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Which automaker CEO sees EV acceleration as a safety feature? Which very exclusive luxury EV was recalled this week? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM this week announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. It’s a shocker that may have many longtime EV fans doing a double take, as for years GM has resisted ideas of bringing back the tech it once championed with its vaunted Chevy Volt—saying among other things that it hurt its ability to vertically integrate its EV battery and propulsion plan. BMW added two more...
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Dealer EV pushback, Ford Supercharger adapters, Volvo and Polestar, EV sales surge: Today’s Car News
Volvo pulls away from Polestar. Dealers think the Biden administration is moving to fast on EVs—says a survey looking at a very small slice of the business. Ford gets ready to offer Supercharger adapters. And EV and PHEV sales are continuing to surge. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford has revealed that NACS adapters for its CCS EVs will be complimentary, with one awarded per vehicle.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Nearly 83% of U.S. dealers surveyed said the federal government is pushing too hard on EVs, while automakers need more affordable hybrids and PHEVs.
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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023
The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.—and PHEVs were 20% of that.
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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging
Most charging-infrastructure pushes so far have focused on light-duty passenger vehicles, but the coalition named PACT is aiming to change that.
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The Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue, and Fiat 500 are among the more affordable models that analysts see driving steady growth in EV sales.
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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup
Among the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News
Rolls-Royce is recalling its first EV. Ford is offering some sweet Mustang Mach-E deals to fleets. And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids back. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM has announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American...
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GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
After several years of saying plug-in hybrids like its vaunted Chevy Volt didn't make sense, it's charging up on the idea once again.
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Ford seeks to spur Mach-E sales with fleet deals, dealership rentals
Ford is helping repurpose 2023 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rental use, while encouraging fleet purchases of 2024 models with a discount.
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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV recalled over shaky ground
Concerns over potential fire and service danger have prompted the recall of Rolls-Royce's first EV over a simple electrical ground.
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Canoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? And are worries about charge time overtaking range and other charging concerns as a top barrier for EV adoption? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Recent study results from Deloitte suggest that driving range is no longer far and wide the issue holding shoppers back from EV ownership. In the U.S., EV cost and charging time were top concerns, at about the same level as range—although the study included about 27,000 consumer responses from 26 countries around...
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Study: EV charge times and cost may be holding shoppers back
EV range is less of an issue now than it was just a few years ago, and a Deloitte study is the latest to underscore the other factors at play.
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US Postal Service will add Canoo electric vans to delivery fleet
The Canoo electric vans will join Ford E-Transits already in the refreshed fleet. But the purpose-built electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles costing the bulk of the money won't arrive until 2028.
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Stellantis CEO claims quicker EV acceleration is a safety feature
Data from the insurance industry might suggest otherwise, but there is no clear data to support the claim by CEO Carlos Tavares.
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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse
Which CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became the top-selling vehicle on the planet, electric or not? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week...
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Subaru Solterra EV, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Today’s Car News
It’s all pricing and economics news this morning, and it’s mostly good news for those interested in driving greener. Subaru boosts Solterra fast-charging, Honda prices its Prologue, and Hyundai sets a very modest premium for its hybrid Santa Fe SUV. This and more, here at Green Car...
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Pricing starts at $38,345 for the least-expensive hybrid model—the SEL with front-wheel drive. That undercuts the base price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-free
The Solterra can now charge much quicker at road-trip stops, while a driver assist system helps cut fatigue on congested freeways.
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2024 Honda Prologue starts at $48,795, rated at 296 miles
As promised, the Prologue starts under $50,000, but a fully loaded version with all-wheel drive nudges up to the $60,000 mark.
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VW ID.4 tax credit, Porsche SUV price, Model Y tops sales charts, Lucid rival: Today’s Car News
Tesla has the top-selling vehicle on the planet, it claims. Lucid teases a Model Y rival. Porsche puts a price on its electric SUV. And many VW ID.4 EV buyers will be able to claim the full EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen has confirmed that “most”...
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Lucid teases potential Model Y rival, as it expands for Gravity SUV
A manufacturing expansion touted this week will enable higher production of the Lucid Gravity SUV, and a smaller electric SUV is on the way.
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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit
And provided the dealership has registered with the IRS, it can provide the credit as an instant rebate—meaning an effective starting price of $32,790 before other potential incentives.
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