivian bring a compelling compact EV to the U.S. market at the right price?
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GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales
A Blazer EV in the well-equipped LT trim, with all-wheel drive, will cost just $42,695 to households who meet the EV tax credit’s income cap.
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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker
A number of changes given to the Audi Q4 E-Tron should make the 2024 version better-driving and more usable.
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Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX qualify for full $7,500 EV tax credit
The tax credit effectively drops the Prologue EV's base price to $41,295 with destination.
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Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000
The Rivian R3 and performance-oriented R3X will serve as the entry point for the startup automaker.
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Rivian's mass-market SUV arrives in 2026 with a target price of $45,000.
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20-year EV battery, 9-minute charging in Samsung SDI roadmap
Cell-to-pack designs and all-solid-state cells are also in the plan for the battery maker yet this decade.
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2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back
This credit effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households.
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Gravity’s very fast charging, EV price drop predicted, Aptera funding: Today’s Car News
Some very fast EV chargers land in the middle of Manhattan. Aptera once again says it needs more money. And raw materials and innovation could lead to a plunge in EV battery prices—and EV prices—analysts predict. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EV battery prices are due to...
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Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changes
Starting production on Launch Edition models will require more capital, Aptera revealed last week—countering the takeaway of its last update.
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Analysts: 40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost sales
Cooling demand for nickel and lithium is part of it—and that's before considering innovation in solid-state tech or manufacturing processes.
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